CULTURE CARTEL 2018 @ the F1 Pit Building, Singapore (Dec 1-2)
Launching this coming weekend, is the inaugural CULTURE CARTEL 2018 - "Asia’s first-of-its-kind street culture convention;" happening from December 1st to the 2nd at the F1 Pit Building - the event showcases the different subcultures of Art, Toys, Tattoo, and Fashion, "in a consumer trade show that will showcase only the best of street culture in Asia and around the world. Co-organized by Habitual, Axis Group Asia and Division Communications, Culture Cartel will be placing the limelight on the often-neglected segments of street culture."
Culture Cartel has as well since announced Mercedes-Benz as its official brand partner, and that it is supported by Singapore Tourism Board, MTV Asia, Scoot, Krafers’ Paradise and Asia Tattoo Supply.
Scroll thru for some press for the event, along with images of art from names familiar to readers of TOYSREVIL, and as well stay tuned to the event's IG @culturecartelcon for any further updates!
“Although there are plenty of fairs catered for fans of the different aspects of street culture, the existing events are very niche and are relatively spread out geographically and periodically throughout the year. What makes Culture Cartel stands out is that it is Asia’s first event to unite the street culture community." said Jeremy Tan, Convention Director of Culture Cartel, "From Art, Toys, Tattoo, to Fashion, everyone under the street culture umbrella will converge over one exciting weekend to communicate, collaborate, and create. Visitors with multiple interests will be satisfied at one go with the various offerings, and they will certainly be drawn to the multifaceted street culture."
(PARTIAL) EVENT PRESS: 'The curation of the exhibitions at the inaugural event is spearheaded by prominent industry leaders such as Invasion Studios by Jahan Loh (for Art), Jackson Aw of Mighty Jaxx (for Toys), Augustine Nezumi of Singapore Electric (for Tattoo), and Mandeep Chopra of Limited Edt (for Fashion); featuring convention headliners Stash (US), Joshua Vides (US), Whatshisname (UK), Alex Face (TH), Nisacco (JP) and Gakkin (JP), with some showcasing for the first time in Singapore.'
(PARTIAL) EVENT PRESS: 'Other highlights at the ticketed event include live interviews with headliners and panel discussions about current topics in street culture, featuring panelists like Sam Lee (Hong Kong actor and co-founder of Subcrew), Tabitha Nauser (Pop/R&B singer), and Shangguan Zhe of Sankuanz (CN). There will also be a movie screening for “OBEY GIANT: The Art and Dissent of Shepard Fairey”, from Academy Award winning filmmaker James Moll and Executive Producer James Franco; which delves into the underground world of street art, profiling the rise of artist Shepard Fairey.'
(PARTIAL) EVENT PRESS: 'There will be live performances in music by local artists like MAS1A (SG), and public artworks from a global line-up of artists; including an art exhibition and mural by Stash, and a private collection exhibition featuring KAWS and Bearbrick from local collectors. Other onsite activities include the first VR Graffiti Battle in Asia that uses Tilt Brush by Google, a bike circuit by Motochimp, a tattoo competition, and raffle draws with exciting prizes like concert and airline tickets to be won.'
(PARTIAL) EVENT PRESS: 'There will also be an invasion of provocative street art from a global line-up of artists including Rukkit (TH), Beerpitch (TH), Dub Williams (US), Obey Giant (US), PHUNK (SG), SKL0 (SG), Yok & Sheryo (AU/SG), Kult Studio & Gallery (SG), Muklay (ID), Olderplus (ID), Stereoflow (ID), Tuyuloveme (ID), Cloakwork (MY), JEFR (MY), Katun (MY), Nestwo (MY), and many more.'
A few WIPs of what to expect are as well featured in this post, with details in their image captions.
(PARTIAL) EVENT PRESS: 'An exclusive line of jackets borne out of a collaboration between Levi’s and four local artists – Mightyellow, Erikartoon, MEAN, and DJ FVDER – will be launched for the first time at Culture Cartel. Mighty Jaxx will also be dropping three exclusive toy launches designed by Alex Face, Whatshisname and Jason Freeny. Besides that, a toy collaboration between FLABSLAB and Clogtwo will see the limited edition release of the MECHASOUL MS-1 (Gunmetal edition).'
This is a ticketed event, with entries priced at SG$20 for a Single Day, and SG$30 for "2 Days", and you can purchase them online here (*Inclusive info for VIP Entry). Each ticket allows you 1 x Entry to Raffle Draw, and a $10 cash credit (only redeemable at the Culture Cartel merchandise booth).
