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The Art of Lotte Reiniger (Video)

Cutout shadow art from the famous animator Lotte Reiniger.

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Historical Item

Stencil Videos

Joe Boruchow Releases "Stuffed Animals" Cutout Graphic Novel

Stuffed Animals: A Story in Paper Cutouts, my first graphic novel, will be released the evening of March 19th in conjunction with a debut performance by my band, The Nite Lights. The show includes a slide show of the graphic novel with an instrumental musical score played live by the band. Four years in the making, the book was awarded a Xeric Foundation grant for graphic fiction allowing for the publications of a hard bound edition that will be available at the show.
Stuffed Animals is a narrative composed of 100 black paper cutouts. It tells the tale of a young boy and his shocking discoveries over one adventurous and terrifying night. An apparition from the past guides the hero through a dangerous secret world in this masculinecoming of age story. Is manhood more than just a mustache? Get the book and see!
In addition to celebrating the release of the book at Johnny Brenda's (1201 Frankford Ave, Philly) on March 19, The Nite Lights will debut our most ambitious project to date. We have been composing the music since November for the 20 min long slide show of Stuffed Animals that will be shown silent movie style with the live band. (We're hoping to have a DVD of the slide show and music available at the show, but this is now tenuous because the recent snowfall put us a little behind schedule. I am, however, hopeful that we will have them). The Nite Lights will play it twice: once at 9 pm (for early birds) and again later at 12am (for you night owls) with the sweet sounds of Mondo Topless, Northern Liberties and DJ Brown Jeff sandwiched in between for an extra delicious evening of artsy entertainment. Of course, the book will be available for sale at the event.
Tickets for the event are on sale at www.johnnybrendas.com. To buy the book now visit www.kettledrummerbooks.com or it will be available at most Philadelphia independent bookstores soon. More at www.joeboruchow.blogspot.com

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Artist News

11 March: Orticanoodles New Works, Paris

ORTICANOODLES SOLO SHOW
“NEW WORKS”
GALERIE ITINERRANCE – PARIS

VERNISSAGE 11/03/2010 h. 18:00
dates: 11/03/2010 to 04/04/2010
Galerie Itinerrance
7 bis, rue Gouscinny 75013 Paris
Horaire d’ouverture:
Du mercoledi au samedi de 14:00 a 19:00

Curated by Shamanta Longhi | Stencil History X

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In the Galleries

Stencil Nation 3rd Print Out Now!

Jennifer at Manic D Press just contacted me to let me know that the 3rd print run of "Stencil Nation: Graffiti, Community, and Art" is out now and ready to hit your coffee tables and local (hopefully indy) book stores. Keep an eye out on upcoming Stencil Nation appearances here and there throughout the spring and summer!

DISTRO INFO (for any interested shop/gallery owners):

USA
- Consortium 800-283-3572
- Last Gasp 415-824-6636 contact: Jon Longhi
- Ingram 800-937-0995
- Baker+Taylor 800-775-1800
- Manic D Press 415-648-8288 contact: Jen Joseph
CANADA
- Publishers Group Canada 1-800-747-8147
UK + EU
- Turnaround PSL (London) 020 8829 3000

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Stencil Archive News

Victor Gastelum : Track 16, Santa Monica, CA

TRACK 16 PRESENTS: VICTOR GASTELUM: SELECTED WORKS

Track 16 Gallery will reopen it's doors to the public with three separate presentations: a solo exhibition of works by Victor Gastelum curated by Elizabeta Betinski, former director of OVERTONES gallery in Los Angeles. The store/gallery will open with a reception on Thursday, February 25 from 7-9 P.M. Regular store/gallery hours following the opening will be from Thursday through Saturday from noon to 6 P.M. The Gastelum exhibition will run through March 27, 2010.

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In the Galleries

Herzog @ Entrata d'emergenzA : 21 Feb, Vicenza, IT

21 febbraio 2010/Bar Sartea/inizio ore 18.00/fine ore 1.00

musica/teatro/performance/danza/installazioni/video

Little Jew Quartet live!
Tomato Kubiko
Nova sui prati notturni
Rebecca Marte D'andrea
Martina Cortellazzo
Gabriele Grotto
liviopacella
Inutilis
Valerio Guadagno
Elena Cailotto
Diego Pillon
Manuel Baldini
Fabio Ferrando
Pietro Scarso
il Gruppo
NINI
-HZG-
Marco Rodolfo Fin
Alessandro Bedin
DAX dj

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In the Galleries

Jef Aerosol Update

JEF AEROSOL on TV :

"L'Art et la Manière : Jef Aérosol", film de Manuela Dalle (26mn) sera diffusé sur ARTE TV ce dimanche 14 février à 13h.

après la diffusion télé, le film sera visible pendant une semaine sur le site Arte : http://www.arte.tv/fr/Echappees-culturelles/L-Art-et-la-Maniere/2988624…

Article dans le journal Le Monde : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jefaerosol/4340280713/sizes/o/

"L'art et la Manière : Jef aérosol", a film by Manuela Dalle (26') will be broadcast on Arte (French/German TV channel) on Sunday Feb 14th at 1pm.

Then, it will be visible for a week on the Website : http://www.arte.tv/fr/Echappees-culturelles/L-Art-et-la-Maniere/2988624…

Press article in Le Monde : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jefaerosol/4340280713/sizes/o/

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Artist News

Wash DC Stencil Class 14 Feb

(Washington, DC) Kevin "JAZI" Irvin, is self-taught DC artist with a huge presence at Artomatic, Art Whino, Albus Cavus events and work for major companies such as Red Bull and Adidas. Jazi is leading the workshop on Sunday, February 14, 2010 will be all about stencils. Jazi will share his secrets on selecting the right materials, transfering the images, cutting and applying the paint. The Fridge, 516 8th Street SE (rear alley), Washington, DC is in walking distance from Eastern Market Metro Station. Wear working clothes. All supplies provided. Fee $25. Be original and bring your Valentine to an art class! Get more information about Albus Cavus Classroom and the current schedule.