EVOL's amazing building stencils in the unlikeliest of places.
This was done as part of MS Dockville.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
ROA IN TURIN - WTC SUBURB ART
ROA paints Turin with another great opera after Pic Turin wall. Promoted by WTC Suburb Art, via Foggia 28, Torino.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
YOUNG&FREE - AUSTRALIAN MOOD
Young & Free will be the most significant exhibition by Australian street artists ever seen in the United States.
The show will feature fresh work by thirteen of Australia’s finest urban art guerrillas – from the already internationally acclaimed to the burgeoning up-and-comers.
This tribe of artists comes from a variety of backgrounds: brilliant new work by notorious 80’s train painters through to the sublime subtlety of a modern day Rembrandt armed with a spray can.
Young & Free is a reflection of Australia’s thriving street culture with a strong grounding in the past and a firm focus on the future.
These artists are modern day bushrangers, patrolling the lane from Melbourne to Manhattan.
This show features a mix of direct sprays, stencils and paste-ups, representing the rich and varied groundings from which these artists have grown. No matter their age, medium or style, the Young & Free artists all share one thing in common: they want to give the urban landscape a fresh coat of paint.
Event Information:
Young & Free: Australian Contemporary Street Artists
Opening Reception – September 10, 2011, 6-9 pm
On View through October 22, 2011,
@ 941 Geary
941 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
www.941geary.com
On View through October 22, 2011,
@ 941 Geary
941 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
www.941geary.com
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
SUMMER GEC !
Main activities of Gec Art during winter/spring 2011.
"IN/OUT" - Gec+Elfo - Galleria Caseaperte - Bologna
"SANSOVINO STREET 243/25G" a cura di Edoardo Di Mauro e Alessandro Icardi - Sansovino Arte Contemporanea - Torino
"FART" - Sicily Foundation (Farm Cultural park) - Favara (AG)
"SUB URB ART" Arte urbana in subbuglio - Fabbrica Aspira - Torino
Monday, July 25, 2011
PIC TURIN FESTIVAL 2011
The 2nd edition of Pic Turin Festival is now open with the official "bando di concorso" promoted by Murarte of Turin Municipality.
We hope for a better involvement of bloggers and press to launch this great initiative abroad and not only "nel giardinetto di casa".
Good luck to everyone!
STREET ART STORIES@MOCA
In Street Arts' latest chapter, the storytellers are hitting up walls with all manner of influences and methods.
More than ever before, formally trained and self taught fine artists are skipping the gallery route and taking their work directly to the public, creating cultural mash-ups and highly personal stories of their own, altering the character of this scene once again. Eclectic, individual, and as D.I.Y. as you can imagine, these Street Artists may have knowledge of who came before them or not, but they are determined to be a part of one art scene that is perceived as authentic, relevant, and alive.
Join Steven P. Harrington and Jaime Rojo, authors and founders of Brooklyn Street Art and contributing Street Art writers for The Huffington Post ARTS, as they show and compare examples of work from New York's streets today. Then join a lively discussion with knowledgeable panelists about precursors to this storytelling practice and how it may be evolving what we have been calling "Street Art" for the last decade.
Hosted by The Huffington Post ARTS and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA at MOCA Grand Avenue Ahmanson Auditorium, our panelists are:
• Kimberly Brooks, Fine Artist and Founding Arts Editor of the Huffington Post
• Shepard Fairey, Fine Artist, Street Artist, and Graphic Designer
• Marsea Goldberg, Director of New Image Art Gallery in West Hollywood, CA
• Ken Harman, Managing Online Editor at Hi-Fructose Magazine and Owner and Curator at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, CA
• Ethel Seno, Editor of "Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art" and Curatorial Coordinator for the MOCA exhibition "Art in the Streets" at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
• Shepard Fairey, Fine Artist, Street Artist, and Graphic Designer
• Marsea Goldberg, Director of New Image Art Gallery in West Hollywood, CA
• Ken Harman, Managing Online Editor at Hi-Fructose Magazine and Owner and Curator at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, CA
• Ethel Seno, Editor of "Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art" and Curatorial Coordinator for the MOCA exhibition "Art in the Streets" at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Presenters and moderators, Steven P. Harrington, Editor in Chief, and Jaime Rojo, Editor of Photography at BrooklynStreetArt.
