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21 Aug: 90+ New Stencil Pics Uploaded
A lot of small updates today. But a batch of new artists and locations as well!
This update fueled by authentic Wisconsin cheese curds (they squeak)
New archives from two South American countries
Random updates from around the world:
- North Cali
- 7U in Australia
- Tino's pics from St. Johns, NL, CA (+1 fm Vancouver)
- FAKE from NL, EU
- J.'s Anarchist auto from FR, EU
- a grab from Lebanon
- a solo pic from Pi in NYC
- a new album from Philly's amazing cut-out artist J. Burochow
And from San Francisco:
- the Mission (with a few from Larry Jones)
- Valencia St.
- the Tenderloin (thanks Larry)
- Ocean Beach
- Clarion Alley (thanks Larry)
- Financial Dist.
- the Haight
- North Beach
Happy clickin', ya'll.....
SF Chron: Street Art and Artists in the Mission
Street art and artists in the Mission
Friday, August 21, 2009
Clarion is an alley connecting Valencia to Mission, between a cop shop and a crack market, with murals of devils and angels and a moving stairway to heaven.
Close by is the Women's Building, a colorful paean to female heroes and goddesses, from Guatemalan peace activist Rigoberto Menchu to scientist Marie Curie.
A couple of blocks up is an intricate mural on the facade of a writer's school and colony, depicting the human race's attempts at communication.
In between and all around San Francisco's Mission District are posters and poetry and political calls to action. There are tribal graffiti and Gothic lettering, traditional murals and lattices of tags. Now, a new book, "Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo," has captured and honored the varied artists and activists of the street.
Mission Muralismo (book)
“Mission Muralismo,” is an ever-growing movement of accomplished street art combining elements of Mexican mural painting, surrealism, pop art, urban punk, eco-warrior, cartoon, and guerilla graffiti that has catapulted many San Francisco artists into the international spotlight.
Links
Stencils in the Mix for Green Day Art Tour
......click images above for lager view........
From Logan Hicks:
That conversation [with GD manager Pat Magnarella] led to the idea of having 18 artists interpret the lyrics of the upcoming Green Day album, "21st Century Breakdown", to draw the line between art and music. Before the album was released, I forwarded the lyrics without music to set the tone - one song to each artist.
The result of the collaboration is now on tour with Green Day. At select shows, the artwork will be set up in an inpromptu art gallery outside the venue. There have been talks of a show in London and elsewhere too.
Klutch n Ripper 1331: 27 Aug: Portland
Art opening
Aug 27th from 5-2:30
Up until Sept 24th
The Goodfoot
Klutch & Ripper 1331
The goodfoot
2845 SE Stark
503-239-9292
Portland, OR 97214
http://www.thegoodfoot.com/gallery/
http://www.myspace.com/goodfootart
open daily 5-2:30
12 Doors Aug. Artist : Fink
"3 Little Punk Pigs"
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Reminiscent of the classic fairytale 3 little pigs & considering the recent pork ban & the ongoing global takeover of swine flu i decided to give the pig a trendier image & makeover to help boost it's popularity. All hail the Punk Pig ! |
Signature Gallery :: 15 Aug
Saturday, Aug 15th, 2009 - The Artifakt Signature Gallery
Continuing its monthly series, Artifakt hosts The Signature Gallery, which showcases the finer works of local artists in a more upscale gallery atmosphere.
Featured Artists:
Michael Stevenson
Grym
Joey Brooks
Mixed media comes together to form intricate imagery in Michael Stevenson's work, while Grym's bold stencils and Joey Brooks' abstract watercolors are featured.
Kristos - 3218 Eastlake Avenue - Seattle, WA
Doors: 7pm -12am • No Cover Charge • Bar for 21+
www.artifaktart.org/signature • www.kristoseastlake.com
Urban Decay : Seattle 14 Aug
Urban graffiti artists from Italy, Quebec -- from the East Coast to the West Coast, give tribute to “Urban Decay”. Like a phoenix rising from its own ashes, these artists bring the beauty of street art that flourished from the bosom of impoverished and industrial neighborhoods to the city of Seattle.
Chris Stain: Brooklyn 7 Aug (Video)
This month's main event takes place at Ad Hoc Art Gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn on Friday, August 7th from 7-10 pm.
Armsrock and I will be working from the theme “I Know There is Love” from the Crass song of the same title.
We will be showing new work and installing in the space in attempt to draw out some feelings of hope.
If you can’t make it opening night the show will be open during regular gallery hours from August 7th – September 6th 2009.
Address:
Ad Hoc Art Gallery
49 Bogart Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: 718.366.2466