RISIKO is an independent magazine that promotes contemporary German underground and alternative music. First published in 2021, the Berlin-based magazine attracted a loyal readership in cities all over the world. One of those cities is Hamburg, which also deals as the main topic for their newest issue that features interviews and articles about the legendary music scene of Germany’s most famous harbor city.
Accompanying the release Obey Art Space Berlin and Risiko combined forces for a launch event of Risiko’s third issue “Hamburg“.
For Summer 24 we worked with Barcelona based artist and photographer, Cristian Bravo @la_melancolia. Cris is known for his mundane and creative vision of the world where everyday life and abstraction coexist in the same picture. Coming from a skateboarding background brings the spontaneity of the streets translated into an uncommon framing style that lives in both fashion and fine art world. Cris has been documenting life on earth for over a decade between Europe and the United States where his work has been exhibited and published worldwide.
Láidir and OBEY introduce the second chapter of their collaboration.
Blending outdoor aesthetics, utility details, and contemporary streetwear, the capsule presents a collection of styles that are equally suited for the outdoors and urban living.
The visual campaign considers the central graphic within the clothing collection, Earth Crisis by artist Shepard Fairey. It symbolizes a bitter-sweet reflection of the concept of crisis and the positive impact that can be achieved from collaborative action. The Beeman is a symbol representing the very real issue of endangered species. Playing with surreal imagery and with the notions of amazement and memorization, it also calls upon hive mentality – the collective consciousness that emerges when a group of individuals come together to share thoughts, ideas, and information. The collaboration is available now online and at fine retailers worldwide.
On May 12th was the opening party for Kurashi x Daan Koens at the LÁIDIR Art Space in Amsterdam. It was a great evening full of art, culture, and music. Kurashi started as a clothing brand inspired by artists such as Shepard Fairey and Parra, and has expanded into a collective exploring various mediums for art and self-expression. Kurashi’s most recent collaboration is with Daan Koens, a self-taught Rotterdam-based artist who is already becoming a well-established name in the new generation of Dutch/Caribbean artists. Koens draws inspiration from the tropical landscapes of his childhood home in Curaçao. Over time, he has cultivated a unique style ranging from realistic self-portraits to cubist impressions. Music and the exploration of sound is one of the integral parts of the Kurashi Collective. The musical chapter, Kurashi Soundsystem, was born during their very first event. Their selectors travel through a broad spectrum of sounds, ranging from Bubbling, Baile Funk, Jungle, Dembow, Reggae, to Hip-Hop. Kurashi translates to courage in Papiamentu, the language of the ABC-islands. For the Kurashi Collective, the word is about being courageous and outspoken about one’s identity. For more info, check Kurashi Collective and Daan Koens. Pictures by Lex van der Molen Video by Amaar Landbrug
On the 8th of October, Láidir and Wallstreet threw a party and best trick contest at Bow Down Studio in Biarritz to celebrate their collaboration with the well-known French skateshop, Wallstreet. A range of music artists from various genres were invited to play. The lineup included Double Cheese (garage) and Romsii x Sauvageon (rap) as well as Biarritz-based DJs Dpraya and VX2Neil. Wallstreet and Láidir came together to create a capsule collection with the French artist Mouts, who designed special artworks for each garment. The capsule included a t-shirt, a hoodie, pants, and a skateboard. Wallstreet Skateshop was founded in 1998 and is one of the finest skate shops in Europe. Their main store is in Lyon, and they opened a second branch a few years ago in Biarritz.
