Jeremy Fish: Unbelieverble Artist
Posted on | March 16, 2010 | No Comments
One of SF’s finest artists and designers, Jeremy Fish, talks about the impact and influence of skateboarding, designing for The Unbelievers, and how SPB grew out of the hands of a few restless kids to an unexpected global popularity. Jeremy Fish’s artwork has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide and has appeared on skate decks, posters, and clothing, including countless Upper Playground collaborations.
Stencil Top 5 for 03.15.10 on BSA
Posted on | March 15, 2010 | No Comments
The Stencil Top 5 as picked by Samantha Longhi of StencilHistoryX
- “Dance Me to the End of Love”, stencil on metal, by Joe Iurato (image courtesy the artist)
- C215 had this entry in the Urbart Event, Institut de Gestion Supérieur (IGS), Toulouse (photo courtesy the artist)
- “Jokerbama” by Ives One (photo courtesy the artist)
- A collage by Orticanoodles in the Belleville neighborhood of Paris (photo courtesy Stencil History X)
An urban decay altar in Galveston, Texas. The Virgin Mary, by artist 2:12 (photo courtesy Stencil History X)
See more at StencilHistoryX.com
See more Ives One images here
See more 2:12 images here
See more images of Joe Iurato’s work here
See more Orticanoodles here
See more C215 images here
Leonard Cohen’s “Dance Me to the End of Love” here
Damning MUST SEE Video: Serious Allegations Against Brooklynite
Posted on | March 14, 2010 | No Comments
We’re not taking sides yet, but some serious allegations are being leveled by street artists Various and Gould against Brooklynite Gallery right now.
All we can say at this point is that we went to Brooklynite for what was supposed to be an interview with Various and Gould – That interview was abruptly canceled –leaving us standing in the rain. Instead, we were later emailed a link to this video by a now ex-intern (who is asking to remain anonymous). This video appears to show some bad sh*t. We’re hoping this isn’t true.
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Images of The Week 03.14.10
Posted on | March 14, 2010 | No Comments
CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE Our weekly interview with the streets.
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We were very fortunate to watch Lister putting up this new piece on Thursday – his first new piece in Brooklyn in a half year. (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
We were very fortunate to watch Lister putting up this new piece on Thursday – his first new piece in Brooklyn in a half year. (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
To see Lister putting up his piece go HERE
- A new El Sol 25 (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- A big Swampy (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- Mister Den by Free Agentz
(photo ©Jaime Rojo)
(photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- Free Agentz Mr. Den (detail) (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- A rather large intimidating stare from EFS (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- Free Agentz (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- Free Agentz (detail)(photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- Somebody sexy in the spaceship by Billi Kid (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- A sunflower by Russell King (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
Tags: Anthony Lister > Billi Kid > EFS > El Sol 25 > Free Agentz > Jaime Rojo > Russell King > Swampy
Artists Transform “Market Estate” before the Bulldozers Hit
Posted on | March 13, 2010 | No Comments
Over 75 artists took over an abandoned housing building in north London and transformed the morose shell of once-utopian urban architecture into a living art installation.
Look closely into the eyes of this creature by Solo One and you'll see two people peering out of the windows. (courtesy Solo One)
Brazilian Street Artist Mundano has first Solo Show
Posted on | March 12, 2010 | No Comments
From SÃO PAULO, here are a few pieces from Mundano’s first solo show, “Cidade Reciclável”(Recycable City)
Painting on found objects by Mundano.
Mundano.
Mundano likes to use street art as a way of a social revolution. He says his characters are imbued with messages so people can see and think about the problems he addresses.
Some recurring symbols and expressions from Mundano.
“Cidade Reciclável”(Recycable City)
BSA Exclusive: How to Catch LISTER Painting on the Street
Posted on | March 12, 2010 | 1 Comment
Brooklyn Street Art got a little hotter yesterday - thanks to spring time temperatures and the wildly talented Anthony Lister, who is working on this new mural.
In between his installation at PULSE art fair last week and his solo show “How to Catch a Time Traveler” next Friday, we had a really great time watching him painting this new face in the neighborhood.
- A little more white over here… Anthony Lister (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- Anthony Lister on his toes on the streets of Brooklyn (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
- Anthony Lister (photo ©Jaime Rojo)
Tune in to Sunday’s “Images of the Week” on BSA where we’ll feature the finished piece.
The Dress Made the Trip from Brooklyn: Armsrock & Imminent Disaster ‘Refuge’
Posted on | March 11, 2010 | No Comments
Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery could have gotten a little nervous when he saw pics of the new 3-dimensional back skirt that Imminent Disaster was making in Brooklyn for the show that opens tomorrow in L.A.
In fact, even Miss D. wasn’t sure how she was going to ship it when we saw her making it in the studio.
A protective blanket guards the hem during installation (photo courtesy ThinkSpace)
But, new pictures reveal that the cut-paper sculpture made it and today’s progress looks like the show will open tomorrow night with no hitches or stitches.
Armsrock and Imminent D. have been taking over the gallery with their theme of refuge, referring to the millions of people on earth who are pushed from their homes by political persecution or war or environmental disaster.
- One of Armsrocks’ pieces is also a sculpture of sorts; “Weight of the World”, Ink & graphite on paper affixed to a globe. (image courtesy ThinkSpace)
Looking at some of the first images, one cannot help think of the temporary housing that we have seen set up for victims of recent earthquakes.
