URB Magazine : Art + Creative Direction by The KDU
Issues No. 151 & No. 152 Next 100 Out Now
A Great American Magazine Reborn : Keep Watch

I've had the good fortune of acting as Creative & Art Director for URB Magazine for the past two Issues. Myself and Partner David Gensler had been asked to bring new life to this great american magazine. The entire KDU team was mobilized to transform this seminal music journal. I've personally put these issues together, page by painstaking page. Please take a look at some examples of our labour; but remember that there is much more to come...

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Patta Gallery Exhibition: Amsterdam.
Calligraphic works on display. Now Touring Europe with "Untitled"
More as it develops : Keep Watch

The New Calligraphic : Visual Curses & Archaic Hexes
Created for The Untitled Exhibition: No.8 Barcelona
Works now touring: Paris, Berlin, Milan, London

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Que Barbaro! : El Lex en Buenos Aires keeps a vigilant lens.
I stay Focused in them streets & Heavy en Los Boliches + Bailantas.
Take a look at my Complete Vision of the Argentine Capital.

My compulsion to capture the continuum of my experience in Buenos Aires has left me with thousands of images, Detailing Every Moment of my Enamorment with the City of my Birth. I've had the fortune of experiencing in BA that which is oftentimes hard to find here in New York - a sense of genuine familiarity. 

Here for your vicarious enjoyment are the images which best express all that is to be had in Buenos Aires. Here's a finely styled presentation of my experience.

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+ Please Check : LEX IN THE CLUB for more club shots.

The lingering smell of Sake in a TOKYO Izakaya 居酒屋 .
2 New Limited Edition Shirts for world renowned BEAMS-T JAPAN .
In Collaboration with Kagekiha Magazine - Special Photoshoot Campaign .

An extended view of my shirts for BEAMS-T shot within the context from which they came. KAGEKIHA Magazine has put together an interesting photoshoot for their upcoming release. Good Lord these images make me miss my days spent living in TOKYO; the late nights in brightly lit Izakayas 居酒屋, drinking Ichiko, Shochu and Umeboshu. Don't Forget Me TOKYO ! I'm poised to make a return. In the meantime, enjoy the images.

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LEX GA YABAI ! SHIRANAI NO ?

Borges : Las Calles de Buenos Aires
Ya son mi entraña . No las ávidas calles, incómodas de turba y ajetreo,
Sino las calles desganadas del barrio, casi invisibles de habituales.

Buenos Aires is a city of Iconic Contradictions. She is Antiquarian, but Youthful. She is Poor, but Extravagant. She has been Humbled, but remains Proud. She carries herself with the elegance and culture of well-heeled, couture fitted woman who'll dance unabashedly to the grinding rhythm of a Cumbia Villera beat. Before one knows what to make of her, she sweeps you up in a dance of emotion and passion as exhilarating as the Tango she made famous - and just like that, I'm caught up in a love affair with the city of Buenos Aires.

I find myself overlooking a city which has written itself into my own family's history.
This is the city from which I came, but never had the chance to really know. There is more to this enamorment than the simple Adoration of a City and it's People. It's more than just the seductive and rich history this city shows with every breath. For me it's been about understanding the fundamentality of Family and the sincerity of a connection which at times may seem imperceivable, but in reality never fades. Through the blanket of a Primavera Llovizna ( Spring Mist ) I can see a city which has always held a place in my past - but now which I hope will always have a place in my future.

I've experienced much in my time so far in Buenos Aires. I've amassed a sizable amount of images - viewed best as captured moments of a continuum, rather than static frames. I'd love to share with you some of the sites which have defined my time here in Argentina. There's much, much, much more for me to talk about - but I'll hold my tongue for another time. I offer you here a look into my Buenos Aires.

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Ché : In Buenos Aires We ain't "Up in the Club"
We Heavy en Los Boliches
Here's a look at Mi Vida Nocturna in the Argentine Capital.

