Posts Tagged ‘Martha Cooper’
Dondi’s ‘Children of the Grave’ Whole-Car Series
Tags: Dondi, graffiti, Martha Cooper, Photography

Famed photographer, Martha Cooper provides us with a look at Dondi’s Children of the Grave whole-car series. The first was completed back in 1978, while parts two and three were done in 1980, the latter seen above. What an era it was.
See parts one and two after the jump.
Grotesk ‘Style Master’ Print
Tags: Grotesk, Martha Cooper, Print

Grotesk’s drawing based on Martha Cooper’s legendary photograph of Dondi has already been used on a t-shirt, and now it’s been made into a print. Measuring 55 x 42cm, it is limited to 125, and has been signed and numbered by Grotesk. You can purchase it now through Pictures on Walls.
pic and info: Grotesk
2009 Hall of Fame
Tags: graffiti, Martha Cooper, Photography

Founded in 1980 by community activist, Ray Rodriguez, the Hall of Fame wall at 106th and Park Avenue in East Harlem has gained legendary status, with the biggest of names in the graffiti scene leaving their mark on the famed wall. Each year, and event is organized celebrating the wall and its 30 year history. This year’s event was held over the weekend. Martha Cooper was there, and documented the celebrations. She also added some old school photos to her blog from back in ‘82, and ‘84.
pic and info: Martha Cooper
Obey ‘09 Spring
Tags: Martha Cooper, OBEY
Martha Cooper x Obey Tees
Tags: Martha Cooper, OBEY

A few weeks back, we reported there would be some collaboration items between Martha Cooper and Obey. The first items have recently arrived at Obey’s online shop in the form of three t-shirts.
More after the jump.
Martha Cooper ‘Street Shots’ Opening Night
Tags: Exhibit, Martha Cooper, Photography

Last week, we reported on the Martha Cooper ‘Street Shots’ exhibit, and now we have images of the opening night, which give us a more detailed look at just what kind of photographs are on display.
More after the jump.
Martha Cooper ‘Street Shots’ Exhibit
Tags: Exhibit, Martha Cooper, OBEY, Photography, skateboarding

Martha Cooper’s new exhibit opens today at Los Angeles’ Subliminal Projects. Street Shots is comprised of photos Cooper took during the ’70s in New York of children playing in the street. The exhibit also introduces Cooper’s collaborative effort with Obey for their Spring/Summer collection. Cooper’s work will adorn such items as clothing, bags, and skateboards.
Obey have updated their site with some behind-the-scenes photos of the exhibit. Check them out after the jump.





