The Great Outdoors is a kick-ass-sounding group show that opens at Woodward Gallery in New York City this weekend. Some of my favorite artists like Swoon and Neckface are involved, as well as some other talented people like Darkcloud, Michael de Feo, Royce Bannon and LA II. It’s kind of an odd mix of artists, but not really that odd at all. Stylistically different, but all cool in their own ways I guess. Should be good. The show opens on May 8th.
Photos from Woodward Gallery
V Magazine has a nice video of Neckface at his Devil’s Disciple show back in October/November.
I’m a big Neckface fan, and this is a nice piece he’s painted in NYC. Luna Park has a great post on The Street Spot with more of his outdoor work.
I haven’t seen too many pictures from Neckface’s solo show Devil’s Disciple at OH-WOW Gallery in Miami. Neckface is so absurdly underrated here in the UK and I just don’t know why. Like David Choe, he does a great job of proving that just because an artist paints with water colors, it doesn’t mean they have to paint something that looks pretty. But with this show, Neckface seems to have taken steps forward and made serious sculptural works. Awesome. I hope you like these pictures as much as me.
All photos by Norman Lendzion
This seems like a cool line up for a group show. Especially looking forward to Skullphone, Neck Face and Taki 183 since I have never seen their work in the UK and I’m a big fan of Neck Face in particular.
Here’s the press release:
Lava Collective presents: Cityscape
Previews November 5th, 6pm – 9:30pm. Then open daily, 11am – 7pm.
The LAVA Collective has put together a group show of predominantly North American origin, focusing on street art and urban culture. Big names like Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Dalek and Skullphone vie for attention with an exciting selection of emerging artists.
The stars of the show are Brooklyn duo Peru Ana Ana Peru, who have been invited over especially to install a site-specific montage of their work. This couple have made a name for themselves in NYC with their vibrant and distinctive street pieces but they also produce video, sculpture, and fine art. They have got a big solo show coming up at the Brooklynite Gallery NYC before heading over here to oversee their first appearance in a London show.
Cityscape will also showcase the photography of Ricky Powell. The man they call the ‘Fourth Beastie Boy’ was on hand to witness the birth of hip hop culture in NYC. For this show he has submitted a selection of his classic portraits, including Run DMC, KRS One, Easy E, Eric B and Rakim. These extraordinary photos depict iconic musicians in intimate surroundings; Easy E is tuning a radio, Jam master Jay is all smiles at the airport. This is a rare opportunity to see Powell’s work in London.
For the full artist line up, go to www.lavacollective.com
Cool video of Neckface from back in 2007.
And remember that October 31st is the opening of Neckface’s solo show Devil’s Disciple at O.H.W.O.W. in Miami.
Via Hurt You Bad
Neckface recently put up a huge mural outside of LA clothing store Barracuda. Some very impressive work.
Photos from, and via SuperTouch