I'd heard much about the Vida Nocturna en Buenos Aires but I still don't think I came prepared to keep pace with the Late, Late, Late Night Revelry. Now, "I came up in the club" – that is to say – going out ain't nothing new. I can definitely hold my own on the floor 'til 4 or 5 AM - EASY! . But here, well damn - nothing gets popping until about 3:30, with most clubs open until 6 and many smaller venues staying open until 9 AM or later ( uh, i mean Earlier ). Boliches and their Cumbia Cousins - Bailantas make that Miami + LA 2AM 'ish look like childs play. Even my NY night life begins to pale in comparison when I think of how most events start winding down at 3:30.

I had the good fortune of being shown some of the more bougie Boliches, which remind me of Las Vegas clubs with all their Pomp and little Circumstance, and also some regular Barrio Retros which play basically anything and everything to a slightly more "alternative" crowd ( Rock is still big in Argentina ). I still haven't found that Perfect Beat here in Buenos Aires, but I have been fortunate enough to see and capture a bit of the Argentine Vida Nocturna.

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Poets & Thieves : Fall Collection MMVII .
Punk, Bollocks and Hip Hop : the music of a Generation .
Think Afro-Futurism and Heavy Bass. Think Westway to the Bronx..

Shots from the latest collection of Poets & Thieves. I had the great pleasure to work alongside the one Patrick "PK" King on this latest collection for the Toronto based brand. What you see here is the product of discussion, dialogue and a mutual appreciation of the music which shaped a generation. The theme of this collection speaks to the epoch which birthed Punk and Hip Hop.

I touched on everything from Afro-Futurism in the BASS 77 piece which is meant to evoke the boom-boxes and visual EQ's which first blasted the bass heavy sounds of Rap onto the streets of New York. Also, designed a piece centered around Vivienne Westwood's SEX SHOP located in London - and of course The Sex Pistols and Cat Woman which frequented her store. I've sought to embody the visual vernacular of these pieces with the same energy which birthed these musical + cultural movements. Hopefully y'all can feel it.

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New Heights of Luxury : Precision Swiss Movement Watch .
Kinkyform and The KDU present a new Collection .
Of Time, Of Form, Of Things To Come. Special Vegas Preview .

Presented to you here is the newest collaboration between The Keystone Design Union, and one of our Key European Members : Lars Amhoff, founder and creator of KINKYFORM. We've sought to redefine the idea of product collaboration by honestly seeking purity. What you see here is the product of Tradition and Craft. This Precision, Full Skeleton Swiss Movement Watch was hand-crafted by a Master Watchmaker in Germany. It was designed by, and for, The KDU - and will be on display at our Las Vegas event: The Retreat.

We also have a collection of high-grade stainless steel mens rings - complete with White or Black Ceramic Inlay coming out soon. The future is looking bright. There is undoubtedly much on the horizon and it pleases me to offer you a first glimpse of All That Is To Come. Many thanks to Lars of Kinkyform for his continued work and contribution. We'll all be out in Vegas - displaying these new wares so please come and Join in the Revelry.

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The Passing of a Season .
With Humility in hand I Present to you .
Summer Solstice : Royal Limited Edition Art Book .

Long Live Print. I've had the good fortune of being at the creative helm of The Royal for quite some time now. We've strived to put forth a product which is more than a mere periodical. There are many who now question the importance of print in this digital age. Some would say that print is Destined to Die - I would say to them Get On My Level. We've coined the term Printed Artifact and as a Bibliophile I can honestly say that Print Will Sustain.

Summer Solstice is a compendium of art - with the focus of the work being The Future. I was able to not only design the entire book - but also supply Page Upon Page of inspired work. Summer Solstice will be limited to a "First Edition" of 1000 copies - and will be Hand Numbered by myself. We will be distributing the book - complete with custom packaging - at The Retreat out in Vegas. I hope this proves to be a valuable tome for all those who are able to cop one. Fine Printing of this book was provided by our print partners Proof Seven New York. Take a look at some of the work - I'll be sure to post up single shots of the artwork soon enough.

