Using the theme of Color, Arkitip have selected a group of artists to create whatever they wish using Comex supplied paint, the culmination of which has been published in a hand numbered edition (of 1500) neatly packaged with a cobranded Comex + Arkitip paint brush.

Along with the printed issue, Arkitip have created a series of Chronicles documenting the artists involved, including Aaron De La Cruz, Anthony Lister and Skypager. The release will be celebrated with installations of the featured artists works at Project Space, Los Angeles.

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Arkitip presents its first project with Pendleton Woolen Mills, featuring artist Michael Leon. The artist has designed the first in a series of artistically driven for Pendleton. The outcome is a Pendleton wool blanket, Made in the USA, in an edition of 125. Check out the video here below, narrated by Leon, featuring the final product.

You can pre-order the blanket here.

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Today we can give you an exclusive first look at the new Incase Curated by Arkitip collection by Korean-born artist Rostarr. Working with each of an iPhone 4 Snap Case, an iPad Convertible Book Cover and a MacBook Pro 15″ Case, Rostarr applied his signature “Graphysics” geometric graphic work for an attractive, functional piece of art in greyscale with orange highlights.

On the occasion of this release, we’ve put together a comprehensive timeline/interview feature with Incase, Arkitip and Rostarr. Check out our Incase Curated by Arkitip feature here.

More images follow after the click.

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In their latest issue, Arkitip magazine gets together with Swedish brand WeSC and documents the so-called WeActivists, as the brand likes to call it – people that inspire the brand and that have been actively involved in it over the years. We actually do not know of another brand involving designers, artists, skateboarders and other tastemakers in such a pro-active way, making it a very interesting and also natural collaboration more on a friendship than on a business level. The issue features Stash, Mode 2, Yasumasa Yonehara and many others. Furthermore it comes packaged with a fresh pair of WeSC headphones.

The magazine is now available here.

A further look at the magazine follows after the jump.

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This year, along with Bill Clinton and Bono, artist JR was awarded the prestigious TED prize – and now is the focus of the new issue of Arkitip. Arkitip Issue No. 0056 weighs in at 128 pages and comes hand packaged and numbered (ltd. edition of 1000) in a glassine translucent acid free archival envelope, with two 5 x 7 In. original JR photographs from past installations. Order direct from Arkitip.

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Today the much anticipated collaboration between Incase and Jose Parla, part of the Curated by Arkitip series, has been released.

“For the eighth installment of Curated by Arkitip, artist José Parlá documents his experiences in calligraphic and palimpsestic code using Incase’s signature protective cases. Available today, the José Parlá capsule collection for Curated by Arkitip features original Parlá artwork applied to the 15” MacBook Pro Sleeve and Convertible Book Jacket for iPad, both of which are constructed of premium pebbled leather, as well as the Slider Case for iPhone 4.”

The entire series is now available for purchase here.

Detailed images of the three products follow after the jump.

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Today Incase announced their next collaboration from their Curated by Arkitip series. Jose Parla is the next collaborating artist, having worked on some Apple accessories. The product will be released November 16th, so we should have images of the final product in the coming days.

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After a first teaser a couple of weeks ago, we present the final product from the collaboration between Arkitip, Incase and C.R. Stecyk.

“The seventh installment of Curated by Arkitip is now available, featuring works by multimedia artist C.R. Stecyk III. From his early work on boards he painted for the Z-Boys to his iconic black and white photography of surf and skate legends, Stecyk is widely acknowledged as a major stylistic influence within graffiti and street art movements.

Stecyk’s work for Curated by Arkitip highlights iconic imagery and color combinations representative of the early days of modern skate and surf culture. The 15″ MacBook Pro Sleeve features an early Stecyk photograph of Jay Adams, one of the original Z-Boys considered a progenitor of modern-day skateboarding. Stecyk’s skull design for the iPhone 3GS Snap Case recalls graffiti art that typified skateboarding in its early days, such as Stecyk’s infamous Pig and Crossbones graffiti piece that became a symbol for the nascent culture’s attitude and style.

In celebration of the release of the Stecyk series, Incase and Arkitip have worked with C.R. Stecyk to produce a limited-edition of 100 signed screen prints of the skull design featured on the iPhone 3GS Snap Case. The prints are available exclusively through Arkitip and at Project Space in Los Angeles located at 603 N. La Brea Avenue.”

The product is now available here.

Also check out the video here below.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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Next up in the Curated by Arkitip Incase product range is a collaboration with C.R. Steyck III.

“As a multimedia artist acknowledged as a major influence within the genres of graffiti and street art, Stecyk’s early work on boards he painted for members of the legendary Z-Boys helped to establish the iconic graphic styles of both surfing and skateboarding.”

The 15″ C.R. Steyck III Sleeve and iPhone 3GS Snap Cases for Curated by Arkitip will be available on August 17.

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Click here to view the embedded video.

Pool Gallery
Tucholskystrasse 38
10117 Berlin Germany
+49 30 243 42 462 Telephone

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Arkitip announces the second print produced for Project Space’s inaugural Yes, Yes, Yes exhibition with Dutch artist Parra. Details below:

1 color silk screen print on Neenah Environment text paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Printed in Los Angeles, California
16 x 20 In. (40.64 x 50.8 cm) | Edition Of 20 | $250.00

Click here to order.

