Source: adidas Debuts Regionally Exclusive Adizero Desert Runner Collection with a Unique Art Piece in the Heart of UAE’s Iconic Desert adidas continues to show its intent is global, which helps to offset pressures in all regions. A localized strategy allows for activations focused on a particular location giving the Three Stripes an opportunity to…
Everyday People: Snapshots of the Black Experience If you’re in Memphis, get over to the @memphismuseums to see the incredibly moving exhibit by Eric Echols. #blackhistorymonth #hbcu A Showcase of Memphis Artist Eric Echols’s Photo Collection Everyday People: Snapshots of the Black Experience is an original exhibition of historical photographs of twentieth-century African American…
I’ve been a professional artist for the past 12 years. Prior to that I designed sneakers for PUMA and worked in and around agencies related to Apple and fashion products. My work revolves anything and everything pop-culture specifically, fashion, art, music, and sports. Source: Muralist, Illustrator, and Designer in Charlotte, NC — The portfolio and artwork…
The Endstate x MFABoston collection highlights the MFA’s renowned Korean artworks from the Joseon period, demonstrating how the past can influence contemporary designs. The Endstate x MFA sneakers are a contemporary, handcrafted sneaker made in Portugal, boasting luxurious leathers and embellishments. Source: Endstate x MFABoston Sneaker As NFTs have declined in relevance compared to the…
There are two amazing exhibits highlight Black art and they are taking place at the same time. I visited the Dixon Gallery and Gardens to see the expansive Black Artists in American collection and followed that up with a trip to the more interactive Black Portraits at the Brooks Museum. Video Breakdown 0:00 Introduction 0:27…
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is located in Memphis. The location features beautiful landscaping and the rotating art shows present both popular and rising artists. This video shares work from Memphian Kaylyn Webster. The series features many paintings based on the artist’s family and gives heavy Kehinde Wiley and Ernie Barnes vibes. The showing is…
#art #perezartmuseum I apologize for any misspelled names in the title cards. The Pérez is easily one of the best museums in the country. During our visit a live painting was taking place (I didn’t record this), and the array of exhibits ranged from Joan Didion to artwork by Kehinde Wiley and amazing interactive experiences…
The first exhibition will be held at the London flagship store Godwin Champs Namuyimba’s exhibition at the London flagship store Source: Art Gallery Project offering international support for creativity and craftsmanship Establishing Tiger Gallery™ In celebrating ASICS Onitsuka Tiger’s Tiger Gallery concept, there is an opportunity to discuss why the combination of sneakers and…
NOW AVAILABLE Pump It Up (Reebok Pump Shaq Attaq Retro “Orlando” 2017) $899 SIGNED BY SHAQ Edition Size – ONLY 32 SIGNED PRINTS Print Size – 25” X 33” Signed and numbered by Adam. Source: SHAQ ATTAQ – Limited Edition, Signed by Shaq From Adam Port “One of the first pair of sneakers I wanted…
Bennie Herron not only shares a similar name to the legendary Gil-Scott, but he also shares a talent for poetry. The emcee was a part of the legendary Masters of the Universe crew out of San Diego and performed from Daygo to Los Angeles, while also holding it down as a member of the Taco…
My website is a working design portfolio and blog (pictured REIGN MAN). Source: KIMANHI BOLDEN CREATIVE SPACE Anyone who knows me, is aware of my dream to open an art gallery. We were married in my brother Herb’s Gallery 504 and I hosted open mics at the venue. That place was my soul and I…
In 2018, Adam announced a new project: A series of paintings based on his own photographs taken in and around the greatest city in the world – New York. The series was inspired by some of the great Photorealist painters from the late 1960’s to present, including Richard Estes, Robert Cottingham and Ralph Goings. Source:…
Source: Laces Out (Adidas Superstars Retro 2014) ABOUT THE ART Laces Out started with an idea to present the sneaker without laces, a la Run-D.M.C. The Superstars, which were originally designed for basketball but also have roots in Hip-Hop, were one of the first 4 pairs of sneakers that Adam selected for his “Art of the Sole” series. …
Social media and websites for Adam Port: https://adamport.com/ https://www.instagram.com/artofadamport/ https://youtube.com/artofadamport https://twitter.com/@artofadamport A few weeks ago I did an unrolling and framing of my print from Adam Port. The views haven’t been crazy and it showed me that my appreciation for art and sneaker culture is a bit different than most people. This probably stems from…
Art of the Sole by Adam Port: https://adamport.com/art-of-the-sole/ Frame It Now: https://www.frameitnowinc.com/ Photorealism artist Adam Port is finally rolling out the prints from the Art of the Sole Collection. I have print 5 of 9 of the Air Jordan 1 High OG, signed by Adam. In this video I visit Memphis’ Frame It Now to…
As New York City enters Phase 2, George Billis Gallery will now be offering private viewings for Art of the Sole. Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm 525 W 26th St, New York, NY If you would like to set up an appointment to view Adam‘s collection of sneaker paintings or if you would like additional information, please contact us here. ___ See below…
ART OF THE SOLE With this series of paintings, Adam Port examines Sneaker Culture through his photorealistic paintings of some of the most iconic sneakers from the past 50 years. Each painting celebrates the history of the icons who wore them as well as Source: ART OF THE SOLE I could have easily led this…
Source: http://www.brooksmuseum.org/current It isn’t often that I get to combine my love for art and my passion for sneakers as it relates to traditional artistic endeavors beyond shoe construction and customizing. There are a number of occasions where sneakers play prominently in the medium used for creating visual art. My daughter created a photography series…
Source: Sneakers x Culture: Collab – Rizzoli New York Sneaker culture is now mainstream. While purists tend to complain about this, the beauty is that as culture is integrated into our daily lexicon and line of sight, we begin to see studies, documentaries and art exhibits. I may have written the first academic/research driven book…
The fact that in NYC public transportation facilities offer art display space seems like an acknowledgement that the bombers in Wild Style have earned the respect of the city. At least that’s how I see it. Sneaker Culture I feel is the left out aspect of Hip-Hop. Voices like that of Sean Williams are…
In this episode I share a part of our summer routine. Every year my daughter and I set up a week long art camp. When I was young, my mom didn’t have time to nurture my artistic skills. She was working too hard and my father wasn’t in the picture. My wife noticed my daughter’s…
This is one of those times I wish I could take a quick flight up to NYC and then fly back to edit the video from an art exhibit that details the rich history of kicks in THE city. Words from Sean Williams: Greetings Everyone! If you’re receiving this email it is because you’re…
