The Boombox Project is a short documentary by Paul Stone about Lyle Owerko’s project of the same name.  The video is a little less than a year old.  The book was released a little more than a year ago.  The project dates back to 2008.  All are great work.  The video is a short and sweet piece featuring Owerko, New York City, and his vast collection of vintage shoulder wear.

It is safe to say that initial reports are correct and it is indeed true that American artist Mike Kelley has passed away of an apparent suicide in his Los Angeles home on Feb. 1st.  He was 57.  In light of his passing I would rather like to concentrate on the beautiful contribution he has left the world of art.

Even though I have seen many of Kelley’s works in my life, I still most associate him with the knitted figures which he made in the early nineties, one of which famously appears on the Sonic Youth album, Dirty.  ArtInfo has put up a great slideshow showing a retrospective of his work.  I have included the Sonic Youth album cover to stir up some 90′s emotions and some of his recent work. You can also watch this insightful documentary about his work, and see more of his recent works at the Gagosian Gallery website.

Here are some of my photos of the Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend checking it out. It is an incredibly cool place to grab some locally grown produce, purchase fresh seafood, or simply people watch. Keep reading for a few more shots, or just head over to my Flickr for the full set.

Left Banks Books is an independent bookstore tucked away in Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market. The self described “anarchist collective,” which is employee owned and operated, was founded as a non-profit in 1973. The shop carries both new and used books, and specializes in anti-authoritarian, anarchist, and radical literature. It’s a great place to step away from the Pike Place crowds and check out some rare books, posters, shirts, and other finds. Continue reading or go to my Flickr for more photos.

Here are the photos I took when I wasn’t riding during the Red Bull Ride + Style in San Francisco. You can find more on my Flickr. I also just want to take this time to give a huge thanks to Red Bull and Aaron for putting on this event. It was awesome, and I had so much fun! I especially want to say thanks to Emma for being so supportive of me and my riding. You are the absolute best, and I seriously appreciate everything you’ve done for me!

Here are the results from this past weekend’s Red Bull Ride + Style in San Francisco’s Justin Herman Plaza. The competition was intense, and every one was really killing it. Congrats to every one who placed! You all seriously deserved it. Photos by Keith Gallagher.

Freestyle Results:
1st – Matt Reyes
2nd – Josh Boothby
3rd – Tyler Johnson

Race Results:
1st Jason Clary
2nd Kell Mckenzie

This past weekend’s Red Bull Ride + Style was even more awesome than it was promised to be. The closed course crit races were intense, and the freestyle course saw a lot of bangers. Here are a few pictures Keith took during the event. You can find more here.

The Red Bull Ride and Style is finally here! Doing laundry and packing right now. Keith and I will be in SF around 3:00 this afternoon. Can’t wait to ride with every one and compete!