“From October 2011 to June 2012, Žilda brings his “Fragiles Fabulae” project to Naples. The parthenopean city becomes a hell inhabited by wounded angels ; who knows what happened to them but what better place could there be to heal their wounds? Eleven paper, oil and acrylic works revisiting and contextualizing paintings dear to the artist; eleven works of an aesthetics of wandering, from dawn to dusk, from uptown to port, from the dark belly to the light-burnt outskirts, a wandering carried along by the furious torpor and the circular energy of the city. Eleven "mises en scène" of a politics of the tragic and of the bodies’ sensuality in the capital of Punchinello, of his comic and ambiguous genius.” — Lubna S.
Australian duo Dabs & Myla are a true artistic representation that you “get back what you put in.” Having been partners both in art and romance for over 7 years, their inventive and daring approach is a byproduct of both their adopted home of Los Angeles as well as their unique collaborative ability that is unmatched in the competitive art world. Never afraid to give priority to individual works rather than an individual’s feelings, the result is always something that Dabs & Myla can both be proud of. It would be wise to heed their words: “the harder you work, the luckier you get.”
Shok-1 continues to drop some fresh work, here is his latest piece 'X-Rainbow'.
More here from the artist.
After much anticipation, with many people asking the artist: "Are you going to do it as a print?", street artist Jimmy C has decided to release his iconic 'Bolt' portrait as a fabulous high-quality print.
The portrait of double Olympic sprint champion was created to celebrate the opening of London 2012 Olympic games, and 50 years of Jamaican Independence. Initially painted as a large scale portrait on the wall of an East London car park, its distinctive 'scribble style' was developed by the artist to reflect the inherent energy and vibrancy of Bolt's personality, as well as visually communicate a sense of speed. The piece was quickly picked up by Reuters, BBC, Fox, Sky, CNN, and many other major news channels - quickly becoming one of the most talked about images throughout London 2012.
Jimmy added: "I really don't know how long the mural will last; after many threats from the local authorities to paint over it... so importantly, a print will allow people to enjoy the painting for years to come."
The print itself measures an impressive 56cm x 44.5cm, on textured Minuet Smooth White paper, signed by the artist.
Priced at £40.00
Visit: www.nowayart.co.uk to pre-order the print.
The awesome See No Evil event returns to Bristol this weekend, transforming Nelson Street in Central Bristol into one of the UK's largest outdoor art exhibits. If you miss last years event, we suggest you sit back and watch this 'Who's Lenny' film produced by Hurricane Media and you will get a sense of what you can expect this weekend.
The See No Evil project is also accompanied by a three-day music event, taking over the disused Westgate Building situated on Nelson Street. The building, designed by Giles Gilbert Scott plays host to three nights of live music ranging from the popular modern sounds of the Young Echo Collective and Eats Everything to the old skool DnB of DJ Krust.
All details of this years events include the full line -up of the 30+ artists painting the streets be sure and hit up the See No Evil website.
Lovely new work from artist Shok-1 in South London. Here is what the artist had to say about the new mural.
"A mayfly with wings of delicate smoke dissipating on the wind represents the ephemerality of most street-based art. Mayflies only live for a day or less just as many beautiful works of art are casually destroyed, often by children or the authorities.
This work also stands as a tribute to all of the art that was destroyed during preparations for the Olympics. Despite being sanctioned and much loved by the community and fans worldwide, many paintings were eradicated or replaced with corporate advertising."
To keep upto date with the artist and his work go LIKE his facebook page here.
The controversial Mr. Brainwash, Thierry Guetta's alter ego, made his debut via Exit Through the Gift Shop, a documentary film directed by fellow rogue artist Banksy. Coinciding with the London Olympic Games, Mr. Brainwash took over London's Old Sorting Office for his latest exhibition featuring murals, installations and stencil-work appropriating iconic pop imagery. In an exclusive interview with Mr. Brainwash, online video magazine Crane.tv hears about his desire to paint something "where the Queen lives" and why he is "not a product".
The line -up for this years Nuart festival has been announced and it looks like it is gonna be another cracking year. The annual festival now in it's 12th year, takes place from the 29th September and will run until the 18th November in Stavanger, Norway.
Artists taking part this year include Ron English, Saber, Dolk, Aakash Nihalani, Niels Show Meulman, Mobstr, Jordan Seiler / Public Ad Campaign, EIne, Sickboy, HowNosm and The WA.
This year will also sees the Nuart Plus conference taking place over three days with Carlo McCormick, Tristan Manco, Elisa Carmichael, RJ Rushmore plus more to be announced. Check the promo video above and hit up the Nuart website for furthur information.
Vinnie Nylon has been involved in the street art and graffiti movement for over 25 years, producing walls, print, paintings, graphics and billboards for a variety of small and international companies and commissioners. Poptimism, will be the artists first solo show in London opening early next month.
This all new body of work is born out of a lifelong collecting obsession, a visual playground in which all of the collected toys and mascots meet head on, a collision designed to level the fields of high and low art. Where old meets new and ultra cute takes on a slightly sinister undertone.
The works on show include vintage petrol cans, sticker art, fanzine and screen print as well as a number of new paintings and mixed media pieces. Trademark bright colours and thick impasto sit beside the more demure offerings of hand finished print and collage pieces.
This show will be a must see, be sure and mark your calendars Saturday 8th September 2012 at High Roller Society Galley in East London.
Futura, formerly known as Futura 2000, is the godfather of graffiti, defining the art form in the early 80s alongside DONDI, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. He has since designed for The Clash, worked with Nike, Levi's, A Bathing Ape and Hennessy and even appeared in John Mayer's video for Waiting on the World to Change, constantly adapting his talent to the changes in society and the media. ONline video magazine Crane.tv meet the Brooklyn-based graffiti artist in his neighbourhood where he opens up to Crane.tv about a near damning incident that changed his outlook on art, his future and ultimately life in general, and find out why his motivations have always been more than fame and money.
Last night saw the UK premiere of Steve 'Espo' Powers and Joey Garfield's film 'A Love Letter To You'.
Presented by Moniker Projects and Crane.tv in association with #adidasunderground, the evening also included a number of other shorts featuring Futura, Retna and Aaron Rose as well as a panel discussion with a Q&A session after the screening with Cedar Lewishon and Joey Garfield. Good evening, with some tasty cocktails and a packed out venue of all the usual London suspects, enjoyed the screening despite the noise levels! If you missed the event check the video above.
Check this clip filmed by Eduardo Carrasco and featuring East London based stencil artist Otto Schade as he works on his recently finished Olympic inspired Mural in Brick Lane's Old Truman Brewery.
Harriet Horton is a 25 year old taxidermy artist living in East London. Taking a taxidermy course two years ago she took the approach of removing the macabre association with the art form and seeing death as a chance of rebirth.
Using gold, crystal and diamonds with unnatural colouring, she changes the persona altogether or simply enhances the animals natural beauty.Her concept is to give her audience a fresh outlook on the art of the rearrangement of skin.
A number of Harriet's pieces are currently on display at the Brick Lane Gallery in East London so get yourself down there and check her work in person.
Brick Lane Gallery - 196 Brick Lane - London - E1 6SA
