Alex Fakso began his career in the early 90s as a skate photographer.
He subsequently embarked upon a more targeted personal quest which led him to record the entire process of graffiti writers in action, in both train and subway depots. His works has published in important national and international sector magazines such as Freezer, Freestyler, Garage, Rolling Stone … , Alex Fakso has also exhibited at important joint events including: Night Activity at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Glasgow, Scotland, in 2002; I’ll Comunication II Urbis, Manchester, 2004; Break it Down, Derby, in 2005; Urbana, “La cittá in trasformazione”, Biella, 2005. November 2006 GoGallery presnt the lunch party Heavy Metal book by Alex faKso, His monograph published by Damiani out in february 2007 world wide. February 2007 at Montana Gallery, Barcelona, personal exhibition.
Now, let’s start to know FAKSO.
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Hi Verena, How’s life going in Barcelona? My name’s Fakso. Age
Think around 30… Nationality
From Bassano del Grappa, dear Bassan. Where do you live?
London, for now… What do you do?
Graffitti Photographer, vandalism and ‘getting fights’ at parties When did you start and how?
Taking pictures at age of 17, then along the time I perfected my style and my knowledges concreting it in a job. Beeing every time bbbetter or better?)
Junko Mizuno, one of the most promising manga author, signs exclusively forFornarina a cruise collection inspirated by the opera “My Sweet Octopus”. The Octopus” collection is dominated by her drawings, a marvellous and delicious mix between glamour and grotesque, pop culture and noir. Swimsuits, blouses, dresses, kaftans: her sophisticated style invades Fornarina’s world with a capsule collection to show off this summer.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montreal is hosting the LOVE Yves Saint Laurent exhibition. Four are the main themes: “The Stroke of a Pencil”, “The Yves Saint Laurent Revolution”, “The Palette”, and “Lyrical Sources”.
On show till September 28th.
They’ ve transformed the most maligned accessory into a highly coveted, luxurious, antiboring object. Each elegantly subversive printed tie is handmade of the finest and some of the most unusual materials - all in their studio in downtown Detroit. http://cyberoptix.com
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If you love leggings you have to get a pair of Costume Dept legging …. They are easier than jeans and way more fun, too! Set your style with a pair these fresh and new tight pants . http://costumedept.com
I know, it’s summer and nobody want to think about winter stuff. You haven’t to wait for winter to wear these beautiful cloaks. They are perfect if you’re going to spent your holiday in a cold place like the mountain. They are also perfect in Autumn , with a chic dress and high hells as suggested by the pictures. “For her new collection Lindsey Thornburg journeyed to Machu Picchu. Formed out of Peruvian inspired textiles , these soft wool blended outer shells, lined in silk create both a beautiful and alluring silhouette. ” www.lindseythornburg.com
Brand new identity and interior for Pluk restaurant, Haarlem - Netherlands, by design firm Tjep. The restaurant, which serves healthy and eco-friendly food, has been decorated with the color and the tasty ingredients of its dishes. Check Tjep website for more Yummy pics of it!
Maharishi has teamed up with Bowers & Wilkins to present the very limited edition, only 90 pairs available worldwide, of these beautifully designed speakers printed in Bonsai Forest camouflage. They are not cheap but they really rock! Get them here.
