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Hi LinkedIn Friends, If you're in Portland, OR at the time I wanted to invite you to a FREE inaugural art show called, "Riswold for Dogs and Children," featuring the renowned artist and advertising legend Jim Riswold on First Thursday, August 1, at 122 NW 4th Ave., Portland, OR, from 6 PM till Closing. This show is a collection of his social commentary and artistic works reimagined for dogs and children. It aims to address historical injustices in the world by belittling infamous leaders. There will be a collection of his greatest Nike advertising spots for viewing as well. Jim is a legend in the advertising industry, known for his bold and thought-provoking ideas in contemporary art and advertising. A recent exhibition, "Two Wars in One," features two collections: "Putin’s Big Parade" and "The (Un)Civil War," using absurdist iconography and the written word to explore global empires and race relations. Despite battling various ailments, including leukemia, for over two decades, Riswold continues to work tirelessly on making fun of the most oppressive past and present despots. During his career at Wieden + Kennedy, Riswold was a leading creative force behind iconic campaigns for Honda and Nike. He helped transform Nike into a multibillion-dollar brand with unforgettable work that featured celebrities like Tiger Woods, Charles Barkley, and Michael Jordan. His work, including the famous "Bo Knows" campaign and various collaborations with Spike Lee, Bo Diddley, and Bugs Bunny, revolutionized sports advertising and left a massive cultural impact. My friends, Benji Brucker, Guy Overfelt, Anthony Clune, and Jim Riswold collaborated on this event. We're happy to be a 2024 SneakerWeek open house event. In addition, we are excited to have Portland's own nationally known Kirk "DJ Wicked" Kirkpatrick joining us for this special event. A staple in the Pacific Northwest Hip-Hop scene, DJ Wicked is known for his all-vinyl "No Requests" sets. Pull up: August 1 122 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 6 PM till Closing Pick up an authentic Riswold! Only 235+ to choose from. https://lnkd.in/g-BbezYc #SneakerWeekPDX24 #Riswold #FirstThursday #Portland #oregon #Nike #art #leukemia #WiedenKennedy #SpikeLee #creative #creativewriter #copywriter #artdirector #creativedirector #community #dj #vinyl
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