Primary by GraphicAirlines

Above Second is proud to present: “PRIMARY”

Featuring Original Artworks by Graphic Airlines, Curated by May Wong

OPENING DATE: 15TH OCTOBER, 2010, TIME: 6PM – 10PM

EVENT DATE: 15TH OCTOBER, 2010 -17TH NOVEMBER, 2010

Wes Lang’s Studio

Now this is a rad studio. Check out more shots of Wes Lang’s art and his space via our friend’s at Beautiful/Decay.

P.S. If you scroll down on the site, you can see an ad with my stupid face and a retarded dog on the right side…hahaha.

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Woon Kim

When I was in Fukuoka, I had the pleasure to meet Woon Kim who is a sick tattoo artist out of Seoul, Korea. I got a chance to watch him work and he literally paints with a needle. So dope!

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Know Hope

I have always been a big fan of the time honored tradition of train writing, especially the ones from traveling hobos that marked their journey through doodles on sidecars. Check out these from Israeli street artist Know Hope.

See more via our buddies at Arrested Motion.

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Wanderlust

This is the last leg of my trip in FUK! One last tattoo from the main man Horishow in the form of a ship named “Wanderlust”. This new ink represents my unending desire to move forward and see the world. Fukuoka will always hold a place in my heart and on my skin. I’m missing the city already, but I know I’ll be back again!

A huge thanks to everyone that made my trip unbelievably rad! Thank you Horis...Read more

Jay Jay Burridge

If you’re into Dinosaurs and pop culture then the Jay Jay Burridge show is right up your alley. If you happen to be in L.A. then check it out at Lazarides.

Check out more via our friends at Hypebeast.

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Bast

The legend known as Bast. Turns out he has a show at London’s Lazarides space. It’s guaranteed to be mind-blowing!

Check out more via Vandalog.

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Chillax

Today was a day of relaxation and chilling, simply known as chillaxing. The day consisted of fresh ink from homie Dai, good food, and cool people. I could get used to the daily Fukuoka life. I’m loving this city!

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Round Two

Time for round two! This time I decided to mix things up a little with my homie Nao. He specializes in portrait style tattoos and was adamant about doing a Virgin Mary on my upper right thigh. I’m not religious in anyway, but I thought it would be really rad to have different styles on my body. Therefore, that area is now reserved for portrait style tats of influential women throughout history. What better w...Read more

Rocking at Home

Courtesy of an old Life magazine, check out Frank Zappa with his parents at home! So rad!

See more rockstars at home via Cakehead Loves Evil.

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