Conceived and created by Mosstika, this giant wheat-grass Yeti has made its way to John and Adams in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) Bklyn.
Mosstika plants urban greenery in DUMBO
A preview of 3rdEye(SOL)ation’s first street art exhibit
3rdEye(SOL)ation, Bushwick’s newest urban art space, is the perfect setting to exhibit street art. The somewhat gritty neighborhood, the inviting site itself, along with the vibes of the folks who hang out there, make it the ideal fit. When I stopped by earlier, most of the artwork for tonight’s opening was already installed. Here’s a preview:
Photos by Lois Stavsky
The exhibit opens tonight from 7-10pm @ 1501 Broadway in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Chor Boogie: In the streets and at Mallick Williams @ Co
I’m a fan of Chor Boogie’s artwork– its blazing colors and visual rhythms. Although his style is a bit gimmicky, it works for me. Seeing his work on the streets is always a treat. I stopped by Mallick Williams & Co at 150 11th Avenue in Chelsea to check out its current show Spectrum before it closes tomorrow, as Chor Boogie is one of its featured artists. While still delightful, his artwork’s impact was nowhere as strong as when seen on the streets.
Photos by Lois Stavsky
Under the Pulaski Bridge: Laguna, Cern & Cekis
I’d heard about these walls for awhile, as they’ve attracted not only local crews and writers but the likes of Os Gemeos and Laguna. But had I not decided to walk over the Pulaski Bridge connecting Greenpoint, Brooklyn to Long Island City, Queens, I may have never seen them. I will definitely be returning, but in the meantime, here are a few images:
3rdEye(Sol)ation readies for its first street art exhibit
3rdEye(Sol)ation, a spacious new gallery space at 1501 Broadway in Bushwick run by Jose Castillo, will be hosting its first street art exhibit on Friday, June 3, 7-10pm. Curated by Jason Mamarella, it features an array of artists from both coasts: Billi Kid, Peru Ana Ana Peru, ASVP, Mike Die, Jos-L, dint wooer krsna, Quel Beast, Septerhed, Choice Royce, Kosbe, QRST, Trixtr Rabbit, Bankrupt Slut, CCB, Wisher 914, ZamArt . When I stopped by earlier in the evening, Kosbe was at work on a wall which will be part of an extended open gallery. Some prints had just arrived from LA — which introduced me to the work of Septerhed. The exhibit will open in conjunction with the Arts in Bushwick Art Walk, 6/3-6/5, noon to 7pm.
ka and his wondrous murals
There is something magical about ka’s murals. After I spotted one in Chelsea last year, I kept on returning to it whenever I was in the neighborhood. The one he painted in the rain at last year’s Meeting of Styles at 5Pointz is now gone, but another amazing piece has taken its place. And along with his girlfriend MTK, he has NYC pretty much covered with stickers.
Photos by Lois Stavsky
Herakut in Tel Aviv
Herakut’s been getting around. This past week they were among a group of a dozen artists — largely local — participating in the CASTRO Street Project at Tel Aviv’s Jaffa Port. Leora Cheshin — a Jerusalem-based photographer — shared these two photos with me:
Photos by Leora Cheshin
Aniekan and iwillnot bring political art to the streets of D.C.
Down in D.C. this weekend, I spotted some striking political art — new to the streets. The Nigerian artist Aniekan Udofia’s huge portrait of a gagged George Washington on the corner of 14th and U and iwillnot’s postals satirizing Sarah Palin’s use of the word “refudiate” stand out.
Photos by Lois Stavsky
Stuck Up in Philly: Pheetus and Underwater Pirate
Few cities can boast as many dedicated and talented sticker heads as Philly. Their characters — often meticulously hand-crafted — seem to peer at you from every public space. I’m loving this one by Pheetus, and I never tire of seeing Underwater Pirate’s iconic character:
Photos by Lois Stavsky
Ugly Kid-Gumo Brings Concrete Chips of Paris Walls to NYC
When I last visited the Dorian Grey Gallery, a relatively new space in NYC’s East Village that has already featured solo shows by such artists as Crash and LA II, I was drawn to a few images — almost hidden from view — lying on a desk. I discovered that they are the work of the Parisian street artist, Ugly Kid-Gumo. Working in a New York studio with chips of concrete from the walls of Paris, Gumo has been fashioning some riveting portraits. They will be featured, along with other recent work, in the upcoming Kid-Gumo solo exhibit, “Oz, Nothing Makes Sense.” Curated by Marianne Nems, it is scheduled to open on June 23 at the Dorian Grey Gallery, 437 East 9th Street.
