KINIS's ART

Born in Boston Massachusetts, Paul is the son of two Haitian parents. He currently resides in Florida, where he was raised, and continues to make efforts towards his artistic endeavors. Aside from being inspired by the events in his life and nature, Paul's first source of inspiration came from his mother, Paulette. He would transition from drawing his favorite cartoons to drawing more prominent figures in his life like his friends, family, and respected celebrities. After his high-school graduation in 2013 from Cypress Bay he felt the calling to take his art more sensitively and decided not only exist as an artist but to thrive as one. He began creating art under the moniker “P.Firmy (would later change to KINI). Paul attended Florida Gulf Coast University where he participated in their recent student juried art exhibitions. He received the Robert Rauschenberg Residency Private Studio Tour Award (2018) and the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Award of Excellence (2018). Within his time at FGCU Paul also participated in art shows close to home in Miami. Aside from hosting his own collaborative showcase HIGHATUS in 2016, Paul was a part of both of Perspectiv Miami's art exhibitions at Museo & Macaya Gallery in Wynwood Miami. He was also a part of TheVoid Miami showcase, and in 2017 he exhibited his art at CDV in Mana Wynwood. He was just recently Part of the “GROWTH” group exhibition in 2019 at HGAB studios in Wynwood Miami. He hopes to inspire people to explore themselves after viewing his work and hopes to invoke a thought, better yet a feeling. Paul continues to create in South Florida with goals of one day owning his own gallery and further expanding the reach of his art internationally.

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Trailing the buzz of their recent collaborations, Travis Scott and Jordan Brand team up once again for the Jordan 6 Retro Travis Scott, now available on StockX. This is the fourth Air Jordan silhouette that Cactus Jack has touched. This sneaker made its mainstream debut when Travis rocked them on stage during his Super Bowl LIII performance and the rest is history.

This AJ 6 features an olive upper with black detailing and red contrasting accents on the tongue and lace locks. A side cargo pocket is displayed on the collar, giving this sneaker a design modification that makes it the first of its kind. A sail midsole, glow-in-the-dark translucent outsole, 3M detailing and both Nike Air and Cactus Jack branding on the heel completes the design. These sneakers released in October of 2019 for $250. - StockX

PYER MOSS x REEBOK COLLECTIONS 3 & 3.5 • NYFW

Earlier this Summer, Pyer Moss founder Kerby Jean-Raymond was appointed as the Artistic Director for Reebok Studies, an emerging new division within the sportswear brand that aims to “explore the human nature of things and show the importance of people’s live and stories.” Barely two months after the announcement of this larger partnership, Jean-Raymond debuted his Collections 3 and 3.5 at the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn to a massive crowd that lined up around the block to witness his interpretation of the concept of “Sankofa”. The runway show, which was prefaced by an empowering speech and backdropped by live choir music that delivered a medley of classics of both hip-hop and gospel, saw the designers collaborative vision with Reebok materialize with a vibrant assortment of sportswear gear and the new Experiment 4 – Fury Trail sneaker. The was design in three parts to communication the story of the fight and rise of the marginalized, the glamour and expression of success, and emotion. All three parts of the silhouette come in contact with the wearer.

The Reebok by Pyer Moss Experiment 4 – Fury Trail is set to launch on Reebok.com and select retailers including SSENSE this October as part of the launch of Collection 3, with additional colorways being available alongside Collection 3.5 in Spring 2020. via sneaker news

JORDAN x MARS BLACKMON 270

Spike Lee’s Son Designed The Jordan Mars 270

Ever since the days of Mars Blackmon in the ’80s, Spike Lee and Jordan Brand have had a long and bountiful relationship, working together on everything from memorable ad campaigns to silhouettes like the Jordan Spiz’ike and Son Of Mars. Now, the iconic Brooklyn-born creative force is passing the torch, as he recently announced that it was in fact his son Jackson Lewis Lee who worked with the Jumpman on the Jordan Mars 270, a new Mars-series lifestyle sneaker. 

