If there’s anyone still standing among the legends of NYC graff whose story deserves to be told, it’s FUTURA. His rap sheet is longer than pretty much any dude you can name who came up bombing in the golden era, and he’s still making waves in the realms of art and fashion. In this interview with Canal Street, the artist breaks down a range of topics-from the different waves of graffiti in NYC, to can control techniques, to the splintering mediums that have served to keep the scene fresh. And speaking of keeping it fresh, FUTURA certainly is doing just that, rocking the Freshness x KANGOL reversible knit cap. Hit the jump for the full interview. via: 12oz Prophet

Fans of street and contemporary art will have to go a little out of their way to check out the latest works from some of the most prominent artists working today. Specifically, they’ll have to travel to Tuscon, Arizona, where the Pima Air and Space Museum will host “The Boneyard Project: Return Trip.” There, the art won’t be displayed on walls, but rather on the surface of retired aircraft that litter the area and make up the “boneyard.” The ambitious project was conceived last spring by gallery owner Eric Firestone and organized with the help of curator Carlo McCormick.

Throughout the past few weeks, the exterior of three super DC-3 planes were made over by Nunca, Retna and twin artists How & Nosm. On January 28th, they’ll be joined by additional planes painted by Faile and Andrew Schoultz, as well as a cockpit transformed by Saner. Also on display will be over 30 nose cones painted by the likes of Aiko, Bast, Crash, Daze, El Mac, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Futura, Erik Foss, Tara Mcpherson, Richard Prince, Lee Quinones and Kenny Scharf. Click through for additional preview looks after the click.

Unfortunately you are not witnessing the world’s first ninja to paint a mural, in fact it is the legendary aerosol master FUTURA in disguise. Galerie Jérôme de Noirmont recently hosted an exhibition with FUTURA entitled Expansions and as part of the exhibition he was invited to paint a large scale mural on one of the walls at the gallery. The three minute long footage captures the artist moving in a precise yet fluid motion, layering paint over the white backdrop. It doesn’t matter how many times we see him paint, the whole process is still very mesmerizing. Take a look at the full video after the jump to see the finished artwork.

Galerie Jérôme de Noirmont
38 Avenue Matignon | Map
75008 Paris, France
TEL #: 01-42-89-89-00

Exhibition Date: January 13th, 2012 – February 29, 2012

FUTURA, previously known as FUTURA 2000, is a true pioneer and a master in the world of graffiti. Not only was he one of the first graffiti artists to transition from the streets into the art galleries, he still remains at the forefront of the global art scene. In this rare archived video interview, young FUTURA 2000 speaks about his background and his experiences in transitioning into the mainstream. What’s more, who would have known that FUTURA actually made a record with the British punk group, The Clash? The interview is only four minutes long, but it is packed with interesting information about the legendary artist. Watch the full interview after the jump. via: 12ozProphet

Legendary graffiti artist Leonard McGurr, better known as FUTURA 2000, is set to open an exhibition made up of fifteen new works, all created in 2011. Entitled “FUTURA 2012 – Expansions,” the installation will run from January 13th to February 29th at Galerie Jerome de Noirmont in Paris. Preview images reveal the artist’s signature paint work that showcases spontaneity and energy, the bold colors and lines on the canvas expressing a set of actions as opposed to traditional pictorial representation. Doing what he has for the past three decades, FUTURA has developed a technique and style that sets him apart from his contemporaries.

Galerie Jérôme de Noirmont
38 Avenue Matignon | Map
75008 Paris, France
TEL #: 01-42-89-89-00

Exhibition Date: January 13th, 2012 – February 29, 2012

The James Lavelle-fronted electronic music outfit UNKLE has teamed up with Fabrick, the textile division of Japan’s Medicom, on a capsule collection of travel bags and accessories. Designed by FUTURA, each piece is adorned with the artist’s signature hand-painted designs, with a color palette limited to tan, green, brown and black. The assortment is made up of a backpack, tote bag, travel pouch, waist bag, pen case and cushion. All items are built with cotton canvas, with the bags featuring a bright orange lining. A must for fans of UNKLE, FUTURA or just expertly crafted travel accessories dressed with eye-catching patterns. Available now at the Reed Space, both in-store and online.

Reed Space
151 Orchard Street | Map
New York, NY 10002

A new behind the scenes video of the Global Hi Mural Project, courtesy of Stash, Wane and Futura, finds the artists doing what they do best: plying the tools of their trade and creating a mural on a New York City wall. The clip focuses primarily on Futura, starting with the first neon orange lines on the non-descript brick face and ending with the legendary street artist applying his signature to the finished piece. You’ll also get a first look at an upcoming RECON-branded Futura signature sneaker.

Momentum is certainly building and increasing by the day. After a long hiatus, RECON, the NYC downtown original, is preparing for a brand re-launch. The label, officially known as RECON Brand, just took down its countdown webpage. In its place, a montage of daily updates as the official re-launch date nears. But the most interesting element on the work-in-progress website is the archival revisit of past RECON merchandises. Some quite rare including a beer glass etched with RECON barbs and the RECON x Stash Clark Originals Wallabee. More information to come, soon.

You wouldn’t notice looking from the outside. But with each generation of new entries to the so-called street culture, the further it deviates from the true origin. In sensing the time is right, graffiti artist Stash is re-launching his iconic label RECON once again. To coincide with the countdown to its official debut, Stash enlisted helps from fellow graf legends FUTURA and Wane to paint up one street corner of New York City. In the video that documented the process, viewers will get a glimpse at the RECON Artist Series, including signature footwear from Stash and FUTURA…morsels of intrigue indeed.

A staple of Supreme‘s lineup every season is the brand’s signature fleece hoodie. Made by CYC and constructed with heavy-duty, seemingly indestructible cotton fleece, the Supreme hoodie is a quality garment that’s worth every penny. A standout this season is a pullover emblazoned with FUTURA‘s Supreme logo, last seen on a tee from Fall/Winter 2006. It’s available in several colors, including an olive green that’s new for the season. On the back of the hoodie, the line “F@ck You Pay Me” from the film Goodfellas, a quote that’s become something of an unofficial tagline for the brand. It’s also used on a snapback cap in four different colors. Check out additional images of each after the jump.

Release Dates:
August 25th (Thursday) – NY & LA
August 27th (Saturday) – Japan
September 1st (Thursday) – Online
September 22nd (Thursday) – London

Clarks Originals and FUTURA have a healthy relationship lasting many years producing limited edition Wallabees and the latest offering has finally became available. Unlike the usual soft style of Wallabees, these versions are constructed using ballistic nylon on the uppers, strengthen up the exterior. Blue and black leather parts on the ankle and toe balance the nylon and atomic patterns by FUTURA are printed on the leather materials. Crepe soles are almost mandatory for this model and it helps to soften up the militant aesthetic. Two sets of laces are included with the footwear and these are currently available at HANON and participating boutiques.

Hanon Shop
154 Market Street | Map
Aberdeen AB11 5PP Scotland UK

Just in time to shield your eyes from the harmful UV rays, the sunglass project with FUTURA and Kaneko Optical is back again this season. Similar to the initial project, there are three sunglasses made in thick tortoise, black and clear celluloid frames. Each pair is carefully handcrafted in Japan using traditional methods used since the brand’s inception in 1958. The iconic FUTURA tags can be found on the inner right temple and outer top right corner of the right lens celebrating the collaboration. These sunglasses are currently available at FUTURA LABORATORIES online store in Japan.