Stussy Japan, in conjunction with Vans OTW, will be putting on an exhibition featuring works by Eric Elms. The event is set to go down at Common in Tokyo, Japan this Thursday, October 20th. As you can see here, Elms’ classic “Kilroy” character looks to play a heavily involved roll in the show. A couple of tees appear to be available as well including a “Killroy World Tour” and “Killroy Rasta Dot” graphic tee. The event kicks off at 7pm and will go until 10. Be sure to check it out.

Take a look at the tees after the jump.

This month Terry Richardson will be releasing his new book ‘MOM & DAD’, published by Mörel Books. Without a doubt one of his most intimate works, Richardson pays tribute to his family origins. The books released September 26th, in a limited edition of 1000 copies.

colette will be hosting an exhibition for the launch and also a pop-up store, the Terry’ shop, which will carry a selection of unpublished products: t-shirts in association with Diesel, G-Shock and BabyG by Casio watches, glasses by Moscot, the collection Uncleterry, Terry’s bear, all the books, goodies and collection of shirts and vintage t-shirts having belonged to the photographer. The exhibition runs from September 26th until November 6th.

Take a look inside the book after the jump.

Last night the latest Kaws exhibition, Hold The Line, at Honor Fraser Gallery opened its doors. Overall 50 circular paintings were presented at the show, inspired by the artists’ Sponge Bob Square Pants influence. Yet the two 8 feet tall Companion figures were certainly among the most impressive pieces in the show, next to one very large rectangular painting.

Honor Fraser
2622 S. La Cienega BLVD.
Los Angeles, California 90034

The exhibition runs until October 21st, 2011.

This weekend the latest Kaws exhibition will be opening its doors. The Honor Fraser Gallery in Los Angeles presents ‘Hold The Line’. You will be able to see new KawsBob paintings, as well as large size Companion sculptures among other works in the exhibition.

Honor Fraser
2622 S. La Cienega BLVD.
Los Angeles, California 90034

The exhibition runs until October 22nd, 2011.

I-20 Gallery and Scott Ogden and Jonathan Lavoi present the MAKE Skateboards group exhibition, which essentially turns the gallery into a full skate shop for about two months.

“I-20 Gallery is pleased to announce MAKE SKATEBOARDS, a group exhibition and pop-up skate shop conceived as a throwback to the days when art took precedence over branding and a welcoming vibe met you at the door. The show will be a playful take on running a skateboard shop, transforming I-20 into a functional retail space offering a custom line of artist-designed skateboards, skate-related ephemera and accessories, original artwork, vintage objects, custom furniture and clothing by up-and-coming New York designers.

A true working skate shop, MAKE SKATEBOARDS will offer decks that are fully skate-able yet designed to an artistic standard. Two types of boards will be available: affordable, limited-edition silk-screened skateboards; and one-of-a-kind decks altered and embellished by hand, including several conceptual takes on the idea of skateboarding itself.”

Running until September 17th, 2011, the exhibition includes works by Michael Alan, Michael Anderson, Hawkins Bolden, Tony Bones, Slater Bradley, Carlton DeWoody, Chris Dorland, David Ellis, Orly Genger, Debra Hampton, Drew Heitzler, Horse Cycles, Grant Huang, Andrew Huston, Timothy Hutchings, Junk Prints, Jacob Kassay, Marina Kappos, KCDC, Sarah Kurz, Curtis Kulig, Wes Lang, L.A.N.D., Robert Lazzarini, Cameron Martin, Ike Morgan, Moris (Israel Meza Moreno), Scott Ogden, Olek, Erik Parker, Parts + Labor Workshop, Joyce Pensato, Portia & Manny, RePOP, Prophet Royal Robertson, Jenn Ruff, Tom Sanford, Eduardo Sarabia, Peter Saul, Bill Saylor, Kenny Scharf, Ivory Serra, Shelter Serra, MiYoung Sohn, Vincent Szarek, Bruce Lee Webb, WHIT Clothing, Wood & Faulk and Michael Zahn.

MAKE Skateboards Group Exhibition
i-20 Gallery
557 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011

Take a look at the exhibition after the jump.

