Mike Stewart SCIENCE Limited Edition Release! – Compression Cell Technology

Mike Stewart Science is to release the MS 1 LTD and the Thomas Robinson LTD bodyboards.

Both of these boards feature a world first for the industry: The Compression Cell. The Compression Cells are soft impact absorbing cells held in a structural Polypropylene core matrix. The compression cells are placed under the elbows and in strategic areas of the board prone to impact.
The decks of all LTD boards feature a semi-transparent deck that reveals the Compression Cells configuration. The additional function of the cells is to provide greater traction on the deck without the necessity of wax. The slightly raised convex cells provide a subtle yet effective grip on the body.

Science Brand manager Chris Apps said “ We are extremely excited about the release of this innovation as it is a another first for the industry, and will give riders that extra cushion that is nice to have when landing big air moves”.

Both the MS1 and the TR model are each custom tuned specific to the size of the board. Elbow cups, hip grooves, and all deck contours are specifically placed to accommodate the size of the board being made. As the boards get longer, these contours are moved to accommodate larger body measurements.

All Mike Stewart Science boards also feature RTI, Real Time Innovation. As boards are modified and improved in testing, we immediately implement proven changes into production models. This means that you are getting the latest improvements in our products, it is not necessary to wait until the new years models come out for the latest performance technology.
LTD models will be available in stores worldwide in 2008.

New World Order Contemporary Installation Art and Photography from China

With an emphasis on contemporary art in China, this new book from NAi Publishers titled New World Order: Contemporary Installation Art and Photography from China focuses on twenty five plus up and coming artists yet to break into the mainstream. With essays, interviews and photography the well rounded text offers a look into a world of rich, diverse art installations that are out of the ordinary yet can relate with people on many different levels. The 200 page, beautifully colored book is now available and can be ordered through the NAi Publishers website here.

The Simpsons and Kidrobot

In one of the biggest blockbuster toy releases of the summer, the all-time greatest cartoon family makes the jump to the designer toy world with Kid Robot. Twenty four different characters including more obscure and less often seen personalities are all subjected to Kid Robot’s familiar design style. The 3-inch figures will retail for $7.95 USD at select stores as well as Kid Robot Flagship Stores.

Krink and Incase 3G iPhone Case

Recently executing an amazing job on the Incase computer sleeve, Krink is at it again with a 3G iPhone case featuring the very popular paint drip effect. Although this is a 1-of-1 according to Arkitip, it is definitely something to look out for in the future in case they have a change of heart.

Le Corbusier “Le Grand” – A Spectacular Visual Biography of his Life and Work

Using the same grandly oversized format as Warhol “Giant Size” (Phaidon, 2006), Le Corbusier Le Grand includes approximately 2,000 images and documents, many previously unpublished, featuring his major built works, urban plans, paintings, publications, and furniture as well as sketches and archival photographs. Rarely seen photographs and personal correspondences also shed new light on Le Corbusier’s relationships with Josephine Baker, Eileen Gray, Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Jean Prouvé, and many others.

The book includes an insightful introductory essay by France’s most authoritative architectural historian and critic, Jean-Louis Cohen, and incisive chapter introductions by highly regarded Le Corbusier scholar Tim Benton. A separate booklet includes translations of documents, letters and extensive annotations on his drawings, many of which have never been translated into English before.

Drawing on an array of rarely seen archival material, including sketches, photographs and correspondences, Le Corbusier Le Grand depicts in roughly chronological order not only the vast and varied artistic output of Le Corbusier, but also the major events, people, and forces that shaped the life of an artist who continues to fascinate those in and outside the architectural world. The result is a spectacular and sumptuous visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier, one of Modernism’s most influential architects, urban planners, and theorists.

Le Corbusier (1887-1965) was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The self-named Le Corbusier was not only the creator of some of the most important and impressive buildings of the last century–Villa Savoye at Poissy, the Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Haut at Ronchamp, the capitol complex in Chandigarh, India–he was also an accomplished painter, sculptor, furniture designer, urbanist, and author. His work and social theories continue to be a dominant force in the world of architecture and design, while his elegant bearing, typified by his round black eyeglasses, are still today a signature look for architects around the world. Le Corbusier Le Grand comes in an oversized format and luxurious binding that matches the legendary status of this “giant” of twentieth-century architecture and design.

Japanese and Korean Art to be Offered at Christie’s New York Fall Sale

The last auction of Christie’s Asian Art Week, Japanese and Korean Art takes place on September 18. Following last season’s record-breaking sale, the Fall auction again presents a wellbalanced selection of Japanese and Korean works of art, offering exceptional paintings, traditional hanging scrolls, ceramics, and sculpture. The sale boasts a fine selection in screens and scrolls. The sale is expected to realize in excess of $7 million.

Victoria and Albert Museum in London displays ” Fashion V Sport “

At the V&A this summer, Fashion V Sport, will explore the relationship between contemporary fashion and global sportswear brands. Both industries have been inspired by street style and have been working in closer collaboration in recent years. On display will be around 60 outfits including performance sportswear, work by fashion designers such as Stella McCartney who have designed sportswear ranges, and garments such as the work of Japanese label Visvim which show the influence of sportswear on high fashion. There will also be design drawings, photographs and film to examine how these products are worn, designed, advertised and collected. On view through 4 January, 2009.