Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Progress report
Sorry for the hiatus.
I'm still unable to update the site because of my work schedule, but I have high hopes for April.
In the meantime, please take another good look at what Stare is doing in Montreal.
Also, Buford is telling it like it is again.
Thank you for your patience.
I'm still unable to update the site because of my work schedule, but I have high hopes for April.
In the meantime, please take another good look at what Stare is doing in Montreal.
Also, Buford is telling it like it is again.
Thank you for your patience.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
MD, Baltimore: Jan 29-30 and Feb 6, 2010: Benefits for Mike "Ryke" Herron
Mike has cancer and needs our help. If you're not in B'more, you can still donate or buy artwork.
See www.themikeherronbenefit.com for details on how to participate and where to send well wishes.
The shows on the 29-30 of January are music related.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for Mike!
See www.themikeherronbenefit.com for details on how to participate and where to send well wishes.
The shows on the 29-30 of January are music related.
The show and auction will be on February the 6th.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for Mike!
Drawing with light
"Evan Roth’s “Graffiti Analysis 2.0″. Roth is trying to build a “digital blackbook” to capture graffiti tags in code. He’s started with an ingenious – and straightforward – setup for motion capturing tags: a torch taped to a pen, the motion of which is tracked by a webcam. The data is all recorded in an XML dialect that Roth designed – the Graffiti Markup Language – which captures not only strokes but also rates of flow, the location of the tag, and even the orientation of the drawing tool at start; clearly, it’s designed with future developments – a motion-sensing spraycan, perhaps – in mind." Berg has more
Thanks, Evan.
Thanks, Evan.
A brief hiatus, sorry
Unfortunately I'll be unable to update Art Crimes in February (and maybe March) because of my crazy work schedule. Gotta pay the rent.
I still love you though, and I'll try to make it up to you later. Happy Valentine's Day
The store will operate as usual.
I still love you though, and I'll try to make it up to you later. Happy Valentine's Day
The store will operate as usual.
CA, Los Angeles: January 24, 2010: Vox Humana, Live: Mear One, Kofie, Retna, El Mac
Organized by the L.A. ART MACHINE, curated by Bryson Strauss, & Sponsored by Mid-City Arts Gallery, 33third Los Angeles Paint Shop, & Lucius Hudson Inc., VOX HUMANA is a live art performance by legendary Los Angeles street artists Mear One, Kofie, Retna, and El Mac that will take place during the L.A. Art Show, January 20 - 24, 2010 @ The Los Angeles Convention Center.
Using large-scale canvases, the artists will begin their work on January 20 and will paint live each day from noon to 6 PM. Using acrylic and aerosol paints, Retna and El Mac will collaborate on a canvas that is 12 x 24 feet, while Kofie and Mear One will work independently on 12 x 12 foot canvases. Los Angeles Art Show attendees are invited to witness the completion of the works on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2 PM, and participate in a closing celebration.
Using large-scale canvases, the artists will begin their work on January 20 and will paint live each day from noon to 6 PM. Using acrylic and aerosol paints, Retna and El Mac will collaborate on a canvas that is 12 x 24 feet, while Kofie and Mear One will work independently on 12 x 12 foot canvases. Los Angeles Art Show attendees are invited to witness the completion of the works on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2 PM, and participate in a closing celebration.
NYC: Feb. 4 - Mar. 1, 2010: Staying Alive 2
The Hamilton Fish Park Branch of the New York Public Library presents
Staying Alive 2: A Cru of Characters
Featuring a “cru of characters” by David Alicea aka LETHAL, Moriah Ressler and Twelph, the exhibit opens with performances by the Lethal Weaponz Cru and Nelson “Chief” Seda on Thursday, February 4th from 5-7pm and continues through March 1st, 2010.
The Hamilton Fish Park Branch of the NYPL is located at 415 East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. For further information, contact Lois Stavsky @ 917-562-8468.
Staying Alive 2: A Cru of Characters
Featuring a “cru of characters” by David Alicea aka LETHAL, Moriah Ressler and Twelph, the exhibit opens with performances by the Lethal Weaponz Cru and Nelson “Chief” Seda on Thursday, February 4th from 5-7pm and continues through March 1st, 2010.
The Hamilton Fish Park Branch of the NYPL is located at 415 East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. For further information, contact Lois Stavsky @ 917-562-8468.
CA, Oakland: Congratulations, Estria and Refa1
Community Muralists Estria and Refa1 Unveil Cultural Landmark
Funded by the Oakland Redevelopment Agency
On Saturday, January 23, 2010 muralists, and spray can artists, Estria, and Refa, will inaugurate the completion of two new murals funded by the Oakland Redevelopment Agency (ORA), at a private ceremony, located on the Thai Kee Co building, at 2121 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94606, from 11:00am – 1:00pm. The murals entitled “Four Guardians”, and "Done by the Forces of Nature", were developed to raise community pride while beautifying the neighborhood and reducing vandalism. The Thai Kee Company, Union Pacific Railroad, and the East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC) have all worked with the artists to bring this project to fruition.
