2011 Most Popular by UNURTH

Banksy in Liverpool

Unurth is not about popularity; often it's almost the opposite - it's more interesting to find the artists doing really great work than posting the big names all the time. 

But it's also interesting to see what people are responding to, so here are the most popular posts from 2011.

Read more: http://www.unurth.com/2500406/2011-Most-Popular#ixzz1hpoTBUC7

Fra.biancoshock: W.E.L.C.O.M.E. #2

fra.biancoshock: W.E.L.C.O.M.E. #2, originally uploaded by fra biancoshock.

“Quando ho letto sui giornali che disegnare dei robottini idioti sui muri era uguale ad essere un Giotto contemporaneo, ho capito realmente quanto Biancoshock fosse un concetto lontano dall’essere un artista.
Ancora più lontano dall’essere uno street artist.
Le mie “esperienze” non sono tormentoni per autopromuovermi, non necessitano di una descrizione e NON sono opere d’arte: sono semplici occasioni di comunicazione e provocazione rivolte alle persone comuni; quelle che, prive di qualsiasi competenza artistica, hanno ancora la voglia di stupirsi ed emozionarsi davanti a qualcosa che è stato lasciato in strada per tutti".
“When I first read on the newspapers that drawing dumb robots on walls was the same as being a contemporary Giotto, I fully understood how far Biancoshock fell from being an artist.
And further still, from being a street artist.
My "experiences" are not showcases to promote my activities, they do not require any description and they are NOT artworks: they are simply opportunities to communicate and provoke reactions from common people. I'm talking about all those who, although with little or any artistic education, still want to be surprised and moved by something that was left on the street for all to see".

 

Il sito di Biancoshock                                          f.bncshk

STREET ART GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS!

Limited Edition FRESH PAINT T-Shirt Collaboration with "The Original" KR.ONE.
 

NEW YORK, NY December 21, 2011 - Fresh Paint NYC is proud to announce the official release of a limited edition t-shirt designed by "The Original" KR. ONE from Astoria, Queens.
 

About KR.ONE:
Louie “KR.ONE” Gasparro is a self taught natural artist. His inspirations and earliest influences range from Saturday morning cartoons, 1960’s and 70’s underground comics, rock album cover and poster art and of course the rolling art of NYC Subway Graffiti. Specific influences include: Roger Dean, Rodney Matthews, Vaughn Bode, Bernie Wrightson, Alex Nino, Josh Kirby, Syd Mead, Frank Frazetta, Dan Merriam, and NYC Graffiti luminaries such as DON 1 MAFIA,TRACY 168,ROTO 1,SON1,and KEL139. Born in Manhattan, raised in Astoria Queens; Louie totally absorbed the early to mid 70’s graffiti metamorphosis and in 1977 took the name KROME later changing it to KR.ONE.
New York City’s MTA subway RR, M, L, J, A, B, 2 and 5 lines became the surface choice of this emerging artist’s creative expression.
Retiring from the subways in 1982, Louie put his late night subway excursions on pause to begin his musical career playing drums and guitars. He has created art, written music and drummed for such legendary NYC bands as: MURPHY’s LAW, LORDZ OF BROOKLYN, BLITZSPEER, SUPERVILLAIN and current hard rock / heavy metal project RESURRECTION SORROW, which are about to release their 2nd independent album in March 2011. 

http://www.kolorstorm.com

About FRESH PAINT NYC:
Since early 2001, Billy Schon has been documenting the graffiti/writing culture in New York City leading up to the self titled book "FRESH PAINT NYC" Fall 2010, available in book stores worldwide. FRESH PAINT NYC is also regularly maintained blog featuring related news and graffiti/street photography by Billy Schon.

http://www.freshpaintnyc.blogspot.com

NOX_Do not disturb@MOMUS, Turin

WK INTERACT ON WIRED US

The french artist based in NY - WK Interact - pimps Wired Magazine with an amazing cover about Riot people.

Well done!

BANKSY - CARDINAL SIN AT THE WALKER ART GALLERY

The Walker Art Gallery has a new addition to its collection - a statue of a Priest vandalised by Banksy.

The renowned graffiti artist has sawn off the face of an 18th Century replica stone bust and glued on a selection of bathroom tiles. 

