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Swoon at Philagrafika 2010

It’s so nice to read things like this story and realize that I shouldn’t be so worried about being starved for culture when I move to Philadelphia this fall. Philagrafika 2010 is an art exhibition about printmaking and the first incarnation of what may become a tri-annual event in Philadelpiha. Artnet has a great article about the whole event which is well worth reading. In short, if you like printmaking, Philagrafika seems to be the place to be.

One of my favorite artists (street or otherwise) is Swoon, and of course, she is all about printmaking, so it’s great to see that she has gotten involved in Philagrafika with some new work on the streets of Philadelphia. Becki Fuller was in Philadelphia to take some photos of Swoon’s pieces. Here’s a few of those:

This piece has something a bit new in it, the architectural component is something reminiscent of her raft projects:

And I’ve never seen this print before, so it’s either really new or really old:

And there are plenty more photos on The Street Spot.

All photos by Becki Fuller

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Mr. Brainwash solo show in NYC

If you’re in New York City this weekend, be prepared to shield your eyes in case you accidentally catch a glimpse of Mr. Brainwash‘s show Icons. Please, somebody who likes his work, please explain to me what you like and what I am missing (no conspiracy theories please). I am so confused! That is all I will say for now on the subject.

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New from Faith47

Faith47 has painted this huge mural in Johannesburg, South Africa. I think the scale of this piece turns it into a major act of rebellion. Yes, on the smaller scale, the painting would be a nice reminder of what democracy is all about and the lettering would still be pretty, but making the mural six stories tall creates an imposition on the city. While the people shouldn’t be ignored, this mural can’t be ignored.

Photos from campbarbossa

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New Sam3 animation and prints

If you like that new animation from Sam3, you’ll love his new prints at Studiocromie. I think these were available at Fame Festival, but now they are online too.

The set is an edition of 50 and is available online for 220 €. They’re a bit different from Sam3’s usually work in that they have two colors and there are lines instead of his usual drawings filled in completely in black, but I really like the first print (particularly because it reminds me of this piece Sam3 painted in San Fransisco).

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The London Police Ride Again

The London Police are headed to Kentucky. Next month they’ve got a solo show at The BLDG, a gallery that makes some of my favorite screen prints.

The London Police
“The London Police Ride Again”
Opening Reception: Friday March 19, 2010 8-11 PM
Exhibition Dates: March 19, 2010 – April 30, 2010

The BLDG Gallery is pleased to announce the opening exhibition of British art collective The London Police (TLP), March 19, 7 pm to 10 pm at 30 West Pike Street Covington, Kentucky. This show is the first of four international exhibitions planned by TLP for 2010 and will present new original works of Cincinnati and Kentucky themed paintings and videography.

Born in Chelmsford, Essex, The London Police founders, Chaz and Bob, moved to Amsterdam in 1998. Recognized for their iconic LADS characters and precision marking, TLP is universally renowned as “pivotal voices in the history of street art.” Their acclaimed works include: murals of titanic proportion, (The largest can be found in Kreuzberg, Berlin a mere 6 story outdoor installation.) coveted original canvases, short films and even shorter music quips of high regard.

TLP generates an ever growing network of loyal fans spanning Europe, Asia, North America and South America. TLP works have graced the walls of the Stolenspace Gallery, London, GO Gallery in Amsterdam, Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art in LA, Fresh Factory in NYC gaining resounding praise and selling out most of their original works. The artists were recently spotted in Miami, South Beach, executing an install in conjunction with the Primary Flight Collaborative.

I’ve had the chance to see a lot of TLP’s art recently, as I was in Miami for Primary Flight (see this video of TLP and Galo) and New York City for their show at Factory Fresh. The more I see, the more I like. The work is friendly, extremely well-executed and usually has clever references to whatever city they are exhibiting in.

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Eelus’ The Colour Out of Space

Later this month, Eelus will have his first London solo show. You may like the content of Eelus’ paintings, you may not (personally, I’m split, some I like, some I don’t), but you can’t argue with his technique. His stencils are always some of the best cut and best sprayed in street art.

Here’s a sneak peak at one of the Eelus’ new paintings, Firestarter: