The one thing that I took away from my time in Paris, is if it’s in Colette, you should probably own it. These Colab sunglasses are no exception. If you can pull this look off, do it.

Anthony Lister (US/AUS) an Australian born painter turned Brooklyn based superhero. His work can be seen on both the street and gallery walls of London, NYC and Australia. Anthony explores the iconography of modern society. These icons take the form of cartoons and superheroes engrained in our youth by television and pop culture. Mr Lister’s work questions the reality and value of these modern gods and goddesses. There’s one thing for sure, Anthony Lister’s super power is the Midas touch.

More images after the flip, er fold.

In the age of smart phones, Ryan McGinness has created a calendar for the hands-on list maker. Keeping pen and pencil manufacturers alive one box calendar at a time. More images after the jump.

WeSC have teamed up French visual art duo Kuntzel + Deygas, as music and sound are part of their environment, to create their own headphones. The duo’s marks can be seen along the top of the band, with the phrase “Speak louder please” lazer etched in, and more artwork, including the Caperino & Peperone dogs, featured underneath and on the sides. These headphones are available now from colette.

Detailed images to follow after the jump.

The two shows feature Redman’s portrait prints, with Milan dedicated to leading figures from the Fashion System, and Ferrara an exploration of global and local popular culture icons. Redman’s portrait series are timely and culturally relevant, capturing the essence of the protagonist with new shapes and forms. Each piece, placed against a white background in the tradition of cubism, seeks to reinterpret these character traits in unexpected ways.

Subjects retain the stoney/pockerfaced expression associated with traditional portraiture, but it is blended with furiously bright and modern colours that create a juxtaposition between the subject and the visually confronting execution of wonky black lines and sharp pattern fills. The gravitas of a portrait sitting is removed as the reference image of the subject is based on a composite of online photos.

Aside form his portrait work, Redman is the creator of the blog Darcel Disappoints , often

working in collaboration with iconic Parisian store colette where in 2010 he opened a solo exhibition, titled ‘And a miserable day to you too’.

He has exhibited across the world, most notably at the Musée de la Publicité, Louvre, and has also worked on projects for brands like LVMH, Nike, Apple, Vogue, Converse, MTV and The New York Times.

Together with his co-partner Karl Maier, who lives on the opposite side of the world in Sydney Australia, Redman runs the studio Craig & Karl. Together they create big, bold work that is filled with simple messages executed in a thoughtful and often humorous way.

We are really proud to host the colourful irony of this talented artist, who has created this series of work exclusive for Slam Jam.

Saturday, September 24th 2011
6-8 PM
Slam Jam Milano
Via Pasquale Paoli 3/5

and

Saturday, October 1st 2011
6-8 PM
Slam Jam Ferrara
Via Cannonica 12 int. 3/5

More looks after the jump.

FriendsWithYou and colette have teamed up for an exhibit titled “In the Beginning,” a series of works centered around the “central archetype we find in the works of the duo: the boy – a soft, simple, and cute spirit that is all powerful in the same moment. This archetype role speaks to the inner-child inside everyone who looks upon him. It is a tool used by the artists to ask the viewer to think about themselves, like a mirror with a self-reflective story attached to each piece.”

The exhibition will consist of bronze sculptures, a series of prints, including some exclusive edition prints for colette, an animation video piece, and  a series of limited run products from the world of FriendsWithYou.

The exhibit runs August 29 through September 4 at colette Paris.

colette
213 rue Saint-Honoré
75001 paris

After a recent foray into the post card world, French style store colette has once again teamed up with an artist to release something many people consider a past time. The Soledad x colette post card set features a light blue design showcasing a whimsically illustrated map of Paris and a a girl whipping through the city on her bicycle. Available for purchase at colette.

Vilac, specialist in wooden toys for over 80 years has dedicated a collection to the American artist Keith Haring. The balance game consists of 18 parts, which are stacked in competition, hand made in France by wood artisans.

Available from colette.

Details after the jump.

colette promotes the pleasure of postcards, and the intimacy of their messages, with a new series of artist collaborations. Three artists – Andre, Genieve Gauckler, and Soledad – have collaborated with the Parisian boutique for a series of charming collectable postcards. Perfectly suited for popping in the mail, or even just framing for your hallway.

View all the postcards after the jump.

John McWhinnie at Glenn Horowitz Bookseller in East Hampton opens a unique exhibition of works by Richard Phillips on July 16, 2011.

“Point of Purchase” is the first full-scale exhibition of the artist’s collaborative projects with major commercial brands including Jimmy Choo, Mont Blanc, Colette and USM Furniture, musical acts such as Dirty Vegas, publishing agencies and public outreach organizations.

The exhibition runs through August 8, 2011.

John McWhinnie @ Glenn Horowitz Bookseller
87 Newtown Lane
East Hampton, NY

A hefty look at the show after the leap.

Created by British designer Andrew Richardson, Richardson Magazine – which covers and analyzes sex – has worked with with the director, producer, screenwriter, and author Harmony Korine (Gummo, Kids, etc.) on a special edition t-shirt. It’s a fitting and understandable meeting of minds, resulting in sound wearable art.

Available from colette.

Detailed images follow after the jump.