Looks like you can finally bomb on the subways without the MTA getting all up in your business. Better yet, no toxic fumes or paint speckles dripping off your clothes. KRINK has introduced an app for the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad that seeks to emulate the effects of their famous ink, allowing you to scribble all over your favorite photos with a fat marker feel. The app even produces the trademark drippy effect, letting you tilt your device to get the runny look. Hit the jump for some photos of the app in action and cop it now at the Apple App Store if you’ve got plans of becoming the Cap1 of the Instagram world.

Craig Costello is the man behind the KRINK brand, which is responsible for those familiar drips you see on the streets. It is probably not over exaggerating to comment that Costello was responsible for bringing out the drip style to the masses. VICE caught up with the artist to share his views on his art and how he evolved from a graffiti writer to a contemporary artist. He also gives us an insight about his childhood growing up in Queens, to his life in San Francisco where he studied photography. Apart from the interview, the video showcases his latest exhibition at Loft In Space in Hawaii, where he is working on several large installations and murals with his famous fire extinguishers. Check out the full interview after the jump to learn a little more about Costello and KRINK.

Last month we showed you a teaser video announcing an impending collaboration between Tokyo’s uniform experiment and the artist Craig Costello, a.k.a. KRINK. Details about the collaborative effort have since emerged, the project taking the shape of twelve tote bags adorned with KR’s signature dripping paint to commemorate uniform experiment’s 12th anniversary. The bags, constructed with PVC and cotton canvas, are individually hand-signed and numbered. Two graphic tees custom designed by KRINK are included in the capsule as well. The Japanese-exclusive collection is scheduled to release on November 2nd, with the bags dropping exclusively at SOPH.TOKYO and the tees at uniform experiment stockists nationwide. Click through to see a video profile of the project, produced by The Crystal Pharoah.

Release Date: November 2nd, 2011 (Wednesday)

The logo for uniform experiment, the Japanese label founded by Hiroshi Fujiwara (fragment design) and Hirofumi Kiyonaga (SOPHNET.), depicts two interlocking keys, representing the brand’s willingness to open up new doors to experimentation and creativity. It’s that attitude that allows for an upcoming collaboration with KRINK, the street artist who developed his own line of handmade inks and markers. A teaser video announcing the partnership reveals the camera frame filled with textured black leather and the dripping paint that’s become something of a KRINK calling card. Check it out after the jump.

Concurrently taking place to one of the most elaborate exhibition of street art, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) and denim giant Levi’s created a limited apparel collection. With help from 10 renowned artists and subjects in the current Art in the Streets exhibit, Levi’s classic Trucker Jacket became canvases to some extraordinary original artworks. Each is then store in a special MOCA x Levi’s packaging and set to release accordingly to each artists’s start in his or hers artistic journeys. All 10 designs are limited to 50 units only, with exclusive availability at Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. All proceeds from sales will go onto the charitable community causes headed by MOCA.

Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 North Central Avenue | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90012

The folks at the ever-collaborating NY institution, ALIFE joined forces with artist Craig Costello aka KRINK for an exhibition called Spray Paint the Walls. With walls bathed in the trademark KRINK vertical ink lines in varying shades of blue and yellow, the party goers were treated to a set by Nina Sky & Erin Magee (MadeMe). Other guests included, of course the ALIFE crew, including Arthur Soleimanpour and JEST, Costello himself, Dee & Ricky, and musicians like Le Tigre and Nick Zinner. The Casio G-Shock and KRINK watch, the DW6900KR-w was on display as well. This exhibition will be on display beginning April 9th from 12 pm to 6 pm at 18 Wooster Street.

