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Int. Meeting Of Styles 2009 - Beyond Materialism
http://wallstreetmeeting.de/?page_id& Very soon we finally will have the Media-Store online to offer you the MOS2002 and 2003-DVDs as download as well as the real Rap-stuff you dont get on the commercial mainstream.
Write 4 Gold 2009
Write4Gold, the world's biggest graffiti competition, that finally came to New Zealand, South Africa, USA or Great Britain in order to give crews the chance to showcase their talents and represent their country in the finals. For 7 years, the agency CSF Media from Chemnitz organises that unique project in the field of youth events. Write4Gold that means "being creative for the first place" took place for the first time in 2003. In those days, it was known as the first national aerosol art event tour. Since 2004, the event has taken place in whole Europe and also worldwide. Every year, the Write4Gold tries to feature the best and most innovative graffiti crews from all over the world. The event wants to show what's possible to create with a spray can and support a development in accepting this fascinating kind of art by the public. Write4Gold offers participating artists and visitors a regular happening worldwide made for all creative people who want to show their talents, exchange experiences and get to know each other. A pool of international jurors and capable partners in the respective countries will be on the agency's side in the summer when the Write4Gold goes on. Every crew in the world has the opportunity to register on the official Write4Gold website. The eight to ten crews who will be qualified for the respective qualification round are chosen by a special selection procedure.
Pieced Together
All Texas Graffiti Art Show A touring art show highlighting Texas' top aerosol artists.
SLOKE, MEZ, SPAIN, WAKE, ENKS, DUO, SUPHER, COLER, BEKIT, WEAH, BROK, SODE, GONZO 24/7, SONER, LAWGIC, GRAVE, MYKER, DUROCK, DMISE, NEWS, and JIB
Third Railvia jerseygraf.com
Express Yourself
at the Library
Live Wire
Graffiti is a Monster
Urban House
http://www.sprayshop.es.tl/
Hall of Fame 2009
12 - 8pm
ST.ART Silesia
INSPIRED CREATURESSWITCH and RONE
@ CISA Gallery Hammond, IN – June 19, 2009 – CISA Gallery is hosting an opening reception for the exhibition, Inspired Creatures, featuring the work of Switch One and Rone. Switch and Rone’s work represents the latest wave of graffiti writers pursuing further education in fine art. Young graffiti writers, once in fine art schools, constantly battle the choice of direction with their work as they mature from student to fine artist. Rone’s photorealistic illustrations are sick. Switch has some of cleanest and brightest stencil work in the Midwest. Both artists hit the walls together. The graffiti collaborations are evident in the overall balance of the exhibit. CISA Gallery opened its door in February 2007. CISA Gallery is an extension of CISA Studio, a multimedia graphics art company. CISA Gallery objectives include: Providing a platform for emerging & established artists to showcase their work Expanding the local network of artists Showcasing new perspectives and ideas in art Play an integral role in establishing a vibrant art community in the Tri-City area. Hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and music will be provided. Opening Reception: Friday, June 26, 2009
Time: 7pm – 10pm
PARTOUZEYONE x REACH Exhibition @ Taipei
Opening Party June 26 (Fri.) 19:00
Famous Japanese photographer - Yasumasa Yonehara and Taiwanese Graffiti pioneer - REACH will collaborated together with New models icon Ning and Jing throw a Live painting & live shooting. "Partouze" means hybridize, interbreed in French. The controversial name of this exhibition brings a fanciful daydream for the publics. Organizing Partouze exhibition for 2 years by Japanese Photographer Yasumasa Yonehara from W-bedo and Taiwanese pioneer Graffiti artist, Reach started their first stop in Shanghai China then head to JCCAC in Hong Kong successfully withunanimous applause who will have their last stop in Taipei Taiwan in June! Yasumasa Yonehara and Reach present Partouze which is the perfect match of Photo shooting and Graffiti with new Model icon Ning & Jing brings strong wave of visual art.
Art FMR
Graffiti au 104
Blow Up HoustonOpening Reception Friday, June 26th, 2009 7pm to 11pm Aerosol Warfare has teamed up with toy designer Jamungo to bring you a unique exhibition featuring customized urban vinyl toys. Through a “first-come – first-served” open call, 50 “Blow Up Dolls” were obtained by local artists, photographers, graphic designers, and other creative types with the mission of customizing their dolls and bringing them to life! The result? A dynamic exhibition: “Blow Up Houston”! At the center of it all lies Jamungo’s “Blow Up Dolls” which come in two varieties: NADE (who has a grenade as a head) and BUD (who’s head is an old school bomb with a fuse and match stick). These toys are 9” tall and made of rotocast vinyl, so they are light, hollow and ready for DYI! All artwork will be on display at Aerosol Warfare Gallery & Boutique, opening Friday, June 26th, on display through July 31st. About Aerosol Warfare Gallery & Boutique: Aerosol Warfare is Houston’s only street/urban artist gallery and street fashion boutique. This unique gallery and boutique is hidden deep within Houston’s newly acclaimed EADO district. Aerosol Warfare Gallery has shared its own personal knowledge and experiences with most artists exhibiting as they make the transition from train boxcars to art galleries and other professional avenues.
Aerosol Warfare Gallery & Boutique
WOMANHOOD PASSAGE FUNDRAISER & WOMANHOOD LEARNING PROJECTHip-Hop Association Hosts Inspirational Fundraiser, Honors Pioneers of Hip-Hop Culture The Hip-Hop Association, in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs at New York University, proudly presents the Womanhood Passage Fundraiser, a special evening acknowledging the strength, beauty, leadership, challenges, and successes of women in Hip-Hop. With an exquisite rooftop view of Washington Square Park and New York City, the event will take place at NYU’s Rosenthal Pavilion, located in the Kimmel Center, from 7pm-10pm on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Special guests represent Hip-Hop artists, as well as executives, activists, media makers, and entrepreneurs. Confirmed speakers include: MONIE LOVE, ROCKAFELLA, BARAKA SELE, TOOFLY, MARCELLA RUNELL HALL, DJ BEVERLY BOND, KIM OSORIO, DJ JAZZY JOYCE, RACHEL RAIMIST, THEMBISA MSHAKA, DR. ROXANNE SHANTE, MARTHA COOPER, and CINDY CAMPBELL, the Mother of Hip-Hop. The Womanhood Passage Fundraiser is meant to serve as a safe space where we can address issues affecting women. The youngest guest speaker is 15 year-old P-STAR, who will talk about her documentary P-Star Rising, recently screened at the TriBeCa Film Festival. The event kicks off the Hip-Hop Association’s 2009 Womanhood Learning Project (WLP) initiatives.
Womanhood Passage Fundraiser http://www.hiphopassociation.org
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Visual Slang 2009
The third in a series of cutting-edge global urban art exhibits, Visual Slang 2009 features an eclectic range of characters and creatures representing a broad spectrum of cultural heritages. Featured artists include: A1one, Ame72, Bastardilla, Shayne Bovell, Sebastian Bagge, C215, Cekis, Jason Cosme, Daniel Dover, Lorenzo Gomez, Joseph Knight, Malik, Alex White Mazzarella, Mefisto, Kenji Nakayama, David "Gaze" Pham, Julio Rölle, Adi Sened, Stinkfish, and Zero Cents. Among those artists representing NYC are: Bishop, Cern, Charm, Chris Cortes, Sien, Spaze Crafte One and Whisper.
Abrons Arts Center Opening Reception: Thursday, June 25th, 6-8pm. Contact: Lois Stavsky, 917.562.8468. Tue. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
"Another Point"
Artists: Opening Reception on June 25th, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm Intershik gallery 21000, Ukraine,Vinnitsa, Artinov architecture street, 12-‡ e-mail: inter-shik@mail.ru More info on http://the2sf.blogspot.com/
Fear No Art 3
Following the huge success of FEAR NO ART 2, FEAR NO ART is back with a 3rd installment and is better than ever! FEAR NO ART 3 is an exhibition focused on original, versatile, and culturally diverse art—featuring prolific artists whose influences range from contemporary, pop, low brow, graffiti, and other street art forms. We are dedicated to promoting and exposing these underground art forms to a larger audience by bringing together some of today’s best artists from Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco!
