Category Archives: Art

Jonathan Mannion “Self Portraits” (RESPECT)

RESPECT Magazine recently got together with well-respected Hip-Hop photographer Jonathan Mannion for a segment of its Self Portrait Series produced in conjunction with K-Swiss. This video offers us a closer look into the body of work from Jonathan and his importance in the world of Hip-Hop photography as a whole. Jonathan Mannion shot a historic [...]

“An Illustrated Look At Modern Mens’ Fashion” by Richard Kilroy

Richard Kilroy of Ponystep provides us with an interesting take on some key pieces from the recent 2010 men’s fashion shows. Beautifully hand drawn by himself, the illustrations show stand out elements from designers such as Raf Simons, Alexander Mcqueen, and Jean Paul Gaultier. Enjoy the illustrations below.

Notorious B.I.G: A True Work of Art (R.I.P. B.I.G.)

We miss you Notorious BIG!! Check out this collection of amazing artwork from various artists curated in honor of Notorious BIG.

“The Dark Lens” Series by Cédric Delsaux

Star Wars changed the world forever when it hit the big screen in 1977. In a series of photographs called “The Dark Lens,” photographer, Cédric Delsaux, captures the characters in an apocalyptic world transformed by war. When first looking at these photographs, one wonders, is this our world we’re looking at it, or theirs? C3PO [...]

Celebrating the Life of Ernie Barnes

Last year we lost one of the most prolific artists of our time, Ernie Barnes.  Many people identify his work with the popular TV show of the 70s, “Good Times” (as J.J.’s ghost artist); However, his contributions to society and the arts are more significant than that of the sitcom.  We discovered that he was [...]

Question of the Day: Work of Art or Offensive Artwork??

We came across some interesting artwork featured in one of our previous posts.  The character’s displayed on this t-shirt triggered an emotional debate in our office.  The question lies in the inspiration of the characters featured; and whether or not it comes from the “right place”? Do you consider this a “work of art” or [...]

Exploded by Adam Voorhes

Exploded by Adam Voorhes exhibits the deconstruction of a gun, a telephone, a frog, and an etch-a-sketch. Dissected and shown piece by piece, the artworks give us a closer look at the intricate parts that make innate objects and living things a whole. It shows the complexities and the multiple functions of what goes on inside [...]