Lego Basketball: USA v. France + more highlights #Olympics [VIDEO]

Check out this clever Lego reenactment of the USA Men's Basketball team's 2012 Olympic opener vs. France.. UK's The Guardian has introduced an exclusive series called "Brick-By-Brick" which uses Lego stop animation to reconstruct sports game highlights, including those from the most recent World Cup. The British news provider continues their creative tradition in their newest video above featuring Lego versions of USA superstars, Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Tony Parker (playing for France) and more. Hopefully we will be seeing more of these as the Olympic games continue! Also, hit the jump/continue to view photos from yesterday's game in which Kobe & Co. beat France 98-71. If you're a sucker like me you'll also want to see our First Lady Michelle Obama give hugs and congratulations to the entire national team after their win..

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"The Wire" Wind-Up Toys [NICE]

Haha too funny to pass up a post on this.. Artist mrforthy hand sculpted these "The Wire"-themed wind up toys featuring popular characters Bunk Moreland, Jimmy McNulty (mcnutty), Bubbles, Omar Little & Shakima Greggs.. No word on whether these will be mass produced but mrfrothy has acknowledged that he has recognized the demand and even says he will make an Omar toy for Michael K. Williams if he asks. Hit the jump/continue to see detailed photos of each figurine.

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George Condo For Kanye West Limited Edition Tees [STYLE]

Available at Karmaloop (though the ballerina tee isn't found on the site right now) for $36.

"Inside Out" by Pharrell Williams [ART]

Continue to read Pharrell's explanation/inspiration for his new art project. (via BBC Blog)

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Romero Britto x Bentley Continental GT

"While talks of such luxury vehicles such as Bentley conjure up images of refinement and elegance, the heralrded British carmaker has gone against the grain with their partnership involving Romero Britto. With the Bentley Continental GT as the canvas, the Brazilian pop artist was given the chance of a lifetime to make his mark on the luxury vehicle. The work will be seen at his upcoming “Come to my World” exhibition in Berlin. The design of the car itself features a number of symbols including stars, a happy flower, hearts and an all-over print of squiggle lines. The “Come to my World” exhibition will begin July 10th and run until September 6th as hosted by the Automobil Forum Unter den Linden in cooperation with the Mensing Gallery. Following the exhibition, the car will be auctioned off in honor of the Nathalie Todenhöfer Foundation for multiple sclerosis as well as Best Buddies, an initiative for integrating the mentally disabled into society."
Below is actually the artwork from a birthday cake for Michael Jackson, done by Britto. In 2003, Jackson opened up his Neverland Ranch for a charity benefit in honor of the pop artist. Britto also did the artwork for MJ's RMA humanitarian award.

Interview with Pharrell at Art Basel

At Art 40 Basel, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin presented a 6-foot Takashi Murakami sculpture, made in collaboration with the U.S. record producer and designer Pharrell Williams. The object is titled The Simple Things. It features a glass-fiber, steel and acrylic head based on Murakami's cartoon-inspired signature character Mr. Dob. In its mouth you find objects which are the essentials in Pharrell Williams' everyday life: A can of Pepsi, a cup cake, a sneaker and bottle of Johnsons baby lotion. These objects are encrusted with 26'000 diamonds and gems.

In this interview with Ute Thon (Art Magazin), Pharrell Williams talks about how cooperation came about, the idea behind the sculpture, his interest in art and design, the artists and designers he admires, and his own design works.

Art 40 Basel 2009, VIP Preview, June 9, 2009.

Murakami x Pharrell x Jacob & Co. Sculpture

Here it is: the Takashi Murakami x Pharrell Williams x Jacob sculpture, which was made for the Art Basel fair this year. Murakami created a sculpture and Jacob the jeweler re-created some of Pharrell’s products of choice in premium metals and diamonds. The blinged out objects, including a Pepsi can, Ice Cream Sneakers, Cupcake, Doritos and a condom, have been placed in the mouth of the Takashi Murakami sculpture.

The sculpture is being exhibited from today at the booth of Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin at Art Basel in Miami.