Especially abroad, the Munich based label GOMMA enjoys the reputation as one of Germany´s most important music collectives. Besides their progressive music projects, the Gomma Gang has a huge output of visual work, of a diverse aesthetic and visual complexity which goes far beyond being simply artwork for music. Once a year they launch; the postermagazine AMORE, a limited t-shirt collection made in collaboration with BEANS (Tokyo) and MAGNIFIQUE (Los Angeles), and present the annual MONDO GOMMA Picture show, which takes place in a gallery somewhere between Barcelona and Tokyo.
 
Art directors of GOMMA are MIRKO BORSCHE and THOMAS KARTSOLIS aka SMAL and PAZE. Both have been awarded with several prizes, one of which being the Lead Award Germany in 2007.

Within MONDO GOMMA Picture Show there will be illustrations, music, and artwork exhibited by SMALPAZE with work from the label’s contributing artists and designers.
So far the show has featured artwork by Michael Sailsdorfer, Kostas Murkudis, MUNK, Benjamin Röder, Daniel Josefsohn and The Rammellzee. Previous years events have been held in Stockholm, Milan, Barcelona and last year in Tokyo, where Berlin based magazine 032C curated an exhibition showcasing five European Newcomers: the GOMMA universe was shown alongside Jonathan Meese, Amelie von Wulfen and Marc Brandenburg.

The next issue of AMORE poster magazine will be released in June 2008. As it’s regular feature it will include 24 broadsheet posters designed by SMALPAZE. For this issue, the role of "special guest" illustrator is taken up by the Australian MISHA HOLLENBACH aka PERKS. He and his girlfriend Mini, form the Melbourne based design- and fashion collective PAM, which in the last couple of years has emerged as a leading name in New Illustration. In Japan the collective’s name is revered to an almost cult like status.

The Pool Gallery is proud to present the MONDO GOMMA Picture Show No. 5. During the opening the new AMORE Magazine will be launched.
The exhibition opened yesterday and will run until July 7th. We passed by and can give you a detailed look at the works by both Misha Hollenback and Smal & Paze.
Check it out after the jump.

A little while ago we presented you No. 74, a new concept store by Adidas in Berlin. The idea behind the store is both to present limited edition Adidas products, such as the Y-3 collection and the Consortium range, but also to source special product around the globe and offer it in the Berlin space.
After opening No. 74 this year, they have now transformed it for the first time into an oriental market. Inspired by the typical US garage sale in terms of style, the store offers a variety of goods now, all in the oriental theme and everything you see is also for sale. Via Artschoolvets.
Check out many more pics after the jump.

Adidas recently opened No. 74 in Berlin, a concept store that will be presenting exclusive items sourced around the globe. The store will carry both Adidas and non-Adidas product and will also be offering exclusive sneakers and clothing only available at No. 74.
Adidas chose a minimal hidden space in the heart of Berlin. From the outside you can hardly see that it is a store and inside a modern space welcomes you. Currently the store carries the Spring/Summer Y-3 collection with a lot more to come.
No. 74
Torstrasse 74
10119 Berlin
Germany
The only other store of this kind worldwide is based in London, called No. 6.
Check out more pictures of the new No. 74 store after the jump.

„My photographs serve as modern dioramas of our new natural history.“
In Domesticated Amy Stein explores the paradoxical relationship between man and the natural world: The primal issues of comfort and fear, dependence and determination, submission and dominance refer to our modern every day life.
The photographs in this series are constructed based on real stories from American provincial life.
By contrast, the setting of Halloween in Harlem is the City: kids are posing in colourful costumes in  the streets of New York. With their unconscious commitment to the traditions and rituals of this typical American holiday, the protagonists appear proud and isolated at the same time.
New American Fables shows selected works of both series.
Pool Gallery proudly presents the first solo exhibition of Amy Stein in Germany.
The New York based photographer has built up a successful career since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2006. She has been exhibited in a number of group shows immediately after graduating, won the 2006 Saatchi Gallery/Guardian Prize, has been named one of the world’s top 15 emerging photographers by American Photo magazine and won the Critical Mass Book Award in 2007.
Opening Reception
Friday 25. April 2008
19.00-23.00

Exhibition 26.April-24. May 2008

Opening Hours
Mo. – Fr.   12.00 – 20.00
Sa.       12.00 – 18.00

/ pool gallery
tucholskystr.38
10117 berlin germany
Get a first preview of the exhibition works after the jump.