Boston- Deme5, Enamel Kingdom, Frantz Cadet, Kenji Nakayama, Kwest, Margaret Singer, Sarah Laws, Marka27, Massiel Grullon, NineRevolutions, Problak
Check out the blog frequently for updates on featured artists and show
information! We hope you come out to "The Achilles Project" on June 21st from 6PM to 11PM to partake in the FEAR NO ART experience!
"The Achilles Project"
"VERSUS 2009 GROUP SHOW"da un idea di Omino71 a cura di Diavù e Omino71 *Mondo Pop International Gallery & Shop* *Via dei Greci, 30 Roma* Dopo le fatiche e i successi del Vinyl Factory di Roma e dell´Urban Super Star di Napoli, la galleria MondoPop chiude la stagione espositiva 2008/2009 con un´altra mega collettiva: "VERSUS 2009 GROUP SHOW", expo che a sua volta chiuderà il progetto VERSUS2009, ciclo di "personali a due" organizzate ed autogestite contemporaneamente in tutta Italia dagli stessi "urban/street artist" partecipanti. Nella seconda fase gli artisti protagonisti di un evento VERSUS2009 saranno invitati a partecipare a una mostra collettiva distribuita contemporaneamente in due spazi della capitale: sabato 20 giugno aprirà il "VERSUS2009 GROUP SHOW" presso la galleria MondoPop, seguito domenica 21 giugno da "STICK MY VS GROUP SHOW" presso il Circolo degli Artisti, in una re-union delle opere più significative che vedrà affiancati "urban artist" affermati ed aspiranti tali. Ognuno ai suoi angoli: che la campanella suoni e l´incontro abbia inizio! Omino71, Mr.Klevra, Satoboy, Biodpi, Cruz, Omer, Sone, #, Bol23, Francesca Zuccaro, Gianzo, IthinkP!, Mad Dog, Marco About, Makkinoso, Miss Mirma, Tostoini, Francesco il ragazzo dei toys, Zabratta, Goodman, Berra, Stelle Confuse, Forma, Trapaning, Helios, Bow747, Tilf, Cube-Duelio, .bR1, Gec, Leg, Nocci, Andrea Lensi-AndyPopShop, Blotto, Leo Pongo, Ivy, Arianna Piazza, Liuba, Anna Merici, Petrella-AllerteP, Chrysal, Ezechiela, Alicè, Claudio, Agonisticko, Pirf, Francesco Amorosino, Davide Laviano, Ma rcules, Etnik, Fidia, Yuri & Yuri Gagarin Brothers, SattaProdz, El Monkey, Yuri, Dimas, Riot Queer, Cesko, Diavù, Zelda Bomba, Criu, Brahman, Hogre, Stam, NoBrain, Thoms, 999, Massakre, Urka, X e tanti altri...
*MONDO POP INTERNATIONAL GALLERY & SHOP*
www.mondopop.it
RESURFACEFeaturing Artwork by Sacred194Curated by Crewest
Saturday June 20th, 2009 New and original paintings on canvas by one of LA's most original and influenial style legends.
ACRYLICK® STORE
http://www.acrylick.net/
Ink NouveauINKIE
He is creating brand new artwork including giclee and screen prints, paintings, drawings and a large mural in the space.
Recoat Gallery
Auction - Old School New York and Italy
More info at Verbo's blog
Made in Trenton-Leon Rainbow Special ExhibitOpening Reception: June 27, 6PM-9PM The Trenton City Museum Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park
IZ the Wiz (RIP)
IZ the Wiz's final show is still on view at Tuff City Tattoos in the Bronx. Tragically, IZ died of a heart attack on June 17 at the age of 50. No work is for sale, but you can drop by and see it for another week or two. Call before you go to be sure.
Urban Convergence
June 12-August 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Asian Arts Initiative Hailing from metropolitan hubs throughout the country—Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington D.C.—these artists will share exciting work in a variety of mediums and styles that demonstrate a nationwide convergence toward a fresh contemporary sensibility with an urban edge: Pose II, Joshua Maze, Dave Cramske, Isaac Lin, Rodney Camarce, Jesse Olanday, Sun You, Figments by Ciriaco, Anjni Raol, Shin Ae Tassia, Chanika Svetla, Bret Syfert, Junghwa O’Connell, Miss Tina Wong, Teel MUL, and Dan “R5” Barojas. Urban Convergence is curated by Jeff Cylkowski, a Korean American adoptee and Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary painter, muralist, and hip-hop artist. Before receiving a formal art education from the Pratt Institute, he spent years immersed in urban subcultures. The spirit of that experience continues to inform his work today. In summer 2009, he will be Artist-in-Residence at the Asian Arts Initiative. His residency will include a six-week series of painting and mural-making workshops with local youth in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, beginning July 6 and culminating with an exhibition of new work on August 14, 2009. Please contact Asian Arts Initiative for more information about Urban Convergence or Jeff Cylkowski’s residency: (215) 557-0455 or Toni@asianartsinitiative.org
"Fin De Semana"
Is a photographic journal and exhibit of LA.s very own FDS crew. One of LA's first and only all female crew before moving forward to an all gender crew. "Fin de Semana" is a weekend paint session experience. The photographic captures and journal are by legendary Eriberto Oriol http://www.eribertooriol.com
Graff Production by FDS Crew With special live performance by The Leeches - 7pm Atmospheric Music by: DJ 215 aka CHARLES X All taking place at
Jun-Keez graff and Art Supply Store June 20th 5PM - 9PM for more info please visit www.myspace.com/junkeezshop or call 323.569.4020
CARHARTT GALLERY
Big names meet different styles and disciplines in a unique mix of urban art and culture. Artists from USA to Europe will show their work within a square of 300qm in 16 exposition boxes. Living legends such as Seen (USA) and Blek le Rat (F) together with expressive and individual young talents provide an eclectic range of streetart. Not just colors and canvas decorate the walls but also installations, novel typographies and cuckoo clocks, giving art an innovative and contemporary stamp. The result is provocation in a very characteristic and authentic way of presenting art and forms with an urban origin that brings the artists visions to life. The unique exhibition can be visited from June to August in the Carhartt Gallery in Weil am Rhein. video trailer for Public Provocations Shok-1's photos of the Public Provocations artwork
Carhartt Gallery OPENING TIMES MONDAY - FRIDAY : 11.00 h - 19.00 h
Friday, June 19th, 12 noon - 4pm Ad Hoc Art presents Willoughby WindowsAn ambitious creative venture featuring an entire block of downtown Brooklyn consisting of 13 storefronts with 13 awnings/signs which will highlight installations by 13+ artists. The opening will be a street party on Friday, June 19th, from 12 noon to 4pm. Participating artists so far include:
Styles in it
K44 exhibition space presents “Styles in it”, graffiti art show, on view from 18 June through 28 June 2009, highlighting the creative work of 11 Greek graffiti writers. This exhibition features traditional styles of graffiti by the graffiti artists: Amok, Apset, Artemi, Dask, Jasone, Live2, Nade, Nastwo, Rtm1, Siemor,Wake. Works on display present lettering style, 3D style and Character style on portable media.
K44, Konstantinoupoleos 44, Gazi, Athens, Greece
« Les Pragois, Prague-Paris Street art workshop »Le Street art est l’art de l’espace urbain : inspiré par le milieu des villes, il sublime celui-ci, ici par une installation imposante, là par quelque élément ludique, passant presque inaperçu au passant moins attentif. L’affiche, le sticker, le pochoir, la peinture, la mosaïque, l’installation… aucun moyen d’expression ne lui est étranger. Il a par ailleurs le grand mérite de réactiver deux dimensions essentielles pour l’art moderne : l’anonymat et la fugacité. Par définition, il est certes curieux que cet art de la rue s’expose dans les galeries. Loin de vouloir présenter des artefacts figés, le Centre tchèque a décidé d’organiser un workshop, invitant certains des plus importants créateurs du Street art tchèque (entre autres : Point, Bior et Tron) et français (Stak, Honet, Samuel-Francois...) a investir librement l’espace du Centre et de ses alentours. La présente exposition en sera le fruit. Par ailleurs, nous vous invitons à visiter le Centre les jours précédant le vernissage pour voir les artistes au travail ! Exposition ouverte du 19 juin au 12 septembre, du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h, du mardi au vendredi de 13h à 18h, nocturne le jeudi jusqu’à 20h, le samedi de 14h à 19h. Entrée libre.
