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Chanel Mobile Art @ Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo

I went to check the Mobile Art again today. The weather was not good on Sunday, and I wanted to see it on a nicer day. But…dahh! I got there late, and it was getting dark already. MORE »

Chanel Mobile Art opens in Tokyo

I went to see the Chanel Mobile Art Pavillion, which just opened in Tokyo on Saturday. I have to say it’s a strange architecture, but it actually fits nicely in a lot next to the Yoyogi National Stadium designed by Kenzo Tange, Japan’s foremost postwar architect, and constructed for the Olympic Games of 1964. MORE »

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Clayton James Cubitt a.k.a. Siege

Two decades ago, when I first saw several images taken by a then unknown artist David LaChapelle (he was more of an artist than a photographer), I felt like being hit on the head with a mallet. I’ve recently felt the same way seeing some images and a video taken by Clayton James Cubitt a.k.a. Siege. And his mallet is maybe even bigger…

Here is the profile of an extremely talented artist in Brooklyn.

The artist’s website

Chanel Mobile Art Opens in Hong Kong

Photo © Hong Kong Hustle

The much anticipated exhibition organized by Chanel in an unusual museum designed by Zaha Hadid opens in Hong Kong today. Visit the website, it’s simply awesome.

Related Links: Hong Kong Hustle | Chanel Mobile Art

A HUNT FOR HIGHTECH

“In a world…
where nature and science have emerged, where technology breathes and where living without it is impossible.

This futuristic world is the inspiration for a collection of imitation fur, for the fashion industry. ‘Future fur’ shows that it is more interesting to imitate an imaginary world…”

Mobile Art/ Chanel Contemporary Art Container

This is not new… the previous post just reminded me of it.
And there are three good reasons for this to be a post:
1. Rendering - mesmerizingly beautiful !
2. Zaha Hadid - I’m not a big fan of her architecture but have a deep respect for a woman who thrive in a field dominated by men.
3. “Je veux être de ce qui arrive” - I love this quote by Coco Chanel.

A rendering of the mobile pavilion for Chanel designed by Zaha Hadid

The world tour starts on 02/27/08 from Hong Kong and travels to Tokyo, New York, London, Moscow and Paris.

Chanel Mobile Art
Zaha Hadid Architects
Related article at Wallpaper*

Prada - Trembled Blossoms

Prada unveiled the latest collaboration in Commerce and Art earlier this week.

Related Links: James Jean | ProcessRecess (blog) | Fashion Week Daily