The resulting 'pixellated' portrait is entitled 'Cardinal Sin' and is believed to be a comment on the abuse scandal in the Church and its subsequent cover- up.

"I'm never sure who deserves to be put on a pedestal or crushed under one"
- Banksy

The sculpture has been loaned indefinitely by the artist and has never been seen before.

Where is the sculpture?

You can find it on display in Room three, which is one of the 17th-century Old Master galleries. Works in the gallery include large church altarpieces and religious sculptures. You can find out more about the gallery in our room guide here.

MR BRAINWASH - FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

Hi Everyone, 

On Thursday, December 16th, at 12pm PST, Mr. Brainwash will be releasing the new print "Everyday Life".
A six-color screen print on deckled edge archival art paper.
They will be released in five color variants and are signed, numbered and thumb printed by the artist.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this print will be donated to the Toys for Tots foundation, which provides gifts for needy children during the Christmas holiday.

Prints shipped within the United States will arrive on or before December 23rd. International customers who would like to receive their prints before the holiday should email info@mrbrainwash.com for special shipping options.

Edition: Each color is an edition of 50
Size: 22inx30in
Price:$250
Limit one of each color per person.

Please note: Due to overwhelming demand on certain print releases, Paypal cannot process the orders
quick enough and may oversell. Any necessary refunds will be made.

SHEPARD FAIREY'S TIME COVER

BEST MIAMI 2011 - WALLKANDY FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM

Images from WallKandy.net about best Miami 2011. SEE HERE.

AGOSTINO IACURCI - ARTIST OF THE DAY

FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF AGOSTINO IACURCI:

Born in Foggia in 1986, he lives and works in Rome where he studied Illustration and Animation at Officina B5, Academy of Illustration and Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts, Rome.

His work is varied, from illustration to murals, from printmaking to scenography. As an illustrator he collaborates with local and international publishers, advertising agencies, companies, magazines and animation studios.

Since 2008, he has made huge murals in public spaces, working for example for Roma 3 University and Prenestina Hospital in Rome. He has created a mural of over 300 meters for Saba School in Algeria and two huge murals in the yard of the “maximum security” zone of Rebibbia prison.

Since 2010 he has been an assistant professor at Ied, European Institute of Design and collaborates as a lecturer in illustration at Officina B5.

In 2010 he was selected for the illustrator’s exhibition of Bologna Children's Book Fair. His work has been presented at several exhibitions and festivals in Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the United States.

GALO ART GALLERY&URBAN PAINTING - AMAZING STREET ART EVENTS

The visionary art of prof. Bad Trip
From 17 December 2011 till February 10, 2012 Galo Art Gallery is hosting "The visionary art of Prof. Bad Trip," with original art works by Prof. Bad Trip, an exhibition curated by Laura Rossi, Alessandro Longo and Nicholas Bussolati.

This show is dedicated to Gianluca Lerici (La Spezia from 1963 to 2006),artist name Professor Bad Trip. One of the most important and multifaceted counter-culture figures of the Italian cyberpunk. As a Musician, artist, painter and sculptor, he was the protagonist, since the eighties, through a persistent militancy artistic development and the emergence of the Italian underground culture.
Made with the collaboration of Jenamarie, the exhibition aims to give a complete reading of the Italian production of the eclectic, drawing together some of his paintings, collages, drawings, prints, and sculptures. The use of acid colors, iconographic suggestions primitive and tribal, the optical component of the soul and punk, mark his work a unique character, recognized internationally.
On 17 December, on the occasion of the exhibition, the sounds of acid and scratch Blackhole Jolly Boy will be the soundtrack of visionary art worthy of Professor Bad Trip.


URBAN PAINTING ha il piacere d'invitarVi all'inaugurazione della mostra "Urban Painting Xmas Show" che si terrà sabato 17 dicembre 2011 dalle ore 18 presso Spazio Isarte In Corso Garibaldi 2 a Milano (MM Lanza).
La "private view" e' prevista dalle ore 15 alle ore 18 (ingresso con invito, che puo' essere richiesto via email a urbanpainting@ymail.com)
 

Artisti:
DAL (China)
FAITH47 (South Africa)
C215 (Francia)
EPSYLON POINT (Francia)
M-CITY (Poland)
LECKOMIO (Germany)
DOME (Germany)
URIGINAL (Spain)
ORTICANOODLES (Italy)
LUCAMALEONTE (Italy)


Dal 23 dicembre 2011 alle ore 18, la URBAN PAINTING GALLERY inaugurerà la sua nuova sede a Carugate, in Piazza Manzoni 8.

