Best of: John Fekner – Vandalog

One of my favorite artists, and maybe the most under-appreciated artist from the first wave of street art, is John Fekner. These 10 artworks are some of favorites from Fekner and his collaborator Don Leicht. They were made between 1980 and 1993.

Fekner is probably best-known for the the text he stencils outdoors in New York City:

Leicht and Fekner always seem to be making art far ahead of their time. Here are a few examples:

5012568143_c0e1bc58f3_o — Fekner was reusing found paintings in the 1980's

trees-closeup — Reminds me of a certain Banksy from earlier this year in Detroit, except much better

5007777231_66bfa97036_z — John Fekner and Don Leicht in 1982. Photo © Peter Bellamy 1982

5007774021_3d7a0ffa55_b — Fekner and Leicht made this in 1993

And finally, Fekner has also made video art and music. Here a video from 1981 called Toxic Wastes From A To Z:

Photos courtesy of John Fekner