Location:
MOCA Grand Avenue
Ahmanson Auditorium
250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
MOCA Grand Avenue
Ahmanson Auditorium
250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Friday, July 22, 2011
WHITECROSS STREET PARTY 2011!
The Whitecross Street Party: Rise of the non-conformists is a two-day street party and four week exhibition featuring some of the world’s most creative pranksters and musical mischief makers.
For two days on the 23rd and 24th July the Street will become a celebration of the arts involving some of the most exciting local and international creatives who will transform the city landscape into a giant outdoor art gallery.
In addition, two weeks before and fours weeks after the street party.
Whitecross Street will host the ‘rise of the non-conformists’ exhibition, giving London a free outdoor art gallery summer experience.
The Whitecross Street Party has also linked with the neighbouring Barbican Centre’s Barbican Weekender:Extraordinary Voices.
More » Read much more about the party here » - opens a pop-up window.
Whitecross Street will host the ‘rise of the non-conformists’ exhibition, giving London a free outdoor art gallery summer experience.
The Whitecross Street Party has also linked with the neighbouring Barbican Centre’s Barbican Weekender:Extraordinary Voices.
More » Read much more about the party here » - opens a pop-up window.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
INFART 2011 FESTIVAL - IN INFART WE TRUST
Another great Urban Art Festival in Italy. INFART COLLECTIVE promotes INFART 2011 FESTIVAL at Bassano del Grappa, Italy.
An innovative concept with 60 artists and live performances, outdoor installations and so on ...
The Festival program HERE.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
FAME FESTIVAL 2011 - BLU&ERICA IL CANE
BLU and ERICA IL CANE come back in Italy at FAME FESTIVAL.
ERICA IL CANE painted a wolf stealing ceramics in the heart of the ceramic district, BLU painted another "politico" murales.
Well done Angelo!
Street Art Contest@ BW Falck Village Hotel (II)
Il BEST WESTERN Falck Village Hotel di Sesto San Giovanni sarà il primo vero Street Art Hotel del mondo: non un’esposizione, non una mostra finto-chic, ma un vero enorme spazio bianco in regalo a un writer, su cui dare sfogo alla sua creatività: un’intera parete nella hall dell’Hotel da decorare con un fantastico murale!
PERCHE’?
Il BEST WESTERN Falck Village Hotel si trova lungo una delle più famose strade “visitate” dai writers di tutta Italia, per questo vogliamo essere parte di questa grande Opera Collettiva e perciò abbiamo bisogno di trovare il writer giusto che affronti l’impresa: un muro della hall alto 3 metri e largo 6, ancora in cerca d’autore.
COME?
Scopri il nostro hotel www.falckvillagehotel.it) e scegli l’autore che ritieni più adatto al nostro stile, o semplicemente il più bravo, poi vai sulla Fan Page del BW Falck Village Hotel (www.facebook.com/BestWesternFalckVillageHotel) e clicca su “Mi Piace” ... poi vai nell’album del concorso e vota l’autore che preferisci cliccando “Mi Piace” sotto al suo album!
Cosa aspetti? Puoi votare dal 15 Luglio al 15 Agosto, l’autore dell’album che accumula più likes vince!
E POI?
Puoi far parte anche tu della realizzazione del primo Street Art Hotel, prima voti e poi vieni a vedere l’opera realizzata in hotel, segui la Fan Page del BW Falck Village Hotel (www.facebook.com/BestWesternFalckVillageHotel)
e scopri quando sarà l’inaugurazione!!!
BEST WESTERN Falck Village Hotel - Viale Italia 598 - 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI)
Telefono: 02 24416760
Mail: sales@falckvillagehotel.it
Monday, July 18, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
SHEPARD FAIREY - YOUR AD HERE@V1 GALLERY
V1 GALLERY COPENHAGEN PROUDLY PRESENTS
YOUR AD HERE
A SOLO EXHIBITION BY SHEPARD FAIREY
A SOLO EXHIBITION BY SHEPARD FAIREY
RECEPTION: FRIDAY AUGUST 5. 2011. TIME: 17.00-22.00
EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 6. - SEPTEMBER 3. 2011
EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 6. - SEPTEMBER 3. 2011
"Your Ad Here", recent works by Shepard Fairey, comprises a broad array of mixed media works on canvas and paper, as well as screen prints, retired stencils, and Rubylith cuts.
