Monday, January 15, 2024

"Charles Didn't Surf" (1996) by Ithaka Darin Pappas

Excerpt from Charles Didn't Surf (Lisbon, 1996) I’ve got the gift. I mean THE GIFT. No, I’m not talking about talent. The shirt. The shirt finally arrived, Bukowski’s shirt! ___________________________________ "Charles Didn't Surf", along with other Ithaka Darin Pappas writings is now available on Amazon.com

Monday, October 16, 2023

Flowers and the Color of Paint

Flowers and the Color of Paint não chega a ser uma obscuridade mas está, no mínimo, esquecido. O álbum de estreia de @_ithaka_, (Ithaka Darin Pappas)- o profeta do fim de "So Get Up" - é um fascinante transporte pelo imaginário do californiano radicado em Portugal nos anos 90, com a ajuda de suspeitos identificados como General D e os Cool Hipnoise, e passagens do nível de A Tribe Called Quest e De La Soul. Viagem a Flowers and the Color of Paint para ler em retropolitano.substack.com
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Reinkarnasi Papan Selancar oleh Ithaka Darin Pappas dipamerkan di pameran grup Surf Skate Roots Rock - Los Angeles

Reinkarnasi Papan Selancar oleh Ithaka Darin Pappas dipamerkan di pameran grup Surf Skate Roots Rock - Los Angeles
Karya Ithaka Darin Pappas di pameran "Surf Skate Roots Rock" di Los Angeles, Juli 2023. Foto: Ithaka Darin Pappas. Patung dalam foto di sebelah kiri "Sophula" (dari serial Tree Girls, Flower Sisters & Mother Nature) dan "Bucerius Palus Tinea" dari serial Aliens of AkahtiLândia) dari keseluruhan tubuh seni papan selancar Ithaka berjudul "Reinkarnasi Seorang Papan luncur". Pameran seni selancar kolektif "Surf Skate Roots Rock", didirikan/dikurasi oleh Alan Scott (dan diproduksi oleh Alan Scott, Josh "Bagel" Klassman dan Dan Spillane) diadakan pada 8 Juli 2023 hingga 27 Juli 2023 di The Vortex at 2341 E Olympic Blvd di pusat kota Los Angeles, California. Artis unggulan termasuk; C.R. Stecyk III, Skip Engblom, Steve Olson, Wes Humpston, Greyson Fletcher, Josh “Bagel” Klassman, Ray Flores, Never, Josh Paskowitz, Corky Carroll, Marty Grimes, Lonnie Toft, Ric Clayton, Jayme Burtis, George Wilson, Matt Wesson , Gregg Smith, Grant & Chris Rohloff, Kid Caviar, Tim Jackson, Kelly Jackson, Mark “Funcrime” Munski, Steve Shehelp, Jeff Shehelp, Tonan Ruiz, Geri Lewis, Ithaka Darin Pappas, Pat Conlon, Bart Saric, Sean Strain, Susanne Melanie Berry, Rachel Anne Air Hujan, dan Alan Scott.
Artis kontemporer, Ithaka Darin Pappas

Monday, July 17, 2023

oeuvres d'art de: Steve Shelp, Axis e Ithaka Darin Pappas Alan Scott et Josh « Bagel » Klassman se réunissent cet été pour donner à DTLA un avant-goût de la culture VBWL classique. Surf Skate Roots Rock est une réunion de famille de certains des plus grands noms de l’histoire du surf et du skate de la côte ouest. Cette « fête de l’art et de la musique », organisée par Dan Spillane du 91 Club au Vortex DTLA, téléportera les participants dans une fête rock ‘n roll de la vieille école, tout en présentant des œuvres d’art originales des grands noms de Dogtown/Z-Boy. Alan Scott est un ancien patineur professionnel et a la réputation d’organiser des soirées artistiques et musicales dans le quartier de Westside depuis les années quatre-vingt. Son dernier grand événement a été la soirée d’ouverture officielle du long métrage Les Seigneurs de Dogtown, un film légendaire sur les racines de la culture surf/skate et le Westside, dont l’influence sur la mode, l’art et la musique ne s’est jamais démentie jusqu’à aujourd’hui. Josh « Bagel » Klassman est un vétéran du surf sur le Venice Breakwater et un photographe légendaire qui a documenté ce mouvement culturel de manière organique depuis le début. Ensemble, ils préparent un événement qui réunira les icônes du Westside sous un même toit. Du skateur G.O.A.T. Tony Alva au champion du monde de surf Corky Carroll, ce rassemblement riche en culture accueillera toute une série de membres de la famille royale du Westside. Surf Skate Roots Rock débordera de l’art, de la photographie et de la musique des légendes du surf et du skate. Angelo Moore du groupe Fishbone sera l’invité spécial et l’hôte/animateur de l’événement. Le Surf Skate Roots Rock Art & ; Music Extravaganza mettra en vedette Dogtown & ; So Cal Legends : C.R. Stecyk III, Skip Engblom, Steve Olson, Wes Humpston, Greyson Fletcher, Josh « Bagel » Klassman, Ray Flores, Never, Josh Paskowitz, Corky Carroll, Marty Grimes, Lonnie Toft, Ric Clayton, Jayme Burtis, George Wilson, Matt Wesson, Gregg Smith, Grant & ; Chris Rohloff, Kid Caviar, Tim Jackson, Kelly Jackson, Mark « Funcrime » Munski, Steve Shelp, Jeff Shelp, Tonan Ruiz, Geri Lewis, Ithaka Darin Pappas, Pat Conlon, Bart Saric, Sean Strain, Susanne Melanie Berry, Rachel Anne Rainwater et Alan Scott. Les groupes comprennent : His Eyes Have Fangs et The Rude Z-Boys Invités spéciaux : Horny Toad Band, DJ Samurasta, DJ Dash Lieu 2350 Porter St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 Date : 8 juillet, samedi, de 15h à minuit

