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November last year, Nike commissioned MADSTEEZ to create an incredible 80ft x 30ft foot mural (in just 6 days!) on the Nike affiliated Ricardo Montblan Theater (Hollywood) rooftop. The above video documents the production & execution of the mural showcasing Nike Footballs biggest stars…

I had just 6 days to complete this mural and although I thought it wasn’t humanly possible, I somehow pulled it off!……….The piece spans 80ft x 30ft and is on the rooftop of the Ricardo Montalban Theater on Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles….It’s one of my most proud pieces I have created….”MAKE THE D!FFERENCE” - MADSTEEZ

Via Madsteez (Vimeo)

Everybody gets knocked down, how quick are you going to get you up?

What makes a good athlete? – athletic ability or the way an athlete reacts to a loss or an injury? Nike’s new short film ‘Human Chain’ takes a look into the intensity, dynamics and determination that todays athletes have to endure to push the bar that notch further.

Featuring some of Nike’s best athletes including the likes of Lance Armstrong, Maria Sharapova, Oscar Pistorius, Sergio Aguero, Deron Williams, Mike Spinner, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, LaDiania Tomlinson  plus others all performing their trade in a visual human chain, set to the UK based band ‘The Hours’ song ‘Ali In The Jungle‘.

Created by Wieden & Kennedy for NSW

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From the same distributors as Kidulthood, comes ‘Shank’ due to hit cinemas March 26th (UK)

Starring Adam Deacon (Kidulthood/Adulthood), Kay Scodelario (Skins) & UK Grime artist Bashy with cameo appearances with Tempa T & D Double E.

More Info www.shankthefilm.com

Shepard Fairey (Obey) along with Studio Number Ones Cleon Peterson, Casey Ryder & Tao Ruspoli (Photography) have designed a new print for Artists For Peace & Justice with all proceeds going to the Haiti fund. The prints are priced at £32 ($50) each print will be individually signed & numbered.

Available Friday (5/2/2010) direct from Obey Giant.