While Takashi Murakami’s “super-flat” style seems to have won the world over via its vibrant pop-culture tie-ins (Kanye West, Louis Vuitton, etc.), another school of Japanese art is steadily gaining ground and quickly transforming how the country understands its visual identity.
“Neo-Nihonga” literally means “New Japanese-style”, taking its name from the “Nihonga” style which was [...]

It’s probably safe to say that Vancouver has more shawarma restaurants per capita than any other city in North America. For those that don’t know, Shawarmas are Middle Eastern-style sandwiches loaded with shaved chicken, goat, lamb, turkey or beef and lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce wrapped up in a pita.’s
Our love for the delicious [...]

Most sneaker obsessive-compulsives - especially those enthralled by the “custom scene” - are familiar with Manu Angot and his brand, Art Force One. His unique approach to hand-painted sneakers has earned him a legion of followers from around the globe and has landed him exhibits at high-profile venues such as Collette in Paris.