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Artists for Obama // Happening // 2008/11/04 at 10:36
At Who's Next Blog, we do not feel like we have to comment the US elections - people are voting today across the country. But the campaign was way too creative with as many new voters as artists supporting Obama with their own work to pass on.
+ Read more..Who's Next Blog Podcast n°6 by Don Rimini // About WSNBlog // 2008/11/04 at 09:44
HEADSHOT! You wish he kicked us just once...but with his third release, the Kick 'N Run EP, Don Rimini terrorizes dancefloors times 4, and that means he's dropping 4 BOMBS on our sorry asses. It's not like it's the first time anyway, that's the same dude who attacked fiercly with his Absolutely Rad EP and the infamous track "Let Me Back Up" which has been a fixture on dj sets by Busy P, MSTRKRFT, 2 Many DJs, Digitalism, Tiga, A-Trak, Aaron Lacrate, and Diplo among others.
+ Read more..The young fashion photographer contest celebrates its 10th B-day! // People // 2008/10/28 at 17:40
It’s difficult for young fashion designers to draw attention, and it’s just about the same for young fashion photographers: you might as well fight your way in the crowd just like in action movies! To change the situation and make it easier for young photographers to get visibility, the Picto Prize for young photographers was created in 1998.
+ Read more..Panos 2013 Fake streetsigns // Happening // 2008/10/24 at 09:50
A collaborative project that takes the work of artists from around the world, in the form of fake road signs, and turns the streets of Lyon, France into an enormous gallery without walls.
+ Read more..Meet Elroy, too kinky! // People // 2008/10/22 at 09:17
"My name is Damien Vignaux, I’m 26 years old and I am a freelance artistic director in print media, web and motion--so I’m pretty much an illustrator and a director. I’m also a DJ and VJ in the Bisou GTi Turboclub collective!"
+ Read more..VJ Shantell Martin brings music to life // People // 2008/10/20 at 11:41
Shantell Martin originates from London where she received a degree in graphic design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Moving to Tokyo in 2004, she began working as an illustrator and soon, the VJing scene found her. What makes Shantell's VJing so entertaining for club goers is her style. See it now!
+ Read more..José Parlá Adaptation/Translation Exhibition in London // Happening // 2008/10/17 at 09:57
“As our society moves forward through time, ever faster and in ever more complex patterns of living, we forget our spirit - our inner growth. We believe ourselves to be on the cusp of evolution but perhaps we are only experiencing an involution. The marks on the walls of our cities are perhaps a testimonial, like scars of a wounded civilization.” José Parla.
+ Read more..Naco x Montreal Fashion Week: the essential fashion show! // Happening // 2008/10/15 at 17:41
Better than an amphetamine-stoned Jack Bauer, I just received a call informing me that a fashion show by designer Naco Paris is about to take place, today Wednesday October 15th in Montreal, Canada. This improvised happening is organized as part of the Montreal Fashion Week, just outside of the Bonsecours market at 5:30 pm.
+ Read more..WSNBlog Podcast n°5 - Franklin in the Mix // About WSNBlog // 2008/10/06 at 15:07
Under the name Franklin you'll find Franck Rabeyrolles new solo project. Inbetween releasing a fifth album of his main work "Double u", a folk minimalist project with electronic soundscapes, Frank wanted to create a new identity because it helps to feel freedom and new creativity. Take few minutes to listen the music and ear what you want to hear .
+ Read more..Amazing Trackbikes and other fixed gears // Things // 2008/10/06 at 10:48
No brakes on the handlebars, maximum speed, cycling at its best... Track Bikes are leaving the tracks to take over the streets. San Francisco, Taiwan, Tokyo, New York & Seattle are the pioneers of this movement. Fascinating.
+ Read more..Spongebob, babydisco & Panos 2013 // Happening // 2008/09/24 at 11:28
With such a title, two possibilities: either the author of these lines has created a new communication means or it's all about very sophisticated recipes for Spongebob Greek style, and the very hype cocktail Babydisco. But not at all! From Paris to Miami without forgetting Lyons, here's a little review of the exhibitions not to be missed this fall.
+ Read more..Intel x Who's Next Contest: And the winners are…! // About WSNBlog // 2008/09/15 at 10:50
It’s over… The Who's Next September session in Paris has just ended! 1,100 brands, 54,000 visitors and an Intel x Who's Next exhibition presenting the 20 selected laptop customizations. Saturday September 6th, participants and members of the jury gathered around a glass of champagne to elect the three winners!
