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(Price includes VAT excl. shipping) | Ali Classic II Respect NIEMAN (purple) adidas Originals Sneaker
Ali Classic II Respect NIEMAN Sneaker:
 Respect: Leroy Nieman
 Special Limited Edition Quantities: 150 (Germany)
Ali Value Pack:
Ali by adidas celebrates the legacy of Muhammad Ali - boxer, icon, humanitarian, and legend - while contemporizing both Ali and the Trefoil for a new generation or urban menswear consumers.
Ali is one of the most enigmatic and charismatic figures of modern history and culture, having transcended his role as boxer, capturing the imagination and admiration of fans around the globe. He is truly and without question "The Greatest of All Time".
Ali´s relationship with adidas dates back to the 1960s when he wore adidas boxing boots for some of his most memorable fights. And while Ali served as the fast-talking, king-of-the-ring inspiration for the 2004 "Impossible is Nothing" campaign, the Ali by adidas collection pays tribute to Mohammad Ali as an icon of style outside the ring first and foremost.
"Ali Values Pack"
The "Ali Values Pack" will be adidas most exciting story, featuring works of art by contemporary artists celebrating the values that Ali embodies: Respect, Confidence, Dedication, Conviction, Spirituality and Giving. It is adidas intent to celebrate and commemorate "The Greatest" through a very unique collaborate project that depicts each one of these core values - this collection will be the communiscation focus. The artists are: LeRoy Neiman, Cey Adams, Shepard Fairey, Eric Bailey HVW8, Usugrow.
The Project:
Inspired by FW07 Kickoff Travel to the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Collaborate with 6 well known artists who will re-interpret Muhammad Ali’s six CORE VALUES into works of art.
Art will be based on actual images of The Greatest himself depicting each of the CORE VALUES.
Final art will be used on Track tops, T-shirts, and Footwear to create the most unique and inspiring Ali Collection to date.
Finished art will go “on tour” and be exhibited at Originals Stores during product launch.
Will roll out three Values per quarter for FW07.
Respect: Leroy Nieman
BIOGRAPHY
An extremely popular American painter and print maker, Neiman studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and went on to teach there for a decade before moving to New York City in 1962. Through his art, Neiman has explored contemporary leisure, all the pastimes and places people enjoy, and particularly the world of sports and the world of entertainment. LeRoy Neiman's style explodes with the dramatic intensity of Abstract Expressionist brush strokes, strokes that pick out action that is strikingly accurate. This unique combination is so appealing that Neiman has brought art into the lives of more people than most post-war American artists put together. He has travelled and exhibited worldwide, from Moscow to Tokyo to Caracas. He has many published books, and has been honored with many awards for his art. He has been the official artist for ABC Television at the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games and the CBS artist at the 1978 Superbowl. Neiman's subject matter is broad and universal and his work is exhibited in museums and galleries around the world as well as in private and corporate collections.
Confidence: Cey Adams
BIOGRAPHY
For more than 3 decades, Cey Adams has brought his unique creative vision and spirit to a wide variety of mediums and messages. From film, to painting, graphic and merchandise design, branding, and photography, this New York City native and former graf writer has infused every project that he’s undertaken with style, intelligences, artistry and an undeniable and unwavering allegiance to the possibilities of culture.
After establishing himself in the groundbreaking East Village/underground art scene of the early 80s, he worked and exhibited alongside such influential artists as the late Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Cey then took his already palpable talent to the next level by studying painting at the School of Visual Arts.
Soon afterwards, Cey began a long standing professional relationship with hip hop mogul Russell Simmons and joined the creative team at Rush artist management. While there he created logos, tour merchandising, billboards and advertising campaigns for some of the most influential artist in rap music, including Beastie Boys, Run DMC, De La Soul and LL Cool J.
Dedication: Eric Bailey
BIOGRAPHY
For as long as I can remember I have always been creatively driven in life. I remember as a child trying to emulate skateboard graphics and later in high school being greatly influenced by grafitti art. In class I spent more time glued to my sketch book in deep concentration than following the prescribed curriculum. This is the reason why after high school my next logical step was to study art. San Francisco is where I would spend the next six years of my life—studying, absorbing, growing and living. The City has offered me copious amounts of creative stimulation ranging from the atmosphere and attitude on its streets to my friends and fellow artists. As I've grown as an artist and an individual, my work has attracted some attention but I feel things have only just begun. My time is now spent creating works for numerous exhibitions and events as well as select commissions. It is through my passion and dedication that I hope to gain a better understanding of painting and of myself. As I grow, I find it more difficult to achieve personal satisfaction from my art but this only compels me to work more diligently and to be more innovative in my creative process. I am driven by my reminiscings of childhood and trying to obtain the uninhibited creativity and curiosity about art that I had back in the day.”
Givin: HVW8
BIOGRAPHY
Heavyweight (HVW8) was formed in 1998 (Montreal), operating under the direction of Tyler Gibney and Gene Pendon. Through it's painting and design work, HVW8 pulls its inspiration equally from both art and music, blurring the line between the two, and capturing the raw energy and spontaneity coming from clubs, parties, musicians and DJ's. HVW8's live-painting crew, the Heavyweight Art Installation, includes artist Dan Buller (aka DSTRBO), and brings its collaborative visual process before a live audience drawing its inspiration from music, urban settings, and people to combine images with improvised painted backgrounds, working the canvas much like the performance of a composed music piece. The Heavyweight Art Installation has toured and exhibited before audiences in Canada, Europe, US, Puerto Rico and Japan, creating live art pieces alongside musicians such as Jazzanova, Metro Area, Rich Medina, Osunlade, UFO, Roots Manuva and Seiji to name a few over the past 6 years of touring.
Spirituality: Usugrow
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Fukushima Japan now based in Tokyo Japan.
Started drawing since1993.
Drawing for various hard-core metal bands, ,hip hop album covers,
merchandise, clothing brands ,shops, skateboard companies, shops,,,whatever. And even for USUGROW’s own clothing line.
and doing collaboration with other artists (grafitti artists, painters,etc)
from few years ago.
Conviction: Shepard Fairley
BIOGRAPHY
(born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina) is a contemporary graphic designer. He is most noted for being the artist who, while attending the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1990, created the "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, which has evolved into the "Obey Giant" campaign, and can now be seen all over the world.
Fairey graduated from Wando High School in 1988. He graduated from RISD in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Using the slogan "The Medium is the Message" borrowed from Marshall McLuhan, Fairey has become one of the most well-known artists of the early 2000s. Originally partners in the BLK/MRKT graphic design firm with fellow street/graffiti artist Dave Kinsey, Fairey split away in 2003 to found the design firm Studio Number One.
adidas Originals MUHAMMAD ALI Limited Edition: Footwear (Ali Classic II), Track Tops and Tees
Respect (Leroy NIEMAN) 01.07.2007
Confidence (Cey ADAMS) 01.08.2007
Dedication (Eric BAILEY) 01.09.2007
Giving (HVW8) 01.10.2007
Spirituality (USUGROW) 01.11.2007
Conviction (Shepard FAIREY) 01.12.2007 | IMAGE-GALLERY | |      | | Product properties: Producttype: men's sneaker
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