Michael Lau Invades LA!

Last night we attended the opening reception for Michael Lau's Gardner 10th exhibit at De La Barracuda. 

This show is Michael's 1st USA exhibition and features handmade custom figures, paintings, sketches and drawings.

Here are some pictures from the opening night:

Michael Lau x AKD (The Loyal Subjects)

JC (The Loyal Subjects) delivering a gift from Mr.Cartoon to Michael Lau.

There are still four nights left to catch this amazing show here are the details:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Presented by Slamxhype
Gardener 10th Exhibition & Slamxhype

Thursday, October 1, 2009
Presented by The Hundreds
Gardener 10th Exhibition & The Hundreds

Friday, October 2, 2009
Customer Appreciation Day Presented by De La Barracuda
Gardener 10th Exhibition & De La Barracuda

Saturday, October 3, 2009
Presented by Friends of Nike
Gardener 10th Exhibition & Nike Shoes

Thank you to the crew at Barracuda for hosting such a quality event!

Common Ground

This weekend we attended Common's annual charity event here in Los Angeles.

His charity is called The Common Ground Foundation and is dedicated to the empowerment and development of the urban youth in the United States.

The concert took place at the historic Hollywood Palladium and featured a huge list of hip hop greats!

There were also a few surprise guests Kanye West, Heavy D, MF DOOM and Queen Latifah!!!

The entire concert was a big jam session, here are a few videos form the event:
  
Common, Talib Kweli and Mos Def

Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def and Kanye West


Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Kanye West and Queen Latifah

Stay tuned....

Versus Sport

A few nights ago we were invited to an event for the launch of Versus Sport.

Versus Sports puts professional athletes and celebrities into head to head contests, then broadcasts them on the web community: http://versussport.com/

The event we attended featured Kobe Bryant vs Carmelo Anthony on NBA 2k10

I am happy to announce Kobe WON AGAIN! Sorry Melo better luck next year!

Here are a few pictures from the event:

 Josh Powell  & Chris "Drama" Pfaff On The Red Carpet

Carmelo Anthony On The Red Carpet

Kobe Bryant On The Red Carpet

Party Time!

David Silverman (The Simpson's)

Carmelo Anthony x AKD (The Loyal Subjects)

Dr Dre x JC (The Loyal Subjects)

Game Time!

After the Versus event we headed over to Club Nokia and caught the last few songs of The Psychedelic Furs set.

The Psychedelic Furs

Stay tuned....

Luckyiam x The Loyal Subjects

We hung out with our good friend Luckyiam from The Living Legends today!

Luckiam is a member of 3 inner crew groups as well, (Mystik Journeymen feat. Sunspot Jonz, The CMA with The Grouch and The Underbosses with his little brother MURS). 

Download his new Mix Tape "The Present" for free at: Legendarymusic.net/thepresent

You can also catch up with Lucky at:

myspace.com/luckyiam

myspace.com/theprimeisnow

Luckyiam Rocking The Loyal Subjects "32" Shirt

The Living Legends

On The Road Again!

The Living Legends x Reebok

Classic Wax...

Put your L's in the Sky!!!!

Colombian Gold

Stay tuned for details.......

Joe Ledbetter's Terror and Magnus European Edition

Joe Ledbetter is striking out on his Amalgamation European Tour featuring five different shows at each of the five stops in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome and Istanbul. Each show will feature new original paintings, a book signing, and of course surprises. To accompany him on his momentous Journey, we will release a special icy blue European Edition of Joe’s new Terror and Magnus vinyl figure set. The European Edition of the Gryphon and his lil’ buddy is limited to 250 pieces – 50 available at each tour stop.


Amalgamation Tour Stops:

London: “SHOCK & AWE”
Saturday October 10, 2009
London Miles Gallery
212 Kensington Park Road
Notting Hill, W11 1NR
London, UK
Tel: (44) 020.7727.4447

Amsterdam: “ARM & A LEG”
Saturday October 17, 2009
Outland Records
Zeedijk 22
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1012 AZ
Tel: +31(0)20-6387576

Paris: “BIRDS & BEES”
Saturday October 24, 2009
Artoyz
45 Rue de L’Arbre Sec
75001 Paris
Tel: 01 47 03 09 90

Rome: “HEARTS & MINDS”
Tuesday November 3, 2009
Mondo Pop Gallery
Via Dei Greci, 30
00187 Roma (RM), Italy
Tel: +39 06 36005117

Istanbul: “SHARKS & MINNOWS”
Thursday November 5, 2009
Milk Gallery
Şahkulu Mah. Balkon Çıkmazı
No: 8/A Galata / Beyoğlu
Tel: +90 532 564 8766

The Loyal Subjects x Street Fighter IV

The Loyal Subjects x Street Fighter IV

Earlier this year our designer Rafael Santos (www.kards1.com) had the honor of working with Capcom to design a 20th Anniversary Edition Street Fighter Arcade Cabinet.

The cabinet was showcased at a secret star studded Street Fighter IV release party at The Geffen Contemporary at Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, CA.

Thanks to Rafael our logos were included on the Street Fighter Arcade Cabinet!!!!

Here are a few pictures from the event....

We arrived early and found this beauty, time to go to work.
But first a look around this amazing space.

Let's wrap this one up Kards1 style.





The cabinet is set in place and ready for some game play, here comes the crowds.
There were 1000+ people waiting in line for hours....

The stars from the Street Fighter movie were in attendance and stayed longer then the movie did in theaters.
Game on....
Thank you again to Rafael and John D from Capcom for making this happen.

Hadouken!!!!!!!!!!!! TLS Style