We’ve been coming upon some newly-painted shutters these past few weeks. Here’s a sampling:
- Gaia in the East Village
Photos by Lois Stavsky
Striking Store Shutters in NYC: Above, Eine & Gaia
Faber’s Lyrical Portraits Grace the Walls of Lima, Peru
When I was in Lima in 2009, I was captivated by Faber’s lyrical portraits on the walls of his city. Since, his work has been featured in both MUEVO MUNDO: Latin American Street Art and GRAFFITI 365. Continuing to paint in public spaces, Faber is now preparing for his first solo exhibit in Lima. Below are examples of his work on the streets:
And the following one, Old Man, is on canvas:
Photos courtesy of Faber
Paul Richard’s Elegant Portraits on NYC Sidewalks and inside Rivington Design House Gallery
Always delighted to come upon Paul Richard’s elegant portraits of gentlemen on NYC sidewalks, we couldn’t resist checking out his portraits framed on the walls of the Rivington Design House Gallery. Here’s a glimpse of both:
Photos by Lois Stavsky
Jay “J.SON” Edlin’s GRAFFITI 365 Presents an Ambitious Survey of Graffiti & Street Art
Featured in USA Today’s Pop Candy blog as one of three coffee table book recommendations, Graffiti 365 by Jay “J.SON” Edlin is much more. An ambitious global survey of the key graffiti writers and street artists of our time, it serves too as an ideal reference guide. Here is a small sampling of images that accompany the writing:
- Banksy @ Cans Festival, photo by Lois Stavsky
Jay will be at Art Basel Miami Beach in early December. Meanwhile, my favorite post-publication photo is the one captured of former NYC mayor Ed Koch, who waged an aggressive campaign against graffiti back in the 80’s, signing GRAFFITI 365. (Thanks, Jay, for sharing it!)
Photos courtesy of Jay Edlin
REVS Rules in DUMBO
REVS maintains quite a presence in DUMBO, Brooklyn these days. Here are a few images:
Photos by Lois Stavsky & Dani Mozeson
From Tabriz, Iran: Icy and Sot Focus on Human Rights
Based in Tabriz, Iran, Icy and his younger brother, Sot, began crafting stencils in 2006. Since 2008, their stencils have graced not only the walls of their city, but galleries in Iran and abroad. Particularly appealing about their work is their focus on human rights issues, particularly child labor. Here’s a sampling:
Images courtesy Icy and Sot
Tristan Eaton and How & Nosm in Williamsburg
Whenever I visit Williamsburg, I tend to stick to the few blocks in the vicinity of the Bedford Avenue subway station. Yesterday, we ventured further south, where we discovered not only first-rate paste-ups and graffiti — but some amazing murals, as well. My favorite is the wall shared by Tristan Eaton and How & Nosm. Here are a few images:
- Tristan Eaton close-up
Photos by Lois Stavsky
Aakash Nihalani in Williamsburg
The subject of a photo shoot, Brooklyn-based artist Aakash Nihalani kept resurfacing throughout the day in North Williamsburg. We loved observing him in action:
Mallick Williams & Co. to Feature New Works by Skullphone and Curtis Kulig
Since visiting its wonderful HUELESS exhibit back in the spring, Mallick Williams & Co. has become one of my favorite Chelsea galleries. I’m looking forward to its upcoming exhibit SCRIPTURE featuring new works by Skullphone and Curtis Kulig, two artists who continue to maintain a strong presence in the streets of NYC. It opens next Thursday, October 6, from 6-9 @ 150 11th Avenue.
Image courtesy of Mallick Williams & Co
On a South Bronx rooftop: Chilean graffiti artist Dasic Fernandez & more
I always find myself checking out rooftops from subway platforms and any train traveling above ground. I love them all, but the rooftop of the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective in the South Bronx is not your ordinary rooftop. Two of the following images — the No Human Being Is Illegal mural and the surreal turquoise face — were created by Dasic Fernandez. I’m not sure about the others, but here is a sampling:
Photos by Lenny Collado