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.
CHICAGO GET READY FOR BASS KITCHEN – Moombahton Edition
Stay Tuned for OOPM TICKET GIVEAWAY INFO
w/Bro Safari Tittsworth Sazon Booya & Team Bayside High
CHICAGO – Friday, May 18th, React Presents’ traveling circus known as BASS KITCHENtakes over the Logan Square Auditorium with a special MOOMBAHTON Edition! The Bros Gone Wild Tour hits Chicago with BRO SAFARI, TITTSWORTH, SAZON BOOYA, and locals TEAM BAYSIDE HIGH. Tickets are on sale now at Clubtix.com!
Bro Safari, the moombahton alter ego of DJ and Producer Knick, most known for his striking work with American Drum & Bass group, Evol Intent. Knick decided to take his bass music venture even further with the project Bro Safari. His music spans the entire bass music spectrum, bringing a glitchy-wonky blend of moombahton that captivates dance floors worldwide, making Bro Safari a leader in the flourishing moombahton movement. Currently on tour to promote his new EP, Bros Gone Wild, released on Tittsworth’s T+A Records, and received strong praise and promotion from Diplo’s, Mad Decent.
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May 12th & 13th, 11-6pm
Mother’s Day Weekend!
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
The Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar is an outdoor retail art/craft show that is organized & juried by Philadelphia’s Art Star Gallery & Boutique. Over 140 local & national artists have been chosen to set up shop & sell their wares at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, right along the Delaware River. The event is being held on Mother’s Day weekend this year, so come to the show to pick up a perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for mom or better yet, bring your mom to the show for a fun day on the waterfront!
Shoppers can expect high quality handmade goods that reflect the unique & often quirky aesthetic of Art Star. Art Star has hand selected a diverse collection of artists that create anything & everything, including housewares, paper goods, dolls, prints, ceramics, clothing, accessories, paintings/drawings, sculpture, and many other one-of-a-kind curiosities. All items have been handmade from a variety of mediums that include fabric, clay, glass, wood, paper & much more.
The event will also include Live Music by local Philly bands, as well as tasty vegetarian/vegan friendly food by local eateries (TBA). We also have some other fun additions in the works, so check back regularly for updates.
Just a freindly reminder that the one and only Snoop Dogg will be preforming live at the horseshoe casino out side of chicago at the end of this month May 24th.
This Weekend the Tenth Annuak MAYPRIL FOOLS FUN RIDE is back.
We’re proud to announce that our TENTH annual Maypril Fools Fun Ride will be taking place Saturday, May 12th! This is the longest-running scavenger hunt event around, and our focus is always on fun as opposed to speed. We invite riders of all sorts to take part! Basically, you’ll be given a manifest (HUGE list of checkpoints) aound the city to ride to – some of them real, some of them fake – and you route yourself as you see fit. Some checkpoints will be as simple as answering a clue from the manifest. Other checkpoints will require you to pull of some task or stunt, where you will be judged on your performance and scored accordingly. In the past we’ve included stuff like tricycle racing, karaoke contests, drawing contests, etc. There are also several stops at bars and venues around Philadelphia, and at the locations of several of our friend and sponsor companies around town. The winner is the person who has the most points at the end of the race. Regardless of whether you are going for the win, or just hanging out and taking it easy at a few checkpoints, you’re guaranteed to have a great time!
26 artists each depicting a letter of the alphabet.
Come celebrate. Beer from Yards Brewing Co. as well as a variety of other beverages will be provided.
Doors open at 6pm.
eModa Warehouse and Gallery. 302 Moore St. Philadelphia, PA