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Approaching Evidentiary Equipoise .
A Mark of Balance / in both sentiment and form .
A new typographic for the tired and hungry .

pherical and Conical Sections in collision of form and face; Equipoise Formal - or The Proper Approach of Balance has taken shape out of the dimensionality from which we emote. Are not our sentiments felt in space, recorded in depth, perceived to be placed in a moment in time? Then why not should our words be seen in the same Radially Shaded Light? Equipoise Formal is the balance of Light + Dark, of Emotion + Utterance. Let this be the shape of things to come

The light of a False Dawn which shudders across a form
Calls unto that Systaltic Center Adrift in Dream
This is more than the Mere Apparition of My Words
Given unto you as Alms Unto a Beggar – Then Lost
A Philanthropic will to speak Truth to a Lie
For years it had been the same exchange
More Lies as their beauty glimmered when in view
It was a Silent Vowel which gave away the Insincerity of You

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Elegance – An Oasis in the City of Sin .
The KDU in collaboration with Newborn and Fiji Water – Present .
The Retreat : TAO Beach . Venetian . Las Vegas .

A Show of Force. Something new for the masses, something with which to break through the raucous spectacle of it all. We've come to offer a respite of refinement to a generation awash in garishness. The Retreat is a premium event taking place at Magic in Vegas. TAO Beach located aloft The Venetian will play host to this Retreat. This will surely be a memorable experience for all those who are able to attend. You can expect some great new products and pieces from everyone involved. If you'll be in Vegas make sure to Hollur8 – We'd love to afford everyone a chance at elegance.

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New Publications + Press.
From Europe comes Untitled No.7 + Staf Magazine .
Fresh for Bread & Butter - Barcelona .

Untitled is a long running book project which commemorates Europe's Largest Tradeshow: Bread and Butter which takes place every summer in Barcelona, Spain. I had the pleasure of Creating Brand New Works based on the idea of the Numeral 7 and my, and the rest of the KDU's contributions are documented for your viewing here. Some of the most well-respected individuals and outfits in the game were asked to contribute — so it was obviously an honor to have my designs displayed along such cultural luminaries.

And since I mentioned SPAIN check The KDU featured in the latest issue of the venerable spanish street-culture magazine - STAF. It's been hype to be involved with so many great publications. My thanks to everyone involved.

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Slangin' That Product from BKLYN to TOKYO .
2 New Limited Edition Shirts for world renowned BEAMS / JAPAN .
In Collaboration with Kagekiha Magazine – Special Zero Issue Campaign .

With humility in hand, I present you with this Artisan Series of shirts designed for BEAMS-T and KAGEKIHA Magazine. For those unfamiliar with the brand, BEAMS is a Top-Tier store and Fashion Staple in Japanese retail. With it's varied boutiques and concept shops Beams has become one of the premier purveyors of Design + Style in Tokyo. BEAMS-T is a T-shirt only concept shop which regularly releases artists series shirts created by the worlds top designers. Having Lived, Studied + Worked in TOKYO for quite some time – it had always been a dream of mine to create a piece for BEAMS. I've just released Two new shirts designed for BEAMS-T, done in collaboration with the debut of KAGEKIHA Magazine which is a globally distributed – free mens paper – based in Tokyo.

Iconic TRISABRE logo protects your back, as custom script typography adorns your front .

TRILINGUAL Prayer for the Masses. This shirt features custom typography depicting the LORD'S PRAYER in Spanish, English & Japanese .

These Shirts are Available For Purchase Exclusively Through BEAMS-T Online and BEAMS-T Tokyo :

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The Shirts are currently displayed in the top NEWS section of the site. They can also be found under KAGEKIHA in the artists section / GO COP THEM !.

Special Thanks to everyone at The KGH Mag for making this all possible. Much Love to the Homie – Yamanaka "Nyan Nyan-manaka" Takahiro for being the most Hood Ero-Oyajii I ever done met.

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Anyone who sends in a picture of they'self rockin' one of my shirts will AUTOMATICALLY get posted up on this site - Especially if they a Thick Jawn in some Heels with they Toes Out. HOLLUR-8