Urban Pop Art
Posted in Uncategorized on 08/24/2007 11:01 pm by adminUrban Pop Art
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 Bokov Street Art Banksy Brainwash Kaws Haring Scharf  US $841.30
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 BOKOV Urban street Art Banksy dface outsider US $2,350.00
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 Bokov Street Art Banksy Mr. Brainwash Kaws eine faile US $1,551.00
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 Favela~BRAZIL Signed Ltd Ed. Woodcut Print NOVICA US $94.46
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 Framed Original by Jozza REAL BABY Brazilian pop artist US $2,900.00
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 *Chris Palin "MELON BLAST"-Watermelon-Fun-Fruit-Art* US $11,007.50
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 CHRIS RIGGS ORIGINAL ABSTRACT PORTRAIT SURREALISM FINE ART POP URBAN MODERN EYES US $199.00
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Nike Blazers along with Nike Dunks are two of the athletic brand's most popular sneakers. Both designs were created for the purpose of being worn while playing basketball and over the years have evolved into icons of the street wear subculture. The models that were initially designed to support and enhance athletes' performance now serve as an inspiration for art and fashion.
The Nike Blazer was created in 1973 and became popular because of its comfort and sleek design, not to mention light weight. Basketball legend George Gervin, also known as "Iceman," is known to be a lover of the sneaker that was fairly new when he was drafted to the NBA in 1974. The sneaker, named after the Portland Trailblazers, was Nike's first basketball shoe. This was a fitting name, as the shoe was designed more compact and appealing than its counterparts. The Nike Blazer offered basketball players improvement in their performance, with features such as outsoles that allowed for greater traction and more support. Blazers come in low-top and high-top models and are produced in canvas, leather and suede.
The Nike Dunk was introduced in 1985, a basketball sneaker with a lower outer sole, making it lighter and keeping you closer to the ground. The paneling of the shoe helped improve performance when blocking and pivoting during play. The Dunk was the staple that began Nike's "College Colors" program. The company signed select college basketball teams to a deal that offered exclusive Dunk sponsorship, making Dunks that matched their uniforms. In 1998, Nike started producing the Dunk model again, releasing colors associated with classic American universities, but soon introduced non-team colors as well.
Nike Blazers and Nike Dunks both transformed from the functional use in the world of basketball to essential footwear in the urban fashion and street culture. The popular styles are pertinent to sneaker enthusiasts and collectors, being released in exotic colors and designs. Nike collaborates with various designers and artists often to create collectible, special and limited editions of the Nike Blazer and Dunk. The popularity of the sneakers has grown so tremendously that Nike is continuously releasing a new design of the shoes to meet the growing demands.
Both sneakers can be worn to play basketball or skateboard, but the shoes can also be worn to make a mediocre outfit exceptional. While the models once were designed to enhance performance, there are sneakers better designed to do so as the Blazer and Dunk have become more fashionable. Greatly influenced by pop culture, the footwear can offer a punk-rock, skateboarder or hip-hop feel to your wardrobe. The shoes are so popular that the styles can be found almost anywhere sneakers are sold. The differentiation lies in the fit, and thickness of the sole; while the Blazers have a thick sole, Dunks have a thinner sole. With both coming in an array of colors and patterns, finding a desirable pair should not be difficult..
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