Apart from the announcement, Lee also unveiled a new “Fire Red” colorway of the silhouette that clearly plays up its Air Jordan 5 inspiration. The upper is dressed in a white leather with crimson accents on the tongue/heel tab, while the midsole is split between black and red and the outsole offers an icy translucent blue. However, it’s not an exact homage, as the tongue unfortunately opts against the shimmering silver/stark black tongues that the “Fire Red” is known for. Design cues from the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 4, and Air Jordan 6 are also pulled in to add further to the Lee family’s signature hybrid look. An Air Max 270-style cushioning unit then finalizes Jackson’s first design. You can expect the Mars 270 to begin rolling out over the summer months, so enjoy an early look at this heritage-filled colorway above and check a store list below to see where you can get a pair. via sneaker news by ross dwyer

Jordan Mars 270

PYER MOSS x REEBOK CREATE NEW MOBIUS EXPERIMENT 3

Pyer Moss And Reebok Create New Mobius Experiment 3 SilhouetteAmerican menswear brand Pyer Moss and Reebok have enjoyed a fruitful collaborative partnership, one that’s set to make its first appearance of 2019 via a brand-new Reebok Mobius Experiment 3 silhouette, an updated take on basketball/training footwear from the ’90s. Pyer Moss head Kerby Jean-Raymond has displayed a compelling propensity for adding his modern-day vision to classic designs while ensuring that they still remain grounded in their rich heritage, so he’s kept the Mobius line’s ethos mostly intact while importing premium materials like rich suedes and butter-soft leather. The exterior’s molded design serves a dual purpose: it provides a look that amplifies the shoe’s form while also adding stability, and a neoprene bootie ensures a sock-like fit. The shoes are then completed by a branded asymmetrical lacing system and zipper with a colorful pull tag to lock in the design both literally and figuratively. Like the look? You can expect these new Mobius Experiments to release at the retailers listed below on April 12th.

BEYONCE'S IVY PARK X ADIDAS

Today, adidas announces a multi-layered partnership with Beyoncé. This newfound union with the all-time star will include a signature line of footwear and apparel as well as the re-launch of Ivy Park, the singer’s athleisure line that originally debuted in 2016. In addition to releasing a collection of products, Beyoncé will also champion the ideals of inspiring and empowering the next generation of creators, driving positive change in the world through sport, and identifying new business opportunities.

Beyoncé, despite her status as one of the most attractive celebrity draws for nearly two decades, has never truly had a major shoe deal with a sportswear brand. The forthcoming release of the first sneaker as part of this collaborative venture with adidas will be her first foray into the world of sneakers, which leads us to wonder – could Beyonce create a women’s line as powerful as adidas Yeezy?

Renowned not only for her music but also her style and indomitable confidence, Beyonce has slowly and painfully teased her own forthcoming adidas collaboration for quite some time. With fellow artists the likes of Pusha T and even Childish Gambino joining the ranks of the Three Stripes, it’s only fitting they leave room for the queen. Reinventing the wheel — one well worth making a comeback — the living legend has wrought an imaginative interpretation of the Samba silhouette as part of her “IVY PARK” thematics. Certainly joined by an expansive set of apparel, the shoe itself has no problems standing on its own, removing itself from its usual sportswear ethos with a chunky platform sole atop a base of what looks to be premium leathers. While the bottoms dye in dark gum shade, the rest is quite unassuming as a fitting starting point for the model itself, painting the suede toe caps with light gray then leaving all else relatively colorless — tongues, heel counters, and so on — though accents by way of the three stripes at the side and heel tab boldly display a sultry grape shade which is complemented by a swirled cord wrapped just around the entire back up to the vamp. Elsewhere, laces atop their ribbed and “IVY PARK” branded backdrop relatively are minimal to say the least, looping through only four total eye stays that are themselves constructed of the same thin string.