"These vibrant murals, highly visible from Interstate 880, will create a positive impression of Oakland for both visitors and residents." - Daniel Seamans (ORA)
The mural project is evidence that spray can artists and city officials in the Bay Area are now working together, in an effort to reduce vandalism, and showcase the potential of urban art as a tool to empower youth and uplift communities. Refa's mural "Done by the Forces of Nature", is meant to inspire peace, and designed to bring balance to an already chaotic society. Refa's design uses elements from nature, and Hip Hop, to reflect harmony in Oakland neighborhoods. Estria's "Four Guardians" mural may be Oakland's largest, city commissioned work, at 22' H x 125' L, and can both can be seen from the 880 freeway. Local artists and neighborhood youth worked on the mural over the span of two months. The "Four Guardians" mural was inspired by creatures from Chinese mythology, and incorporates elements from contemporary Hip Hop art, with the intention of connecting youth with the myths, culture, and traditions of past generations. A third aerosol art mural at the end of the building was produced by students and community members through the Leadership Excellence Organization http://www.leadershipexcellence.org/
The mural inauguration will begin at 11:30am at the EBAYC building on 2025 East 12th St., in Oakland, CA, with speech's from Estria, and Refa, as well as members of the company's and organizations involved in the project. Estria and Refa will be available for interviews until 1:00pm.
About ORA: The Oakland Redevelopment Agency (ORA) is part of the City of Oakland’s Community and Economic Development Agency. The Oakland Redevelopment Agency works to bring economic growth to redevelopment areas and improve neighborhood environments for local residents through infrastructure projects, matching grants for area businesses, improved public facilities, programs to increase public safety and other efforts to attract commercial businesses and employers.
About Estria: Estria has been spray painting for over 26 years, and is recognized around the world as a graffiti living legend, valued historian, and leader on graffiti’s social and political impact. Hailing from San Francisco's "Golden Age" of graffiti in the 80's, Estria is a pioneer in painting techniques, and the originator of the stencil tip. Through graffiti Estria has become an educator, entrepreneur, and social activist, working with numerous non-profits, and high profile corporations. In 2007, Estria founded the "Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle", a nationwide urban art competition that honors and advances creativity in the Hip Hop arts. Originally from Hawaii, Estria has called the Bay Area home for half of his life. His murals are known to be whimsical, cultural, political, and vibrant, with a focus and dedication to uplift the communities they serve. for more info visit http://www.estria.com/
About Refa: For over two decades, Oakland, California Native, Senay Alkebu-lan, has been instrumentally involved in the development of the innovative, unorthodox genre of art known as “Aerosol Art” (Graffiti Art/Writing). Surrounded by Hip Hop culture as a youth, the walls of urban structures were Senay’s canvas. His refined, self-styled calligraphy has earned him international acclaim amongst Spray Can artists and enthusiasts. Senay’s lifetime of involvement in the Hip Hop community combined with his progressive political consciousness have translated into a successful career as a spray can artist, activist, and educator.
About EBAYC: The East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC) is a non-profit community organization located in the San Antonio District of East Oakland. For the last 35 years, EBAYC has served multi-cultural, multi-racial young people and their families, providing comprehensive support services including afterschool programs, counseling, advocacy, parent organizing, youth internships, and digital arts training. For more information, contact: Peter Kim, Managing Director, (510) 533-1092 ext 33, pkim@ebayc.org
Funded by the Oakland Redevelopment Agency
On Saturday, January 23, 2010 muralists, and spray can artists, Estria, and Refa, will inaugurate the completion of two new murals funded by the Oakland Redevelopment Agency (ORA), at a private ceremony, located on the Thai Kee Co building, at 2121 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94606, from 11:00am – 1:00pm. The murals entitled “Four Guardians”, and "Done by the Forces of Nature", were developed to raise community pride while beautifying the neighborhood and reducing vandalism. The Thai Kee Company, Union Pacific Railroad, and the East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC) have all worked with the artists to bring this project to fruition.
