On Left: "This American Life" by Akira Beard | On Right: "Jesus" by Akira Beard

When artists want to share new work they take to the Internet. Akira Beard has been posting new work to his flickr account all August. He recently posted a piece of Jesus, yesterday (Sept 1).  Akira’s new work is themed off pop culture icons. Jesus, Fonzie from Happy Days and more become Akira’s subjects.

San Francisco based artist Akira is part of the Tenderloin artist community. Akira is known for painting layered portraits of pop culture icons and these new works don’t disappoint fans of his earlier work. Take a closer look at Akira’s new work below.

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Looks like mainstream America is finally catching on to the greatness that is Robyn. She’s set to perform at this years MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday. Take a listen to this awesome live cover of Bjork’s “Hyperballad.” If you didn’t know it’s a classic track from Bjork’s classic album Post.

MP3: Robyn – HyperBallad (Bjork Cover) (Right Click Save Target As)

More New Music

Ethereal – Real Good (Sampler)

Jay Scott – Fear of Love (Album)

Rah Digga – This Ain’t No Lil’ Kid Rap (Remix) feat Redman (MP3)

Ben Carson – Wasted (MP3)

100 Akres feat Roz Bell – The BreakUp Anthem (We Never Cared)

Maximum Balloon – Groove Me feat. Theophilus London (Alex MetricRemix) (MP3)

Atlanta based artists Goldi Gold and Flux collaborated recently on amazing piece of art dedicated to the women of hip hop in the Atlanta music scene. So props to these amazing guys for taking the time out to create true art. Thank you…This what Goldi Gold had to say about the piece:

This the art, beats & lyrics piece fluxwonda and I did called ‘Diamond in the rough” dedicated to the very Fly emcees who just so happen to be Females. We have the foundation of lady emcees towards the bottom and the future of ATL finest on the top. This is the before framed version. But we didn’t want to label the art work ladies this or that because we know this already. The EMCCEE part is the true title of claim for them. And their very very dope with it. Salute ladies

Two fashion lovers and business mavens have come together to produce an avant garde fashion show set to forecast trends. Greedmont Park’s very own Myles E. Johnson of Studio13 and Rose M. Bellefleur of 12thDisciples have merged together to create the fashion show called “Pulp Fiction” hosted by Brian Patrick Davis at House of Adrene (264 Peters Street Atlanta, Ga) on September 4th, 2010 at 8 p.m. Featuring designs by designers and boutiques like Aston Mozie, Nicci Hou, Coco&Breezy, House of Adrene and Fearless Weirdos.

“This will be a awesome display of imagination and creativity that I have always desired to say through fashion and style that is rarely ever seen.”, says the shows co-producer, Myles E. Johnson. “Collectively we desired to make a fun, yet smart event that would piece together fashions from a euro-centric point of reference than the typical urban aesthetic that a lot of fashion in Atlanta is centered upon”, explains co-producer, Rose M. Bellefleur.

This project was a long time coming and the product of both Rose M. Bellefleur and Myles E. Johnson’s collaborations and conversations with movers-and-shakers in music, fashion, and lifestyle from New York, California, L.A., London and even Sweden. “We wanted to merge everything we’ve been inspired by in the last year into one amazing event.” proclaims Myles who owns his own image consulting company, Studio13. ” We want the attendees of the event to not only be able to see refreshing fashion, luxurious gaments, but to also be able to network and meet the different elements and people that have contributed to the show,” adds Rose M. Bellefleur, a free-lance journalist who is the creator of 12thDisciples, a company that not only produces entertainment and fashion events, but is also an online magazine.

“Pulp Fiction” will be hosted by Brian Patrick Davis known in the Atlanta music and fashion scene as “the Black Socialite”. “Pulp Fiction” will show case America’s most promising young designers like Aston Mozie (comprised of two celebrity stylists and designers), Nicci Hou, Seventeen Magazine featured sunglasses designers Coco&Breezy, and two recently CNN featured boutiques: House of Adrene and Fearless Weirdos.
The event will take place at House of Adrene (264 Peters Street) in the Historic Castleberry Hill district with celebrity stylist and business owner, Adrene Ashford of ‘Hoped For Today’ being in attendance.

Myles E. Johnson and Rose M. Bellefleur have seemingly teamed up to reinvent what’s fashion and style on September 4th, 2010. “Pulp Fiction” is shaped to be one of the most creative and innovative fashion shows that Atlanta has ever seen.

Mrs. Wintour on speed dial trying to get a glimpse of  reality, can she put Grace on the phone I definitely need some inspiration. Its that time of the season, fall/winter fashion, award shows and releases and Art Nouveau Mag is getting a taste of the September Issue pressure. To be “Young,Broke and Successful” in a realm made up of heavy hitters, our hustle mode is all the way turned up because we are no longer amateurs.

This September, Art Nouveau Magazine will be releasing its second printed issue titled “BOLD“. Art Nouveau is the voice of the new cultural/art movement and the statement being made this time around is just simply “BOLD“. The cool thing about this issue was the fact that I became more hands on, and look I got two covers to prove for it. I am Kendrick Daye’s Grace Coddington, lol.

Special thanks to designers Theary Sim of Youtheary Khmer & Shaka of Shaka King for allowing me to pull some fabulous pieces, for the cover shoot with singer Bilal and accessory designers/socialites Coco and Breezy. If you want to see what’s inside the BOLD issue, you just have to order you a copy when it drops September 30, because I’m not sharing.

Art sales are down. But don’t tell that to Kat Von D. The celebrity tattoo artist is gearing up to open a brand new art gallery on LaBrea Ave in West Hollywood. The gallery, formerly the Carmichael Gallery space, is located next to her tattoo shop. The gallery’s first show, a solo exhibition featuring Kevin Llewellyn opens Thursday, Sept 2. Click here for more information.

As an art editor, you can imagine the amounts of work I see on a daily. Some of it is okay, most of it is bad. It makes me smile when I come across something good. Aja Adams recently emailed me her work and I’m glad she did. I see promise in her work. Take a closer look at some of my favorite pieces from Aja below.

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This is my latest piece of Mike Tyson. The Piece is to embody the focus in a Champion’s eyes.

Good weather, good people, and good music is all you need. The vibes were right in 529 this past Saturday for Mad Mad World. Sye Spence‘s EP release party sponsored by Art Nouveau and hosted by Coco & Breezy brought out an eclectic mix of fashion lovers, artists and music heads ready to party to the sounds of what’s new, now and next in indie rock music.

Ben Carson opened the show with booze infused performances of his songs “Selfish,” “Isabella” & “Wasted.” Sandflower, aided by lights on her fingertips, performed second. By the time theDOLLDAZE was on stage, the entire 529 had turned into a mosh pit. The singer went through songs the crowd knew by heart including “The Hard Way” & “Words.” Her guitarist got so into the performance he smashed his guitar all over the stage by the last song she performed.

Of course that’s a hard act to follow. But Sye Spence was intent on doing just that. Dressed in a zebra striped cat suit and six inch feather laced heels Sye Spence entered the stage like a Diva and belted through “A Merican Dream.” Her performance was a mixture of Beyonce and Lady GaGa, just enough theatrics to keep you entertained and more than enough vocal skill to catch anyone’s ear.

Sye’s EP Mad Mad World is available now. Take a closer look at photos from Mad Mad World taken by GreatEclectic. Click here for more. Watch this neat video wrap up below.

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