Building upon Fairey's history of questioning the control of public space and public discourse, much of the art in "Your Ad Here" examines advertising and salesmanship as tools of propaganda and influence.
One series in "Your Ad Here" portrays politicians like Reagan and Nixon as insincere salesmen wielding simple slogans that represent their true agendas when stripped of verbose demagoguery. Another series of works are paintings of Fairey's Obey "Icon Face" in various urban settings usually reserved for advertising as the primary visual. These works showcase the power of images in the public space, and encourage the viewer to think of public space as more than a one-way dialogue with advertising, but as a venue for creative response. "Your Ad Here" means exactly that… not just THEIR ad here, but you can put YOUR ad here. Additionally, these cityscape paintings contextualize Fairey's street art as an element integrated in an intentional composition. Some of the works in "Your Ad Here", such as a group of retired spray-paint stencils demonstrate the simple and direct methods of art application that Fairey has used both in the street, and in his studio practice.
All of the works in "Your Ad Here" whether they relate to advertising, politics, or music culture, celebrate art as a powerful tool of direct engagement and empowerment.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
BEAST - 2PEOPLE LIKE THIS
"In recent weeks, I walked around NYC with a sign like a Fb profile, going up to people who live on the streets.
I had about a hundred phrases to choose from, and I asked them if they wanted to let one of these sentences be their voice.
The sentences were varied. It was my intention to offer them the widest range of possible emotions from hatred to love,
from suffering to humour.
Some of them mistook me for a police officer, and asked me to leave.
Some of them, after reading the sentences, did not feel represented by any of them.
Most of them gave me more of their time than I expected.
They were curious as to why I was doing this, but it was especially difficult for them to choose the right phrase.
They laughed while reading the funny ones and asked me how many people would see their faces and read their thoughts.
After taking the photo I thought it was right to offer them a few bucks for their time.
Some of them agreed, making me happy.
Most of them refused it with a smile, making me feel like a loser.
One of them said to me, "It's easy to make a dollar if you play dumb."
One of them realized that I was Italian and said, "Pack it. You'll need it."
All of them said, while looking at the sign: I'm not that guy".
JONATHAN LeVINE GALLERY@VENICE BIENNALE
Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to announce its program during the 54th Annual Venice Biennale, The Emergence of the Pop Imagist a group exhibition presented in association with Bonelli ArteContemporanea.
Curated by Jonathan LeVine and Giovanni Bonelli, the exhibition will occupy a former school building called Scuola dei Mercanti, located at: Campo de la Madonna de L’Orto in Cannaregio, Venice, Italy.
With an opening reception on June 2 at 6pm, the show will run from June 2—September 15, with hours between 10:30am—1pm and 3pm—7pm, Tuesday—Sunday.
The Emergence of the Pop Imagist features a strong selection of painting, sculpture and digital media, highlighting a diverse assortment of captivating imagery.
The Emergence of the Pop Imagist features a strong selection of painting, sculpture and digital media, highlighting a diverse assortment of captivating imagery.
The exhibition brings together twenty-two celebrated artists who have exhibited at Jonathan LeVine Gallery, including:
| Alex Gross Clayton Brothers Dan Witz Doze Green Erik Mark Sandberg Esao Andrews Fulvio Di Piazza Gary Baseman Jeff Soto Jim Houser Joe Sorren and Jud Bergeron (collaboration) | Marco Mazzoni Mario Martinez (aka Mars-1) Natalia Fabia Nicola Verlato Ray Caesar Ron English Sam Gibbons Scott Musgrove Tara McPherson Van Arno WK |
This show is possible thanks to contribution by Elisabeth Sarah Gluckstein, the support of the Municipality of Venice and the Province of Venice.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TRIBUTE2@IRVINE CONTEMPORARY
Summer Artist Tribute Exhibitions
Artist Tribute 2
July 23 - August 27
Opening Reception, Saturday, July 23, 6-8PM
July 23 - August 27
Opening Reception, Saturday, July 23, 6-8PM
Shepard Fairey, Gaia, Melissa Ichiuji, Hedieh Ilchi, Akemi Maegawa, Sebastian Martorana, Alexa Meade, Susana Raab, Kerry Skarbakka, Oliver Vernon.
Artist Tribute 2
This summer marks the 10th anniversary of Irvine Contemporary and over 5 years at our 14th Street gallery location.
