.jpg) By Johnny Firecloud | HBO's critically acclaimed crime drama "The Wire" has teamed up with the Fader for a charity auction on eBay, with all proceeds being donated to The Ella Thompson Fund and The Baltimore Museum of Industry in Maryland. |
Items up for auction include DVD sets of the first four seasons of "The Wire," all signed by the cast of the hit show, as well as five custom designed hoodies, curated by Jeff Staple of Reed Space/Jeff Staple Design group. Each hoodie is designed by a different artist and signed by a celebrity, including Q-Tip, Wyclef, Lupe Fiasco, Mims and Jamie Hector. If you're in Manhattan, the hoodies are available for viewing at the HBO store on 42nd and 6th Avenue. Autographed posters and a signed copy of "The Wire" soundtrack will also be included in the auction.
Here's why your contributions matter: The Ella Thompson Fund exists to support programs that provide recreation to kids in Baltimore's inner-city neighborhoods, as well as programs that strive to connect children with the natural environment. The Baltimore Museum of Industry cultivates educational programs and exhibits that explore the stories of Maryland's industries, as well as those of the people who founded them. Their mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the industrial and technological heritage of the Baltimore region for the public.
Catch "The Wire" Sundays at 9pm on HBO.
For further details on each hoodie being auctioned, head over to Ebay and look up the seller name "hbothewireauction," or keep reading:
(Season 1 Hoodie) MARZ (signed by Qtip)
Marz was one of the founding members of the legendary Steelworkerz DJ Crew. He turned his love of music to a love of art. He works with companies like Burton and Analog...applying his musical aesthetic to some incredible graphic an illustration work. Currently, Marz is an art director at Spike TV. He is soon releasing a publication of his own dedicated to Ultimate Fighting.
(Season 2 Hoodie) CLOT ( JUN SUGAI) (signed by MIMS)
Jun was born in Tokyo, Japan and recently landed himself in New York City and now works as a graphic designer. His background in graf adds a street aesthetic to his work that is mixed with his traditional japanese trained design skills. Jun publishes and owns a street art magazine called CULTURE. Look out for it at your local book store.
(Season 3 hoodie) TECHVECTOR (signed by Wyclef Jean)
TechVector is an illustrator like no other. His computer illustrations come to life with his intense level of training and natural skill. When he's not in front of the Mac, he is an avid pen illustrator, snowboarder, skateboarder, surfer, hip-hop head and tequila sampler. He currently has offices in Portland, OR and Boulder, CO...or anywhere snowfall reaches 100" per year.
(Season 4 hoodie) WILLIAM CAPRIO (signed by Lupe Fiasco)
William Caprio is a NYC based graphic and fashion designer. His roots in hip-hop music and skateboarding are a perfect mix for the aesthetic he brings. Old school styles with new school concepts. He is currently working at legendary streetwear brand Supreme as a designer and has in the past done work for Zoo York, Grotesk and Ecko Unlimited.
(Season 5 Hoodie) ROMEOREX (signed by Jamie Hector)
Romeo Rex is a Filipino, New York City based illustrator and design. His father was a popular cartoonist for DC Comics and that influence definitely rubbed off on Rex. Rex combines that comic-book illustration style with a hip-hop urban twist and brings something completely new to the table. He is currently working as an art director directly under Marc Ecko Enterprises.
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