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MONDAY 24 MAY 2010 // MICHAEL STEELE UPDATES

You may remember an exhibition back in February by Melbourne artist Michael Steele at a little place called Gorker Gallery? You know... the one with the super insane mixed media cluster paintings of pop iconography called 'Accumulating'. Well now that some time has passed and Michael has had some breathing space he's gone and updated his website with some new works, including all of his pieces from his show. I love this guys work! I love the style and i especially love how tactile Steele is in working with different mediums and styles such as, illustration, oil painting and digital media. Make sure to grab a copy of Edition 7 when it comes out too as Michael has illustrated the introduction spread for us! Nice one! Check out his work over at www.steeleart.com.au

SATURDAY 22 MAY 2010 // STREET/STUDIO BOOK LAUNCH!!!

Alright ladies and gentlehams, get your diaries out for the Street/Studio book launch. What is Street/Studio all about i hear you ask? Well, apart from being the book that has kept Timba awake all night, every night for like the past 6 months (in between working on Wooden Toy) it's a book about 10 of Melbourne's most influential and inspiration street artists and their gallery/studio work. Hence the title. It's back from print, looks Aaaaaaamazing and is set to launch at a new No Vacancy Project Space, Tennancy 32, Fed Square on Friday 4 June from 7pm. 'Book' it in! And watch this space for the launch of streetstudiobook.com coming to an internet near you!!!

SATURDAY 22 MAY 2010 // HIFF FESTIVAL POSTER BY TIMBA

The very first ever HIFF Festival is launching next week from Tuesday 25 May through Saturday 29 May and Timba has gone done a poster for it. Shhhhit! THE-HIFF, standing for the Henley International Film Festival is an international documentary film festival hosted at various venues in Henley (UK) to celebrate and showcase the best in international feature and short documentary filmmaking. The festival celebrates films that provoke debate, evoke emotions and more importantly inspire audiences. These films will reflect individual greatness, inspirational stories and ambitions, environmental and social responsibilities. Through film we hope to not only inspire others, but also to evoke a self-belief that transcends deep into our own local community and outsiders alike. Visit www.the-hiff.co.uk for more information.

THURSDAY 20 MAY 2010 // GOING POSTAL!

Im not to sure what it is about motorcycles that draws me too them. Actually... Fuck it, I know EXACTLY what it is, they straight up ROCK! The Freedom, go where you want, when you want (when they start!), the excitement, all of it, im just drawn to it! I guess thats why ive now found myself owning 4! Though i guess one of them isnt all that much for a hog, but more if a wiper sniper Honda CT90, or postie bike if you will. But dont let that change anything! Enters Fitzroy, Melbourne based Post Modern Motorcycles. These guys take the iconic CT series Hondas and turns them into postman killing street machines! Taking allot of there stylings form vintage and custom bikes from England, Japan and the USA I sure as hell wouldn't mind handing over my CT for a PMMC overhaul! Watch there space! www.pmmc.com.au

THURSDAY 20 MAY 2010 // TIMBA ON THE WIRELESS (RADIO)

Hey folks! if you missed it, there is a podcast of yesterdays Tom & Alex morning show on the Triple J radio website where they caught up with our design monkey Timba from Ye olde London Town to talk about his Realise Your Dream adventure. Who ever said video killed the radio star? haha! And, if you've never tuned into Tom & Alex before then make sure you give it a burl it as it's a fun way to start your day!

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