Have a closer look at the print after the click.

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We already showed you the football scarf that comes along with the latest issue of Arkitip. Issue no. 0055 is all about the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

“This special issue of Arkitip Magazine celebrates the world’s greatest sporting spectacle—the FIFA World Cup—seen through the eyes of New York City’s own Chinatown Soccer Club with support from official FIFA sponsor adidas.

Founded in 2002, the Chinatown Soccer Club is a crew of artists, photographers, designers, writers, skateboarders and like-minded creative individuals. This diverse collective, united by a passion for this beautiful game, converges on New York City’s Chinatown year-round in all weather and seasons for friendly morning matches before heading to work.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, the premier international football tournament. It is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. The World Cup is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world, where an estimated 715.1 million people watched the final match of the 2006 World Cup held in Germany. Italy’s team are defending champions.”

You can order the issue now here.

Take a further look at the package after the jump.

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For their upcoming issue, Arkitip magazine will be celebrating the 2010 Football Worldcup. They worked hand in hand with Chinatown Soccer Club on the new issue and as part of the collaboration also worked with adidas on a soccer scarf with a South Africa theme. Look out for the release of the issue in the coming weeks.

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Last year, Incase sponsored the MASH team when they embarked on their uniquely subversive journey to crash the 2009 edition of the Tour of California on their track bikes. For nine days, MASH team riders ascended on the same 700-mile course as international cycling teams on bikes with one gear and no brakes, battling the horrendous rains and traversing some of the steepest hills in California.

A little more than one year later, Project Space is proud to host with MASH a special exhibition entitled “Revisit MASH Tour of California,” a retrospective on their incredible journey during the 2009 Tour of California. The Project Space installation will showcase documentation from the MASH experience, including a new short film and behind-the-scenes photography, and a display of artifacts from the tour, such as road-worn bicycles, a torn kit from the 2009 Tour and more.

The opening reception for the MASH exhibition will take place Saturday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Preceding the opening reception is the MASH-organized fixed gear only race from Echo Park, coincidentally timed with Stage 7 of the 2010 Tour of California. The race will finish at Project Space, culminating with an awards ceremony during the exhibition’s opening reception.

Opening Reception
Saturday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
323 938 8818 T

Check out a further preview of the exhibition after the jump.

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We have already reported about the skull sculpture by Michael Leon several times before. This time it comes in several new versions, especially made for the Arkitip Project Space. The artist handmade the skulls and gave them the paint ball treatment with an air gun. The outcome is interesting and we can even show you how it has been done. Check the video here below.

The skulls come in editions of 10 as part of an overall series of about 100. They are all signed and numbered and available at

Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1 323 938 8818 Telephone

Make sure to pass by on your next LA trip!

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After the success of their opening exhibition with Parra, Arkitip have rearranged Project Space into a retail boutique. Stop by if you’re on La Brea.

Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1 323 938 8818

More looks from Project Space follow.

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Arkitip has released their latest issue, number 54. This time they collaborated with artist Serena Mitnik-Miller. The magazine comes with painting samples, photography samples and with a treasured spots map of San Francisco, produced by the artist for Arkitip.

” Serena Mitnik-Miller executes her painting with watercolor on paper, employing transparent, all over repetitive shapes in vivid colors that reference nature specific to the sea. Mitnik-Miller associates these colors and geometries with organic vocabulary and palette, most importantly its complex dynamic. The paintings become increasingly disorienting with layered internal space and vortex like sensibility shifting the image beyond the paper.

In her photographic work Mitnik-Miller both seduces and alienates the viewer employing graphic and abstract approach to her images. Experiential qualities of light abound within the images, embracing the films grain to create a watercolor-like effect when printed on natural matte paper.

Serena currently lives and works near the ocean in San Francisco, where she helps to run the Mollusk Surf Shop Gallery and her own new venture, General Store. “

The issue is now available for purchase here.

Many images from her works and the magazine follow after the jump.

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Incase drops a reminder that the opening reception for the Parra exhibition at Project Space takes places tomorrow evening. Swing by anytime between 7 and 11 pm this Thursday, April 1 to check out some Dutch goodness.

Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1-323-938-8818
projectspace@arkitip.com

Take a leap to check out the entrance to Parra’s show at Project Space.

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Arkitip and Incase have partnered to open Project Space, “a unique setting for exhibitions, performances and installations” that stays true to Arktip’s founding principles: “supporting the arts, promoting freedom of expression and making art affordable and accessible.”

Their first exhibition is with 32-year-old Dutch illustrator and designer Parra – who I’m sure most of you know all too well. The opening reception takes place Thursday, April 1 at 19:00 PST. The show will run until April 30th.

Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1 323 938 8818

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Generic Surplus, Arkitip and The Ace Hotel Palm Springs introduce two new colorways of their collaborative mesh pool shoe for 2010. “Inspired by the eternal summer vibe of Palm Springs, the new Red, White and Blue Ace Hotel Palm Springs Shoe is a study in relaxed, understated sophistication. While our Grey, Yellow and White shoe draws from the spirited color palette of the hotel’s pool and cabana grounds.” Both colorways are now available for pre-order here.

Take the leap for a closer look at the new Ace Hotel x Generic Surplus shoes.

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