“Noxer DOD: The Book of the Dead” is Noxer‘s first solo exhibition, opening on Jan. 18th at Low Brow Artique in Bushwick and curated Jowy Romano of Subway Art Blog. The show is said to be reference an ancient Egyptian aesthetic, which has more recently been an influence on the artist’s street work.
Photo courtesy of Subway Art Blog
On January 18th, Lazarides is re-opening Nina Pandolfo‘s show from last year “Feelings”. Same work in their newly “refurbished” gallery, The Outsiders, in Newcastle. That’s weird. This is nothing against Nina, but if Laz is holding an exhibition which is obviously to show off their renovated space, why not put in new work? This relaunch of the show months after it was taken down points out that the initial show must have failed to sell well, which does not seem to be in Nina’s best interest to point out. Anyway, if you didn’t see it last spring, here’s your second chance to check out Nina’s show.
Photos courtesy of Lazarides
Beginning in late December of 2012 and stretching into the new year, Freddy Sam brought together a group of artists known for creating art that engages their surroundings. The project, titled Acrylic Walls, is associated with his organization A Word of Art, which has been fostering contemporary art in the area through community outreach since 2009. While this project has the familiar ring of other blockbuster mural programs, such as Open Walls Baltimore, Freddy Sam has added a component that hopes to reach a larger audience than those who will immediately come into contact with their murals: a diary-like Tumblr for all on which all of the artists can contribute.
The Tumblr for Acrylic Walls allows all of the participating artists to post photos from their adventures as they travel from city to city painting and engage themselves with their surroundings. Whether they are recounting adventures in stick and poke tattoos, museums, or sharing stories of people they encounter, each artist brings a dimensionality to not only themselves, but this program through their photography. By sharing funny moments alongside those of poverty and historicism, Acrylic Walls gives an intimate and insightful view of personalities of the artists as well as the cities where they find themselves.
More photos after the jump. Continue reading “Acrylic Walls: A Love Letter to South Africa”
Pixelpancho is releasing these silkscreen prints for €100 (about $134) with an edition size of 30. To purchase or for further inquiries, contact pixelpanchostudio@gmail.com.
Photos courtesy of Pixelpancho
From the great minds of The Heavy Projects and Public Ad Campaign, Re+Public has emerged as the collaborative effort to revision and “democratize” public space through the use of their Augmented Reality app. Two new videos have recently been released which show this technology in full effect: (above) the app reacts to preexisting murals by How & Nosm, Aiko, Retna, and Ryan McGinness at Miami’s Wynwood Walls by turning the murals into giant 3D animations, and (below) the app unveils the timeline of New York City’s Bowery and Houston wall, including the work of Keith Haring, Faile, Barry McGee, Aiko and others who have historically left their mark on the wall.
You can sign up to download the beta version of Re+Public’s Augmented Reality app on their website. Follow them on Facebook for updates.
Photos courtesy of Public Ad Campaign
Looks like the art world has gotten back on track after the holiday season. Lots of links this week.
Photo by Tellas
Faith47 has a show running now at David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, and it looks like an absolutely must-visit. Of course, not all of us are in Johannesburg, so Faith47 has provided plenty of photos and a video. Fragments of a Burnt History was open last year, but the show has been extended and will be open again January 15th through February 9th.
Faith47-Fragments of a Burnt History from FAITH47 on Vimeo.
More photos after jump… Continue reading “Faith47’s “Fragments of a Burnt History””
Back in September of 2011, WK Interact installed a large series of wheatpastes in New York City that paid tribute to the first responders of 9/11. He called this Project Brave. Just this week, a video has gone online with WK and others explaining the project plus some shots of it coming together.
Project Brave – WK Interact from Chris Richter on Vimeo.
Photo by Matthew Kraus
Chris Dyer is a Peruvian artist now based on Montreal, Canada. Paints colorful murals that might seem a bit scary if there weren’t so many smiling faces, and he’s collaborated with artists like Bue and Labrona.
Photo by Chris Dyer