NEW BANKSY IN LIVERPOOL (CONFIRMED)

Courtesy of Banksy

New Banksy in Liverpool, confirmed on his website.

WOOSTER COLLECTIVE - NEW WEBSITE!

Wooster Collective has a new website, with new filters and layout. It's possible filter by topics or date with two different visualization by list or grid.

Wooster Collective has ten years of history. Amazing!

DOTT. PORKA'S P-PROJ@PALERMO UNDER ATTACK

Capitani Coraggiosi, courtesy of Mapo PR

Dopo la partecipazione alle iniziative per la Giornata dell'Arte Contemporanea organizzate da Farm Cultural Park di Favara (AG), il polo di eccellenza per la produzione di arte contemporanea riconosciuto a livello internazionale, i Dott. Porka's P-Proj partecipano a Palermo Under Attack, l'edizione 2011 di Temporary Museum in programma a Palermo sabato 17 dicembre negli spazi di Palazzo Steri e delle Manifatture Tabacchi.

Torino, 9 dicembre 2011 - In esposizione, accanto ai lavori di alcuni dei più interessanti esponenti della scena artistica contemporanea italiana come Max Papeschi, Pep Marchegiani, Daniele Alonge, Gec Art, BR1 ed Elfo, i Dott. Porka's portano “Capitani Coraggiosi”, lo scatto del 2008 frutto di una street-photo performance realizzata durante l'irruzione su un battello sequestrato e arenato nel porto di Bari.

Al centro di "Capitani Coraggiosi" un tema scottante non solo per la Sicilia: quello dell'emigrazione. 

Una sposa incinta e un giovanissimo ragazzo padre avvolti in un tramonto postatomico aspettano oltre i flutti lo sbarco di una speranza, l'arrivo di un barlume di futuro. Perno imprescindibile degli interventi dei Dott. Porka's ancora una volta sono le cosiddette zone rosse che i Porka's usano come ready made objects: in questo caso una boat-people sequestrata dopo i suoi traffici di uomini e sostanze.

THE HIDEOUSNESS OF THE ART WORLD?

Charles Saatchi, with an article on The Guardian, attacks Art's system and its modus vivendi. Even Jerry Saltz, on New York Magazine, talks about "bullshit" in Contemporary Arts.

Street Art (Urban Art) system is also a mainstream "bullshit" ? Or a super rich people toy?

I don't think so, 'cause i feel a big energy around Urban Artists as BLU, ROA, Os Gemeos and others.

VNA - LONDON POLICE!

Only two days to go until the highly anticipated released of VNA 17!

Fronted by Amsterdam-dwelling British duo, The London Police, our exclusive interview and photos provide a unique perspective on their life and work, and offers something special for fans and newbies alike.

Among many other things, we chat about inappropriate footwear, their signature monochromatic style and writing songs about dogs. 

All in all, a feature that captures the insanity and energy of two passionate guys hell bent on having a laugh as much as creating great art.

Issue 17 also sees VNA chat to the always amusing Goldie about cooking 'cliffy chicken', music and his art, alongside Shoreditch shutter bomber Malarky and the infamous Toasters. 

On the international tip, we caught up with Mexican miniature maestro Pablo Delgado, Ukraine's own mural-masters Interesni Kazki, Dutch tattooist Angelique Houtkamp and from the USA, graffer Else ICR and photo-real maestro El Mac.

1UP BERLIN - ONE UNITED POWER

Entitled 1UP Berlin – One United Power the DVD presents 4 hours of 1UP graffiti from within the past eight years, including dope writing actions, street-pieces, roof-top rollers, whole-cars, and a lot more mainly recorded in Berlin but also during their trips to Istanbul, Paris, Cuba, and other places around the globe…

READ HERE and HERE.

GEC ART - L'INTESA DI SAN PAOLO

Gec-Art bombs Turin, with a poster in front of INTESA SAN PAOLO, the biggest financial group in Italy. 

Intesa San Paolo borned as catholic organisation under San Paolo Patronat.

MR KLEVRA - HOGRE MILAN UNDER ATTACK!

Mr. Klevra, Milan, Italy