Thursday, July 6, 2023

"SURF SKATE ROOTS ROCK" (Art & Music Extravaganza)

Eazy E & Venice Locals 1989 by Ithaka Darin Pappas SURF SKATE ROOTS ROCK ART & MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA Alan Scott and Josh “Bagel” Klassman, reunite this summer to bring DTLA a taste of classic VBWL culture. Surf Skate Roots Rock is a family reunion of some of the biggest names in West side surf/skate history. This “art and music extravaganza”, hosted by the 91 Club’s Dan Spillane at The Vortex DTLA, will teleport attendees to an old school rock ’n roll party, while showcasing original art from Dogtown/Z-Boy heavyweights. Alan Scott is an ex pro-skater and has a reputation for throwing Westside art and music parties since the eighties. His last major event was the official opening party for the feature film Lords of Dogtown, a legendary film about the roots of surf/skate culture and the Westside that still has a resounding influence in fashion, art and music to this day. Josh “Bagel” Klassman is a Venice Breakwater surfing veteran and a legendary photographer who has documented this cultural movement organically since the beginning. Together, these two are cultivating an event that will bring Westside icons under one roof. From skateboarding G.O.A.T., Tony Alva, to the world champion surfer Corky Carroll, this culture-rich gathering will host a range of Westside royalty. Surf Skate Roots Rock will be overflowing with the art, photography, and music from Hall of Fame surf and skate legends. Angelo Moore of Fishbone will be a special guest and host/emcee of the event. The Surf Skate Roots Rock Art & Music Extravaganza will feature Dogtown & So Cal Legends: C.R. Stecyk III, Skip Engblom, Steve Olson, Wes Humpston, Greyson Fletcher, Josh “Bagel” Klassman, Ray Flores, Never, Josh Paskowitz, Corky Carroll, Marty Grimes, Lonnie Toft, Ric Clayton, Jayme Burtis, George Wilson, Matt Wesson, Gregg Smith, Grant & Chris Rohloff, Kid Caviar, Tim Jackson, Kelly Jackson, Mark “Funcrime” Munski, Steve Shelp, Jeff Shelp, Tonan Ruiz, Geri Lewis, Ithaka Darin Pappas, Pat Conlon, Bart Saric, Sean Strain, Susanne Melanie Berry, Rachel Anne Rainwater, and Alan Scott. Bands include: His Eyes Have Fangs and The Rude Z-Boys Special Guests: Horny Toad Band, DJ Samurasta, DJ Dash Location 2350 Porter St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 Date: July 8, Saturday, 3pm to Midnight Source: https://juicemagazine.com/home/surf-skate-roots-rock-art-music-extravaganza/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surf-skate-roots-rock-tickets-632768356187

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Mike Smith frontside Smith Grind in Palos Verdes (1985) photographed by Ithaka Darin Pappas

Mike Smith frontside Smith Grind in Palos Verdes swimming pool (1985) photographed by Ithaka Darin Pappas
An exclusive one-week only exhibit entitled "Surf Skate Roots Rock" featuring Dogtown and So Call Legends Street will open Saturday July 8th at 2350 Porter Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. Musical acts will include; His Eyes Have Fangs (Tony Alva, Ray Barbee, Rachel Anne Rainwater), The Rude Z-Boyz (Chuck and Jerry And, Horny Toad Band, DJ Samurasta (Bennet Harada), DJ Dash. Visual artists exhibiting are: CR Stecyk III, Skip Engblom, Steve Olson, Wes Humpston, Greyson Fletcher, Josh "Bagel" Klassman, Ray Flores, Never, Josh Paskowitz, Corky Carroll, Marty Grimes, Lonnie Toft, Ric Clayton aka RXCX, Jayme Burtis, George Wilson, Matt Wesson, Gregg Smith, Grant and Chris Rohloff, Kid Caviar, Tim and Kelly Jackson, Mark "FunCrime" Munski, Steve and Jeff Shelp, Tonan Ruiz, Geri Lewis, Ithaka Darin Pappas, Pat Conlon, Bart Saric, Sean Strain, Aaron Murray, Risk, Susanne Melanie Berry, Rachel Anne Rainwater, Alan Scott. Event produced by: Alan Scott, Josh "Bagel" Klassman, Dan Spillane.