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Our Most Popular Tokyo Videos Right Now
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Our Most Popular Tokyo Videos Right Now
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Our Most Popular Tokyo Videos Right Now
Art, design, fashion and urban culture from the Japanese capital.
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03:20
Vice Versus - Zentai
Zentai is a Japanese term for skin-tight suits worn to cover the whole body. Thought to be either a contraction of zenshin taitsu, "full-body tights," or derive directly from the term for "full body," Zentai is a lifestyle choice for people interested in transforming from their natural identity into a colorful, faceless form.
For more episodes in this series, visit the Vice Versus page
Zentai is a Japanese term for skin-tight suits worn to cover the whole body. Thought to be either a contraction of zenshin taitsu, "full-body tights," or derive directly from the term for "full body," Zentai is a lifestyle choice for people interested in transforming from their natural identity into a colorful, faceless form.
For more episodes in this series, visit the Vice Versus page
57:21
Guerilla Art
A new generation of street artists are the latest hot property of art collectors and advertising brands. Featuring Futura 2000, Rammellzee, Banksy, Os Gemeos, Space Invader, Barnstormers, Espo, WK Interact, Zevs, Blek Le Rat, André, Noki, Miss Van and Ben Eine. Filmed in New York, London, Paris, Sao Paulo and Tokyo the documentary introduces the graffiti-inspired street art pioneers Futura, Rammellzee and Blek Le Rat. Art patron Agnés B and art curator Jerome Sans comment on the early days of Keith Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat, when graffiti changed the streets of New York and the urban landscapes of the rest of the world. The film portrays a new generation of street artists led by UK stencil artist Banksy, whose artworks achieve record prices at auction houses like Sotheby’s and who is collected by Damien Hirst and celebrities Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt. Other new street art styles featured are the mosaic tile wall images of Invader, the lyrical folklore inspired murals by Brazilian twins Os Gemeos and the “Visual Kidnappings” of advertising billboards by Parisian artist Zevs. GUERILLA ART reveals how street artists have developed a unique system of economic survival. Their works are bought by young peers and new collectors. Street artist collective “Pictures on Wall” sells limited-edition prints online and organises the Santa’s Ghetto art sale, filmed right in the centre of London’s shopping district. Once street artists have made a name for themselves, they run their own clothing labels or design special lines for streetwear companies. Futura creates record covers and logos for youth brands. Parisian artist André is a typical cultural entrepreneur running an art store, working on designer toy lines as well as opening clubs in Paris and other cities. Noki creates one-off anti-couture fashion pieces using street art techniques. Rammellzee performs a mythology of his own Gods in clubs and gallery spaces. “Over the last few years street art has established itself as an art form. But where can this street-based movement go from here, after works by Banksy have been boarded up, chiselled off the walls, to be sold on eBay for money far exceeding the gallery prices?” Tim Marlow - White Cube Gallery Curator. "I have just found out about the book called GUERILLA ART by Sebastian Peiter, probably one the best books about graffiti and street art concepts. I really like the fact I am part of it. Thanks." WK Interact - Street Artist.
A new generation of street artists are the latest hot property of art collectors and advertising brands. Featuring Futura 2000, Rammellzee, Banksy, Os Gemeos, Space Invader, Barnstormers, Espo, WK Interact, Zevs, Blek Le Rat, André, Noki, Miss Van and Ben Eine. Filmed in New York, London, Paris, Sao Paulo and Tokyo the documentary introduces the graffiti-inspired street art pioneers Futura, Rammellzee and Blek Le Rat. Art patron Agnés B and art curator Jerome Sans comment on the early days of Keith Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat, when graffiti changed the streets of New York and the urban landscapes of the rest of the world. The film portrays a new generation of street artists led by UK stencil artist Banksy, whose artworks achieve record prices at auction houses like Sotheby’s and who is collected by Damien Hirst and celebrities Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt. Other new street art styles featured are the mosaic tile wall images of Invader, the lyrical folklore inspired murals by Brazilian twins Os Gemeos and the “Visual Kidnappings” of advertising billboards by Parisian artist Zevs. GUERILLA ART reveals how street artists have developed a unique system of economic survival. Their works are bought by young peers and new collectors. Street artist collective “Pictures on Wall” sells limited-edition prints online and organises the Santa’s Ghetto art sale, filmed right in the centre of London’s shopping district. Once street artists have made a name for themselves, they run their own clothing labels or design special lines for streetwear companies. Futura creates record covers and logos for youth brands. Parisian artist André is a typical cultural entrepreneur running an art store, working on designer toy lines as well as opening clubs in Paris and other cities. Noki creates one-off anti-couture fashion pieces using street art techniques. Rammellzee performs a mythology of his own Gods in clubs and gallery spaces. “Over the last few years street art has established itself as an art form. But where can this street-based movement go from here, after works by Banksy have been boarded up, chiselled off the walls, to be sold on eBay for money far exceeding the gallery prices?” Tim Marlow - White Cube Gallery Curator. "I have just found out about the book called GUERILLA ART by Sebastian Peiter, probably one the best books about graffiti and street art concepts. I really like the fact I am part of it. Thanks." WK Interact - Street Artist.
