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Releases: Belin – “Mona Lisa” Print

Posted by SAL, November 23, 2018

Miguel Ángel Belinchón aka Belin just announced a new, self-produced release of a print created from the Mona Lisa painting included in his solo exhibition in Paris last year (covered). The new limited edition will be available as a 72 hour timed release, from Thursday, Nov. 22, 1 P.M. to Sunday, Nov. 25, 1 P.M. CET time. The image is one of two versions that Belin has created after being inspired by the iconic masterpiece from Leonardo Da Vinci, and was originally painted using oil and acrylic on […]

Showing: Belin – “Fazes” @ Amanda Wei Gallery

Posted by SAL, April 2, 2018

Following up on the introduction of his Postneocubism body of work in Paris last June (covered), Miguel Ángel Belinchón aka Belin recently opened his Asian debut show with Amanda Wei Gallery in Hong Kong. Fazes features a new series of canvases done in the Spanish artist’s signature style, along with new pieces introducing more drawing-based, abstract pieces. As one of the more well-known hyper-realistic graffiti artists, Belin started composing postneocubism works after visiting Picasso’s museum in Malaga. Deconstructing his subjects into sections of meticulously rendered features, he creates vibrant compositions […]

Showing: Belin, Jaz and Lek – “Main Street” @ Rouen

Posted by butterfly, February 20, 2018

After a previous edition in the largest museum of contemporary art in North Africa, the Mohammed VI Museum in Rabat, Morocco, the exhibition Main Street is now touring to Rouen in France . Three international artists Belin, Franco Fasoli, Lek are creating monumental installations within the Hangar 107. Spanish artist Belin painted a reclining nude with his ‘post neo-cubism’ style, while French artist Lek applied his signature geometric shapes directly onto the glass windows, and Argentinean artist Jaz created a colourful poetic narrative. The exhibition is running until April 3rd. Photos […]

Streets: Belin (Spain)

Posted by SAL, July 5, 2017

Not long after closing his successful solo show in Paris (covered), and prior to starting working on upcoming solo shows in Asia and US, Belin had the opportunity to paint a new mural in Torredonjimeno, near his hometown of Linares in Andalucia, Spain. Continuing his ongoing body of Postneocubism works, the Spanish artist (and a father of 3) composed this harmonious piece titled Amor De Padre (Love Of Father). Using spraypaint, the piece cleverly mixes photo realistic elements that are deconstructed in cubism manner, along with vibrant […]

Openings: Belin – ‘Post Neo Cubism’ @ 24 Beaubourg (Paris)

Posted by butterfly, June 20, 2017

Having already exhibited in Europe, US, Canada and Mexico, Spanish artist Miguel Ángel Belinchón aka Belin is currently presenting his first Parisian solo show at 24 Beaubourg entitled Post Neo Cubism, curated by Nicolas Couturieux. The self-taught artist has grown internationally as one of the leading hyper-realistic graffiti artists over the past 15 years. Berlin’s masterful spray paint technique has been his signature style – free hand flowing directly from the realism of his imagination without the use of preparatory stencils, with the precision of lines and proportions so crucial […]

Upcoming: Belin – “Postneocubismo” (Paris)

Posted by SAL, January 10, 2017

2017 should be an exciting one for Spanish artist Belin aka Miguel Ángel Belinchón Bujes. After building his reputation as one of the most respected photorealistic spray painters out there, he recently started working in a new direction which will be introduced in his upcoming solo show in Paris later this year. Belin has been known in graffiti world for years and was always considered one of the leaders of the photorealism genre. After years of creating portraits of all scales and pushing the limits of the niche, […]

Rewind: Dec 23 – Feb 11

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2016

Time for another one of our Rewind features as we review recent videos that art lovers may be interested in. Leading things off is some footage of Bernie Mitchell working with an unusual medium – dry wall – to create wall sculptures. Other worthy videos include: Mel Kadel’s work with Adult Swim. Usugrow painting a wall mural for his show in Tokyo. Aryz in Ukraine. Footage of Futura painting his Houston & Bowery mural. Mars-1 sculpture arrives in Nashville. Yok & Sheryo putting in work […]

Streets: Belin (New York)

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2013

Last week, Spanish street artist Belin finished a mural on the exterior of the future superclub Space New York. Featuring his surreal vision and caricature like characters, the large wall can be seen from the West Side Highway. Take a look below at some in progress photos as well as some shots of his hybrid winged creatures and other details…

Rewind: Dec 31 – Jan 6

Posted by sleepboy, January 6, 2013

For this week’s video Rewind, we start things off with news that starting Wednesday and running through Feb. 5, about 3,000 New York City taxis will feature a 30-second video from Ryan McGinley. The short clip, called Varuo, is gleaned from footage from the photographer and director’s video for the Icelandic band Sigur Ros (seen below) and shows a girl skipping barefoot through the streets of NYC with gold glitter streaming from her hair. Other videos you may want to watch: A look at Eric […]

Streets: World Roundup (Dec 17 – Dec 23)

Posted by sleepboy, December 21, 2012

This week’s summary of public art from around the world comes a little early as we are still trying to catch up after Basel Week Miami. Leading things off is this ad takeover on Canal Street in New York (source) by Zevs with his infamous logo drips – this time targeting Apple (check out the full photo below). Other notable work comes from GILF! – New York, 2501 – Brazil (source), Hyuro – Spain, Escif – Spain, Zilda – France, ESPO – Philadelphia, Agostino Iacurci – Italy, Krio […]