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Streets: Mike Stilkey (Los Angeles)

Posted by sven, November 17, 2012

Mike Stilkey sent us some flicks of a recent mural he painted in Los Angeles. The 13 x 14 foot mural was painted outside of a photography studio in La Brea. We like how this furry guy brightens up his new home, and how his camera nods towards what’s inside the premises. Stilkey’s murals never fail to disappoint! Discuss Mike Stilkey here.

Openings: JonOne – “A Beautiful Madness” @ Fabien Castanier Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2012

Earlier this month, the Fabien Castanier Gallery presented the first solo exhibition in the United States from JonOne entitled A Beautiful Madness. Although raised in New York where he laid his graffiti roots in Harlem, JonOne has lived in Paris since the mid 1980s where he has established himself as a fine artist. His imagery, as seen in this new work, is characterized by an abstract and energetic form of expression leading to compositions full of freestyle strokes, movement, and color. The exhibition runs through December 2nd, so […]

Streets: How & Nosm on Bowery & Houston (Part II)

Posted by juggernut3, November 16, 2012

Right after super storm Sandy rolled through NYC, we brought you an inside look at the famous Bowery & Houston wall as twins How & Nosm worked industriously to make their mark on this landmark mural location. Now, we can bring you some photos of the completed piece which utilized their signature red & gray-scale color palettes. From the looks of things, the brothers got into a real nice groove layering detail upon detail into mural, which in the end seemed to flow together seamlessly. Along with […]

Streets: Anthony Lister (Newcastle)

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2012

After sharing Anthony Lister (filmed) work on the streets of London, here are now photos of some walls he painted in Newcastle as he ramps up for his simultaneous exhibitions opening on Friday (November 16th) at the Outsiders in both cities. Unslung Heroes is the title for the new paintings and sculptures as the Aussie street artist gets ready to be the the first to occupy both Outsiders locations since David Choe made his UK debut in 2008. More pics below… Photo credit: Ian Cox / Wallkandy. Discuss Anthony Lister here.

Charity: Faile – “Wolf Within” Print

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012

Along with gifting a piece to the Bring Back the Boardwalks Charity Event on Saturday, FAILE is also be encouraging their fans to donate to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts through Occupy Sandy. Give $50 or more to help folks in NY or NJ between November 13th and 18th and be entered to win a Wolf Within print. Just email your donation receipt to [email protected] by 11 PM NYC time on the 18th and also include your full name, mailing address (No PO boxes), and your telephone number. On Monday (November 19th), […]

Openings: Kevin Peterson – “Amended” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012

Last week at the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, Kevin Peterson filled the main space (also see Jacub Gagnon’s work in the project room) with his new show entitled Amended. The paintings he chose to put on display featured his signature form of portraiture with children and animals juxtaposed with backgrounds full of graffiti and urban scenery (some of which had a retro feel to them). Rounding out the show was a sculptural piece based on a defaced playground spring toy that was mirrored with an accompanying painting. […]

Streets: Le 4eme MUR 2012 – Recap

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2012

After reporting on Escif’s murals for Le 4eme MUR last year (here & here), we now have a recap of the 2012 edition. The festival’s name (translated to “the fourth wall”) is a theater expression that symbolizes a virtual wall between the actor and the public which can apparently also be applied to the work of the street artist and his audience. This year’s lineup includes a return of Escif along with Mr Jago, Vhils (above), Tellas, Ericailcane, and 108. Check out more photos below…

Preview: Miss Van – “Wild At Heart” @ Dorothy Circus

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2012

This weekend in Rome, Miss Van will be presenting new works at the Dorothy Circus Gallery collectively entitled Wild At Heart. For her first Italian solo show, the street femme fatale will be offering up various drawings and paintings on canvas, wood, and paper as well as two collaboration pieces with artist Dan Quintana (whom she also collaborated with recently on some public art murals in Los Angeles). More preview pics below… Discuss Miss Van here.

Preview: “LAX / HKG” @ Above Second Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2012

This Friday night (November 16th) in Hong Kong, the Above Second Gallery will be opening their LAX / HKG group exhibition (curated by Thinkspace). Featuring a strong lineup of Amy Sol (above), Audrey Kawasaki, Brian M. Viveros, Dabs Myla, Esao Andrews, Joao Ruas, Linnea Strid, and Yosuke Ueno, the showing will sure to be well received by local fans. In addition to the originals, Audrey will also be releasing a limited edition print (glimpses of which you can see below along with some preview pics). Discuss this show here.

Ian Kuali’i – “Messenger” @ JuiceTank

Posted by juggernut3, November 14, 2012

Next up on the mural creation project at start-up incubator JuiceTank is Hawaiian native Ian Kuali’i. The NYC-based artist has long served as Doze Green’s assistant and has really come into his own in the past few years. Utilizing a diverse mix of skill-sets such as intricate hand cut paper, acrylics and aerosols, Ian has consistently created intriguing mixed media artwork. Integrating the themes of the Juice Tank creative space, Ian gave his modern take on communication & technology with twin deities representing gods Mercury and […]