"These vibrant murals, highly visible from Interstate 880, will create a positive impression of Oakland for both visitors and residents." - Daniel Seamans (ORA)
The mural project is evidence that spray can artists and city officials in the Bay Area are now working together, in an effort to reduce vandalism, and showcase the potential of urban art as a tool to empower youth and uplift communities. Refa's mural "Done by the Forces of Nature", is meant to inspire peace, and designed to bring balance to an already chaotic society. Refa's design uses elements from nature, and Hip Hop, to reflect harmony in Oakland neighborhoods. Estria's "Four Guardians" mural may be Oakland's largest, city commissioned work, at 22' H x 125' L, and can both can be seen from the 880 freeway. Local artists and neighborhood youth worked on the mural over the span of two months. The "Four Guardians" mural was inspired by creatures from Chinese mythology, and incorporates elements from contemporary Hip Hop art, with the intention of connecting youth with the myths, culture, and traditions of past generations. A third aerosol art mural at the end of the building was produced by students and community members through the Leadership Excellence Organization http://www.leadershipexcellence.org/
The mural inauguration will begin at 11:30am at the EBAYC building on 2025 East 12th St., in Oakland, CA, with speech's from Estria, and Refa, as well as members of the company's and organizations involved in the project. Estria and Refa will be available for interviews until 1:00pm.
About ORA: The Oakland Redevelopment Agency (ORA) is part of the City of Oakland’s Community and Economic Development Agency. The Oakland Redevelopment Agency works to bring economic growth to redevelopment areas and improve neighborhood environments for local residents through infrastructure projects, matching grants for area businesses, improved public facilities, programs to increase public safety and other efforts to attract commercial businesses and employers.
About Estria: Estria has been spray painting for over 26 years, and is recognized around the world as a graffiti living legend, valued historian, and leader on graffiti’s social and political impact. Hailing from San Francisco's "Golden Age" of graffiti in the 80's, Estria is a pioneer in painting techniques, and the originator of the stencil tip. Through graffiti Estria has become an educator, entrepreneur, and social activist, working with numerous non-profits, and high profile corporations. In 2007, Estria founded the "Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle", a nationwide urban art competition that honors and advances creativity in the Hip Hop arts. Originally from Hawaii, Estria has called the Bay Area home for half of his life. His murals are known to be whimsical, cultural, political, and vibrant, with a focus and dedication to uplift the communities they serve. for more info visit http://www.estria.com/
About Refa: For over two decades, Oakland, California Native, Senay Alkebu-lan, has been instrumentally involved in the development of the innovative, unorthodox genre of art known as “Aerosol Art” (Graffiti Art/Writing). Surrounded by Hip Hop culture as a youth, the walls of urban structures were Senay’s canvas. His refined, self-styled calligraphy has earned him international acclaim amongst Spray Can artists and enthusiasts. Senay’s lifetime of involvement in the Hip Hop community combined with his progressive political consciousness have translated into a successful career as a spray can artist, activist, and educator.
About EBAYC: The East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC) is a non-profit community organization located in the San Antonio District of East Oakland. For the last 35 years, EBAYC has served multi-cultural, multi-racial young people and their families, providing comprehensive support services including afterschool programs, counseling, advocacy, parent organizing, youth internships, and digital arts training. For more information, contact: Peter Kim, Managing Director, (510) 533-1092 ext 33, pkim@ebayc.org
CA, Los Angeles: Jan. 22-Feb. 27, 2010: Street Legal
STREET LEGAL
RIVERA & RIVERA Gallery is proud to announce the opening of Street Legal, an exhibition of original artwork by legendary Los Angeles street artists, Mear One, Kofie, El Mac, and Retna.
Opening in conjunction with Vox Humana, a live art performance by these same artists at the Los Angeles Convention Center during the L.A. Art Show 2010, this exhibition will showcase more than 25 works of art, including the premiere of Mear One’s monumental sculpture entitled “Pillar of Consciousness.”
Although wildly diverse in styles, media, and scale, this unique group of artists have transcended street writing and evolved their work into one of the most challenging and sophisticated contemporary art forms.
1100 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles, California
RIVERA & RIVERA Gallery is proud to announce the opening of Street Legal, an exhibition of original artwork by legendary Los Angeles street artists, Mear One, Kofie, El Mac, and Retna.
Opening in conjunction with Vox Humana, a live art performance by these same artists at the Los Angeles Convention Center during the L.A. Art Show 2010, this exhibition will showcase more than 25 works of art, including the premiere of Mear One’s monumental sculpture entitled “Pillar of Consciousness.”
Although wildly diverse in styles, media, and scale, this unique group of artists have transcended street writing and evolved their work into one of the most challenging and sophisticated contemporary art forms.
