BMX bikes are iconic. There’s something about them that appeals to kids, adults and cyclists. And, of course, BMX is now an Olympic sport.
Rad Rides is the most in-depth exploration of the world of BMX bikes through their riders and the culture that surrounds them. The introduction explains and contextualizes the birth of BMX culture and where it is now, while the main body features bikes ranging from those that are well-worn through years of riding to beautiful, sculptural works of art – gleaming, built-but-never-ridden keepsakes.
The featured bikes are organized decade by decade and are BMXs drawn from the best collections in the world. There are also in-depth details of specifications and interviews with some of the collectors, many of whom have had their bikes exclusively shot for the book. This is the indispensable companion for anyone who loves the BMX.” Laurence King Publishing
Check it out, below is the official press release for this show, so psyched about this!
Lookchaomaesaithong: The Photography of Eight Limbs
June 23rd, 2012
335 W. 35th St. 5th Floor, New York
As Muay Thai grows in international popularity, and gains a heightened level of recognition and respect, it is important to understand and highlight its roots, origins and traditions. Over the previous three years, documentary photographer, Jacob Barak Klensin, has been working to capture the world of combat sports in a uniquely intimate way. His work has shown elements and topics that are often times misunderstood, and even directly contradicted in popular perception of professional fighting. Jacob focuses not on the sport, but on the people behind it, on not only the physical, but more importantly the emotional dedication and sacrifice seen daily. The images shy away from the action, the excitement and the glory seen on television and in magazines, but rather displays the day to day process of dedicating oneself to the life of a fighter.
Recently, Jacob travelled to Thailand, in hopes of beginning a new process in his body of work, exploring the roots of disciplines that make up modern fight sports. While there, Jacob spent time at a small number of camps, not only photographing, but fully immersing himself in the experience of living and training alongside young Thai, and foreign fighters. One of those camps was Lookchaomaesaithong, in Buriram, an area known for producing the large majority of traditional Thai Boxing champions. One of the many champions produced by the small camp, Coban Lookshaomaesaithong (having taken the name of his camp out of respect and loyalty), has recently gone on to open his own Muay Thai camp in Manhattan, in hopes of creating a new international bridge for fighters between Thailand and the U.S. On June 23rd, this New York gym will be the first Muay Thai camp to host an art show, entitled “Lookchaomaesaithong: The Photography of Eight Limbs,” displaying images of traditional Thai fighting. The images will show young fighters as they take the early stages of the very same journey, in the same space, and with many of the same people, that led Coban to become a five-time world champion.
“The Photography of Eight Limbs” a revolutionary, one night only event, will not only uniquely connect the two camps, but create an environment where the audience will be entirely surrounded, not only by photos, but by the art of Muay Thai, and stories and lives of those who have dedicated their lives practicing it. For those within the fight community, it will take place in a setting entirely familiar to them, while inviting them into a new facility, set up by one of the sport’s greatest. For those who may not be trained fighters in any capacity, the art on the wall will be hung in the environment that has made the entire project possible, allowing the show to be more than what is simply framed and hanging. It is our hope to create an event that will appeal and speak to an extraordinarily wide audience, showing “the art of eight limbs” in a new, exciting, and creative way. Please join us for “The Photography of Eight Limbs,” as New York’s most authentic Muay Thai camp hosts this innovative display of one of the world’s most beautiful forms of combat.
Its that time again. The time to get outside get naked and soak in the hot hot heat! To help you out, geting naked and comfortable you should look into one of this rad tubs. Image abunch of friends (hot ladies or dudes, what ever your into) coming over for a drink and a soak. Ok thats alittle wierd, lets just leave this as a single soaker. So get out there and get naked
This collaboration comes from Vans Japan and 430 BMX Connection, possibly a third times the charm? Chukka Low, Sk8 Mid, and a flip flop. Is it wrong that I’m sweating the shit out of these flip flops? Maybe…now, ask me if I give a fuck? I don’t! Check em, for Summer 2012, scheduled for release next month in June.
Remember Ezekiel in the early 90′s? I do, and I can say this company has come a long way from those days. They were always a skate inspired brand that kind of sat on the outside of the skate scene. If they came out with a decent design people would pick it up, but no one was waiting for their next season to drop. Now I’m not saying that I’m blown away by this collection either, but I will say that I’m feeling a lot of the new designs as well as new direction the company has gone, leaving the old “urban” skate feel of yesteryear and getting into the neo classic designs of vintage motorcycles, and union inspired designs, which unfortunately I do also have to say are a bit played out however, not poorly done by Ezekiel at all. The addition to their mantra of “all we have is now” gives it that feel of Summer time fun. Good job guys, check out the video below and decide for yourself.
Only a concept as far as i can tell Mitchell Silva has come up with an idea he should invest some time and money into (please). Mitchell has come up with an great idea that makes ones bicycle bars glow!! Check his work out here
