“Vital to the Core” 2009 by ED RUSCHA © Ed Ruscha, courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery

Once again Nike and Lance Armstrong unite to raise awareness for cancer and this time launch a global art exhibition. Over twenty renowned artists have donated their time and creativity to express the LIVESTRONG message and raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which is committed to inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer.

STAGES is more than an event. It is a unique celebration of human potential inspired by Lance and dedicated to the fight against cancer. It unites the worlds of art, philanthropy and sport by commissioning some of the most renowned figures in art to produce work inspired by Lance and his fight against cancer. The exhibition opens at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris before traveling to the United States this fall. All work is available for purchase with proceeds directly benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris
July 17, 2009 – August 8, 2009

Up and coming Danish designer Henrik Vibskov recently presented his Spring 2010 Collection. With his usual over the top prints, color combinations and off-kilter silhouettes, the designer has embraced his signature edgy, avant-garde look that borders on the casual. Clearly, the full runway looks are not for everybody, but certain pieces here and there are definitely something we can handle.

Detailed images of the Henrik Vibskov Spring 2010 Collection follow after the jump.

We have made mention of Jeff Koons first major show in the UK several times already, and now another video has been released regarding the exhibition.  This time, we get a look at the actual Serpentine Gallery show space, with Popeye works and blowup animal sculptures on display. Jeff Koons show opens at Serpentine Gallery on July 2nd, 2009.

Check out some photos from the Jeff Koons at Serpentine Gallery show after the jump.

After recently working with Pharrell Williams on a sculpture that ended up selling for over 2 Million USD at Art Basel, we get a look at a Kanye West x Takashi Murakami aluminium sculpture that is currently being exhibited at the gallery Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. They turned the Takashi Murakami bear mascot, made for one of Kanye West’s album into a gold figure and the outcome is really nice actually.

More images of the Kanye West x Takashi Murakami Aluminium Bear Sculpture follow after the jump.

We get a first look at an upcoming 3D animation movie, Sigg Jones, produced by three French film students. Their own love for sneakers takes up an important role in the movie, with the main character getting super powers via his Magic Dunk. The animation is off the hook and simply beautiful to watch and the transformation of his Dunk Low into the Magic Dunk is also very impressive, especially for sneaker connoisseurs. After the Marty McFly shoe, the Magic Dunk might be the next one that people will ask to be put into production. Only time will tell. SneakerFreaker talked to the three animators of the movie. Check out the interview here.

Here below a sequence from the animation film, showcasing one of the impressive fight scenes.

Many more images of the Magic Dunk and other sneaker inspired graphics from the movie follow after the jump.

In response to his well-received mixed-media solo art exhibition “Best Of The Beast,” Dust La Rock makes his debut collection of 17 original works and limited edition prints available for online purchase for the first time. Prices start at $500 for editions of 15 giclee prints on paper, up to $3000 for one of three “Best of the Beast” title pieces on canvas measuring 38” x 68”. Each piece is printed on archival quality materials, hand numbered and signed by the artist. Available now at www.dustlarock.com.

If you missed the opening of “Best of the Beast” in New York City, the show will be travelling to Commonwealth in
Norfolk, VA with an opening reception on July 11th. The show will run through July 30th. Check out the flyer after the jump.

Todd James aka REAS will be holding his first ever exhibition in Paris towards the end of the summer at colette. The artist who has already exhibited at V1 Gallery, Tate Museum Liverpool, Parco Gallery Tokyo and other high profile art spaces around the globe, will be exhibition at colette from August 31st until September 26th. Something to be looking forward to!

Alife has launched the website for their Alife Presents series. The website showcases current exhibitions that are part of the series, including Reckless Endangerment by Kai Regan. Also the website hosts an online store, offering a large amount of interesting prints and exhibitions that Alife was involved in previously. Check it out here.

On June 27th, 2009 the Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York will host an exhibition of work by Parisian artist Invader, entitled Top 10. The exhibition introduces a new series of original two and three-dimensional works featuring the artist’s signature pixel-based aesthetic, created in mediums such as mosaic tile and rubik’s cube. This time-lapse video reveals the artist’s process in creating his trademark Rubickubism pieces featured in the show, and will be projected into the gallery space during the exhibition. Via Curated Mag.

A interesting exhibition is just around the corner – Dalek and Delta get together to showcase their work at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms in London. Both artists are known for their excellent use of color and shape. The exhibition will run from August 28th until September 26th. Definitely something to look out for!