Whoa, Munich, City of the Future!

Nothing makes me feel better than innovative architecture. I really enjoy stumbling upon buildings like the Allianz Arena by Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron. This football stadium, located in Munich is fully enclosed by a translucent exterior wall that can be illuminated in different colors depending on who is playing a home game inside; red for the shirts of Bayern Munich, blue for the Munich 1860 team, and white for the German national team. Watch for the stadium during the 2006 World Cup as it will be home to the opening ceremony. This building is both gorgeous and functional while serving as a reminder to us all that good design can act as a signifier. Who would expect anything less from the hosts of Oktoberfest!

WHAT?!

These Golf Dunks will be brought to you by Nike SB sometime in the early '006. Weird.

B-Girls Come Up

Martha Cooper's at it again with a new book exclusively about B-Girls. The book is called We B*Girlz. Cooper along with writer Nika Kramer started documenting B-Girlz in a breakdance competition in Germany in 2004. They kept at it and followed some breakers to battles - including Mighty4 in San Francisco, the Spinfactor Finals in Rhode Island, Breaklanta in Atlanta, IBE in the Netherlands, and the International Battle of the Year in Germany. They also cover the first ever We B*Girlz competition at veteran B-Boy Ken Swift's studio in Brooklyn. Word. Book is available from

powerHouse Books

Via Dopefiend.

Interview with Peekaboo Monster

On December 16th, 2005 Temo from The Brain Tru$t took some time out to interview artist Peekaboo Monster at the Pocket Full of Monsters mixed media show at the OlivoDoce gallery in Seattle. Temo: What up baby how you been, how you doing?Peekaboo Monster: I been alright man, tired. But, I’m glad, you know, I'm here, I'm doin’ it.
Temo: It’s good to see you. State your name and your stats pimpin'.
Peekaboo: Damon aka Peekaboo Monster, lives in Seattle Washington, 206. Born in Iran, raised in America and doin' my damn thing.


Temo: Doin’ your damn thing, this shit is dope man, tell me about the inspiration behind this collaboration?
Peekabo: This is a collaboration of artists, that go by Pocket Full of Monsters; we’ve got artists everywhere from Hawaii, Seattle, LA, New York and its growing everyday. This is just a group show to show everybody you know our skills and what we got to offer to the community and what we’re tryin’ to do.
Temo: Definitely this shit is dope man. What did you have for breakfast?
Peekaboo: I had nothin’ for breakfast. I had some paint fumes for breakfast.
Temo: Do you want to go eat?
Peekaboo: You know I ate some piroshkies earlier on Broadway. They were fantastic.
Temo: Good, good. Not me, I usually go to Dick’s, but do that. I love you to death man; tell me what’s up? What’s coming up this year? In the double-oh-six, what’s good for you?
Peekaboo: There’s a lot going on especially with the Pocket Full of Monsters Crew. We got a show down in LA, called Chubby Bunny, that’s getting some recognition down that there that, my homie Tragnar curated. And that’ll be in February and that’s over 60 artists. Yo, we got more shows out here in Seattle. Definitely more shows in LA. You know, who knows what’s to come, everyday is a new day. So we’ll just see where it goes from here.
Temo: Are you surprised that I’m responsible enough to give an interview and hopefully have a web magazine?
Peekaboo: Yes, I definitely am and I’ll be excited to see how it turns out.
Temo: Allright, thank you, thank you. It’s not about me; it’s not about me. Thank you, thank you brother, I’m a conclude this man and um what do you want to tell the people of the world that are gonna read this besides get off your nuts.
Peekaboo: We’re comin’, don’t sleep. Keep your eyes open, we hide under your bed and shit.
Temo: Allright, that’s him, that’s him, that’s Peek. Comin’ from OlivoDoce, Pocket Full of Monsters Show, One Love.
For more Peekaboo see his site!

Peekaboo Monster

Louis Jam

For once LV inspires people outside the readership of InTouch Magazine. Peep this icon-o-rama tee from Mike23. Via High Snobiety.

The Christmas Hustle

Is your sweetie a designophile? Ours too, so check this real mod dish made by a Parisian husband-wife duo. The designers go by the name of Taïr Mercier. A set of four of these polypropylene plates will set you back less than 30 US Dollars.
Via

Design*Sponge

Recycled Items & Hot Design

The centre of Enterprise Commitment with Recycling (CEMPRE) just announced the winners of its '+Design -Waste' award.
The 1st prize winner was Brazilian designer Adriano Carvalho, who developed a home trashcan to separate solid waste, produced with recycled plastic. It’s a three-in-one structure that would bring glamour to any minimalist apartment. Brazillian production starts in '006. 2nd place was for designer Fabíola Bergamo and her washbasin made with metal extracted from recycled toothpaste packages. Be first on your block to sit your Crest tube on your Crest tube sink. Holla! Via

Treehugger

What's Up With Pocket Full of Monsters?

Friday's (12/16) Pocket Full of Monsters mixed media installation brought new works by notable Seattle artists such as Jilf, Peekaboo Monster, and Sua just to name a few. Matt from OlivoDoce was on the tables as would be buyers, heads, scenesters and contemporaries alike milled around the fabulous works like baseheads at The Carter. On hand were the likes of Bler One from San Francisco and INI Crew, Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes, BTM King Dimes and the sleeper of the year Darvin Vida and his lovely wife. We took time out from all of the mingling and free drinks to interview Shaun Diaz, one of the founders of the OlivoDoce Gallery, Damian from Cut Kulture United and man of the night, Peekaboo Monster.

NIKE DUNK SB PUSHEAD RELEASE!

Check the release at GOODS this Saturday, December 17th at 11 am. (Limit one). Find GOODS at 1112 Pike St. SEA WA 98101

Pocket Full of Monsters Show 12/16!

This Friday, December 16th at 7pm, come see our homies incredible talent at:

OlivoDoce Art Space
1203 East Olive
Seattle
One block North of Pine)
206.372.5861

OlivoDoce

Featuring:
Aloha Terrorist
AngryWoebots
Boohi
Jilf
PeekabooMonster
Sua
179
2h

Brain Tru$t X Double Dutch Party This Friday

Check flicks of past Rag$ to Riche$ at The War Room:

Rags to Riches on The Cobrasnake

Come meet the Brain Tru$t at this mash-up party-in-your-pants!

Just in time kiddies!!!!!!!!!!!

This jewel is a staple for all of those who love digging for wax. A fantastic portable phonograph from Japan! This one's got a red plastic body, with solid construction -- and it's got a nice built-in speaker that plays nice and loud! Runs on batteries or an attached AC adapter -- and also offers a pitch control function! 

Get Your Kick Game Up.......

Issues 1-6 of the must have magazine have been turned into a book. This is a must cop for all you "gear fiends" and "sneaker heads" out there. These Australian kids know their shit, and unlike all the rest of the haters in the community, they have no problem putting you on. Fuck wit it....

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Coming Soon!

Stay Tuned for mega-updates! In the coming week watch for fresh new art and content. Holla!

Tunde Adebimpe!

This dude, Tunde Adebimpe from one of our favorite bands, TV On the Radio, plays the lead in this rad film about love. The Brain Trust wants you to see the film Jump Tomorrow (2001). If you like things that are good, beauty, cool cars, good design and dance routines you will want to live inside this movie.

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