Q: Join The Impact: What are you doing?
Posted November 18, 2008 
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Adbusting: Poster Boy NYC Subway Art
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Street: You Park Like an Asshole
Posted February 1, 2007 Comments(0) 
Another gem from Playboi blog: A site dedicated to the parkers who think they own the street, parking lot and anywhere else they leave their assmobiles. YPLAA provides the means to communicate to these unfortunates. Download a note from one of the all too familiar categories and express yourself. Take a photo for the world to see. Channel your parking lot rage!
Here is the pdf form to leave behind. Just check the appropriate box(es).
Brazil: assume vivid astro focus @ the Bronx Museum and Street Artists Benefit
Posted January 31, 2007 Comments(0) 
This news brought to you too late. AVAF was at the Bronx Musueum for an exhibition of Brazilian art (Tropicália: A Revolution in Brazilian Culture). I first became somewhat acquianted with his work as part of the Whitney Biennial. AVAF created quite an impression among the exhibit-goers with a psychadelic room of art and sensory experience. I would love to see more of his work in person.
I have oftern heard AVAF described as an individual (as described after the jump) and a collaboration. I think it may be both under the artistic control and leadership of Eli Sudbrack. The concept is interesting to me as a frequent skeptic of the “art scene.” The name — although bringing attention to itself — is meant to deflect from the personality(ies) and identity(ies) of the artists, and the focus is the work itself. I find this admirable, if not also a little gimicky, in that our art culture(s) and gallery culture(s) and museum culture(s) have become celebrity obsessed in the same way our mainstream culture has, and in the same vein we do not hold these celebs to any real standards. We are just happy to be graced by their presence. Of course, that is a generality but one I see making inroads at greater and greater speed.
This news is almost too late: Gothamist brings us an invitation to a benefit for Brazilian Street artists, the proceeds of which are to be used to bring these artists to share experiences in New York. I would love to learn about the end results of this collaboration.
The benefit is organized to raise funds for eight Brazilian street artists from São Paulo and Choque Cultural Gallery representatives to participate in a multi-tiered cultural immersion in New York City. Artists will raise awareness of Brazilian art and culture through community outreach and educational events. Projects include a public mural project, live painting demonstration and art exhibition, and Brazilian-themed celebrations. Proceeds from the event will go to BrazilFoundation and to support travel and lodging for the group of visiting Brazilian artists.
Art: “Sexwork: Art Myth Reality” Exhibition @ NGBK in Berlin
Posted January 31, 2007 Comments(0) 
Natalie Kriwy, image from series “Beruf: Prostitution” (Profession: Prostitution), 2004–2006, C-print, 31 1/2 x 31 1/2″.
Berlin
“Sexwork: Art Myth Reality”
NEUE GESELLSCHAFT FÃœR BILDENDE KUNST
Oranienstraße 25
Through February 25, 2007
Art: Banksy for the people
Posted January 29, 2007 Comments(0) 
Limited number of digital photos of Banksy pieces available royalty free and in three sizes.
At the Banksy shop:Â
Everything in the shop is free. All the images can be downloaded to print or use as a desktop.
Serving suggestion:
Prints look best when done on gloss paper using the company printer ink when everyone else is at lunch.
Culture Jam: Nike Billboard in Munich
Posted January 29, 2007 Comments(0) 
Photog: Brian Ulrich’s Trashcam Series
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Art: Os Gemeos (the Twins)
Posted July 11, 2006 Comments(2) 
I first learned of Os Gemeos while living in Sao Paulo. Obviously they had made it by that point; my first viewing was a painted ceiling at the ultra establishment interior design show of Casa Cor. Their colors and figures just grab your attention and won’t let go. I would love to see more of their work. A little search has come up with a few resources after the jump.
Also, from Deitch Projects:Â
Os Gemeos (pronouced “ose zhe’-mee-ose.”) are two artists from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Born in 1974, they are identical twin brothers (Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo) and their name translates to “the twins” in Portuguese. In recent years Os Gemeos have gained international notoriety for their unique works created on the streets of Sao Paulo. They also paint canvases, make sculptures, and are both graphic designers and photographers.
Pop: Kirsten Dunst ;)
Posted May 16, 2006 Comments(1) 
A little pop culture today from Celluloid and Vinyl:
Loves the environment, hates cripples
Kirsten Dunst parks her Prius in a handicapped zone.