On the 25th of April, Solebox will be celebrating the release of the Puma x SneakerFreaker collaboration with a party. The party takes place at the Schimmelpfenghaus on the 7th floor. Something to mark in your calendar!

A little while ago we reported about a new German culture site – Artschoolvets. Beginning of the month they have now also launched a Designer/Artist T-Shirt Series. Mostly local, but also some international designers and artists created t-shirts for the portal. The outcome is a line-up of overall 23 t-shirts. The designs are very diverse, so everybody should find a good match.
Participating artists included Marok (above), Jody Barton (above), Skism, Paze, Daniel Josefsohn, Mirko Borsche, Studio Anti and many others – all in all a very strong line-up.
All t-shirts are now available in limited quantities in the Artschoolvets Online Store. Make sure to have a look!

Living Mutants we introduced to you a little white ago, when they released a leather down jacket. The Berlin based brand is one of the few out of Europe to set the bar high and to present high-end streetwear, with a strive to only work with the best materials and people out there.
That is also no different with their latest pieces – the Living Mutants Force Team Model #1 Varsity Jacket. The premium reversible wool/leather varsity jacket comes in 100% heavyweight premium combed Merino Wool and sleeves made out of premium French matted cow nappa leather. The lining is a 100% cotton with camo screen print and also cuffs and collar come in 100% cotton. You can trust us when we tell you that this kind of quality you can maybe find on a Japanese brand, but nowhere else. The artwork of the jacket has been done by Studioanti & R .Weinberg. The jacket comes nicely wrapped in a suit bag.
It is great seeing Europe stepping it up lately. Brands such as Garbstore and Living Mutants, which are completely different from one another, but both set the standards very high, are finally putting Europe on the map in a proper way.
Expect a full line to come from Living Mutants soon. Until then you should already be excited about these special pieces. The varsity jacket is limited to 100 pieces and is now exclusively available through Am Firmament.
We have a series of exclusive pictures of the jacket that you can check out after the jump.

We give you a first look at the upcoming issue of Lodown Magazine. Issue #60 of this iconic publication will once again not disappoint you. Here a hint at what you will be finding in side – The Kool Kids, Kostas Seremetis, La Boca, The Sads, Weirdo Dave, The Kills, Peopl on Bikes, People on Skateboards and a lot more. Via LDWN 95.

Arkitip launched the Chronicles section on their website, which is a more in-depth look at their work and collaborators.
“The Arkitip Chronicles will focus on designers and artists that work and collaborate directly with Arkitip. You could call it our inside the artist’s studio if you like. We will aim to provide you with access to studios, behind the scenes looks at creative types and features on artists globally.

We will also dig deeper to showcase the process and inner workings of Arkitip at issue release events, exhibitions and company related functions. Giving the viewer a closer look at the personalities at Arkitip and those in our extended family.”
The first Chronicle is on the Highmath Exhibition that recently took place in Berlin. Check it out here.

We present you the brand new Adidas Original Store Concept in Berlin.
The Berlin Originals Store is the very first store to have been transformed with the new look and design. The New York City store, which has also been completed, will follow shortly.
The new Adidas Originals Store design concept takes a less raw approach to the previous ones and features a much warmer atmosphere and furnishings.
Adidias is also launching their “mi” program – Adidas new footwear and apparel customization offering. Barbershop style chairs have been integrated with screens and keyboards to allow for each individual to be comfortable while working on their own personal custom. Swatch books for all colors, fabrics, and laces will also be on site to ensure accuracy in choices.
Adidas “mi” will initially allow customization of the ZX-700 and Adidas Superstar, allowing for customizing of colors, fabrics, as well as city centric lace locks.
Check out detailed pictures of the new store concept after the jump.