With an amazing lineup of illustrious artists which include Kelsey Brookes, Clayton Brothers, Cleon Peterson, Susanne Melanie Berry, Richard Colman, Cheryl Dunn, Dennis Hopper, Os Gemeos, Clare Rojas, Craig Stecyk, Deanna Templeton and Ed Templeton there’s absolutely no reason to not Come As You Are at Hollywood’s PRISM gallery this Thursday.
Nothing more needs to be said about San Diego’s Museum of Contemporary Art’s large scale urban art show Viva la Revolucion other than that it involves Banksy, Blu, the Date Farmers, David Ellis, FAILE, Shepard Fairey, Invader, JR, Barry (TWIST) McGee, Ryan McGinness, Os Gemeos and Swoon amongst other street legends. Viva la revolucion indeed.
Click here for details and full artist lineup from MCASD.
Also…click here for some amazing behind the scenes photos from the always-on-the-spot Arrested Motion.
From MCASD:
“For the first time in history, the majority of the world’s population lives in urban communities. The urban setting and its corresponding lifestyle are major sources of inspiration in contemporary culture. This is an historic revolution in visual culture, in which the codes and icons of the everyday—found on the streets in graffiti, signage, waste, tattoos, advertising, and graphic design—have been appropriated and used as an integral part of contemporary art-making. The urban landscape inspires and serves as both a platform for innovation and a vehicle for expression for many artists. The city itself, its buildings, vehicles, people, and advertisements, are not only the surface where the art is applied. The city fuels the practice.
A multifaceted exhibition that explores the dialogue between artists and the urban landscape, Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape features works both in the Museum’s galleries as well as at public sites throughout downtown San Diego.”
(following photos courtesy of Arrested Motion, Jonathan LeVine and Mike Maxwell):
Barry McGee, Amaze, Resq, Stefan, Deej
Os Gemeos
Invader
the Date Farmers
Shepard Fairey
Our close collaborator, inspiring curator and dear friend Aaron Rose relaunches his dream art and design school in New York City this July and August with the return of the Make Something!! workshops. Originally spawned from a joint venture between our film Beautiful Losers and the generous contributions of Nike Sportswear, this latest incarnation of the D.I.Y. workshops aimed at teens features world renowned artists (Os Gemeos, Todd James, Ari Marcopoulos and Jeff Canham amongst others) as well as creatives from Converse, Nike and Brand Jordan working with students to create in a variety of mediums in Lower Manhattan.
The workshops culminate with a celebration of the students’ artwork created during the classes with a parade at the world famous Rucker Park in conjunction with the World Basketball Festival Celebration Event in August.
Register and sign up for the month long workshop events here or here. Class schedule, teachers, details and more can be found at Makesomethingschool.com as well as from head teacher Aaron Rose below.
From A. Rose:
“Not sure if everyone knows, but for the last three years we’ve been doing D.I.Y. creativity workshops for teens under the banner of Make Something!! This summer we’re partnering with Nike, Jordan and Converse to open a five-week long “pop-up” school house in NYC filled with amazing classes taught by fantastic artists, designers, musicians and all around champs in their fields. I thought I’d put the word out as I’m pretty excited about it.
Just as a teaser we’re offering classes like this: Documentary photo with Ari Marcopoulos, puppet-making with Todd James, sign-painting with Jeff Canham, Costume design with Cassette Playa, a mural workshop with Os Gemeos…plus shoe and garment design with Nike/Converse/Jordan designers and many, many more!
Check out our website for info and dates as they develop.
http://www.makesomethingschool.com
Classes are filling up quick, but if anyone is New York-based and has kids who want to attend (ages 13-18), email us at <info@makesomethingschool.com> and we’ll try to fit them in.
All the best for an inspiring Summer!!”
The brilliant Brazilian twin graffiti artists known as Os Gêmeos do D.I.Y. America for Aaron Rose’s latest installment for WKE.
Click here or the image below to see the twins in action in Episode five of D.I.Y. America.
An excerpt from the D.I.Y. America page:
“Os Gêmeos (Portuguese for “The Twins”) are identical twin brothers from São Paulo, Brazil. They started painting graffiti in 1987 and gradually became a major influence in the local scene, helping to define Brazil’s own style. Stylistically, Os Gêmeos are heavily influenced by the cryptic art of the São Paulo–based pixação graffiti movement as well as American hip-hop, which the twins grew up with in Brazil.”
Also…Flashback to 2008 for Cool Hunting’s piece on Os Gêmeos as they prepped their legendary Deitch Projects show beautifully filmed by the good man Tobin Yelland.
Now that the excess known as Art Basel Miami Beach is all but wrapped up and ready to ship to rich art collectors around the world, the most interesting piece of Basel news I’ve come across was Barry McGee’s (TWIST) venture down to the Southeast. Barry’s reluctant art star status is well documented, so seeing him join in on the Miami madness was surprising at first but upon seeing the project he was working on it made more sense: a group of 15 influential artists from around the world brought together by long-time supporter Jeffrey Deitch of New York’s famed Deitch Projects to do what they please on warehouse walls in Miami’s Wynwood art district for The Wynwood Walls Outdoor Mural Project.
Joining McGee in the mural making were respected street artists and legends including Futura, OS Gemeos with Nina and Finok, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, David Ellis, Clare Rojas, Kenny Scharf, Aiko, Jim Drain, Stelios Faitakis, Nunca, Ara Peterson, and Ben Wolf.
(all photos courtesy of Martha Cooper and Deitch Projects)
Also there documenting the artistry was another legend, photographer Martha Cooper best known for exposing the world to the New York graffiti scene during the 70’s and 80’s. You can see more of her photos on Deitch here. And also more Martha photos of Barry here on Juztapoz.
one of the OS Gemeos twins
Futura
Shepard Fairey
Swoon, David Ellis and Ben Wolf
Kenny Scharf
Although the art fair has passed, The Wynwood Walls remain for public viewing ongoing on Tuesday through Saturdays from 12–8pm at NW 26th Street & 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127.
This Saturday January 24th, New Image Art Gallery turns the tender age of 15 years old. To celebrate, this Los Angeles landmark of culture has invited back some of the most prolific painters, photographers, president makers, and vandals to have ever hung pictures on their walls. One look at the list of featured artists below and you’ll soon realize that New Image Art is the place to be Saturday night. And although Marsea has opened up the space next door, expect this proper party to be pretty packed so get there early! Musical performance by No Age too!
New Image Art 15 Year Anniversary Show
Art, Music, Video
Saturday Jan. 24th 7-11pm
7910 Santa Monica Boulevard
Also, if you’d like to lend a helping hand for the opening click here.
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