Masters of Mystery

Here are two pieces done recently by a couple of my favorite artists, Tant and Unga, from Israel’s Broken Fingaz crew. Fresh attitude, vivacious energy, and ample ability.

Born Dead

Photos by Tant

Seven internationally recognised Israeli street artists are showing at the Inoperable gallery in Vienna.

The show features work by Know Hope, Zero Cents, Ame 72, Klone, Broken Fingaz, DoverD, Foma <3.

Most of the artists are from, Tel Aviv (‘the bubble’). Know Hope calls the city the “most secular, dynamic and fast-paced city in Israel”. Broken Fingaz are from Haifa, in the north, which also has a surfing community for what it’s worth.

Tel Aviv is a great graffiti destination. Not without police, but just far more laid back than most other big cities. You can read more about the Tel Aviv street art scene in an article I wrote for the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz last year.

Take a look at Zero Cents blog (maybe NSFW)- I was moved by the post, ‘R.I.P. Whoresy’.

Broken Fingaz

Broken Fingaz

Photos courtesy of Inoperable Gallery and Broken Fingaz

While Blu and David Ellis may be the reigning kings of street art turned into animations, they’ve got some serious competition from Israel’ Broken Fingaz crew. Tant and Unga painted this video animation over three days. Some crazy stuff. Very similar to Muto and Combo and maybe not as innovative or artistically awesome, these guys have definitely put in some serious work and their technical skills are up there. Check it out:

Broken Fingaz -Graffiti Stop Motion from Broken Fingaz on Vimeo.

Via Animal New York