Wednesday, September 11, 2013
A Look Behind Hermes & Miami's Design District | The Blueprint
Hermes recently presented their Spring 2013 menswear collection in a massive interactive art installation in Miami entitled "A Man's World," featuring living, breathing exhibits, as well as aerialists, among other elements. In this episode of "The Blueprint," JAY Z's Life + Times takes an exclusive look behind the scenes of the ambitious undertaking, from the perspectives of the key collaborators behind the project -- Hermes designer Veronique Nichanian and installation artist Leandro Erlich -- in addition to examining Miami's burgeoning Design District and Hermes contributions to the art scene there through the eyes of Dacra CEO Craig Robins.
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
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