Photography: Yu-Ming for Freshness

Craig Costello “Spray Paint The Walls” Exhibition
18 Wooster Street | Map
New York, NY 10013

Our attention this week is still very much on the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan last week, as the country now faces nuclear radiation, food shortages, and mourns the casualties. Fittingly, a number of stories this week centered on our involvement, along with Stussy, fragment design, and ZOZOTOWN, in relief efforts. And while all other news pales in comparison, we did have a lot to cover, including: two new shoes from Supreme x Vans, which true to form were quick to disappear. Also, new shoes and new apparel for Spring 2011 from ALIFE – including interesting new footwear models. Hiroki Nakamura has also been busy: we covered the release event for the Visvim women’s line at On Pedder, and the trunk show in L.A.. A more “pop” fashion story this week was the behind-the-scenes look (courtesy of Cobrasnake) at Jeremy Scott and Katy Perry, as the two worked on the new Adidas Is All In campaign. Nike showed that it’s keeping an eye on trends by announcing round two in the collaboration with Liberty – the pedigreed British fabric maker that is having something of a moment right now. And a pretty big surprise came when a new Reese Forbes shoe was released this week – not made by Nike. G-Shock announced a collaboration this week with artist KRINK – for which we have images and a video. Finally, a musical bonus from Kanye West, featuring some fellow current reigning champs of mainstream hip hip. Check out the details of all of this week’s news after the jump.

In bring out everyday objects as works of art, Craig “KR” Costello re-framed the notion of graffiti as spray on words and tags. Instead, he created context around them and in some cases beautified them with his iconic paint drips. The same goes with his creation of KRINK × Casio G-Shock DW-6900KR-8JR. Though seemingly simple on appearance, the creative process involved both him and Casio became the true context of the collaboration. In this rare interview with KR, the artist explained the origin of his art and how the watch, his first signature timepiece, plays into it.

Ingenuity born out of necessity, New York-base artist Craig “KR” Costello formulated his own KRINK paint, ink, and applicators when he couldn’t find a proper one commercially available. The same goes for Casio G-Shock timepiece, where its establishment came when durability of electronic watches were at times questionable. With a shared philosophy in functions and forms, both are happy to announce the KRINK × Casio G-Shock DW-6900KR-8JR watch. To realized Costello’s minimalist approach of design, Casio reintroduced the metallic silver finish for the project. Another distinction on this special timepiece is the lack of any technical inscription on the dial face, hence, making the design one of the “simplest” among the entire G-Shock product. The KRINK x Casio G-Shock DW-6900KR is now available at select G-Shock retailers such as Macy’s, Bloomingdales, and others for a retail price of $110.

Shimmering glow of metallic silver can only mean one thing, a creation by artist Craig “KR” Costello and his trademarked KRINK outfit. Adorned on the DW-6900, this is the latest collaborative project between the Lower East Side staple and Casio G-Shock. Aside from the metallic silver appointment, KRINK’s logo is placed on the dial face and key spots on the wrist band. As always, the watch is water resistant up to 200 meters, plus EL Backlight and more G-Shock features. Official day of release to be announce in the coming weeks, but you can find few retailers offering pre-order procedure now, including Kinetics of Tokyo.

Commissioned in part by Stephen Toner, Editor of EXIT Magazine and spirit label ABSOLUT, New York-base artist KRINK customized 15 ABSOLUT GLIMMER Limited Edition bottles in part for EXIT Magazine’s Fall/Winter issue. Already a signature of the ABSOLUT brand since its introduction in October of this year, the ABSOLUT GLIMMER is a crystal pattern bottle, shaped with numerous crystallic facets to give it a presence of gleam and shine. To retain its original look, KRINK decided on his own reinterpretation by simply dripped his own signature paint of black, silver, and white. As the work proceed in the studio, videographer from The Crystal Pharoah documented the process into a 3-part video. Enjoy!

The K-51 sounds more like a deadly weapon than the broad tip marker that it actually is. KRINK has come up with new colors of the popular marker and it will aid artists fight on the streets. New colors include green, red, blue and purple and its translucent colors are water resistant and works on most surfaces including metal, canvas, painted surfaces, wood, glass, plastic and paper. The quick drying marker comes with extra broad tip which has two edges that provides different line width. All of the markers are handmade in USA and are of the highest quality. Pick your marker up at the KRINK dealers and online store.