Le Centre tchèque de Paris
http://www.czechcenters.cz/paris
Exibição Solo "Todo Ouro do Mundo", com a artista "D ninja"
Dia 18 de Junho Coquetel de Abertura, “Live Paint” Dninja e outros artistas convidados a partir das 19:00 horas A exposição fica até dia 18 de Julho http://www.flickr.com/photos/dninja
CASA DO OLHAR - LUIZ SACILOTTO Realização: Casa do Olhar Apoio- Prefeitura de Santo André, Tintas X-ROW. "Como os metais nos fazemos como o próprio minério. Toneladas deles, construíndo nosso tesouro... Tiramos o que serve. E com os dejetos e resíduos, o que fazer? Quadro irreversível? Isso não nos importa. Queremos progresso conforto e Glória. Afinal qual é o seu “tesouro”?" Dninja Mineira de Belo Horizonte, há 5 morando em Santo André. Carrega em suas pinturas, um pouco da marca cultural de sua origem que é enriquecida cada dia mais com novas convivências, novas descobertas e viagens. Criou uma ligação artística com muitos elementos folclóricos , definindo seu estilo em uma ligação com o urbano e o folclórico; a natureza e seus elementos. Seus personagens vem de um mundo desconhecido, criados com inspirações pelos animais e de sua convivência com as diferentes personalidades humanas. Sua pintura carrega a lembrança do cerrado mineiro e a cultura ali enraizada; onde, quando tem tempo, tenta tirar um pouco de inspiração. Com seu estilo de bichos estranhos, denominados “bichos Coisa” e com suas letras em estilo Wild Style. Participou de vários exibições e eventos nacionais e internacionais em vários países; entre eles: Bélgica, França, Alemanha e Holanda. Tendo seus trabalhos publicados em diversos livros de street arte e graffiti, como publicações em diversas revistas especializadas no assunto pelo mundo.
Swiss Graffiti Artist Sigi DARE von Koeding presents "Plan D"
Peintures / Paintings
Vernissage le Jeudi 18 juin de 18 à 20 hrs artists reception
Horaires de la gallery de Genève en JUIN: Du Mercredi au Samedi de 13 à 18 heures.
Horaires de la gallery de Genève en JUILLET: Du Vendredi au Samedi de 13 à 18 heures. Adresse : Grand Rue 13 - 1204 - Genève - Suisse For information regarding presented works of DARE’s show please mail to: info@speerstra.net
The Rebirth
The AirGraFx Shop
DABS & MYLA
ArtLab Salon Partners in Art, Crime, and Love, Dabs and Myla are both illustrators and graffiti artists originally from Melbourne, Australia. They uniquely work on all their paintings together, creating a creative balance of "Sweet" and "Sour". They will be showing a selection of new works, including collaborations with San Diego based artist SURGE.MDR.
"There's Aliens in Our Midst"New Works by AJ Fosik
Opening Reception Saturday, June 13th 7-11pm AJ Fosik's stuffed trophy mounts come to life in vibrant, ferocious creatures that defy and conquer. Redefining tradition, he taps into a psychadelic color palette combined with motifs from American folk imagery. In this new body of work, AJ focuses on brighter neon colors, more complex compositions, and characters evolved into something entirely undiscovered. Using one of the least explored mediums in contemporary lowbrow art, AJ takes the lead in three-dimensional conversations about American culture.
White Walls Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat, 12pm-7pm
10th Annual NY InnerCityArts FestivalTRACY 168, DEMER, COTRESNYC, JESUS SAVES, DON RIMX, BREAK, M2SQUARED, DEEM1
Saturday 12 noon to 7pm. open air graffiti exhibition/"show & sell" or design on the spot!! Contact: innacityarts@hotmail.com
Le Jour "J"
http://www.myspace.com/93mafiacrew Du festival Le Jour "J" (édition 2009) que nous organisons à la plaine St Denis. Ce plateau réunit les légendes de la scene Graffiti européenne qui à bercé les années 80...et influencé toute la scene Graffiti européenne depuis ces vingts dernieres années.
Le Jour J (édition 2009)
120 Avenue Du President WILSON
Metro: Porte De La Chapelle
"IN YOUR PHACE" new works by "phetus"
June 12th 2009 at ToyCube 37-06 Prince Street, Flushing Queens, NY OPENING RECEPTION from 7pm til midnight showcasing new works of art and other eclectic items from Long Island's most predominant icon...20 years and counting..."phetus exclusives...since 88"
REGISTER: REMIXING THE ART OF SOCIAL CHANGEThis event is the second annual national "Remixing the Art of Social Change: A Hip-Hop Approach" teach-in. The teach-in brings the tools and resources necessary to develop curriculum, programs, and work (artistic and scholarly) based in hip-hop culture. The teach-in will also address how to retain and attract high caliber hip-hop artists, scholars and educators by building sustainable organizations. http://www.wblinc.org/remix.html
1001 NIGHTS - IN LONDON
STUDIO AMOUR’S GRAFFITI TEXTILES EXHIBITION AT RAREKIND LONDON The hugely successful, Bristol based Studio Amour’s screen-printed, textile graffiti art exhibition, has been invited on a second leg of the show at the RareKind Gallery, London. In a world dominated by digital, computerised design and production, ‘1001 Nights’ showcases the skill and beauty of centuries old traditional fabric printing methods, juxtaposed with the relatively new and sharper-edged art of graffiti. ‘1001 Nights’ perfectly demonstrates the dedication, physical input and love poured into both traditional printing and graffiti art with an exhibition of beautiful artworks, prints, hanging fabric room dividers and one off velvet and silk cushions. Featuring exclusive artwork by some huge names in global graffiti, Ponk and Amour collaborate on silks, velvet, moleskin and other textiles, the show also includes stunning fabric one off prints by Nylon, Pref, Fary, Kid Acne, Elph, Dibo, Dora, Paris & Solo One.
Info: Bex Chapman
RareKind London, 49 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA
De Lima a Paris - video release
le 6 juin 2009 vernissage à 19 h à la boutique EL INTI (boutique d'artisanat péruvien, sur 2 étages avec au sous-sol un espace d'expo et des écrans) à l'occasion de la sortie du documentaire vidéo DE LIMA A PARIS, réalisé autour des échanges artistiques mis en place avec le Pérou depuis 3 ans. Ce documentaire est auto produit par l'association et présente nos actions depuis 2006 ( peinture d'une école à Huanta, rencontres graffs à Lima, organisation du premier festival graff à Lima en 2007, tournée graff en France et en Europe 2007) De nombreuses interviews au fil de 50 min d'images et de peintures. 4 artistes graffeurs péruviens (SUPER, BERNS, JADE, WES) seront présent lors du vernissage et exposent leurs travaux pour le mois de juin dans la boutique. Ils partiront ensuite en tournée en France et en Europe jusque fin Juillet et participeront à de nombreux festivals et rencontres. Pour plus d'infos: www.losninosdecolores.com June 6 2009 opening at 7pm At the store EL INTI (Peruvian handicraft shop, on 2 floors with the basement exhibition space and screens) On the occasion of the release of the video documentary DE LIMA PARIS, made about the artistic exchanges with Peru over 3 years. This documentary is self-produced, and it presents our activities since 2006 (painting a school in Huanta, graffitie meetings in Lima, the first organized graffiti festival in Lima in 2007, graffiti tour in France and Europe in 2007) Numerous interviews over 50 minutes of images and paintings. 4 graffiti artists Peruvian (SUPER, BERNS, JADE, WES) will be present at the opening and display their work for the month of June in the shop. They will then tour in France and in Europe until the end of July and participate in many festivals and events. For more information www.losninosdecolores.com
AHA/BOS Panel discussion moderated by Aaron ShortFeaturing Chris Stain, Christopher Cardinale, Jane Weissman, author of On the Wall, Joe Matunis of El Puente, and Lady Pink, legendary muralist. As part of Arts in Bushwick's Bushwick Open Studios, panelists come together to discuss topics concerning community murals in New York City, what works on the wall and what doesn't, community involvement, as well as exploring the rich history of community murals in Brooklyn and its future prospects.