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Found wood pieces strung together with twine frame this cut paper piece by Imminent Disaster (image courtesy ThinkSpace)
Found wood pieces strung together with twine frame this cut paper piece by Imminent Disaster (image courtesy ThinkSpace)
Of the transformation of the gallery, Hosner says, “Man, they are going to town. The space looks epic.”
- “Laura Reclining” by Imminent Disaster, Hand cut paper hand sewn to quilted fabric (courtesy ThinkSpace)
See Imminent Disaster’s preparation in the studio HERE
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Armsrock & Imminent Disaster ‘Refuge’
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
#323.913.3375
Thur-Sun 1-6PM or by appointment
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com
Tags: Andrew Hosner > Armsrock > Imminent Disaster > thinkspace gallery
NohJ Lights Up at “East Williamsburg” show at Eastern District
Posted on | March 11, 2010 | No Comments
Here’s a sneak peak at a brand new piece by NohJColey for tomorrow nights show at Eastern District. It’s called “every maveRick meets it’s match”.
- If you flick this lighter you’ll see all the diseases and ailments that come from smoking cigarettes – cataracts, gangrene, loss of hearing… “I don’t think everyone makes a connection sometimes between seeing people who are ill and smoking cigarettes,” says NohJ
Click here to see a simple low-res video demo of using the lighter to illuminate the piece
Friday the show “East Williamsburg” opens at Eastern District (in Bushwick)
Tags: CA$H 4 > Eastern District > Jim Kiernan > JUAN DOE > LUCAS MCGOWEN > NohJColey > Poster Boy
Coming Up Friday: Gore B. and “Stokenphobia” at Pandemic Gallery (NY)
Posted on | March 11, 2010 | No Comments
The long awaited return of Gore B.
- don’t know why I say it that way but it seems that the streets had a few more historical references and sudden intricate storylines when Gore B. was around. His new “drawing” show opening at Pandemic Gallery in South Williamsburg tomorrow features densely layered elements in black white and silver – all of his favorites: painted portraits from early photos, symbols from science, religious and maybe astronomy textbooks, ornate filigranic linework, and an ongoing fascination with type styles and letter faces.
- Some new Gore B. drawings that will be on display at the Pandemic Gallery Friday (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
- Detail of new Gore B. (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
But Gore B. will not be alone at Pandemic by any means on Friday – “Stokenphobia”, a show about two geometric shapes, will feature the work of around 40 street artists and friends in a show of community love for signage.
- Keely’s entry into the show (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
For the non-eggheads reading this – stokenphobia is fear of circles – so Pandemic has provided small rectangular shaped metal signs to a number of people to create a piece on.
- Buildmore (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
Says Robbie D. of Pandemic, “It’s kind of sporadic. There was no real theme except ‘Just do whatever you feel on the objects we give you.’ We provided the metal signs and basically everybody is allowed to do what they want. So there’s no real theme to the artwork – it’s just about the shapes.”
- Street art and graffiti photographer Luna Park has entered this beautiful piece in the show (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
- Shai Dahan and Darkclouds ready to be hung. (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
Speaking about the makeup of the group who was invited to participate in the show, Robbie D say, “Mainly they are street artists but there are a lot of friends and artists who don’t work on the street but work in a studio. So it’s really just acquaintances and other street art people we respect and have known for a while now – kind of a close group of people that we know.”
- “Open all doors – real and imagined” opens this metal screed – and AVOID pounded every letter into this sign. (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
On the opposite side of the room, are a number of large frightening circular shapes that are used as canvasses.
- Celso’s blue lady stroking your stokenphobia (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
"Fake Beef" is the name of this piece by Buildmore - referring to the lively imaginations (or paranoia) of artists who think others are out to get them. It's circular shape and lace-like patterned background also reminded me of a piece that Hellbent did- but now I can't find a picture of it. (photo ©Steven P. Harrington)
Abe Lincoln Jr., Armer, Avoid, Becki Fuller, Bloke, Buildmore, Cahbasm, Celso, Chris RWK, Chris Campisi, Dana Woulfe, Darkcloud, Deuce7, Dickchicken, Droid, Enamel Kingdom, Egg Yolk, Faro, Gaia, Infinity, Keely, LA2, Luna Park, Matt Bixby, Matt Siren, Moody, Morgan Thomas, Nate Hall, Paper Monster, Plasma slugs, Royce Bannon, Sadue, Shai Dahan, Stikman, Skewville, Ski, Swampy, Tony Bones, Veng RWK, Wrona, 2esae
Tags: 2Esae > Armer > Avoid > be Lincoln Jr. > Becki Fuller > Bloke > Buildmore > Cahbasm > Celso > Chris Campisi > Chris RWK > Dana Woulfe > Darkcloud > Deuce7 > DickChicken > Droid > Egg Yolk > Enamel Kingdom > Faro > Gaia > Infinity > Keely > LA2 > Luna Park > Matt Bixby > Matt Siren > Moody > Morgan Thomas > Nate Hall > Pandemic > Paper Monster > Plasma Slugs > Royce Bannon > Sadue > Shai Dahan > Skewville > Ski > Stikman > Swampy > Tony Bones > Veng RWK > Wrona
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