LONG LIVE THE NEW FRESH!!

We’ll find out, soon enough… hold tight.

Since the debut of his short movie, Blu’s been keeping his good self nice and busy with a series of pieces around Europe, these are taken from his blog.

To me this is the epitome of street art, large as physically possible, commentary that falls under the category of “pisstake”  instead of “political”, unique style with a strong emphasis on interacting with the environment. Putting the check list away the main point is that its really mad, so enjoy.

Linares, Spain

Milan

Eindhoven Holland

Wroclaw Polland

Arhus Denmark

This is just the tip of the iceberg, check his blog out for more, as well a before shots of each site which adds allot to the experience.

The artist known as  “Ignore Por Favor ” , which means ” Ignore it please”,  created a new serie of paintings called “Privacy Invasion - Orkut Victims”, consisting in taking photos from friends on his orkut network and painting them with spray on canvas, with such an incredible quality and realism that I have no words to describe, see it for yourselves !!!

Like that wouldn´t be enough he also produced videos of the whole process, each one with a different and great soundtrack, complementing and making even more beautiful his masterpieces.

This is one of my favorites, he painted a very talented artist and personnal friend, Yusk.

Watch Yusk´s video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN1NFHna5o4

The original photo so you can see what I´m talking about.

All the works and videos from this serie on my new blog !

I also like to show you his previous works from the serie called  “Essential Light”, he painted photos took on our chaotic traffic and turned into amazing artworks.

I went to see this one, live, the other day and I still couldn´t believe my own eyes !

Also on the wall two amazing artits, Gafi and DME.

Keep it REAL like THAT !

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Long live the new fresh!

Melbourneʼs esteemed quality of graffiti and street art can be tracked to the influence and tutelage of one prolific artist. Phibs. Initially raised in county New South Wales before moving to the city of Sydney, Phibs relocated to Melbourne due to its strong support in the local arts community and the increased opportunities for emerging artists.

Originating from a traditional graffiti background, Phibs endeavors to promote the value of the art-form through outlets such as ommissioned murals, youth workshops, exhibitions, and theatrical productions. His remarkably detailed murals can be seen around the inner city suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood as well as throughout the city itself.

Whilst Phibsʼ signature is his intricate, almost stencil-like, delineated lines and ʻcut-backʼ methods, his work is visibly influenced by the art nd mythology of many cultures, both ancient and modern. Highly regarded amongst his peers, he continues to exhibit in elbourne and interstate galleries, and has been represented at numerous festivals throughout the country.

Phibs has another show in the works that will be launching on Friday 5th of September down at China Heights in Sydney. Check the flyer, remember the date, more news soon.

 Last night at NO VACANCY gallery.

Andrew puts th hing moves on an installation

As the crowd begins to rock up

needs more cowbell

I’ve done a little research, got the official koan magnifying glass out, super sleuthed and…. it turns out that this isn’t a brilliantly produced piss take by a think tank of comedy masterminds at the apogee of thier creative genius. No,  this is infact SERIOUS, its all 100% genuine, from the beat boxing soundtrack to the phrase “graffiti revolution” and then all the way to the “FRESHHHHHH freshhhhhh freshhhhh” part at the end, all real.

check it: (Nior’s shoes pictured)

GORKER GALLERY PRESENTS THE SNEAKY 6: 28 AUGUST - 14 SEPTEMBER 2008
EXHIBITION BY SANTHA KING - A CREATIVE AND DIVERSE MELBOURNE BASED SHOE ARTIST. THE SNEAKY 6 SERIES FEATURES COLLABORATIVE LIMITED SETS OF ORIGINAL HAND MADE SNEAKERS WITH 5 OF MELBOURNE’S LEADING EMERGING STREET AND ILLUSTRATIVE ARTISTS. KING’S GOAL IS TO SUPPORT AND CREATE EXPOSURE FOR LOCAL AND UP AND COMING ARTISTS WHILST TAKING ART ORIGINALLY BORN FROM THE STREETS AND GIVING IT A NEW AUDIENCE AMONGST THE FASHION AND ART INDUSTRIES.

FEATURING COLLABORATIONS WITH MELBOURNE ARTISTS:
NIOR • SNUF • NATE HOLMES TRAPNELL • TIMBA & TWOONE

WWW.SANTHAKING.COM

OPENING NIGHT THURSDAY 28 AUGUST, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
SHOW RUNS UNTIL SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
GORKER GALLERY OPENING HOURS:
3PM - 7:00PM WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
11AM - 7:00PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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just picked up a new copy of this book by Cedar Lewisohn,
It’s a nice book, that has a lot of reading and some nice older pics.
seems pretty comprehensive.
Cedar has been working at Tate Modern Gallery for 2 years putting this book together.
it’s well resourced and he’s been in touch with some great names, old and new

i got to meet him last year and help him get in touch with some dudes.
keep an eye out for melbourne’s very own ‘crate man’ team
neat

also:
this is totally worth a read :

Mostly true by Bill Daniels
if you can find a copy.
great stories about origins of graffiti, freight trains from 1890’s -1980’s
nice layout etc, 
contributions form Barry McGee and Meta
only $12AU

 

oh and

Daruis and Downey
great first perspective wrting
great sense of humour
if you purchase it from wooster - you get a great dvd documentary to go with it

Not going to be at St Jeromes tonight due to rain so the breakers are heading to NO VACANCY at 9 to shoot the first of the Melbourne scenes for BCONE.

Head down and heres what to expect.