The Rise of Sneaker Culture Exhibit Signage at Brooklyn Museum (All Photos By Gail)
Sneakers aren’t just for running or playing sports anymore; they’ve become one of the biggest fashion statements around the world. From city sidewalks to red carpets, sneakers are everywhere. People of all ages and styles are wearing them, showing off their favorite brands and designs like they’re wearing pieces of art.
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Have you noticed how ofen your favorite songs or movies casually reference cannabis? The truth is, pop culture cannabis trends are shaping the way consumers perceive and engage with cannabis products. From chart-topping hits to blockbuster films, the influence of pop culture is undeniable and more relevant than ever.
This article examines how pop culture, including music, film, and celebrities, shape consumer perceptions and trends in the cannabis industry.
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It’s so rare these days that I’m introduced to a new pop artist whose work I feel like I get right away, but that was the case when I got an invitation to view Venezuelan-American artist Pedro Baez’s recent solo exhibition, The Indivisible Atomo at LUME Studios. The  pop-surrealist’s new collection comprises his largest and most refined paintings to-date, and reveals Baez as an artist creating his own lane of pop-surrealism across a variety of mediums ranging from painting, sculpture, digital drawing, and 3D animation, all of which were on view at this fun pop-up show! Let’s take a look.
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Online gaming has now become a significant aspect of popular culture. The fact that most of the people on the planet have access to a smart mobile device, and games are now predominantly made for mobile, means that it’s a natural and logical progression that such games have exploded in usage and popularity. They’ve become the leading form of entertainment in this era, making them one of the main aspects of our popular culture.
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If you happen to be a fan of character-based, pop culture collectibles — which includes dozens of items encompassing such must-haves as enamel pins, plushies, art toys, limited edition / designer vinyl toys and action figures, monsters, model kits, art prints, novelties and seemingly endless subcategories of amazing swag — then the Five Points Festival, which took place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn over the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd, 2018 is the only place you want to be. There’s a lot to distill in this recap, so we are going to get right to it. If you weren’t at Five Points Fest, here is just some of what you missed!
You can’t really talk about Five Points Fest without at least mentioning Kidrobot, acknowledged worldwide as the premier manufacturer and retailer of limited edition art toys, signature apparel and lifestyle accessories. Their booth was crammed full of goodies like these pocket collectibles.
Andy Warhol Dunny Series 2
Andy Warhol Brillo Box Object Series
Post Continues, With Hundreds More Toys and Cool Things, After The Jump!
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