Exhibits We Love :: Martha Cooper: Remix @ Carmichael Gallery
The Carmichael Gallery is presenting Martha Cooper: Remix, a collection of her classic photographs that span six decades re-interpreted by some of our favorite contemporary artists. This beautiful collaborative effort pays homage to the one photographer whose passion often feels unrivaled and whose commitment transcends from her craft to an ever evolving movement. If [...]
Videos We Love :: Dickchicken – Street Artist
If you’re a Brooklynite whose begun noticing a massive amount of chickens with dicks for heads popping up around the neighborhood, you’re not alone. The stencils, sculptures + tags are the handy work of Dickchicken himself. A man with a soft spot for the whimsy on a mission to make people laugh, think or in some cases anger with his satirical view on art, graffiti and chickens with dicks for heads.
Videos We Love :: AIDES Graffiti
With funding for AIDS heavily decreasing, it’s important to spread the awareness of the disease by any means possible. This funny little bathroom-graffiti-inspired animated commercial directed by Yoann Lemoine and presented by AIDES suggests that you can still have fun while being safe!
Projects We Love :: Graffiti Analysis 3D
Evan Roth’s Graffiti Analysis project aims to study, document and archive the motion of graffiti through open source software and the online database #000000book. The software continues to evolve and is now giving us a 3D glimpse into some of our favorite tags and artists. There’s even a “How To” section detailing all the steps to create your own rig at home. Take a look at their videos below & if you manage to find a download link for the iPhone app DustTag, please send it our way! -Moni Pineda
Videos We Love :: Parkour Motion Reel
Here’s an awesome, unique look at parkour, more commonly known as free-running. Artist Serene Teh takes the concept of the old fashioned flip book to a whole new level with this short film following a free-runner through an urban landscape.
Videos We Love :: Big Bang Big Boom by Blu
The world famous graffiti artist and animator, Blu is at it again with his biggest, most incredible animation yet. In Big Bang Big Boom, Blu creatively utilizes all of his surroundings, using not just paint and walls, but whatever he can find, and creates this seamless, kinetic, one of a kind short film. Thanks to our good friend, artist Ian Kuali’i for the link!
Artists We Love :: Swoon
Brooklyn-based artist, Swoon brings a whole new meaning to the term “Street Art.” With her wheatpaste masterpieces spread throughout cities allover the world, it’s hard to miss the artist’s uniquely designed characters and cityscapes. Being a Brooklyn native, her art truly captures the essence of growing up in New York City. Although mainly a street artist, Swoon’s work has been showcased in some of the world’s largest contemporary museums, including MoMA’s P.S.1 and The Brooklyn Museum.
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