1/13/15 O&A WITH WALESTYLEZ: Parra Art Exhibit

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Parra an Amsterdam-based Dutch artist, is presenting Yer So Bad- his series of new works at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery January 8 through February 7, 2015. Yer So Bad showcases a continuation of Parra’s witty and salacious post-pop imagery. Titled after the Tom Petty song, Yer So Bad, which tells the story of a girl who marries a “yuppie” and takes him for all he’s worth, this exhibition features the artist’s signature hybrid figures and freeform typography in works on canvas and paper. Continue reading

12/21/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Nike Christmas Pack

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Nike Christmas Pack, Nike Basketball’s annual holiday will be available to the public on December 26th. The three shoe set includes the Nike KD 7, Nike Lebron 12 and Nike Kobe 9 Elite. Ranging from $170 t0 $225 the set honors the holidays with color and fun.  

Nike KD 7 Christmas

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The shoe features clean Ivory on the front of the sneaker and the midsole features “nutmeg” colored speckles to offset the vibrant Bright Crimson that occupies that rest of the model. Holiday green can be found on the KD tongue branding.  The retail price is $170.

Nike Lebron 12 Christmas

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The Hyperposite overlay gets a rather literal tree print while that championed Megafuse base utilizes the most Dark Emerald of any of three Nike Basketball Christmas collection pairs. Bright Crimson on the branding, lining, and speckled midsole helps to make this pair one of the best LeBron Christmas looks yet. The Nike Lebron 12 Christmas retails for $220.

Nike Kobe 9 Elite Christmas

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Nike Kobe 9 Elite stands out with Bright Crimson with the flyknit upper while a unique pattern arrives on the midsole to offset the sparse greens found on the heel stitching and insole. At a retail price of $225 the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Christmas is a slam dunk.

 

 

12/8/14 O&A REVIEW: Deeply Rooted Dance Theater- Generations II Here’s To Life!

 By Walter Rutledge

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Deeply Rooted Dance Theater presented Generations II Here’s To Life! for three performances; Friday, November 21 through Sunday November 23 in the James and Martha Duffy Performance Space at the Mark Morris Dance Center, downtown Brooklyn. The Chicago based ensemble presented a concert that was deeply rooted in the dance theatre tradition. Artistic Director Kevin Iega Jeff and Associate Artistic Director Gary Abbott have made the courageous decision to offer original dance works that ranged from dance narratives to theatrical abstract works with strong dramatic undertones. The result was an evening of well structured choreography performed with considerable artistic depth. Continue reading

12/5/14 O&A With WaleStylez: J Dilla And Stussy Vinyl Toy by Pay Jay Productions

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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J Dilla’s estate pay homage to the missed hip-hop beat maker with a 7.5″-tall vinyl toy made in collaboration with Detroit artist Sintex. The toy was designed and sculpted by Seoul-based toy artist P2PL. Stussy’s logo officially licensed the figurine, which comes with a removable hat, chain and MPC sampler. Continue reading

12/5/14 O&A With WaleStylez: Nike Unveils Kyrie Irving’s Signature Basketball Shoe

 By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is the newest member of the Nike Basketball signature sneaker family. Nike designer Leo Chang created the sneaker for Irving’s tremendous speed and quickness on the court. The three design elements that distinguish the Kyrie 1: the Nike Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot for added responsiveness, 360-degree grip around the midsole and a Hyper fuse upper for stability. Continue reading