The Mac and Retna
Mid-City Arts is proud to present a live painting event and exhibit opening featuring two of Los Angeles’ most respected graffiti artists: Retna and The Mac. The opening event takes place Sunday June 7th 12pm – 6pm at 33Third. The art exhibit will be on display in the adjoining Mid-City Arts gallery, which recently hosted the first ever gallery exhibit from Chaka, LA’s most infamous graffiti writer. The new exhibit from Retna and The Mac will featured a large-scale indoor mural installation in addition to smaller pieces. Retna says that the show “will be representative of the remembrance of growing up as a youth.” They will aim to re-enact “the trials & triumphs of pursuing an art form that you have all this passion for, but yet angers all these people. Just kind of showing the 2 different sides to it.” This is a topic near and dear to the artists’ hearts, echoing sentiments shared by many of today’s successful artists who have transitioned from graffiti to legitimate street art. “This is where we came from. We came from being these street kids. We wanted to show that you can keep going,” explains Retna. “It's a beautiful thing to be a part of a culture like this that has spread throughout the world and this would be our way of giving back to an area, a city, a community that was the beginning of my career (Mid-City Area of Los Angeles). Those blocks and corners were where I was given the opportunity to do my art and was shown a lot of support by the community. Communities like these are where we come from and it feels good to give something back to the future generation of kids doing this.”
Mid-City Arts / 33Third
“Wahlheimat”DOMENancyhalle in Karlsruhe
THE LEGENDARY BELMONT TUNNEL
“A tribute to the birth of Los Angeles Graffiti Art” Opening Reception on June 6th, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm Closing Reception on June 27th featuring a slideshow presentation by famed L.A. photographer Steve Grody Crewest Gallery is proud to announce their upcoming graffiti art exhibition The Legendary Belmont Tunnel, a curation by Carlos “Kartoon” Marquez. The Belmont Tunnel is without a doubt one of LA’s most popular urban canvas‘s which displayed some of the most impressive unique pieces done by upcoming artists whose expressed style, technique and creativity made them into known LA graffiti legendaries that took their talents to higher places. This exhibition highlights the strong influence, beneficial value and creative LA talent that rose from the Belmont Tunnel and pays tribute to the birth of Los Angeles graffiti art. This exhibition will be enhanced by the impressive works by the following exhibiting Legendary Los Angeles Artists: Acme, Antonio Pelayo, Axis, BaBa, Besk, Bumper, Cab, Cale, Charlie, Cre8, Dash, Danny D, Defer, Earnone, Elser, Eriberto Oriol, Fearo, Fever, Frame, Frank Martinez, Gabe, Genius, Ghostone, Gilone, Graf One, Grande, Hyde, Jero, Jiro, Kopy, Make, Mandoe, Man One, Michael Alvarez, Mosh, Nuke, Omega, Pale, Panic, Relax, Relic, Retna, Rickone, Risky, Saber, Sacred194, Shandu, Siner, Size, Skept, Skyone, Swan, Teler, Volt, Vyal, Wisk, Zender…and others Additional Events: Fundraiser event for The TemptOne Foundation Saturday June 13 from 7-10pm with music by Stirfry and the Hammerheads. $10 at the door *Opening and Closing Receptions are free to the public.
Crewest
Zonenkinder Collective"BAMBULE"
Brooklyn: 129 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Hours: Monday and Tuesday: By appointment, Wednesday through Friday - 11 am to 7 pm, Sat and Sunday 12pm to 7pm 718.384.8729. Subway: L train to Bedford Avenue or J, M, Z train to Marcy Avenue.
Meeting of StylesSaturday 6 June Shoreditch, London This international aerosol event is the biggest of its kind and brings together artists from London, the UK, Europe and beyond for an awe inspiring display of art and aerosol culture. End of the Line is proud to host the British edition for the second year in a row. The event will take place in a massive warehouse space in the heart of Shoreditch and will see over 40 of the finest free hand aerosol artists take to the boards and paint. The theme this year is ‘beyond materialism’ and is set to be an unmissable demonstration of some of the finest and most accomplished in aerosol art to hit London all year. The event will incorporate installations of artwork on walls, canvases and boards and once completed will provide the setting for the afterparty. All this will be set against a backdrop of a reggae, ska, dub and hip hop beat during the day and moving onto the live acts and a tougher sound later for the afterparty with more Hip hop, Drum and Bass and Breaks. Festival favourites Chai Wallah's will provide refreshments in the form of spiked smoothies and jumpin' juices throughout the event. With support and sponsorship from Red Bull, Carhartt and Casio providing freebies, drinks, sounds systems and more. The days activities will culminate in an afterparty produced in partnership with Nizim, with a live performance from Lazy Habits and DJ sets from Danny Breaks, JFB (DMC Champion 07), Chu-i and Sunday Cypher. The afterparty will commence once the venue is fully painted and will provide the backdrop for a selection of live acts and DJ's from 8PM Lazy Habits – a full 8 Piece Live Band of Beats, Rhymes and Brass merging elements of Hip Hop and one of the UK finest Beatboxers, Wandan. 2009 sees them putting the finishing touches to their debut album and back on the road again. Never mind live Hip Hop, this is one of the best live bands the UK has to offer, full stop! Danny Breaks – Old School, Jungle, Drum & Bass, Darkcore & Breakbeat Danny plays it all and is considered to be one of the living legends of the Drum and Bass scene JFB – DMC Champion 2007, co founder of Brighton based 'Battlejam' and excessively sick scratch-technician JFB plays Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Hip Hop, Glitch Hop and Breaks Chu-i – Best known for his unique Shoreditch hangout, The Dragon Bar, Chu-i plays ska, reggae, roots, soul and dub and will be the master of ceremonies for the evenings entertainment Sunday Cypher – a collective of freestylers, turntablists and beatboxers playing Hip Hop Venue : Warehouse on Cliffton St, London, EC2A 4LG nearest tubes - Old St or Liverpool St Time : 1PM to 3AM Tickets : £10 on the door, £8 in advance (ticketweb or Rough Trade east) - tickets will be in the form of wrist bands and allow access for the entire event
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Pure Evil Gallery
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INSTALLATION FIVE SCION Art TourFor this year's tour Scion asked each artist to create his or her literal, or non-literal interpretation of the theme 'Self-Portraits'. Video art will be included for the first time in the tour's five-year history, alongside painting and photography. Self Portraits highlights a diverse array of artists from around the world and will visit nine cities in total including Miami, New York, Portland, Minneapolis, San Jose, Philadelphia and Los Angeles before being auctioned off for arts related charities and non profits. Painting: AJ Fosik, Alex Hornest, Andrew Schoultz, Asylm, Blek le Rat, Codak, David O'Brien, Edwin Ushiro, Francesco LoCastro, French, J. Shea, Jeff Soto, Kelsey Brookes, Kofie, Lisa Alisa, Mark Mothersbaugh, Nicholas Harper, Patrick Martinez, Rob Abeyta Jr., Ron English, Sage Vaughn, Skypage, Souther Salazar, Stormie Mills, Tessar Lo, Todd Tourso, Usugrow, Will Barras, Yoskay Yamamoto Photography: Angela Boatwright, Christina M. Felice, Eriberto Oriol, Eye One, Jamel Shabazz, Logan Hicks, Peter Beste, RETNA, Rick Rodney, Saber, Too Tall Jahmal Video Art: David Choe, elYEM, Ian Lynam, Peter Glover, Something In The Universe
Anno Domini // the second coming of Art & Design
"Self Portraits of Other People That I Drew by Myself Pretty Much" by Alex PardeeAlex creates grotesque and monstrous characters through a process in which ambiguous shapes come to life through application of morose, fantastic and bizarre details. These characters, absurd and tormented, are part of Alex's ever-expanding dose of self-medication. He describes his latest creation best...