Earlier today we attended a preview of the Transmission1 exhibition and event curated by none other than fashion designer Raf Simons. The showcase, which currently takes place at the BCC in Berlin, acts as the launch event for the new digital interview magazine by Mercedes Benz, entitled ‘The Avant/Garde Diaries’. The online magazine, which just launched hours ago, features individuals that think out of the box, as well as innovations and extraordinary ideas. Using the video format, ‘avant-garde’ individuals usually go out and introduce the audience to other creative people that have inspired them on their way.

Tranmission1 is essentially a three day festival, where artists and trendsetters present their take on today’s and tomorrow’s world. All artists were hand picked by Raf Simons. The line-up includes Peter Saville, the British art director best known for designing all Joy Division, OMD and New Order covers. In Berlin he showcases his own Mercedes Benz SL 500, built in 1998, with the car playing Joy Division and New Order music. Konstantin Grcic, the industrial designer, created an installation made of chairs, entitled ‘360′. Choreographer and dancer Michael Clark will be performing tonight to David Bowie music. Furthermore a one hour life set will be played by These New Puritans. Artist Peter de Potter created a large scale photographic installation all around the top floor of the BCC building. Further work will be coming from Germaine Kruip, Goose, Begum Sekendiz Bore and Peter Henderson. A highlight for us today was the showcase of the A-Class Showcar Installation, with the car put into a beautiful foggy scenery.

Check out the first videos on The Avant/Garde Diaries here.

Photography: Highsnobiety

Take a preview look at the Transmission1 installations after the jump.

Last Thursday artist Wes Lang presented an interesting body of work at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles. Produced while being in residence at the hotel for an entire month at the room 34, he provides a visual journal of his stay.

“Inspired by the history, virtue, and ambiance of the Chateau, and as a tribute to Martin Kippenberger’s ‘Hotel Drawings,’ Lang created a suite of over 30 delicately involved works, each with the Chateau Marmont‘s classic logo visible, and some including small printed text, compliments of the Hotel: “In Residence: Mr. Wes Lang.” With imagery ranging from bird illustrations, reminiscent of vintage wildlife plates as in Time Will Tell, 2011, to meticulously rendered nude or partially nude women, to almost exact replications of the Hotel’s logo in pencil and acrylic, to somewhat morbid depictions including skeletons and skulls, these drawings both demonstrate the artist‘s range of visual interests and his technical aptitude.”

Photography: Brandon Shigeta

Take a look at the one day exhibition at the hotel after the jump.

Last night the ‘Pretty on the Inside’ exhibition opened at Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York City, curated by none other than KAWS and fellow artist Erik Parker. Curated reports: “The show includes works in a range of media by seven American artists: Todd James, KAWS, Tony Matelli, Erik Parker, Joyce Pensato, Peter Saul, and Karl Wirsum. Each has a unique style, tied together by a singular capacity to draw the viewer into the depths of their respective material.”

The show will run until August 19th, 2011.

Paul Kasmin Gallery
293 Tenth Avenue
511 West 27th Street
New York, NY 10001

Photography: Jacob Breinholt for Curated Magazine

Take a detailed look at the exhibition after the jump.

This weekend La Gaîté Lyrique opened the first event of their skate sculture series – Public Domaine. The exhibition included works by Neckface, Eric Elms, Sade Coy, Michael Burnett and others. Furthermore they will be presenting live music acts (including Dinosaur Jr, Tommy Guerrero, Mix Master Mike, Ray Barbee, McRad, Lords of The Underground, Boys Noize, Antipop Consortium, Busy P), a skateboarding day and other great events around the topic of skateboarding. The Public Domaine Exhibition and events will go until August 7th.

Take a closer look at the exhibition, which opened this weekend after the jump.

In a project that brought together two great artists, Ari Marcopoulus presents the factory of artist Matthew Barney, in his latest photographic project. The project was shot for the second issue of Italian magazine Studio. During Pitti Uomo in Florence, we attended the opening celebration of the outdoor exhibition, which took place in a beautiful Florentine backyard. Large scale versions of the photos were exhibited in the gardens of a villa, setting a beautiful backdrop for photography. The harsh difference between subject matter and scenery of the event, was what really impressed us the most and gave a nice focus.

Photography: Highsnobiety

Check out the full exhibition and opening event after the jump.