Author Archives: Lawrence

Preview: Matt Small – “That I May See” @ Black Rat Projects

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Lawrence

You may remember that earlier this year we reported on an amazing trip by Matt Small (interviewed), Swoon (interviewed), RJ Rushmore (from Vandalog), and Mike Snelle from Black Rat Projects (interviewed) to Zambia to run a series of art activities … Continue reading →

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Interviews – Justseeds (including Swoon & Chris Stain)

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Lawrence

Justseeds are one of the leading and most prolific artist-run radical art collectives at work today and count an amazing array of artists such as Swoon, Chris Stain, Kevin Caplicki, Meredith Stern and Josh Macphee among their members. AM recently … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Now’s The Time” @ Black Rat Projects

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Lawrence

Next week, Black Rat Projects opens its doors to a comprehensive survey of street art spanning several decades of outdoor expression. Titled ‘Now’s the Time’ (running from April 22nd to May 20th), the show promises a chance to see many … Continue reading →

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Black Rats to Black Dogs

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Lawrence

Inspired by the resident ghost of the notorious Victorian bookseller F.J. Williams, Black Rat Projects (formerly the Black Rat Press) are celebrating the festive season with the installation and launch of Black Dog Books on 2nd December. This pop-up emporium … Continue reading →

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Openings / Interviews: Luc Price – “Jesus Help Me Find My Proper Place” @ Black Rat Press

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Lawrence

Thursday night saw the opening of Luc Price’s “Jesus Help Me Find My Proper Place” show at The Black Rat Press gallery in London. Taking a major departure from his previous paintings and collages, and ditching his street art name … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Adam Neate – “A New Understanding” @ Elms Lesters

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Lawrence

Adam Neate’s second solo show, “A New Understanding” will be opening at Elms Lesters this Friday, October 9th.  From what we have seen from this body of work, it looks like Neate is really continuing to blur the boundaries between … Continue reading →

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Openings & Interviews: Chris Stain & Armsrock – “I Know There Is Love” @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Lawrence

Last Friday, Chris Stain and Armsrock opened their two-person solo show “I Know There Is Love” at Ad Hoc Art. Their unique individual explorations of the hope and dignity found in everyday urban life while still maintaining the undertones of … Continue reading →

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Interview: Elbow-Toe Hits Up Streets of London

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Lawrence

Brian Adam Douglas aka Elbow-Toe has been busy since we last caught up with him at his Los Angeles solo show. Pasting up his hand-painted woodcut paper pieces and dropping some poetry in London’s hottest spots, he’s reminding our friends … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Henry Chalfant & Martha Cooper – “Subway Art: 25th Anniversary”

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Lawrence

AM had the pleasure of interviewing Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper as they celebrated the launch of their amazing book “Subway Art: 25th Anniversary” at Black Rat Press (covered).  Despite an initial print run of just a few thousand back in … Continue reading →

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Openings: Nick Walker – “A Sequence of Events” @ Black Rat Press

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Lawrence

AM was on hand for the opening of Nick Walker’s (interviewed) “A Sequence of Events” show and book launch at Black Rat Press. There was a great turnout to see the original images from the book, which was a retrospective … Continue reading →

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