Upper Playground PDX
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Bailly Contemporary Gallery / Galerie Bailly Comtemporain
Opening:
Galerie Bailly Monday to Friday from 10h to 13h and 14h to 19h. Saturday from 14h to 19h. Inputs free
ROWDY - NEVER SMILE AT A CROCODILEPrivate View Wed June 3 6:30 – 10pm
SARTORIAL CONTEMPORARY ART In his first major London solo show the King of Crocs showcases his diverse talent at Sartorial Contemporary Art. Expect to see Rowdy’s unique take on urban living and landscape in the form of his legendary boulders, abstract cityscapes and of course the ubiquitous crocs. Bricks and mortar may mean money and mortgages to some but Rowdy prefers his building blocks in their raw state. ‘The local quarry provides the bedrock for our roads and cities’ says the artist. ‘I hit the rocks before they reach their destiny of becoming our new urban spaces’. Simultaneously caveman-esque and contemporary, the cartoon monoliths have been described as ‘Ren & Stimpy meets Goldsworthy’. Their arrival in the urban landscape provides jarring juxtaposition. His Cityscape paintings show Skyscrapers constructed out of the tiniest marks a spray can can make, reminiscent of T.S Lowry’s ‘matchstick men’, combined with 1980’s graffiti fades. Some are hectic, others more meditative. Highly sought after, this accomplished series offers nuances and subtleties both in style and substance, often somewhat lacking in today’s saturated street art market. Continuing the narrative of City versus The Ancient; Rowdy’s trademark crocodiles are often huge in scale and are indicative of the playful nature of the imagery in his work, and long may we continue to see these King-sized crocs attacking our walls and lurking in the concrete swamps. The last few years have seen him collaborate with cohorts Cyclops & Sweet Toof resulting in one of the most widespread bombing campaigns seen in the UK’s capital in the last decade.
Mood Swings
Asbestos, Bumblebee, Cena7, Fefe Talavera, Imminent Disaster, Know Hope, Labrona and Oddzoo
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/
John Lorne
Artistas Brasileiros queriamestou num projeto da "Oi", junto com o Marcelo Dantas (Criador da "Oi Futuro (RJ)", e do "Museu da lingua Portuguesa (SP)", entre outros grandes empreendimentos culturais), trata-se de um projeto voltado para revelar novos artistas com uma estética contemporânea (em diversas linguagens - pintura, escultra, intervenções urbanas, fotografia, video, etc...) , é de nível nacional, e o evento na primeira fase contempla Brasilia, São paulo, Rio de janeiro, Curitiba e Porto Alegre. Estou responsável pela seletiva de Curitiba. Sendo assim estamos fazendo um mapeamento desses artistas para entrar nesse projeto, entre 05 e 10 artistas de cada estado serão selecionados para uma grande ação na cidade. Para este mapeamento preciso de um portfólio digital contendo, Curriculo acadêmico, artistico e pessoal, foto pessoal, imagens de trabalhos (foto e video se tiver) e contatos, Sendo assim gostaria do seu portfólio para apresentar para eles, creio que seja uma grande oportunidade de "deslanchar"..rsrs! peço a gentileza de indicar outros artistas que você considere bacana e que tenha uma estética mais moderna, ou se quiser já passar meus contatos e pedir para me enviarem material conforme descrito acima.Ainda não temos informações de contrapartida, mas deve ser algo interessante.
obs: os portfólios podem ser entregues até o dia 20 de maio. obrigado Abraço
Jonas Prates
URB magazineWe are looking for graffiti legacies -- kids whose parent were/are writers and who now have taken up the tradition themselves. This would be a short interview of several artists and their offspring, with an accpmpanying pictorial spread in the July/August issue of URB. Interested writers should send bios, links and images to
Ryan DineenIn the Peripheral
Show & Tell Gallery is proud to welcome back Ryan Dineen for his second solo exhibit with the gallery. Ryan’s latest body of work, titled ‘In The Peripheral’, is a study of his daily observations of city environments and the people that inhabit them. This unique look on society focuses on elements of every day life that are often missed, ignored, or disregarded. Ryan strives to capture the beauty in the mundane and portray empathy in his subjects. The process often begins with a photo reference provided by neighborhood scenery and characters. Ryan engages his subjects, taking the time to learning more about their past and find out what they are all about. He then takes to the studio where he begins to translate their stories through his paintings. Ryan attains to capture the emotion behind the subjects he paints, hoping that the viewer is able to feel the personal connection he has with the subject matter. ‘In the Peripheral’ is an honest look at the city environment we live in. “I look at this series as my way of communicating my surroundings. I want to portray the charisma and individuality of my subject matter to the viewers, all the while leaving them to ultimately decipher their own feelings towards the work. Hopefully, they may feel a personal connection to my art. This body of work is all about people and things you see everyday, that guy on the street you pass on your way to work, the well to do lady having a smoke out side of the bank, they all have a story to tell. I try and tell that story as honestly as possible, I never want to undermine the viewer, it is important they make their own connection, I just hope that they can appreciate the beauty in it.” Ryan Dineen was born in Toronto in 1983. As a child, Ryan was first inspired to paint by his mother who was a part time illustrator; cartoons, handwriting, and signatures all stimulated his young mind. Graffiti was a natural progression, an art form that he was first introduced to by a babysitter at the age of 9. She taught him the essence of the misunderstood practice and encouraged him to develop his own style. Ryan embraced it full force. It wasn’t until he entered high school that he began to translate his artistic talents to canvas, learning classical techniques while exploring various mediums. All the while continuing his progression as a graffiti writer, he also started to develop his style on canvas. After high school Ryan had a brief stint at The Ontario College of Art and Design, finding the school structure limiting, Ryan opted to drop out to pursue studying on his own terms. Taking influence from masters like John Singer Sargent and Egon Shiele, as well as more modern contemporaries such as Ralph Steadman and Malcolm Liepke, Ryan began to develop his own approach to fine art. His personal experiences and travels play a large role in his paintings. Ryan’s approach to graffiti has also matured, he has become a world-renowned graffiti artist, and works to employ free art to the community through sanctioned public murals that can be seen everywhere from Melrose in Hollywood to his neighborhood of Cabbagetown in Toronto. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday May 29th at Show & Tell Gallery between 7pm and 11pm. Show & Tell Gallery is located at 1161 Dundas St. West in Toronto.
Going Postal’s Revenge: Art Show + Sticker Sale All Stickers Sell for Only $5 Friday, May 29th 6-11 PM 4357 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago Upset, a collective of artists, is pleased to present GOING POSTAL’S REVENGE, a street art show and handmade sticker exchange featuring underground and emerging artists in graffiti and street art from New York, Chicago, and Paris. The huge handmade sticker sale will feature work from over 70 artists who do intricate graffiti tags on U.S. Postal stickers to more street art-orientated labels featuring stencils, screen-printing, and mixed media. From Aiko (formerly of street art collective Faile) to Zato, there’s something for everyone and all stickers sell for only $5. Larger artworks will also be for sale. The event takes place on Friday, May 29th from 6-11 PM at 4357 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Featured artists in the show include Aiko, Blanco, C-Damage, Cahbasm, Cosbe, DDock, Drexel, Egor, Get 2, Goya, Jack/Juicy, Johnny Tran, Mario Zoots, Melt, Morgan, NohJColey, Overconsume, R. Kelly, Red Nose, Rejoice, Royce, Saro, Viking, Weedwolf, Zato, 5003, and many more. Artists are also encouraged to come and exchange stickers with other artists. The Upset is a community of friends, photographers, and artists who have pooled their talents into an artist’s collective with a focus on American street culture. Upset recently hosted and curated the art show for the Chicago book release for Martha Cooper's 25th Anniversary Edition of Subway Art. The Upset currently curates art events and publishes an independent magazine. For more information visit upsetmag.blogspot.com
YONE x REACH Exhibition
2009.05.29
Location / JOCKEY CLUB CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
Samurai Graphix, Generation NXT and 808 Urban present: The Estria Invitational Graffiti Battleat the Undivided Hip Hop Festival
Neil Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
808Urban Graffiti Workshops
I. Graffiti 101 Beginner :: Basics
II. Graffiti 201 Intermediate :: Style Beginnings
III. Graffiti 301 Advanced :: Style Evolution
IV. Live Painting 401 :: Live Painting & Demonstrations
Demo Painters (confirmed to date):
V. Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle
Judges:
Contestants: 12 of Hawaii's most talented artists will compete for the crown in a live one-day painting competition. First time in Hawaii!
