We had an amazing night last Thursday at the "Nothings Too Precious" art show! Very thankful for the great turn out and positive vibes. Stoked everyone had such a good time. We had some amazing work from an eclectic mix of skateboarders with a total of 15 pieces selling the opening night! All the work was kick ass and priced at just $100 so we figured this might be the case.
There's still some great work available from Quim Cardona, Chris Pastras, Steve Saiz, Greg Hunt, Kiino Villand, and more. That being said, we're gonna have a closing reception this Friday, May 17th at 6pm. Please join us for one final chance to get a piece from this great show of skateboarders.
Enjoyed the Cinco de Mayo festivities with a small crew of friends at the Innocnts space in Silver Lake last Sunday. Innocnts ambassador and sound selector Alf Alpha was kind enough to give the crew a private Cumbia DJ set using tracks from his most recent mixtape ~ Super Sonido ~ presented by Innocnts. The day was finished up over at the Chalice 1 ramp down the street where the good vibes were aplenty.
My grandparents have been married for
70 years. They're both in their 90's now and considering the change and
struggle the world has seen in that time, it's hard to imagine the life
they've shared. My grandmother Rose was born in Puerto Rico in 1920 but
raised in Spanish Harlem, New York. My grandfather Eugene was born in
1921 and brought up in a strict Irish Catholic family in Hells Kitchen,
New York. Both fell in love during a bygone era that few in my
generation have the appropriate appreciation for. It's a fairy tale
romance that lends authenticity to American classics like Broadway's West Side Story and Ben E. King's Spanish Harlem.
I was recently sorting through old things of theirs and came upon a red
album full of original photographs. Some timeless images of old New
York neighbors, honored wartime buddies, quaint backyard BBQ's, and an
undying love that still burns strong.
I was wandering around the museum gift shop yesterday after a visit and found this great zine by Jeff Potocar featuring east Los Angelino skater Fabian Alomar and his homie Trouble. It's a simple zine with a simple goal in mind; make a jailhouse style tattoo machine. The zine is limited to 200 in this first run and is published by Heavy Time Books. Find yourself a copy and start tattooing already.
Innocnts is proud to present ~ Super Sonido ~ a collection of Cumbia grooves mixed by sound selector Alf Alpha especially for your Cinco de Mayo festivities and beyond.
Many are familiar with Arto Saari for his exploits in front of the camera as a professional skateboarder. However, as of late Arto has been honing his skills behind the camera with some really tasteful photographic perspectives. As an insider, Arto's acceptance within various skateboard circles imbues his imagery with a sense of familiarity that translates into authenticity and feeling. Both from his subject's standpoint as well his own. Look forward to seeing more great work from Arto as he continues his photographic pursuits.
