Cool Hunting Video Presents: Okamoto Studio

We get to see sushi-chef-turned-ice-sculptor Takeo Okamoto as he shaves a block to resemble CH mascots Otis and Logan

Takeo Okamoto, an established sushi chef in his native Japan discovered his calling for ice sculpture and moved to the iciest place he could think of, Alaska. Winner of several international awards, including a Silver Medal in the 1998 Olympics, Takeo now runs Okamoto Studio with his son Shintaro in New York City. We were introduced to them through Jeremy Mangan, an artist whose coffee …

It’s All Good

Boogie, a photographer born and raised in Serbia and now based in New York, has a love of chaos, violence and danger, which perhaps can be attributed to growing up in war-torn Yugoslavia. His first book, It’s All Good, is an ode to the gang members, prostitutes and junkies of notorious New York neighborhoods Bushwick, BedStuy and Queensbridge. His stark photos show junkies shooting up …

Freddie Cruger: Soul Search

He's back… and just in time for Halloween. But don't be scared! This Freddie Cruger is a friendly old-school Swedish B-Boy with a penchant for crafting breakbeat-laden sample-heavy instrumentals that make for dancefloor anthems, catchy downtempo nu-soul, jazzy hip-hop head-nodders and blazing latin mash-ups. Most of Cruger's music has previously been available only as limited edition 12" vinyl singles on the Swedish Raw Fusion label. …