Blu in Belgrade

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Ever since Blu mysteriously wrote “my building” above an image of a large blank wall on his blog last Sunday, I’ve been constantly checking back for progress shots. I’ve been excited about seeing his new work in Belgrade for weeks now, so it’s nice to finally be able to share some pictures. Here is the progress to date. (That piece above is another street piece he just did.)

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Can’t wait to see the finished piece! Belef 09 definitely seems like a very cool event (see M-City’s work here). I’ll post pics from another of my favorite artists in a bit.

Elisa

Vhils at FAME Fest

Just a quick note to show off one of Vhils’ pieces for FAME Fest. There is something quite ethereal about this work, which was made by scratching the plaster off a wall in the old part of Grottaglie. Great placement for it, too.

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Vhils is also working on some gallery pieces while he’s in town for the exhibition at the festival’s conclusion.

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Elisa x

Artnet Urban Art Auction

Artnet.com is having an online urban art auction, which began July 7th and runs through July 23rd. The catalogue contains works by many of the major names in the scene, from the 80s through today, such as Dondi, Crash, Haring, Basquiat, Barry McGee, Banksy, Nick Walker, Faile and Shepard Fairey. There are also some strange, albeit nice, inclusions such as Mr. and Jim Houser, as well as some weaker urban choices, but on the whole this auction is definitely worth checking out as there is a good range of pieces in it.

It is also quite well-presented and easy to use; you can either scroll the catalogue page by page or search by artist. The biographical information is nice to have and I like the inclusion of sales results for comparable work – this is particularly handy if you are considering placing a bid.

I have highlighted a few of my personal favorites. Clicking on the image will take you to the lot.

Dondi White "Style Maneuver" 1983
Dondi White "Style Maneuver" 1983
Dondi White "Reflections", 1983
Dondi White "Reflections", 1983
Keith Haring "Luna, Luna, a poetic extravaganza!" 1986
Keith Haring "Luna, Luna, a poetic extravaganza!" 1986
Keith Haring "Untitled (DOG) Oil on Wood" 1983
Keith Haring "Untitled (DOG) Oil on Wood" 1983
Mr. "Untitled (Yellow Hair)" 1996
Mr. "Untitled (Yellow Hair)" 1996
Banksy "Have A Nice Day" 2004
Banksy "Have A Nice Day" 2004
Nick Walker "Sweet Revenge" 2008
Nick Walker "Sweet Revenge" 2008
Jean-Michel Basquiat "Anti-Baseball Card Product" circa 1979
Jean-Michel Basquiat "Anti-Baseball Card Product" circa 1979
Doze Green "Ancestros Totemic Series: Cuba" 2008
Doze Green "Ancestros Totemic Series: Cuba" 2008
Date Farmers "Untitled" 2006
Date Farmers "Untitled" 2006
Barry McGee "Untitled" 1999
Barry McGee "Untitled" 1999
Margaret Kilgallen "Kingpin" 1997
Margaret Kilgallen "Kingpin" 1997

Elisa x

This Week On The Street (July 9 – July 16)

Some nice street art shows taking place around the world this week! Here are a few:

Thursday July 9

LA: Eine @ Carmichael Gallery, 7-10pm

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Paris: Group Show (featuring Barry McGee) @ Galerie Olivier Robert, from 6pm

Friday July 10

NY: Willoughby Windows presented by Ad Hoc Art (event takes place at 89-106 Willoughby), 2-7pm. Check out Gaia’s preview of this event.

Toronto: Steve Powers, Greg Lamarche, Greg Gossel @ Show & Tell Gallery, 7-11pm

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Berlin: XOOOOX @ Circleculture Gallery from 7pm

Saturday July 11

LA: Meggs Solo & Inkie-curated Group Show @ Cerasoli Gallery, 7-11pm

SF: Becca @ White Walls Gallery, 7-11pm

Denver: The Date Farmers and Albert Reyes @ Andenken Gallery

Brighton: Group Show presented by Prescription Art (event takes place at 115-116 Church St, Brighton)

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Buenos Aires: Group Show @ Casa L’Inc Gallery, 7-11pm

Thursday July 16

London: Summer Group Show @ Urban Angel, 6-9pm

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Hong Kong: Zevs @ Art Statements