1st Place - Winner will be flown to Oakland in October to compete in the Finals. Hotel accommodations and per diem for 5 days provided; a $2500 value!
New! Additional Presentations
Participating in Festival: $10 workshops unlimited, per day, Pre Sale $15 workshops unlimited, per day, Sold Day Of $20 all access Adults, per day Children 3 & under FREE $15 ages 4-12 $18 ages 13-college with valid student or military ID (limit 2 tickets per ID) Tickets available at Blaisdell box office and generationxt.org
About the Festival
About Generation NXT
About 808 Urban
About Estria & Samurai Graphix
International Urban Arts Manifestation 2009
Whole in the Wall
Interviews, photos, artwork: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssjVOqAJoP0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctKZEAf43NI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA_TDUyn4X4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WESQ0xp8EV0 Ash, Banksy, Blade, Blek le Rat, Crash, Daze, Henry Chalfant, Ikon, Jamel Shabazz, JonOne, Lee Quiñones, Martha Cooper, Nunca, Plateus, Quik, Rammellzee, Sharp, Silvia Magaglio, Sozyone Opening reception: May 28, 9pm - 12a
www.helenbeckgallery.com
Open Tue-Sat 10:30a - 6:30p
No Pressure to Paint
This is a request for HELP!! The Ripped skate park in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England is in near danger of shutting down forever, due to lack of custom. In an effort to stay open The Ripped is holding a Graffiti Jam to help raise awareness and funds. That’s where “YOU” can come in, we are looking for companies like yours to help sponsor the “RIP IT UP JAM” that is to be held on 4th July 2009. We would therefore be most grateful if you could sponsor us in any way, be it a cash donation (to help with advertising cost), free merchandise (for prize giveaways) etc. Any contribution would help. If you were to sponsor the ’RIP IT UP JAM’ all promotional material will have your company logo on it!! Thank you for your time and we hope to hear from you ASAP!
The Ripped Skate Park www.myspace.com/therippedskatepark Contact: ripitupjam@hotmail.co.uk
"Graffiti Life" AT THE LYCEUM
International graffiti artist pens theatrical dance show about underground culture April 20, 2009—Culture Shock San Diego's (CSSD) "Graffiti Life," a theatrical dance show written by Graffiti Writer, Pose 2, will premiere May 28 to 31 at the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza. On May 28 and 29, showtime will be at 7 p.m.; May 30 times will be at 2 and 7 p.m.; and on May 31 it will be at 5 p.m. The show will run alongside "Pose 2 is Mr. Maxx Moses," an exhibit of Pose 2's graffiti work on display in the Lyceum's Upstairs Lobby gallery until June 6. "Graffiti Life," CSSD's second evening-length production, exposes the underground culture of graffiti through hip-hop dance. "People in general don't know a lot about graffiti. They see it, but they don't see it being done, they don't know the inner workings of the writer, of the graffiti writer," says Pose 2, who began his own graffiti life in 1976 in the subways of New York City. "Graffiti is the most relevant art form right now because it's alive. You don't have to go to a museum to see it, it's in the street. We interact with it every day and there's so much controversy surrounding it—a lot of controversy, a lot of mystery, a lot of misunderstanding." Aside from asking larger questions about graffiti, such as whether it's art or trash, "Graffiti Life" reveals the different philosophies and conflicts among graffiti writers. The story follows Ill (played by Sherman Shoate), a dominating male character who symbolizes the angry, destructive aspect of graffiti; SheRock (played by Angela Molton), the female lead who exemplifies the beauty and uplift the art has to offer; and the Young Boys Crew (played by David Silvas, David Henry and Jeremy "Jermz" Mascardo), a new generation of up-and-coming graffiti writers who are influenced by both faces of the art form and struggle to find their place within the culture. Pose 2 was motivated to write the show after seeing the 2006 production of "Christopher, for the love ...," CSSD's first dance-theater work. "I had never seen a group of choreographed B-boys perform and I was really impressed." Collaborating with CSSD was a natural step, he says. "Working with Pose 2 on 'Graffiti Life' has been a real education," says Angie Bunch, CSSD's executive director. "I went into this excited about trying something new and have come out of it with an entirely new awareness of art in general and graffiti art in particular. Culture Shock's perspective on Pose 2's story is exciting, raw and beautiful. 'Graffiti Life' is a feast for the senses." Part of the proceeds from the show will be used to offer three scholarships for a seven- to 14-week session of the "Graffiti as an Art Form Class" at the Art Academy of San Diego in North Park taught by Pose 2. His work also can be found the New Children's Museum and in murals downtown. Winners also will receive a package of free dance classes at the renowned Culture Shock Dance Center. There are no requirements; all ages are encouraged to apply and graffiti writing experience isn't necessary. Those interested can sign up for a scholarship at one of the shows. Tickets for "Graffiti Life" cost $25 and $22 for seniors, the military and students. Seating is general admission. Tickets will be available at the Culture Shock Dance Center, the Lyceum box office and online at www.lyceumevents.org and www.sdartstix.com starting April 21. Pre-sale tickets, which cost $20, are now available at the Dance Center. A 17-year stalwart in the dance community, CSSD’s members have gone on to perform with Destiny’s Child and Missy Elliott. Several CSSD alumni in the Jabbawockeez took home a win on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. Created in 1993 by Angie Bunch, the Culture Shock family has outposts in Los Angeles; Oakland; Las Vegas; Chicago; Atlanta; Washington, D.C.; and in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada. The groups all carry the mission, “We are a troupe of individuals who, through the power of music and dance, cultivate self-worth, dignity and respect for all people.” San Diego is the home branch of Culture Shock. For details on CSSD or the Culture Shock Dance Center, visit www.cultureshockdance.org
ZANE ONE
Zane Art Show from Mark Beast on Vimeo. Zane art show preview Limited Edition Screen Printed Poster
Galeria Con Safos
909-620-2772
REINKINGPROJEKTE - Urban Art - Collection Reinking
A collaboration between Reinking Projects and Kunstraum Kreuzberg / Bethanien. In cooperation with the 32nd German Protestant Kirchentag, May 20–24, 2009, in Bremen. Special thanks go out to the Friends of the Weserburg. Opening: May 15, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Urban Art is everywhere. Unsolicited, it leaves its traces and signs in urban space. It conquers public space with stickers, posters, extensive murals, and stencil graffiti. It’s galleries are the world’s streets. What began as graffiti in the large cities on America’s east coast forty years ago has since experienced a decisive development. Even if the majority of actions continue to be produced anonymously and illegally, it is no longer exclusively a phenomenon associated with youth culture. Many of the protagonists have emancipated themselves from the pictorial language of graffiti writing and experimented with new forms of expression. With their subtle and humorous, occasionally offensive interventions in the urban landscape they attempt to force open familiar visual habits. As a rule, they are not concerned with damaging the urban infrastructure but with participating in a dialogue with the public. There is a variety of Urban Art. Temporary actions, unusual objects and sculptures, lettering, and characters are woven into the visual flow of the city as stumbling blocks. The possibility that many of the passers-by take no notice of these interventions is consciously taken into account. Thus they comprise a subversive counterweight to the constant presence of advertising, whose blinking images and seductive buying options dominate everyday life. It is not only in this respect that Urban Art is the expression of a critical examination of the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of the city, which in the age of globalization is rapidly and sustainably changing. Urban Art has recently experienced a downright hype. Numerous galleries and museums around the world have organized exhibitions, and works by the most well-known representatives of the genre have gained premium prices at auctions. What some accuse of being commercialization, the loss of authenticity, and the betrayal of original interests is viewed by many artists as a new chance. By transferring their themes and methods in the protected space of the museum, they develop very new and surprising approaches. But what kind of art is this that leaves its ancestral terrain? Do the works not require the city as a resonating space, as an immediate opponent? And is one of the essential features of Urban Art not its impermanence, its spontaneity? The Weserburg will be devoting itself to these questions in a large-scale exhibition centered around works from the Reinking Collection. The Hamburg-based collector Rik Reinking is a man of conviction. He has for many years now been accompanying numerous artists in the scene with great passion and intensity. His collection now includes representative works by some of the most influential protagonists. These include such well-known names as Banksy (UK), DAIM (Germany), Brad Downey (USA), Os Gemeos (Brazil), Shepard Fairey (USA), and Zevs (France). The