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Art Focus: Invader – The Elegant Nexus

Posted by feralthings, September 20, 2018

Invader’s work is made from conventional, individual tiles whose simplicity and uniformity belies the intangible mass of history, knowledge, and experience with which these mosaics are imbued. The artist’s practice is intimately associated with both graffiti and video games, which have proven to be two of the most dominant and enduring strands of youth culture over the last half-century. Out on the streets, graffiti has had a bigger impact than almost any other art movement in history;1 while indoors, gamers have clocked up billions of plays on […]

Upcoming: ROA – “DORMANT” @ StolenSpace

Posted by sleepboy, September 19, 2018

Returning for his third go around (see 2012 – part 1 & part 2 – and 2014), ROA will opening a new solo tomorrow night (September 20th) at StolenSpace. Known for the dissections of his animal subjects, both on the streets and in the gallery, the Belgium artist has prepared more of the same for a new body of work entitled DORMANT. As per his usual practice, the pieces will be produced on site with found materials and will be interactive as attendees of the show […]

Showing: Todd “REAS” James – “Electric Ritual” @ Alice Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, September 19, 2018

Entitled Electric Ritual, the currently showing selection of new paintings from Todd James is his third solo (see 2010, 2015) with Alice Gallery in Brussel. The vibrant new pieces from the New York-based artist continue his explorations of interiors while including some signature elements like his curvaceous nudes, war planes, and vivid color palette. Also included are some more abstract creations, with hints of shapes and forms from his familiar visual language. Discuss Todd “REAS” James here.

Streets: Said Dokins & Fintan Magee // Nuart Festival (Stavanger)

Posted by SAL, September 18, 2018

We’ve recently written a lot about what was happening in Stavanger during the 18th edition of Nuart Festival, but we wanted to give you a heads up on the background of two of the arguably most impactful projects that took place. Both murals created by artists that came from other parts of the globe, Australian Fintan Magee and Mexican Said Dokins, were the results of collaborations between the festival and local organizations focused on social inclusion. Dokins’ Næarhet (proximity/closeness) mural was directly inspired by the experiences […]

Streets: Nuart 2018 (Part III)

Posted by SAL, September 18, 2018

A few days after the official opening of Nuart 2018, we’re bringing you the final view of the new works produced for the 18th edition of the festival. The unprecedented lineup of 26 artists, two times more than their average over the years, included a significant number of stencil artists, a technique that has a special place in the heart and history of Norwegian art. As one of the most common and important mediums in Street Art, stencils have proven to be a strong tool in […]

Streets: OG Slick (POW! WOW! Worcester)

Posted by sleepboy, September 16, 2018

Continuing to work with the POW! WOW! family, OG Slick recently finished a wall for this year’s event in Worcester, Massachusetts. The mural features a motif the Los Angeles-based artist has worked on in the past featuring his familiar Micky Mouse hands spray painting a smiley face. We’ll have more from POW! WOW! Worcester soon, but for now enjoy some more photos of the multi-story piece form Slick. Photo credit: @carlosmare, @smanzo36, @dickchuck77, @1ill510, @lannysphotos, and the artist. Discuss OG Slick here.

Overtime: Sept 10 – 16

Posted by YESNIK, September 16, 2018

More stories below from this week (click on bolded words for more information): Three shows coming up from Ai Weiwei in Los Angeles starting at the end of the month. Interview with Conor Harrington about his new show “The Story of Us & Them” at Heni Gallery. Street artist Revok and H&M settle dispute over an ad that featured his work without permission. Inside his London studio, Mark Wallinger contemplates our desire for self-reflection and recognition. The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation has opened with an […]

Releases: Skullphone – “California Collection” Print Set

Posted by sleepboy, September 15, 2018

Poster Child Prints recently released some new limited editions from Skullphone as a three part print series. Created in runs of 100, Gold Foil Grid, West Covina and Locksmith are $125, $75, and $50 respectively and come signed and numbered. Each piece features a version of the street artist’s iconic namesake and alternatively can also be purchased as a California Collection set at a discount. Discuss Skullphone here.

Studio Visits / Interviews: Rowdy

Posted by feralthings, September 14, 2018

Rowdy is perhaps best known for his crocodiles, which stalk the urban landscape with a quiet menace, and his cast of other characters which abound with abrasive energy. But the Bristol-based artist’s abstract landscapes, which can be read as both highly political but also deeply personal, represent a far more reflective and contemplative side to his work. An entire building is depicted by an individual mark such as the smudge of a fingerprint, the stroke of a paintbrush or the squirt from a spray-can and […]

Previews: Conor Harrington – “The Story of Us and Them” @ HENI Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, September 12, 2018

This Thursday (September 13th), Conor Harrington (interviewed) will be opening a solo show in London entitled The Story of Us and Them. Consisting of 12 new works, the exhibition to be hosted by HENI Gallery sees the Irish artist explore the fine line between tribalism and patriotism. Working with with two combatants wrapped in blue and red flags from a fictional nation state, the UK-based artist uses the pair’s struggles to reference the political climates seen in many parts of the world in these times of strife. […]