1100 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles, California
Croatia, Zagreb: Jan. 23- , 2010: ME.TART
Morka (Rijeka)
Angel (Beograd)
Ronald Aleksander Lindgreen (Den Haag)
Flying Fortress (Hamburg)
Zets (Zagreb)
Lunar (Zagreb) (selection)
international project ME·TART: On Board / Atelier Mestroviç & Street art. Within the project, six street art artists will be working inside the atrium of the Mestroviç Atelier (Mletaãka 9). They will be using wood boards, installed to protect sculptures and columns from the reconstruction works on the nearby Constitutional Court, as a background to paint their own interpretation of Mestroviç’s works.
http://www.mestrovic.hr/
Canada, Halifax: 9 January – 21 February 2010: James Kirkpatrick & Peter Thompson
Pulp Fiction
Saint Mary's University Art Gallery
Organized & Circulated by Museum London
Curator: Corinna Ghaznavi
Artists’ Talk, Performance & Catalogue Launch: Thursday, 18 February, 8:00 pm
with James Kirkpatrick & Peter Thompson of Brain Trust
Winter Weather Date: Friday, 19 February, 8:00 pm
Saint Mary's University Art Gallery
Organized & Circulated by Museum London
Curator: Corinna Ghaznavi
Artists’ Talk, Performance & Catalogue Launch: Thursday, 18 February, 8:00 pm
with James Kirkpatrick & Peter Thompson of Brain Trust
Winter Weather Date: Friday, 19 February, 8:00 pm
Italy, Florence: Jan. 29, 2010: 50x70
Venerdì 29 gennaio, a partire dalle 21.00, presso lo spazio EtrArtE in via de’ Serragli 113 r, da un’idea dello store ProjectZero,una serata da non perdere: 50 x 70! un evento che nasce dal desiderio di riunire in un unico luogo la scena della street art fiorentina. Una mostra collettiva con una sola regola: rappresentare il proprio stile in un formato lontano dalle abituali pareti, un 50 x 70 che delimita ma allo stesso tempo stimola i giovani artisti a raccontarsi nella “legalità” di un allestimento contemporaneo. 50 x 70 sarà un evento dedicato a un mondo lontano dalle gallerie e dai musei ma forte di una creatività che parla dei nostri tempi. Un live set sonoro, un’istallazione video e una performance di body-paiting completeranno la serata. La città è di chi la vive, l’arte di strada di chi la racconta tra colori e immagini che parlano di tutti noi. Firenze città d’arte, Firenze città di tutte le arti.
Scotland, Glasgow: Jan. 22-Feb 21, 2010: New Faces
New Faces - Modern Character Design - illustration, street art and graphic art
London based, prolific and well known illustrator Andrew Rae and Scottish graffiti artist Elph alongside new Glasgow School of Art graduate and Secret Wars star, Conzo and newly emerging graphic artist FiST. Also showing is Michigan based artist, Jon Macnair and South African painter, Theory One, both showing in the UK for the first time. Last but not least is the female street artist, Syrkus.
Opening is 22nd Jan 7-10pm, then it runs till the 21st of February open 12-6pm Tuesday to Sunday.
Recoat Gallery
323 North Woodside Road
Glasgow
G20 6ND
m: 07968252454
t: +44 (0) 141 341 0069
w: www.recoatdesign.com
e: info@recoatdesign.com
b: http://recoat.blogspot.com/
s: http://recoat.bigcartel.com/
f: http://www.flickr.com/photos/recoat/sets/
Saturday, January 23, 2010
France, Paris: Jan. 15 - Feb. 12, 2010: Cooper, Blade, Chalfant
Hélène Bailly et Valériane (Taxie Gallery)
présentent
MARTHA COOPER – BLADE – HENRY CHALFANT
PHOTO/GRAFF – Photos of Subway Art '70-'80
Du 15 janvier au 12 février 2010
Au rendez vous, des œuvres inédites de ces trois artistes légendaires du graffiti,
Et présentation de leurs œuvres exposées à l’occasion de l’exposition Né dans la rue, graffiti de la Fondation Cartier.
Exposition cataloguée
édition signée et numérotée/100
1 couverture par artiste
RESERVEZ LE VOTRE DES A PRESENT
nicolas@graffitiartmagazine.com
Les rendez vous de l’exposition :
Jeudi 14 janvier 2010 Vernissage en présence des artistes – GALERIE BAILLY CONTEMPORAIN Paris 6ème.
Vendredi 15 janvier 2010 Soirée spéciale Subway Art - Hotel MAMA SHELTER Paris 20eme
Samedi 16 janvier 2010 Séance de signature du catalogue de l’exposition par les artistes – ARTCURIAL Paris 8ème
Informations
Galerie Bailly Contemporain
25, quai Voltaire
75007 Paris
info@galeriebaillycontemporain.com
http://www.galeriebaillycontemporain.com
Jours et horaires d’ouverture:
Du mardi au vendredi: 09h00 à 13h00 / 14h00 à 18h00
Le Samedi : 14h00 à 19h00 (galerie Côté Quai uniquement)
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