Grime Stories: From the Corner to the Mainstream at the Museum of London highlights the 20-year-old history and far-reaching impact of the British rap genre. (NYT)
Unseen Photos of Skating NYC in the ‘80s
Take a trip back to a time before iPhones and Instagram ruled the world. (Jenkem)
Olly Todd Interview
This career-spanning interview with Olly Todd delves into his skateboarding journey from Whitehaven to Worldwide. From his first appearance in RaD magazine in 1991 to having his poems published in 2022, it's all here.
(Slam City Skates)
Redruth, one of the most deprived areas in Britain, has become a beacon for isolated West Country artists. And this is just the beginning, says Leckey, as he eyes other outposts in the north. (The Guardian)
The Brooklyn Museum has unveiled “Figures of Speech”, an exhibition of works by the late designer Virgil Abloh that includes a full-sized home placed inside the museum. (Deezen)
Audio Brand Ojas Designs Pop-up Listening Room at New York’s Lisson Gallery
"I considered this whole system, from a cosmetic and engineering perspective, the same way a sculptor would approach an artwork" described Ojas founder Devon Turnbull. (Resident Advisor)
Crack Gallery
Vancouver's Crack Gallery is truly one of a kind. A DIY gallery with no permanent space and an ethos revolving around championing your community, travelling the world to put on shows, and homies working with homies. (Goodhood)
Here’s the Story of How Drake Chose an Ironic Painting by Formerly Homeless British Artist Richie Culver for His New Album’s Merch
The hip-hop star has released a collection featuring images of previous albums overlaid with the words, "huge fan of your old stuff". (Artnet)
The Art World Loves Basketballs. And Hoops and Jerseys and Backboards.
Fine art inspired by the sport is everywhere. One gallery filled nearly 5,000 square feet, and its curator said she “could do a Part 2 and Part 3 because there is that much work out there”. (NYT)
Subcultures and Cinema: Why Brain Dead Isn’t Just About the Clothes
LA design collective Brain Dead is investing in creative projects and scaling back wholesale operations, building a tightly controlled brand “universe” for fans that’s embedded in subculture. (Vogue Business via [SIC] Weekly)
The Bronx Streetwear Brand Bringing “Hood” Authenticity to Skatewear
Led by Bronx-natives Vlad Gomez and Ron Baker, Public Housing Skate Team is bringing a level of authenticity to a streetwear and fashion industry that is becoming increasingly bereft of it. (okayplayer)
As the summer tennis season hits full swing, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite pieces from recent brand releases. (Weed Sport)
How Wimbledon Runner-up Nick Kyrgios Became the Most Controversial Player in Tennis
He’s the bad boy of tennis who’s been called the “most cretinous player” in the sport’s history, but Nick Kyrgios doesn’t care what you think.
(Evening Standard)
On How Long Gone Chris Black approaches the subject of addiction with humour. But his intentions are more serious. (Men's Health)
The co-host of “bicoastal elite” podcast How Long Gone is a food media outsider with strong insider opinions. (TASTE)
Throwing Fits for Men’s Fashion
On their bro-friendly podcast, James Harris and Lawrence Schlossman start with men’s wear before talking…and talking…about whatever else comes up. (NYT)
Enjoy our curated playlist and mood selection as we move into the summer, featuring some feel good tunes. (Corridor)