exhibition will be supplemented by several artistic stances and new works, which have in part been produced specifically for Bremen. In addition, artistic interventions are planned in the Hanseatic city’s public space. Thus the exhibition will not only afford insight into a still young, unusual collection, it is at the same time a venue for the most recent developments of non-conformist art form that is in a constant state of flux. The exhibition will be supplemented by an attractive supporting program with workshops, walks through town, film evenings, and discussions and thus stimulate a lively as well as critical examination of the phenomenon of Urban Art. In addition, a comprehensive catalogue will be published including numerous illustrations and texts that are worth reading. The exhibition concept was developed by Ingo Clauß, curator at the Weserburg; Adrian Nabi, who as the initiator and curator of Berlin’s Backjumps exhibitions is one of the most well-known aficionados of the scene; and the collector Rik Reinking, who has been closely connected with the museum for many years. Responding to an invitation by the 32nd German Protestant Kirchentag (May 20–24, 2009), parallel to the exhibition, Kunstraum Kreuzberg / Bethanien is realizing the project Sign Seeing in Bremen. Besides highly interesting events related to Urban Art, the Copenhagen-based artist Victor Ash will be designing all four sides of an overhead hopper and thus set an example for a lively examination of street art. A collaboration between Reinking Projects and Kunstraum Kreuzberg / Bethanien. In cooperation with the 32nd German Protestant Kirchentag, May 20–24, 2009, in Bremen. Special thanks go out to the Friends of the Weserburg. Participating artists: Akay, Akim, Ash, Herbert Baglione, Banksy, Blu, Boxi, Brad Downey, Bronco, Daniel Man, Dave the Chimp, Mark Jenkins, Miss Van, Mode 2, Nug & Pike, Os Gêmeos, Mirko Reisser (DAIM), Shepard Fairey, Space Invader, Swoon, DTagno, Tilt, Vitché, Heiko Zahlmann, Zevs, Zezão
Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst
Dninja
A 3º Mundo convida a todos para abertura da exposição Bicho Coisa da artista Dninja. abertura sexta dia 15 de maio a partir das 17hs e no sábado 16, a artista e seus convidados estarão realizando um live paint a partir das 11hs.
R. Dr. Antonio Maria Laet, 15
One Thousand and One Nights
CRASH / DAZE
Opening Reception: May 15, 2009 7-10pm Ad Hoc Art is incredibly honored to present CRASH / DAZE, a stunning exhibition of never seen before works from each artist and featuring the first collaborative works between these legendary New York artists in over ten years. About CRASH: A contemporary of Keith Haring and a modern-day master of this present day art form, CRASH has shot his metaphorical arrows and dizzying flashes into subway cars, walls, and galleries around the globe. His work celebrates the movements of an ever-changing world and is a lavish gift to the eyes as well as a bold statement in time and space. A direct descendant of the Roman wall-scribes, CRASH has evolved his inherited gift back to its simplest form: "tagging," leaving his name, with a Lichtensteinian twist. As artists have long left personal marks and signatures to authenticate their works, CRASH goes further, leaving only his name as a reduction of unadulterated form; or "refined" art. Via his tenacity and talent, CRASH has successfully transitioned from the streets into the mainstream art world. His work, now exhibited globally, still possesses the vivid color and energy he produced initially on subways. True to his roots, CRASH maintains the lettering and image abstraction many writers feel are crucial to the art form. About DAZE: DAZE began painting New York City subway trains, the canvas of choice for the serious graffiti artist, in the late 1970’s. Since moving from subway trains to gallery walls, he has exhibited in Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo, Florence and many others. His work is in public collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum Ludwig in Aachen, Germany, and the Brooklyn Museum, where he was also featured in the 2006 "Graffiti" exhibition. The Speerstra Family, The Coveri Family, and Eric Clapton’s are private collections containing DAZE’s creations. While experiencing mainstream success, DAZE still participates in traditional graffiti art venues and paints many largescale murals in urban areas. For the sheer “love of the culture” he can be found collaborating with writers from all over the world In DAZE’s paintings, references of the bygone era of subway painting combine with representational elements of urban characters and places such as Coney Island, elevated train stations, Times Square, and the lower east side. Many show a clear link to the Ashcan School of painting and the WPA artists of the 1940's such as Reginald Marsh, Ben Shaun, Edward Hopper, Robert Henri, and John Sloan.
VIP/Press Hour: 6pm-7pm
AdHoc Art Gallery
VIP RSVP: ShanaLovesPR@gmail.com
Thomas Canto and Julie Thomas
Vernissage le vendredi 15 mai à partir de 19h. à la galerie ARTFILER, 51 avenue Montaigne 75008 PARIS More at:
JOSÉ PARLÁ: READING THROUGH SEEING, NEW WORKSOoi Botos Gallery is pleased to announce Reading Through Seeing, an exhibition by contemporary artist José Parlá, on view 14 May through 11 July 2009. This will be the artist’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong and will showcase new paintings, works on paper, photographs and ceramic works. The exhibition will take place during Art HK 09 and will be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with essays by scholars Alexandra Chang of New York University — Asia Pacific Center and critical theorist and art historian Michael Betancourt. José Parlá’s new works are inspired by his recent travels in France, Japan and the United Kingdom. Parlá’s unique and playful inscriptions and diary-like gestures with his trademark hand–writing recall his personal observations of how the idiosyncratic behavior of anonymous individuals on those distant streets distinctly impact each geographical environment. The complexity of José Parlá’s mixed media paintings is based on the layering of images and paraphernalia collected from his daily encounters at home and his adventures abroad, interpreted through his dynamic gestural process. Interleaved through each work is Parlá’s calligraphic script, which infuses each piece with vibrancy, energy and meaning. Memories, thoughts, ideas, quotes, phrases, conversations and observations scrawled in Parlá’s instantly recognizable, flowing script reflect his characteristic fusion of writing and painting, word and image. His brushwork depicts walls in the city, or in rural areas outside of urban centers, while his mélange of imagery and words hint at stories within stories, an evocation of the places that have deeply affected him. The story-telling nature of José Parlá’s work is mesmerizing. At first glance, his paintings are reminiscent of an abandoned street alley, but as one’s eyes linger, one realizes the density and complexity of overflowing imagery. Parlá’s innate gift of capturing both the chaos and the tranquility of the city has moved countless viewers. About José Parlá José Parlá is a New-York based artist whose paintings reflect the way in which cities function as palimpsests. Born in Miami, Parlá traveled in the Caribbean, South America, Asia and Europe in the 1990s before settling permanently in New York. His work has been collected and exhibited by Agnes B. Galerie Du Jour in Paris and Takashi Murakami’s Kai Kai Ki Ki gallery in Tokyo. Major recent exhibitions include, The New Grand Tour showing in Hong Kong and Beijing (2007-08), Adaptation / Translation at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms in London (2008), and Layered Days with Cristina Grajales’ Soho gallery in New York City (2008). About Ooi Botos Gallery Ooi Botos is Hong Kong’s leading avant-garde gallery specializing in photography, digital media, video and installation. In fact, the José Parlá exhibition marks a departure from Ooi Botos’ customary program, with Parlá being the only painter represented by the gallery. Ooi Botos is dedicated to exposing the public to art forms rarely seen in Hong Kong to raise the level of discourse about art in Asia. Opening: May 14th, 2009 at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Ooi Botos is located at 5 Gresson Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11.30 A.M. – 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. – 8 P.M., Saturday 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. Tel. +852 2527 9733
Desmadre: Fresh Latino Perspectives in America
Artist Reception Thursday May 14 6pm – 10pm Youtube video teaser for Desmadrefeaturing a performance by Jaime Torres and Rafael Barrios and comida provided by Los Desmadrosos
Vermillion Gallery
http://www.vermillionseattle.com/ Featuring the work of - Albert Reyes, Ana Serrano, Jaime (Germs) Zacarias, Antonio Pelayo, Xico González, Alberto Cerritaño, Michael Alverez, Jeaneen Carolino, Carlos don Juan, 179, Victor Marka, Pedro de Valdiva, Julio Guerrero, Marco Zamora, Mario Campos, Manuel Rios, El Mac, Robert Santiago, Vincent Pacheco, George Estrada
The Character StudiesA group exhibition curated by Andrea von Bujdoss ("Queen Andrea") and McCaig-Welles The bodies of work on display by the exhibiting artists Ewok 5MH, Cycle, Siloette, Queen Andrea and GMO$ represent their strong personal aesthetics derived from significant experience in the realms of graffiti, street art, skateboard culture, cartooning and illustration. Their works will be complimented by custom art installations on the gallery walls, painted by the artists.
