Check out this recent video from Posterchild (no, not PosterBoy). It’s meant to be a modern take on stained glass windows, with the video from an advertisement providing an ever changing combination of colors.
The Toaster Show
The Toaster probably has the most random logo possible. He/they just paints the same image of a toaster everywhere, and it’s been going on for years. Sometimes it’s a sticker, other times simple and tiny stencil, and other times they go big (like at Cans Festival), but it’s always the same toaster.
Next week is the opening of The Toaster’s show at Nelly Duff, which includes collaborations with artists like Dicy and Mr. Jago.
Now, it is entirely possible, maybe even likely, that this show will make no sense and it could be very boring, but I’m giving it a shot. If it works, it could be great fun.
Swimming Cities Updates
Some updates from from Swoon’s Swimming Cities of Serenissima project.
The team posted this facebook update earlier today: “We’re En Route! Never seen such a clear blue like the blue of the adriatic and the phosphorescent algae that sparkles in the dark black of the night”
Just found these photos yesterday:
And finally, the team has posted an update today of their journey so far, which can be read on their blog.
Photos by Tod Seelie and via Sucka Pants
System’s solo show in Spain
System, who has been writing graffiti since before I was born, has his first big solo show next week, and it’s in Spain at Galería Nuble. He’s also working with Remi at the Museum of Fine Art in Santander.
Location. Location. Location
As the best street artists, and estate agents, will tell you, location is everything. These pieces that have popped up recently in New York City are just amazing examples of this.
First up, Judith Supine. Now, part of the reason this looks so good is probably due to Becki’s photography, but Supine definitely knows how to pick interest places for his work.
And of course, this piece by Dan Witz deserves a mention. It looks like a real person, or at least a sculpture like Mark Jenkins might do, but apparently it is just a 2d painting, like the rest of Witz’ work. Amazing. It’s definitely also seeing larger.
Photos by Becki Fuller
Know Hope @ Carmichael Gallery
Know Hope is one of my favorite under-appreciated street artists. His images tug at the heartstrings. They are delicate in a way that not much street art is. I’ve interviewed him before for Vandalog, so if you haven’t read that interview, have a look.
Know Hope’s solo show at the Carmichael Gallery opens in two weeks, on June 4th. It’s an installation show called “The times won’t save you (this rain smells of memory)”. I’m disappointed that I can’t be in LA for this show.
Press release:
30,000 paper raindrops. 40,000 feet of fishing twine. 2,500 fishing weights. Hundreds of sheets of cardboard fashioned into miniature works of art and a crowd of life-size cut-out characters. Incorporating all of the above ingredients and more for his debut Los Angeles solo show at Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art on June 4th, 2009, Israeli artist Know Hope invites you to literally step inside one of his artworks for a visual experience unlike any you have ever encountered and one you will never forget.
“This exhibition holds nothing but a reflection of where we are now, and offers us nothing but the suggestion of adaptation and (re)adjustment to the current tides. This is a binding burden, and we’re all in this together.”
– Know HopeKnow Hope will be in attendance at the opening reception of “the times won’t save you (this rain smells of memory)” on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 from 7.00pm – 10.00pm. The exhibition will be open for viewing through Thursday, July 2nd 2009 from 1.00pm -7.00pm. Please contact art@carmichaelgallery.com to preview available work.
Avoid, Bloke and Faro @ Factory Fresh
Factory Fresh has an interesting show starting soon. It features Avoid, Bloke, and Faro; three guys who are really changing the face of New York graffiti. I completely agree with this press release in that the more graphic form of graffiti these artists represent is the next wave, and is poised to become even more important in the coming years.
Factory Fresh and Mighty Tanaka present:
2012FeaturingAVOID, BLOKE and FAROFriday, June 5th 7-10pm
Opens during Bushwick Open Studio Weekend. If you haven’t checked out our new neighborhood this is the weekend to do it. It will also be Factory Fresh’s First Year Anniversary.
This June AVOID, BLOKE and FARO converge at Factory Fresh, bringing with them an assorted collection of unique styles that exemplify the next generation of NYC street art and graffiti. The three artists known on the streets for ridiculously massive tags, culturally inspired graffiti and paper airplanes and airships have caught many peoples eye in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. On June 5th they will present their artwork as a group in a gallery for the first time.
The show is based on the year 2012, which represents a notion of change and transition within the world, marking the end of the Mayan calendar. Many view this year with apprehension, prophesying apocalypse, climate meltdown or a spiritual awakening. Currently, through the economic crisis and constant warfare, an artistic shift has taken place on the streets of New York City. Artists AVOID, BLOKE and FARO signify a changing of the guard in graffiti and street art. Meshing these two individual cultures into one, these three artists represent the overall change of how individuals view street art and graffiti, bringing it together as one.
AVOID, BLOKE and FARO have been constant contributors to the painted interpretation of the urban environment for many years now. Each artist has developed a text-based style as well as iconic imagery that have become ubiquitous details within our daily lives. Through blending their ideals and styles, they have created a symbolized view of the streets that transcends one world and ushers in another.
As we approach this time of great change, the 2012 show places the viewer in the middle of the transformation, setting about on an adventure through a shifting paradigm of the world. It seeks to enlighten and project the change that is constantly around us with the progression of both society and art.
Show runs till June 21st
More images from Herakut’s “No Placebos”
Earlier today, I posted about Herakut‘s surprise show, “No Placebos,” that opens tomorrow in New York at RedFlagg. Well here’s the poster and a couple of exclusive teaser images I can share:
Here’s a reminder of the vital info for this show:
“No Placebos”
Opening: 21st May 2009, 6 – 8 pm.
May 21st – June 3rd 2009
Red Flagg
638 West 28th Street
New York, New York 10001
And if you haven’t already, check out their new book. Herakut: The Perfect Merge can be purchased on Amazon.
Photos from Frankie/Campbarbossa
The Keith Haring Museum
Not that anybody needs another reason to visit Japan, but here’s perhaps the best street art related reason: They have a Keith Haring museum!
The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection is the only collection of Keith Haring’s work currently being displayed for the public in this sort of space and on this scale, and it looks spectacular.
Via wejetset
Herakut Suprise Show
SlamXHype has the scoop on Herakut’s surprise show in New York City. It opens tomorrow at RegFlagg.
From SlamXHype:
“NO PLACEBOS”
Opening: 21st May 2009, 6 – 8 pm.
May 21st – June 3rd 2009
Red Flagg
638 West 28th Street
New York, New York 10001
Here is the press release:
RedFlagg is pleased to present the New York debut exhibition of Herakut, the highly-acclaimed German collective comprised of Hera and Akut. The exhibition, entitled No Placebos, will open with a reception on Thursday, May 21st from 6-8pm and continue through July 3rd, 2009. This show will feature several paintings on a variety of media, all combining the two artist’s starkly different techniques. Hera’s emotional figures and silhouettes are extemporaneously created using spray cans, brushes, her hands, etc., while Akut’s hyper-realistic paintings of animals, flesh and facial features are rendered using only a spray can. This exhibition follows successful solo shows at Campbarbossa, London, The Leonard Street Gallery, London, and the Carmichael Gallery, Los Angeles. Copies of the recently published Herakut monograph The Perfect Merge will be available at RedFlagg.