French Clark Magazine goes from one strength to the next and presents their upcoming issue 36, which features cover art by Barry McGee. Other highlights of the issue include one of the very last interviews with photographer Shawn Mortensen (RIP), Casio G-Shock artwork done exclusively by André for Clark Magazine, Kehinde Wiley, Eric Dressen, Al Moran from O.H.W.O.W. and much more.

The new issue will be available at French news stands from tomorrow and for the first time can also be purchased online on their new website.

Take a detailed look inside Clark Magazine Issue 36 after the jump.

The trio listed above is showing at Circle Culture Gallery in Berlin starting today, April 9, 2009. The exhibition has been curated by Aaron Rose, who has this to say about the assembled works:

This exhibition serves to focus on the recent artistic output by three underground heroes from the worlds of skateboarding, graffiti and punk. Even though each of these artists has now firmly established themselves in the world of contemporary art, there are still common themes between them that hail back to their subcultural roots. It could be described primarily as an overriding sense of concern for and representation of the downtrodden, the outsider, the anti-hero. McGee’s sad, sullen faces and neon-colored geometric panels reflect the archetypal image of man overpowered by omnipresent media, Templeton’s portraits of suburban youths perfectly illustrate the harsh alienation of teenage life, while Pettibon’s drawings and paintings focus sharply on issues of personal/social unrest, life during war and the constant power struggle between a man and his destiny. The fact that this is the first time an exhibition has featured all three artists in such direct proximity to each other will be an interesting statement not only on each artists’ individual style, but also the unique similarities that run through all of their works.

We chatted with Rose last week, check that and a preview of the exhibition here.

Barry McGee, Ed Templeton and Raymond Pettibon are pioneers and icons of the contemporary urban art movement. Their work can be found in the collections of major museums and has been shown at large exhibitions and biennales worldwide, but all three have repeatedly emphasised their roots in youth subculture – in the worlds of skateboarding, graffiti, punk and hip-hop. They are joined by an overriding interest in portraying the underdogs, outcasts and anti-heroes of society. Curator Aaron Rose, whose urban art documentary Beautiful Losers is currently touring the world to enthusiastic reviews, is showing these three sought-after artists in the intimate atmosphere of a Berlin gallery. The direct proximity of their works not only allows us to draw interesting conclusions about each artist’s style, but also underscores their unique similarities.

BARRY McGEE / ED TEMPLETON / RAYMOND PETTIBON
Group Exhibition curated by Aaron Rose

OPENING:     9TH APRIL 2009, 7 PM
EXHIBITION: 10TH APRIL TO 30TH MAY 2009
TUESDAY TO SATURDAY, 2 PM – 6 PM

Circleculture Gallery
Gipsstrasse 11
10119 Berlin Mitte
www.circleculture-gallery.com

After the jump a preview of the upcoming exhibition.

Lance Armstrong called together some of todays most recognized artists to create custom designs for his Trek Madone roadbike. The bikes are part of the new “Stages” art campaign of the Livestrong foundation by Lance Armstrong.

Both Kaws and Barry McGree created custom designs of the Trek Madone. The Barry McGee bike will debut at the public anti-cancer ride in Hollywood today and then go on to be Lance’s bike in the Tour of California. The Kaws bike will first appear in the upcoming Milan-San Remo race. Both bikes were presented today in the Nike Montalban Theater space. Via Supertouch.

Check out the Barry McGee bike after the jump.

RVCA has announced their new Spring 2009 ANP (Artist Network Program) t-shirt collaborations. As usual RVCA makes use of their vast artist network and has worked with some of the most impressive artists around, including this season Barry McGee, Andrew Pommier, Ben Horton, Ed Templeton and Matt Furie. The outcome is a strong series of art driven t-shirts. Via Glltn.

Have a look at the complete RVCA ANP Spring 2009 T-Shirt collection after the jump.

San Francisco based artist Robert Pimple AKA Barry McGee has teamed up with Oakley to create a pair of signature sunglasses.

“Featuring wraparound styling and polarized lenses for maximum protection on Mr. Pimple’s lengthy fixed-gear runs through the streets of San Francisco, the extremely limited-edition eyewear comes in custom R. Pimple designed packaging and are also officially certified beer goggles.” Via Supertouch.

Have a more detailed look at the Robert Pimple AKA Barry McGee x Oakley sunglasses after the jump.

PAMBOOKS, the book publishing division of PAM, has released two great new books. D.F.W. is the latest book by graffiti artist turned artist Ray Fong AKA Robert Pimple AKA Barry McGee. The second release, Mountain Dream Nettles, comes from Bea Nettles, who presents a sampling of the first known complete photographic Tarot deck created with multiple negatives in 1970, decades before Photoshop.

Once again two very interesting book releases, that you should not be missing out on. Have a look inside D.F.W. by Ray Fong and Mountain Dream Tarot by Bea Nettles after the jump.

Working under the alias Lydia Fong, Barry McGee’s latest work’s are part of the "A Moment for Reflection" exhibition now on view at San Francisco’s Ratio 3 gallery. Large scale wall pieces intermingle with tongue-in-cheek sculpture as the artist explores a variety of media and mediums. "A Moment for Reflection" will remain on view until October 16. 

More of Lydia Fong’s new work after the jump.

RVCA and Cinelli worked together with artist Barry McGee on a fixed gear bike frame. Overall there will only be 50 bikes on sale and coming in three frame sizes. The complete kit will be going for 3′700 USD. In June there will be a RVCA x Cinelli exhibition showcasing the bike. More news to come on this project. Via LaMJC.

Last year artist Barry McGee has an exhibition at the Watari-Um Museum in Tokyo. Now Sold Out received the DVD about the exhibit. Definitely something for all McGee fans and art fans.