Never heard of Limow before today, but I’m liking this elephant piece in Barcelona. Sort of reminds me of Sam3.
Photos by Dr Case
The Futura Snowboard
Besides street art, my passion is snowboarding. That’s why I love the latest Burton Vapor (their top of the line board). The graphics have been designed by Futura. Check them out below. While I’m not a huge fan of the bottom of this board (the image on the right), the top looks sweet. A bit out of my price range (kind of like an original Futura), but still, wow. Nice board.
International Gallery Highlights
Here are the highlights a few shows I haven’t properly covered here on Vandalog. One in New York, one in Germany, and one in Paris.
1. Herakut at Red Flagg in New York (Photos by Joe Russo):
2. Nunca at Galerie Le Fleuvre in Paris:
3. The Reinking Urban Art Collection at the Weserburg Museum in Bremen, Germany:
Teaser Photos from Know Hope in LA
Just got these photos in my inbox. Some photos from Know Hope‘s upcoming show “the times wont save you (this rain smells of memory)” at the Carmichael Gallery in LA. I can’t wait to see more.
More photos after the jump… Continue reading “Teaser Photos from Know Hope in LA”
From letters to logos
I touched on this issue the other day, but I thought there was more to be said and some examples to be given.
There are a few graffiti writers who are blurring the line between graffiti and street art by painting trademark characters or symbols instead of, or in addition to, their names. Of course, painting characters has been around since the earliest days of graffiti, but in recent years, certain crews and writers have taken that a step further.
Here are a few examples of writers who I think are really pioneering a new form of character based graffiti. I think it could, and should, be one important direction for graffiti and street art in the coming years.
More after the jump… Continue reading “From letters to logos”
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
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
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
New Work from Part2ism and Tamara
I’m really liking this new piece from Part2ism and Miscellany aka Tamara. It’s called “Flight or Fight.” Are bees his new thing? I guess we’ll see.
