Exhibits We Love :: JR @ Pompidou, Paris
JR’s collaborative Inside Out project is now installed at the Pompidou Center in Paris through September 5, 2011. Friends We Love had a chance to experience the JR photo booth or Cabine Photographique at the TED conference earlier this year and printed out an impressively large self-portrait, which was beyond fun. This same process is part of the installation in Paris. One beautiful addition to the portraits is a bindi – the Hindu forehead symbol intended as a reminder of our spiritual connection to source. Once again, JR gathers, inspires and ignites us to do more than just observe. – Moni Vargas
Exhibits We Love :: Art in the Streets pt2
Our photos from MOCA’s Art in the Streets continue with a few of our favorites, beginning with Mister Cartoon. His sexy ice cream truck installation captures a slice of the LA cholo scene in beautiful detail. Also on the LA tip, there’s a couple of protest posters by Robbie Conal: Contra Cocaine, dealing with the Iran-Contra-Crack epidemic from 1987 and Little White Lies featuring right-wing fundamentalist Jesse Helms.
On a lighter note, we had a good laugh with NeckFace’s installation & “performance” piece as a dirty bum, which may have been a preview treat. We also enjoyed the two Malcolm Mclaren memorabilia cases, the Lee Quinones tribute wall and Mode 2′s celebratory mural. Don’t miss Martha Cooper’s photography room featuring a wall of artists including one of our faves, Doze Green and look our upcoming FWL Axis profile with her. We included a few other pics for those who won’t be able to make it to the show : ) – Moni Vargas
Exhibits We Love :: Art in the Streets
We had the pleasure of going to the MOCA preview of Art in the Streets and although a few of our favorite artists were not included, we couldn’t help but be infinitely inspired by the mere scope of the show, the well deserved recognition of the movement and the incredible works and worlds assembled. We took a few photos for those of you who won’t be in LA in the next months to see it. For those of you who are going, don’t miss Rammallzee’s room, Os Gemeos, the amazing time line, Martha Cooper’s room, Mister Cartoon, Swoon, Roa, Chalfant & the sweet Invader pieces.
In the meantime, take a look at our short doc profiles with Invader and Kenny Scharf.
Events We Love :: SULU Series DC
Please spread the word and come through if you´re in Washington DC and peep a poetry, theatre, dance, and music mashup. Featuring FWL contributor Jennifer Cendaña Armas, SNRG, Lilian Bui, JR, and YaliniDream. Music provided by DJ 9-Volt.
Hosted and Curated by Regie Cabico, Simone Jackson, Jenny C. Lares, Brian Wang, Alex Cena.
videos we love :: jr – action bruxelles
If you’re not already a HUGE fan of JR’s incredible artwork, I’m sure after watching this AMAZING collection of his videos, you’ll be inspired for days…
art We Love :: JR – Women Are Heroes
Here’s a taste of JR’s latest project entitled, Women Are Heroes. It’s been pretty amazing to see the scale of JR’s work growing. I’ve been told you could even see this recent example of his work from space.
My favorite part is the clapping and cheering from the people in the village as the train goes by. I’d love to create something that would evoke the same reaction. Crazy inspiring!
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