Grab a quick look at these as well as some unsurprisingly seductive campaign imagery right here, and sit tight as these were confirmed by Beyonce herself to be releasing on January 18th, the perfect open for the brand’s 2020 affairs. via sneaker news by michael le

"SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN"

Explore the creativity of footwear from around the globe through more than 300 pairs of shoes, ranging from elaborate vintage designs to those by contemporary makers. This exhibition considers the cultural significance and transformative capacity of shoes and examines the latest developments in footwear technology creating the possibility of ever higher heels and dramatic shapes. Examples from famous shoe collectors are shown alongside a dazzling range of historic shoes, many of which have not been displayed before. The exhibition is organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

On view November 19, 2016 to March 12, 2017

Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch and The Lynch Foundation provided generous support.
The East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum provided additional support.

Media Partners: Boston Spirit, Magic 106.7

Community Partner: Dress for Success Boston

Promotional Partner: Neiman Marcus

OPENING DAY FESTIVAL PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

JOIN US AT 3:00PM FOR "LET YOUR SOLE SPEAK" PANEL TO DISCUSS SNEAKER CULTURE, DESIGN AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANK YOU TO JAY CALDERIN @JAYCALDERIN FOR DOING A PHENOMENAL JOB AS MODERATOR AND TO THE EXTREMELY TALENTED HELEN KIRKUM @HELENTIME IT WAS GREAT SHARING THE STAGE WITH YOU! THANK YOU P|E|M  @PEABODYESSEX FOR ALLOWING US TO BE INVOLVED, AND THE PPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE A FEW PIECES FROM OUR COLLECTION. 

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BCA BALL & DISCO UNDER THE DOME

Saturday, June 3, 2017
Cyclorama | BCA South End Campus
539 Tremont Street, Boston

Cocktail Attire & All That Glitters!

BCA BALL | 7pm - Midnight
Join us for this one-of-akind event celebrating Boston Center for the Arts. PBD Events sets the stage for an amazing party where you'll savor delicious cuisine by Gourmet Caterers, Capers Catering, The Catered Affair, East Meets West, and MAX Ultimate Food, and immerse yourself in a awe-inspiring multidisciplinary experience presented by BCA visual and performing artists. 

DISCO UNDER THE DOME | 9:30pm - Midnight 
Dance the night away under the Cyclorama's historic copper dome, while DJ Natiti spins tune to keep the party bouncing all night long, while delicious desserts and signature cocktails provided by Gourmet Caterers. 

Boston Center for the Arts puts art at the center of the Clycorama for for the BCA Ball 2017, featuring a pop-up exhibition curated by Robert Moeller, video by Stephen St. Francis Decky, performances by John Lam (principal dancer, Boston Ballet) and Wondertwins, music by composer Nate Tucker, Community Music Center of Boston, and more!

Your support of the BCA Ball 2017 make it possible for Boston Center for the Arts to incubate theatre, dance and visual artists; facilitate the development of the vital contemporary art and performance; and introduce the community to artist and art that transforms. 

Questions? Contact Jordan Lovejoy, Development Events Manager at jlovejoy@bcaonline.org

NIKE AIR MAGS aka MARTY MCFLY'S

UPDATE: Nike has officially announced that it will be releasing 1,500 pairs of the NIKE MAG. 

The NIKE MAG is no longer the 'greatest shoe never made.' The mythical shoes that originally captured the imagination of audiences in Back To The Future II is being released - and they're here to help  create a future without Parkinson's disease, Nike wrote in a press release. The 2011 NIKE MAG shoe was designed to be a precise replica of the original from Back To The Future II. The aesthetic is an exact match, down to the contours of the upper, the glowing LED panel and the electroluminescent NIKE in the strap. The 2011 NIKE MAG illuminates with the pinch of the "ear"  of the high top, glowing for five hours per charge" 

These shoes will be auctioned off on EBAY Fashion Vault and proceeds will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 

Visit NIKEMEDIA.com for more details on the sale which will begin September 8th, at 8:30PM PST.