Author: RJ Rushmore

RJ Rushmore has been involved in contemporary art as a writer, curator, photographer, arts administrator, and fan since 2008. With a focus on street art, graffiti, and public art, RJ facilitates and promotes catalytic and ambitious art outdoors, in galleries, and online. He founded the street art blog Vandalog and has worked at The L.I.S.A. Project NYC, Mural Arts Philadelphia, and Creative Time. Currently, RJ is Co-Curator of Art in Ad Places.
Posted on

Brooklynite Gallery fundraiser for Haiti

From the Brooklynite Gallery:

We’d like to thank:

C215
BEEJOIR
MISS BUGS
EELUS
GUY DENNING
K-GUY

For STEPPING UP and taking part in an auction we are having to raise funds for an orphanage in Haiti.The orphanage is called: CHANCES 4 CHILDREN

100% of the PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE ORPHANAGE.
CHECKS / CHARGES WILL BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARITY.

We at the BROOKLYNITE have an indirect link to this organization through very good friends of ours who were in the process of adopting two children when the earthquake hit. The orphanage is running out of resources. We want to get funds and supplies directly to them.

CHECK OUT THEIR STORY ON CNN

Or read their story here.

The Miss Bugs and C215 auctions have already ended, but the rest end at 12 noon Eastern time on Monday. You can check out the artwork and bid on flickr.

Posted on

Faile and Bast in London next month

Artbleat has the scoop on London’s next hot street art exhibitions:

The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade 12th February – 27th March 2010

To kick-start the 2010 programme, Lazarides is proud to present a rare treat in the form of Faile, Brooklyn’s infamous collaborative duo. Bringing their unique vision to London and featuring long-time collaborator, Bast, the two floors of Lazarides Greek Street gallery will be taken over for a truly experiential exhibition.

And on top of that, the Lazarides Rathbone Place space will be hosting a Faile retrospective.

Posted on

Mark Jenkins and Aakash Nihalani

Aakash Nihalani

Aakash Nihalani and Mark Jenkins’ solo shows at the Carmichael Gallery opened last week. Both Mark and Aakash have really pushed forward with these shows. Aakash was able to show that he doesn’t just a one-trick-pony and that he is more than just his tape pieces, and Mark continues to amuse and amaze me with his new sculptures.

Aakash Nihalani
Mark Jenkins
Mark Jenkins
Mark Jenkins

Photos from the Carmichael Gallery flickr

Posted on

Q&A with Augor

The Citrus Report recently posted a Q&A with California graffiti artist Augor. He’s a really interesting character.

TCR: You are an extremely active graffiti writer in Los Angeles. What is the atmosphere like down there these days? Who is getting up, who is making waves, in your opinion?

Los Angeles has always been the area where shit cracks. We do more, shine harder, and floss harder in every form of our lifestyle. It’s the city where stars are made so naturally being a graffiti writer in this town you adorn that same attitude of “making it.” MSK which is the crew that I represent has always had a choke-hold on the city and doesn’t seem like were going to be letting go anytime soon. If I had to name anyone besides us, I’d say my friend TANK, APEAR, and DR.SEX.

TCR: You are making a transition to gallery work, especially with the elaborate show at FIFTY24LA Gallery. The funny thing is, your work on the street was so elaborate and unique that it was hard not to consider it fine art. How is the approach different?

I’m approaching a larger audience. One that hasn’t seen me grow from a toy into whatever people consider is so great about me now. I’m not approaching the transition like “Okay, I have to bring my street shit into a gallery and try to fit my name on a square canvas.” I take it as a chance to re-create my vision in a new way that fits the space. I don’t want kids to think I’m changing up what I stood for. Some might not like the shift, but I think its good to play 2 fields at once. It’s kinda like a kid who has a loving family that trusts and adores him then he grows up and moves out. The outside world doesn’t know shit about you and its up to you to prove that all the positive shit your mom said about you was true.

…

Read the rest of the interview at The Citrus Report…

Posted on

Os Gêmeos at Galleria Patricia Armocida

I was in Milan on Monday night for the opening of “Nos Braços de um Anjo,” Os Gêmeos’ solo show at Galleria Patricia Armocida. The gallery was packed with a who’s who of the street/low-brow/graffiti art world. It felt like every other person there was massively important and respected for some reason or another. And, of course, the twins did not disappoint. Brazil’s most important street artists (or perhaps just “artists”?) have created another series of stunning paintings, sculptures and installations (and rumor has it the entire show was sold out or at least on hold before the doors even opened). I took a few photos:

More after the jump… Continue reading “Os Gêmeos at Galleria Patricia Armocida”

Posted on

Josh Keyes print this week at Tiny Showcase

Josh Keyes has just released a print at Tiny Showcase to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti. Totem II doesn’t come as a set edition, but instead will be for sale through February 2nd. Maybe it’s not a “collectible” print with such a potentially large edition size, but at just $30 ($15 goes to relief efforts), it’s a good deal for a great cause. You can buy the print online at Tiny Showcase.

Via Feed Your Wall

Posted on

Want a Steve Powers/ESPO tattoo?

Steve Powers says:

Hello,

Celebrating the release of “A Love Letter For You Brick Valentines On The Philly Skyline” book by Free News Projects, we’re doing a series of events in Philadelphia. The one I’ll tell you about here is I am taking over the Northern Liberties Tattoo shop for a week (more or less depending on demand), and the only artwork that will be on offer will be all Steve Powers, all week long. All your favorite icons, punchlines, poignant reminders of the futility of life, hilarious illustrations of our inadequacies, True depictions of true love from the Love Letter project, and of course, PIGEONS. Its all here, it’s cheap, its permanent. No, I’m not tattooing, no skills. I will, however, sign your arm and let one of the skilled pros on staff at Todd’s shop re-ink it, fair enough? Sometime during the week, we’ll be having a book signing at Exit Philadelphia Skateshop next door, watch the project blog www.aloveletterforyou.com for time and date. THANKS

Best Regards
Steve