Krink MINI Cooper S. Hamburg, Germany 2009. For more info, please visit krink.com or refer to our previous coverage.

More photos of the completed car follow after the click.

This past weekend we spent a couple of days in Stockholm to attend the celebration of the Absolut Art Collection. Over the last 30 years, the Swedish brand has worked with an impressive number of high profile artists, communicating the values and quality of the brand and product. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the brand, Absolut has announced this week that the Absolut Art Collection will find a permanent home in Stockholm Sweden, managed by the Museum of wine and spirits. Furthermore the brand has announced a creative collaboration with Spike Jonze on an upcoming short film, that we can hopefully show you soon.

The Absolut Art Collection includes works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Helmut Newton, Damien Hirst, Louise Bourgeois, David Shrigley, Douglas Gordon, Sylvie Fleury, Dan Wolgers, Hung Tung-Lu and hundreds of other artists, designers and photographers. If the collection represents the brand’s creative history, Spike Jonze represents the future of its creative collaborations.

Absolut invited some of the artists they have worked with in the past to Stockholm. During a panel discussion they talked about commissioned work and whether it is more of a career boost or of a sell out. David Shrigley, Silvie Fleury, Dan Wolgers and Douglas Gordon participated in the panel and it was very interesting hearing their opinions on the subject. Furthermore their pieces of art from the Absolut Art Collection were on display, along with the works of Hung Tung Lu, Keren Cytter, and Carsten Höller.

Take a detailed look at some of the works from the Absolut Art Collection after the jump.

Over the weekend we presented to you the “Devil’s Diciple” exhibition by Neckface, showing the largest offering of works by the artist to date. Today the book “The Devil Made Me Do It” by the artist has been released. The book features an introduction by fellow artist Kaws, an esseay by Carlo McCormick as well as photography by Erik Foss, Jerry Hsu, Ako Jefferson, Atiba Jefferson, Norman Lendzion, Athena Razo, Giovanni Reda and Chris Shonting. It is now available from O.H.W.O.W.

Take a look inside the book after the jump.

For several weeks already the Neckface solo show “Devil’s Diciple” at the O.H.W.O.W. space in Miami has been announced with creations of the artist being placed around the city. With much anticipation the show opened yesterday and we can already give you an extensive recap of the exhibition.

The show offers the most extensive look at the artist’s work to date. From paintings to sculptures and installations, Neckface worked on a large and impressive line-up for Devil’s Diciple. The artist also used his own hair on a sculpture and some of his family was hiding in a house created by the artist to scare the invited guests upon entrance, making the exhibition a real experience. Also a giant skatepark has been integrated into the exhibition, with everything covered in Neckface tags. One can definitely say that no artist before Neckface made such good use of the space that the gallery offers.

Neckface makes a big step in his artistic career with Devil’s Diciple and we already look forward to see his work in the future. Should you be in Miami in the near future, make sure to pass by.

Neck Face – Devil’s Disciple

O.H.W.O.W Gallery
3100 NW 7 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

Take a more detailed look at the Neckface exhibition after the jump.

After Paris, the STAGES exhibition, a joint effort by Nike Sportswear and Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong foundation, has opened its doors in New York this week. Once again artists including Tom Sachs, Jose Parla, Kenny Scharf, Shepard Fairey, Kaws, JR, Richard Prince, Andreas Gursky and other art heavy hitters, were represented with custom works in the exhibition.

Take a tour of the STAGES New York exhibition, which takes place at Deitch Projects, after the jump.

Once again Supreme got together with Damien Hirst to work on a new series of skateboard decks, this time featuring his more than well known dots graphis. It looks like there are overall 5 different versions of the dot graphic deck, featuring the dots on one side and another graphic on the other side, also including a signature by the artist. Look out for a release in the near future.

Take a more detailed look at the Supreme x Damien Hirst Spot Skateboard Deck Series after the jump.

POW has a dope new print by Steve “ESPO” Powers entitled “New York.” It’s a 25″ x 25″, four color screenprint on heavyweight archival paper, released in an edition of 125. Signed and numbered by the artist.

Legendary New York street artist Craig “KR” Costello customized a Mini Cooper S with his signature KRINK aesthetic. The car was shown today at Erste Liebe Bar in Hamburg, Germany. A vernissage takes place at Vicious Gallery on October 31st.

Vicious Gallery
Kleine Freiheit 46
22767 Hamburg

Behind the scenes look at the KRINK Mini Cooper S after the jump.

Cerealart, the Philadelphia gallery of artist multiples, is selling ceramic sculptures by pop artist Kenny Scharf that also function as bongs. Available in limited editions of white, purple, green or orange, and one-of-a-kind hand painted ones, each is stamped signed on the bottom.

Have a look at the other colors of Kenny Scharf’s “Object To Enjoy” after the jump.

Car company Mini provided artist KR with a Cooper S to customize in Hamburg, Germany. No surprises here – the car is outfitted in Mr. Costello’s signature silver-drip KRINK aesthetic. The car will be shown Wednesday October 28th at Erste Liebe Bar.

Erste Liebe Bar
Michaelisbrucke 3
Hamburg, Germany

Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. More photos soon.