Campaigns We Love: Diet Coke by Jean Paul Gaultier
Diet Coke named Jean Paul Gaultier the new creative director of the bubbly sweetness—and recently unveiled new bottle designs and a campaign…featuring the designer’s signature swagger…and as the model. Radness! Shot by Stephane Sednaoui, nautical stripes by day and corset silhouettes by night theme up the cheeky branding just right. As of right now, Europe has first dibs on the bottles…in nine countries. Hopefully we’ll catch a break here in the states. You know, “just for the taste of it.” Catch more Gaultier goodness right here. Read more
Feast Your Eyes: Afghan Box Camera, “kamra-e-faoree”
We caught an international capture today. The kamra-e-faoree, or instant camera, is a living form of photography—and it’s on the brink of disappearing in Afghanistan. Nooooo! The Afghan Box Camera Project is meant to provide a record of the kamra-e-faoree and they just released this video of Qalam Nabi, one of the last two remaining box camera photographers in Kabul. Feast those eyes on how he demonstrates how to use his camera, and for the love of photography, like the project.
Listen Up: Passion Pit’s Take A Walk
Passion Pit‘s “Take A Walk” single is out and ready to get fans excited for their second album, “Gossamer,” due out July 24. The track is upbeat with lyrics that talk about the recession. The band has a mapped out North American tour and will perform with Hot Chip (hot yeah!) at the Hollywood Bowl this fall. Catch a Monday tune. Listen Up!
Weekend Shenanigans: May 4-6, 2012
Oh yes. It’s time. Cinco De Mayo time. If you’re a spicy hot sauce lover like I am, you’ll have no problem with the flavorful tequilas this weekend—a weekend filled with fun food and a whole lot of drinking. Don’t forget about that margarita (and to take cabs!) while you bar hop, Insta-Tweet your foodie pics and make a dent in this year’s celebrations. There are TONS of things to do. We just rounded up the places and spaces we think are going to rock it out, hombres. Do it to it… Read more
Photophiles: Photos We Love
Photophiles! Enjoy this mash-up of Andy Warhol polaroids via Box and Line.
Shot@SMASHBOX: Janet Jackson x Nutrisystem BTS
It’s all about CONTROL. The one and only Janet Jackson graced our BlackBox stage in Culver City for another Nutrisystem commercial! The soft spoken, confident icon looks stunning in front of all those lights and cameras — watch this up close & personal behind the scenes capture as light hearted banter ensues between her and director David Meyers. It’s all for you…if you really want it. Have at it.
Photography: Notes From The BOX
Cleo, Where’s Antony?! In this week’s edition of Notes From The BOX, the lens runs wild. We had the honor to host the Fresh Look Portfolio Reviews during MOPLA 2012, and since our weekly submission pool for the inspiring images of the week is expanding, our reviewer zoomed in on a photographer who’s portfolio struck a good old fashioned cord—meet Ian Campbell. I chose his image of “Becca”—it reminds me of my momma back in the day. She used to rock a Cleopatra headpiece to parties, had more Elizabeth Taylor style swag than anyone in Chicago and stems from the eastern world. All in all, it’s an inspiring black and white portrait resembling a woman I love most. Ready for the rest? Read more
Screening: Ryan Hope’s “Skin” x Black Banditz Afterparty
Skin. It’s being dubbed as one of the most important films in tattoo history! It showcases the work of some of the biggest names in contemporary art such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Richard Prince. The film was shot in NYC, LA and London as director Ryan Hope documents new work by the artists and the lives of their living canvas—view the riveting trailer and catch some insight on a film that claims it “is a beautiful visual essay from the frontiers of contemporary British art.” Join the Black Banditz & DNA as they provide us Angelenos with a screening of Skin and after party at Roark Collective Warehouse 2441 Hunter Street LA, CA 90021 this Friday, May 4th at 7:30pm. Get to it!
Videophiles: A Portrait Of America
The directions that come with this video told us to share it. So we watched it, and now we’re sharing it. Benjamin Jenks likes to travel, and it took 3 months to shoot this video and 2 years to create it. 5,000 miles, 930 people, 162 seconds. Why, you ask? Although some of our travel dreams may be Bali or Monaco, Benjamin’s was to hitchhike around the USA for a year. One whole year. The reason for this was to “meet people from all walks of life and learn about the world through a simple adventure.” This guy also has a way to help you travel better! We love the Tom Petty tunes, and of course, Benjamin’s zest for real-time life. Follow his tweets—we’re certain they take flight.
The SMASHBOX/MOPLA Group Show 2012 Re-Cap
Well well well. It’s photo time! Mopla 2012 is officially over, and what better way to round out the Month Of Photography than a group show on our Culver City stages. The photography was excellent, the crowd was chipper and if you were our guest you know the stellar eye-feasts that were up on the walls. We rounded out some event photos. Have a look-see! Read more
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