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Some of the most historic pairs of Swooshes were the materialized ideas of creative minds that combined personal artistic tendencies with classic Nike silhouettes. For an upcoming exhibition that celebrated the top dogs of the shoe customization hobby, Kicks N Canvas is a combination of the sneaker and art subculture; the event showcases 21 artists who used all-white Nikes as blank canvases and also drew up a 50cm by 50cm piece of artwork to accompany the custom kicks.
INSA – one of the respected artists participating in Kicks N Canvas – created the Dunk ‘Ethel’ that features a pink upper with a great graphic displaying flowing lines and a fantastical graphic that resembles an exotic garden. Sneakerheads would be quick to point out the INSA x Nike Dunk High’s likeness to the U.N.K.L.E. SB Dunk High, but the obvious talent and vision that went into the Ethel would make these a classic on its own. Continue reading for a look into the special packaging and t-shirt that came alongside these great shoes, and be sure to check out the Kicks N Canvas exhibition at The Gallery in London, UK from April 9th to the 24th.
The Gallery
50 Redchurch Street
London, E2
18 Responses to “INSA x Nike Dunk High – ETHEL 2010 – Kicks N Canvas”
April 6th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
SIIIICK.
April 6th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Ill b the first to say it these are FIRE. Im lovin the creative flow, simple but bold. Nice job.
P E A C E
April 6th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I need these in my life…
April 6th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Vedy creative. diggin the whole package, main.
April 6th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
not a huge fan of pink but these are NICEE.
April 6th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
sick shoes, but how a male suppose to rock these unless he gay?
April 6th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
!!FReSH!!
April 6th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Yo Sneakernews.. how about an article about the other artists that are in this.. or just an article about the kick n canvas. Lame ass, fake ass news site.. Anyone know what’s up with this?
April 6th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
pretty sick never really liked pink on anything besides unkles but these are cool
April 6th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
They fresh as a whore. I would cop.
April 6th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
@Donny: U can leave if u gonna hate and bitch lol no one gives a shit whether u like or dislike sneakernews.com
and i believe this the one of the best sneaker website among nicekicks, TSG, freshness, etc
April 6th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
wanna go check it out!
April 6th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
wow…
i need a hug from ciara now…
(>O_O)>
jeez….
amazing…
April 6th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
@dontbenohatin..
If you haven’t realized, nicekicks, freshness, and sneaknews are all part of the same co.. So it’s all the same ish. Or was that just a plug for someone who works for this media network.. And sorry, if I can recognize poor journalism. I just see it over and over whenever I do check this blog. That’s why it’s not bookmarked. And someone does care, the people who write this. I just want better shiz. But come on.. let’s hug it out in some pink INSA’s.. ass out, side hug, whatever.. Just bring it in.
April 7th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
These are gonna cost a grip.
April 7th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
OK F*CK WHAT DONNY AND WHOEVER ELSE IS TALKING ABOUT…
THESE ARE FUCKING DOPE DESPITE A MAJORITY OF THE SHOE
BEING PINK. I WOULD PAY THE EXTRA DOLLAR FOR THESE..
ITS ALL ABOUT EXCLUSITIVITY…
April 7th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
AW YEAH THEY COULD’VE COOKED UP A BETTER SHIRT THEN THAT.
MATTER OF FACT I COULD CREATE A BETTER ONE THEN THAT..
April 25th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Hottttt to deff…..But yall need to check out Ebay and see these custom forces THE WORK THEY DO IS CRAZZY…and the prices are on point too…ANYTHING u want done on them can be done..jus go to the site and type in Custom Painted Air Force Ones and see what i mean….