RAE, close-up; photo by Lois Stavsky

I can never get enough of RAE‘s zany characters that surface regularly on a range of public surfaces in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. TriBeCa gallery Masters & Pelavin is hosting two wondrously fashioned ones in the group exhibit, Legend Tripping, opening this evening from 6-8pm at 13 Jay Street.

RAE close-up; photo by Sara Mozeson

Photos by Lois Stavsky and Sara Mozeson

At first, I thought Swedish artist Michael Johansson‘s “Real Life Tetris” pieces were digital collage, but then I watched this video which shows the creation process and proves their legitimacy. These would make an awesome portfolio if Johansson ever wanted to pursue a career in professional organization, or like artsy-fartsy recycling. A few more examples of these installations can be seen here.

Photos by Michael Johansson

Via Rebel:Art

El Tono and Momo have teamed up to install 52 of these small sculptures around Besancon, France for a project they call “Impropbables”. On El Tono’s website, there are a few photos showing how they installed the pieces, which shows how they really worked with the space to fit the materials in with few extra tools. The two also produced a zine documenting the project, which is available here.

What’s beautiful about this project is the subtlety of the work. It might not jump out to a lot of people, but I think to come across one of these pieces and realize that it was placed there intentionally would be a really special and thought provoking find.

Photos courtesy of Momo

Via Graffuturism

REVS maintains quite a presence in DUMBO, Brooklyn these days. Here are a few images:

Photos by Lois Stavsky & Dani Mozeson