+ Read more..Meet Auguste shop in Paris // Place // 2008/09/11 at 11:27
"Auguste isn’t just a clothing store but a cultural location. It serves as an exhibition space for art and design products. Its all part of a large, global project and it’s purpose is to serve as a sort of display case to what we’re doing." Interview with Pierre Henny, founder of Auguste, a brand new shop located in the Bastille area in Paris.
+ Read more..A brand new Colette! // Place // 2008/09/10 at 11:27
"Chez Colette"… Could be your typical French restaurant with red and white checked tablecloths stained with red wine. But no, that’s not it. The famous Parisian concept store, Colette, has adopted a brand new look thanks to Wonderwall, the famous Japanese design office, also in charge, among others, of Bape stores.
+ Read more..WSNBlog Podcast n°4 - K.S in the Mix // About WSNBlog // 2008/09/02 at 13:44
Want to look as nice and cool as K.S chillin on his sofa? Simply listen to his mix! And while listening to this crazy podcast, simply read the interview with this young french DJ to learn more about "how to look cool on your sofa".
+ Read more..Intel x Who's Nex Contest: the Results // About WSNBlog // 2008/08/27 at 12:42
Thanks to all of you for taking part in this contest! 30 projects were submitted and the Who’s Next & Intel jury selected 20 of them to be exhibited during the coming Who’s Next trade show in Paris, from September 4th to 7th 2008.
+ Read more..Fresh from the Web Vol. 1 // Happening // 2008/08/18 at 16:00
The 80s look is back: how far can you go? How do the Swedish manage to bewitch us? Why an ass? How does a white bear come to life when a metro passes by? As many questions that will find an answer in this Fresh from the Web!
+ Read more..3 designers discovered by the WHO'S NEXT team // About WSNBlog // 2008/08/11 at 12:00
It may be vacation but the Who's Next Blog hasn't taken time off: we were getting our bearings in London last week where we discovered some brands that are going places....
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New Chinese fashion designers... // Place // 2008/08/08 at 08:08
To celebrate the Beijing Olympics starting this Friday August the 8th, the 'QIPAI Cup China style costume creation contest' was held in the heart of the Artists’ district, the Dashanzi 798 (see news last week).
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INTEL and WHO'S NEXT contest... // About WSNBlog // 2008/08/06 at 16:36
Who's Next and Intel processors are working together to invite young designers to customize a laptop.
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WSNBlog Podcast n°3 - Brazileiras Mix // About WSNBlog // 2008/08/05 at 14:00
Here we are in August, the dog days of summer! Whether you’re vacationing halfway around the world or staying closer to home, summer is above all a lifestyle where long sunny evenings are spent outdoors with friends. Get into the summer mindset by downloading the Brazilian soundtrack mixed by Doctor Donuts for Parisdjs.com, the perfect music for your next happy hour.
+ Read more..Dashanzi 798: The Cultural Revolution // Happening // 2008/08/01 at 16:00
Imagine a factory divided in two by a simple partition. On one side, workers toil at the assembly line; on the other side, the Chinese contemporary artist Wu Xiayun completes his latest piece, a 20-meter high neon sculpture. This is Dashanzi 798.
WSNBlog Interview n°3 - A fashion store: Belleville in Berlin // Place // 2008/07/30 at 14:00
Exploring all the universe of the fashion, the Who's Next Blog has interviewed the owner of a fashion cool store in Berlin: Fredericke Winkler from Belleville.
Bellevlle offers one of the coolest selection of fine mix of T-shirts and designer pieces in Berlin, the fashion is far removed from anyrhing mass-produced.
+ Read more..Back to the Future // Happening // 2008/07/24 at 16:46
Turntables, loads of sneakers, sand, sausages, haircuts coming straight out of a Spike Lee movie, bright clothes... Even better than the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, the Back in The Days party!
+ Read more..Breakfast time? // Happening // 2008/07/23 at 06:42
How to be sure that it is breakast time? Thanks to a Mc Donald based in Chicago, it's now easy! Even after a long party night. We really hope someone will put a live webcam near the giant egg soon!
+ Read more..Converse, a hundred years old and still bold! // Happening // 2008/07/21 at 13:00
Exhibitions, dozens of new models, an exclusive musical collaboration... With a fun-packed agenda, Converse is celebrating its 100 years of existence all over the world. A true piece of news just like we dig them with awesome video featuring sneakers.
