March 29, 2006
Controversy in the Neighborhood
Looks like we're getting some new neighbors pretty soon that will be sure to stir up some trouble. A block away from my apartment in Brooklyn the Capla Kesting Fine Art gallery will be exhibiting a sculpture of a seductive Britney Spears giving birth titled, "Monument to Pro-Life: The Birth of Sean Preston." The artist is Daniel Edwards and the show runs from April 7 through April 23.
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Street Art with Packing Tape
Mark Jenkins, a street artist who's preferred medium is clear packing tape, has struck again in Washington DC. This time he's created large surreal lollipops sculptures out of parking meters. I'm sure the secret service is trilled. If caught, they'll probably ship him off to Gitmo as a suspected terrorist. While the meterpops are funny and attract a lot of attention, I actually prefer his more subtle work. Check out the other gallery of outdoor installations with packing tape street art at Mark's website. He's definitely formed a unique take on street art that I have yet to see someone else emulate or build on.
October 20, 2005
Street Art Hits Primetime
Time Magazine has an interesting photo essay on street art. It hits on many of my faves including Swoon, Bast, Faile, Gore, and others. It's smart enough to list details that took research, such as the fact that the MoMA acquired some of Swoon's work, and it spans across border and oceans. Not a huge collection of photos but worth checking out.
September 23, 2005
More Fun with Flickr Tags: Exploring Street Art
Living in Brooklyn one of the highlights is the extensive street art in my neighborhood. It's an inspiration to me as a graphic designer and typography aficionado. Following-up on my recent post about flickr tags, I thought it worth mentioning that I discovered an great collection of photos of my favorite street artists on flickr. Read more to find likes to the likes of Faile, Swoon, and others.
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