This summer marks the 10th anniversary of Irvine Contemporary and over 5 years at our 14th Street gallery location.
We will be moving out of our gallery space at the end of August, and we are concluding our time on 14th Street by celebrating our artists and recognizing the community that has been the life of the gallery at this location.
Artist Tribute 2, opening on July 23, will include special events a grand finale celebration on 14th Street on August 27 (events and dates to follow).
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Alice Pasquini - London (UK)
Alicè in UK!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
ARTIST OF THE DAY: COLLETTIVO FX
Collettivo FX is an artistic collective based in Italy/World ! Amazing !
FX è un collettivo che ha come obiettivo inquinare il cemento armato urbano e di campagna.
Sono esclusi gli stabili già deturpati dal tempo e dal buongusto, come palazzi, chiese, castelli, etc.
Le incursioni o intrusioni sono realizzate direttamente dal Collettivo o in modo Collettivo cioè coinvolgendo numerose persone che agiscono utilizzando il materiale prodotto dal collettivo (stickers, manifesti, quadri).
Il principio che regola le incurisioni o intrusioni è l'Articolo 9 della Costituzione Italiana:
La Repubblica promuove lo sviluppo della cultura e la ricerca scientifica e tecnica.
Tutela il paesaggio e il patrimonio storico e artistico della Nazione.
Chi vuole partecipare all'affissione di stickers può fare richiesta del materiale alla e-mail collettivofx@yahoo.it specificando una buona motivazione per cui si vuole agire.
Una volta ricevuto il materiale deve seguire attentamente le seguenti ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO:
Le incursioni o intrusioni sono realizzate direttamente dal Collettivo o in modo Collettivo cioè coinvolgendo numerose persone che agiscono utilizzando il materiale prodotto dal collettivo (stickers, manifesti, quadri).
Il principio che regola le incurisioni o intrusioni è l'Articolo 9 della Costituzione Italiana:
La Repubblica promuove lo sviluppo della cultura e la ricerca scientifica e tecnica.
Tutela il paesaggio e il patrimonio storico e artistico della Nazione.
Chi vuole partecipare all'affissione di stickers può fare richiesta del materiale alla e-mail collettivofx@yahoo.it specificando una buona motivazione per cui si vuole agire.
Una volta ricevuto il materiale deve seguire attentamente le seguenti ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO:
1. individuare uno spazio all'interno della città che sia frequentato da parecchie persone, possibilmente che sostano per qualche secondo in modo da avere un tempo di visione dell'affissione e, eventualmente, di lettura della frase.
2. gli stickers sono già pronti per l'uso: è sufficiente staccare la pellicola adesiva e fare l'affissione.
3. Spedire una foto dell'avvenuta affissione (possibilmente contestualizzata) all'indirizzo mail collettivofx@yahoo.it
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Opiemme @ WTC Factory Via Foggia 28, Torino 2011
Opiemme, WTC Factory Via Foggia 28, Torino 2011
five parts hand cut words' stencil, fractal tree, 6x6m
Courtesy the artist
Opiemme, Welcome To Italy, Where the future has been robbed, 2011,
WTC Factory's entry, Via Foggia 28, Torino
Lavori temporanei (la fabbrica verrà demolita a inizio settembre) per una generazione precaria
five parts hand cut words' stencil, fractal tree, 6x6m
Courtesy the artist
Opiemme, Welcome To Italy, Where the future has been robbed, 2011,
WTC Factory's entry, Via Foggia 28, Torino
Lavori temporanei (la fabbrica verrà demolita a inizio settembre) per una generazione precaria
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
TORINO CAPUT "STREET ART" MUNDI
Another amazing Street Art event in Turin ! Promoted by Alessandro Pastorino INSOLITI IGNOTI will open next saturday at Parco Michelotti.
Well done Alessandro !
ADHAM BAKRY and STREET ART IN CAIRO
After the revolution, graphic artist Adham Bakry began stenciling the face of Safwat El Sherif, a member of Egypt's former ruling party, behind bars. El Sherif was arrested on corruption charges soon after. Bakry sees the rise of Cairo's street art as a push back against those who use the uprising as a marketing tool.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
ARTIST OF THE DAY: CRUZ
Federico Massa a.k.a. CRUZ sounds good as artist ! He was a student of Accademia delle Belle Arti di Brera, influenced by Pop Art movement and graffiti underground crews.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
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