McCaig-Welles
Hours of Operation
einen sommera show by ecb Hendrik Beikirch
Opening: Friday May 08, 2009 from 7pm Museums open all night: Saturday May 09, 2009 from 7pm
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Ron English - LAZARUS RISINGRon English is returning to London for his first ever UK show : LAZARUS RISINGWith its deliberately provocative theme of 'resurrection', the exhibition reflects this challenging period of socio-political and economic flux. “Ron English continues to exploit the mismatch between effortless style and edgy content in his paintings. It’s an effective strategy, wrong-footing viewers and making them reconsider the way they might absorb imagery from advertising without critically engaging with it.” Ben Jones, art historian. Private view: Thurday 7th May 6 - 9pm Saturday 9th May Ron English will be in the gallery between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm to sign copies of the limiited edition book which has been published by Elms Lesters to accompany the exhibition.
Misk1
GUM/Graphic Urban Modernism The tag says Misk1. The passport says Sandro Tchikovani. The signature style of Surreal Typography he's Kryloned onto walls, bridges and boxcars from Sapporo to Belgium to his hometown of San Francisco says there's a new breed of artist in our midst. Sandro's portfolio of commissions reads like a "Who's Who" of brands for the new century. What inspires Microsoft, Nike, Red Bull and host of other global corporations to beat a trail to Sandro's door? Originality. Vision. And a soul that never stops searching. In his latest work Sandro deconstructs the letterforms, textures and colors of his earlier styles to craft a wholly new, dynamically expressive archetypal aesthetic. Graphic Urban Modernism. Art that fuses the street with the surreal. Art that stops time.
Tether
Canceptual
Opening Reception: May 2nd Crewest saves the Earth one spray can at a time. For the past 7 years, Crewest has been at the forefront of recognizing graffiti art as a unique and valid art form with aerosol cans as one of it’s main mediums. To celebrate our 7th Year Anniversary, Crewest brings you the third installment of CANceptual. An art exhibition utilizing the spray can as the canvas. Artists are encouraged to find those old rusted cans and recycle them by turning them into fine art pieces for sale at the gallery. "The concept is to turn the weapon of choice into the instrument of beauty", says Gallery Director Man One. Featured in this exhibit are works by: ACME, Alonys Art, Anthony Aguirre, Apricot Mantle, Auks, Bill Gallagher, BRANDED, buna, Dan Ruhrmanty, Daniel Barajas, Dash2000Fidel, Dave MacDowell, dcypher, Downer, Dyroza, E73, Eriberto Oriol, FLASH ABC, GAPE, groty dct, Gwen Mercado-Reyes and Jose Reyes, HASTE, inept, Jarrod Barton, jason jacenko, Jay Edwards, Jessica Ward, Jose M Loza, Just Elias, Kaman Chow, Kelly Thompson, lowbrain huit, MARKA27, Mayra Alamo, Miwa "miwaLyric" Kayama, Brian (Negro Picasso) Ross, New Colony, Nick Macias, Nicole Kaspereen, Noah Ptolemy, Randy Deleon, Rel One, REVEL, Rome, Ruthie Pie, Sherm, Skyler, TEEL ONE, Thomas J. Schaeffer (the Messenger), TRAVIS MOORE, Vanessa Hampton View past Canceptual shows at the following links: Canceptual (2002) http://www.crewest.com/exhibits/2002/cans.html Canceptual (2006) http://www.flickr.com/photos/crewestman/sets/72157594582951550/
Crewest Saturday, May 2nd – 6-9pm
Revolt, Bilrock, Zephyr, and Crunch
Grand Opening of this new art venue is on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
Center for New Media and the Arts
FresherThis year Younity's 3rd exhibition entitled FRESHER! will host 40 female urban artists who will participate on an exhibition indoors and outdoors dedicated to bringing community awareness to environmental issues like; recycling, consumerism, global warming, pollution, health and renewable energy. Along with the exhibit YOUNITY will self publish it's second collectors book series that will help keep the message alive. Throughout the exhibit YOUNITY will host youth workshops, mural projects, and panel discussions to help educate the community about the importance of living GREEN.
FRESHER! CALL FOR ENTRIES - ( WORLDWIDE )
- recycling
REQUIREMENTS - Please include the following:
Artist Name- RE-FRESH THE STREETS! - ( WORLDWIDE ) Artists / crews worldwide are asked to participate in a street art/mural project entitled "RE-FRESH THE STREETS" using one or more of the following environmental issues below. The street art/mural created must include Younity's FRESHER! stencil logo provided to be able to unite and identify the project worldwide. We will select 10-15 images from various cities/ streets/ communities which will be included in the 2009 "FRESHER!" exhibit.
REQUIREMENTS
Artist or Crew Name- * * * DEADLINE: JUNE 1st 2009 * * *
Call for entries PDF http://www.theyounity.com/FRESHER_CallforEntries.pdf
Downtown Crossings
The ArrivalFrom 7 February to 10 May 2009 the city centre museum and gallery will be holding a show entitled, ‘The Arrival’, Urban Art. The exhibition features work by a range of International artists, also known as Graffiti artists, Urban artists or Outsider artists, such as Banksy, Adam Neate, Candice Tripp, Swoon, Elbowtoe and others. Working with an eclectic mix of styles in a range of media, many of the artists explore social issues such as globalisation and consumerism while others focus on the individual, sex and society. There will be a series of events running throughout this show from graffiti art workshops to an open forum debate where members of the public can join the discussion as to whether this form of art is a valid art movement. Keep checking The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery website at www.stoke.gov.uk/museums for your chance to join the debate and have your say. Admission to the exhibition and The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is free. For further media enquiries please call Nerys Williams on 01782 235399
SHEPARD FAIREY: SUPPLY & DEMAND
On the 20th anniversary of the Obey Giant campaign, the Institute of
Contemporary Art/Boston opens the first museum survey of Shepard Fairey,
the influential street artist who created the now iconic Obama poster.
Exhibition Related Programs
Artist Talk: Shepard Fairey
OBEY Experiment
Lunchtime Gallery Talk
ICA/AIGA Design Series: Design as Social Agent
Bike Tour: Shepard Fairey Off Site
Sunday, June 28, 10 am
The Institute of Contemporary Art
HousepaintPhase 2: ShelterThe Institute for Contemporary Culture presents Housepaint, the first exhibition on the subject of street art in a major Canadian museum. Drawing attention to issues of poverty and homelessness, this ground-breaking exhibition is a collaboration between ten street artists in memory of the former residents of Toronto’s Tent City. STARSHIP / GENE PENDON (HVW8) SPECTER / GABRIEL REESE ROYAL / DIXON / JUAN CARLOS NORIA OTHER / DEREK SHAMUS MEHAFFEY LEASE / LISA MANSFIELD FAUXREEL / DAN BERGERON EVOKE / PATRICK THOMPSON ELICSER ELLIOT EGR / ERICA GOSICH ROSE DSTRBO / DAN BULLER (HVW8) CASE / RYAN MACKEEN CANT 4 / AMANDA MARIE
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