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April 8, 2013April 8, 2013

Dissidents in Berlin

Dissidents looks like a really exciting group show opening soon at Open Walls Gallery in Berlin. It will feature work by BR1, Just, Vermibus, Alias, Emess, Giacomo Spazio, and Negative Vibes. Dissidents opens April 12th and runs through May 11th. More info on the Facebook event page.

I’m especially excited to see what Just and Vermibus make for this show. Just is one of the great contemporary graffiti photographers, and Vermibus has done some absolutely killer ad disruptions. Luckily, Open Walls Gallery have sent over this preview of a piece by Vermibus…

Photo courtesy of Open Walls Gallery

December 16, 2012

Finals are approaching link-o-rama

This weekend I’ve been without solid internet access, and Caroline and I have both been knee-deep in exams and final essays for the last week, so here’s a belated link-o-rama…

The New York Times has a story on Living Walls, centering on the removal of Hyuro’s mural a few months ago and now the removal of Roti’s mural. I hope that this does not dissuade artists or the amazing people behind Living Walls from doing more of the amazing work that they have become known for over the last three and a half years.
Beau Stanton has a new print at 1xRUN. Just a few hours left on it though.
And then there’s this Kid Acne print that’s perfect for Christmas.
Jeff Soto now has his work on t-shirts. Very cool, and at an affordable price.
Henry Chalfant has a new ebook out in the Apple iBook store with high-res photos of subway cars. I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, but it sounds great. The NYTimes has a bit of a preview and the story behind the photos (in case you don’t already kn0w).
Don’t Fret is always good for a smile or two.
Remember that Aakash Nihalani piece from last week? Well here’s something similar from Elfo from a couple of years ago.
On a similar note with that great video of Just that Caroline posted this week, it’s worth remembering KATSU’s instructable from 2007.
Ripo can paint quite a mural, but sometimes simple is best.
LNY is back from his trip to Korea, but he left some beautiful work there.
It’s certainly interesting to see Shamsia Hassani from Afghanistan and El Mac collaborate.

Photo by OX

December 15, 2012December 15, 2012

Fire extinguisher tutorial with Just

German graffiti writer Just has been both a painter and photographer of street art and graffiti for over a decade. In this video, Just gives a little tutorial on how to use a fire extinguisher to uh… paint.

Video produced and copyrighted by ILovegraffiti

May 15, 2011

Weekend link-o-rama

5712984930_ff1504486d_z — Neckface and Reader stickers in NYC. Photos by Sabeth718

If you looked at Vandalog this week, you’d think it was a slow week in street art. That’s not so, but I’ve been locked down working on Up Close and Personal (opening pics here). So here’s some of what I missed covering this week:

This post at Brooklyn Street Art has the info on a number of shows that are opening or have opened recently (Hellbent and John Breiner in Brooklyn, Matt Siren in NYC, Chicago street artists in Chicago, Ad Hoc Art’s show at New Puppy Gallery in LA, Specter at Pawn Works in Chicago and The London Police in Denver).
Moneyless has hit FAME Festival.
Great ad disruptions in Lisboa.
Just photographing Boxi.
Emarama has a zine of her Dropmen characters (available here).
I’m a fan of TYPE’s work in London, and Richard Mellor has put together a Google Map of the pieces.
Gaia has put up one of my favorite pieces from him ever, and has a show opening with the talented Nanook next week in Baltimore. My Love For You’s post on all that is pretty much exactly what I would have posted.
Roa’s been getting up in San Francisco with some great pieces.
Malarky, Sweet Toof and Mr. Penfold have been collaborating on roll-gates in London.
Eine’s latest print, Change, goes on sale at Nelly Duff on May 18th. 30% of profits will go to charity.

Photo by Sabeth718

October 16, 2009October 16, 2009

Just Taking Pictures

Graffiti and street artists would not have the same global community they are fortunate to have today if it weren’t for all the great photographers out there documenting their every move and sharing what they snap with the rest of the world. I think we sometimes take for granted how important a good photo is in commemorating a great mural, wheat paste or installation.

German photographer Just has given us ten years worth of amazing photos of some of the best in the scene. It’s nice to see his hard work recognized. If you’re in Berlin tonight, make sure to check out the opening of his exhibit of artist portraits and street art photos at ATM Gallery. And take lots of pictures!