04:55
Bomb It: Part 10 - Tokyo
A city-by-city breakdown of the history of graffiti and street art.
For more Bomb It videos, visit the Bomb It superpage
A city-by-city breakdown of the history of graffiti and street art.
For more Bomb It videos, visit the Bomb It superpage
02:55
Bomb It: Nishiba
Japanese graffiti artists 'Nishiba' discuss their origins as street artists and the influence of Japanese culture and language on their art.
For more Bomb It videos, visit the Bomb It superpage
Japanese graffiti artists 'Nishiba' discuss their origins as street artists and the influence of Japanese culture and language on their art.
For more Bomb It videos, visit the Bomb It superpage
02:59
Bomb It: Shinsentomotel
Japanese graffiti artists 'Shinsentomotel' discuss the characters and messages in their art.
For more Bomb It videos, visit the Bomb It superpage
Japanese graffiti artists 'Shinsentomotel' discuss the characters and messages in their art.
For more Bomb It videos, visit the Bomb It superpage
01:35
Akihabara, Japan - On the Road with Tim Hornyak
Lonely Planet author Tim Hornyak revels in the geekiness and kookiness that is Tokyo’s Electric Town - Akihabara. A warren of electronics, computer and anime stores, it’s a haven for the Otaku, a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly manga, and video games.
Lonely Planet author Tim Hornyak revels in the geekiness and kookiness that is Tokyo’s Electric Town - Akihabara. A warren of electronics, computer and anime stores, it’s a haven for the Otaku, a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly manga, and video games.
06:14
The Cute Show - Cat Clothes!
VBS go to Japan to meet cat tailor Takako Iwaso, who explains that the designs for her feline friends' snappy little outfits are received into her brain as images from another dimension.
VBS go to Japan to meet cat tailor Takako Iwaso, who explains that the designs for her feline friends' snappy little outfits are received into her brain as images from another dimension.
04:16
Lonely Planet: Tokyo
A peek at life in one of the most fascinating cities in the world. It also has to be the most exotic & clean place on earth. A most unusual combination. The music to the piece is called Sunya's Freedom and was composed by Ed Barguiarena. The shooting and execution was done by Nick Higgins www.nickhiggins.com and the piece was produced by Kerry Candaele and Nick Higgins.
A peek at life in one of the most fascinating cities in the world. It also has to be the most exotic & clean place on earth. A most unusual combination. The music to the piece is called Sunya's Freedom and was composed by Ed Barguiarena. The shooting and execution was done by Nick Higgins www.nickhiggins.com and the piece was produced by Kerry Candaele and Nick Higgins.
04:38
Behind the Seams: Hair Hats
Meet Shinji Konishi, Tokyo’s leading maker of fake-animal-head hair hats.
Meet Shinji Konishi, Tokyo’s leading maker of fake-animal-head hair hats.
09:52
Tokyo: City Guide
In the 17th century, it was the largest city on earth. Surviving earthquakes, fires and bombings, today it’s so technically advanced it’s out of this world. Hold on while we take you around Tokyo!
In the 17th century, it was the largest city on earth. Surviving earthquakes, fires and bombings, today it’s so technically advanced it’s out of this world. Hold on while we take you around Tokyo!
