Graffiti Shows and Events: History 2008

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Worldwide - 2008

Meeting of Styles 2008 - Big Dreamers

• 09-11 May, Thessaloniki (Greece)
• 23-25 May, Carevo (Bulgaria)
• 13-15 June, Wiesbaden (Germany)
• 05-06 July, Wroclaw (Poland)
• 11-13 July, Winterthur (Switzerland)
• 18-20 July, Lleida (Spain)
• 25-27 July, St. Petersburg (Russia)
• 01-03 August, Belfast (Ireland)
• 08-10 August, Venice (Italy)
• 29-31 August, Montreal (Canada)
• 05-07 September, New York City (USA)
• 12-14 September, Chicago (USA)
• 19-21 September, Oakland (USA)
• 26-28 September, Mexico DF (Mexico)
• 23-25 November, Rio De Janeiro (Brasil) *canceled*

Worldwide: 2008

Write4Gold

Paris, France: October 25, 2008

Obey (Shepard Fairey) et Dface

à la Galerie Magda Danysz jusqu'au 25 octobre.

Galerie Magda Danysz, 78 rue Amelot Paris 11 - France

Tél : +33 (0)1 45 83 38 51

Jersey City NJ: October 25, 2008

Saturday Oct 25 es Oro Gallery presents
Brazilian Artist

Eder Muniz

CRAZY PEOPLE MUST DO SOMETHING

Ten Eleven (1011)
171 Avenue C @ 11th Street

Reception starts at 7:30 with $1 Yuengling specials for a limited time!

Albuquerque NM: October 21, 2008

HipHop 4 Barack

Oakland CA: October 18

Living Word Graffiti Battle

Photos!

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2nd Annual Estria's Invitational Living Word Graffiti Battle
OCTOBER 18
11am-4pm
Winner - BOUNCE retains his title

deFremery Park
1651 Adeline Street
West Oakland, CA
FREE event, bring the whole family

The Living Word Project, Samurai Graphix, & Hard Knock Radio Presents the 2nd Annual Estria's Invitational Living Word Graffiti Battle A part of the 10-day Living Word Festival Curated by Marc Bamuthi Joseph

16 of California's most talented and revered Graffiti Artists in live painting battle. Artists are determined and selected by Estria, a Bay Area Graffiti Legend.

• Estria
• Bounce (defending champion)
• Done TDK
• Apex BA
• Pose2/Maxx Moses
• Slide TMC
• Max Ehrman/Eon75
• Pryde
• Aero
• Buder ICP/TMF

• Free outdoor performance by Mos Def, Los Rakas, and DJ Leidis
• Bamboo Architecture
• Scraper Bike exhibition
• Lecture demonstration Against Eco-Apartheid, including Ella Baker Center's Van Jones
• Skateboard Demonstration presented by Hood Games at the Grand Opening of West Oakland's first Skate Park

INFO: WWW.YOUTHSPEAKS.ORG or WWW.SAMURAIGRAPHIX.COM or WWW.KPFA.ORG

About the Living Word Festival
The Living Word Festival is an annual community gathering of artists, educators, presenters and performers focusing on literary performance and literacy education. Founded by Youth Speaks and the Living Word Project, under the direction of Marc Bamuthi Joseph, the Living Word Festival is committed to exploring new modes of literary performance, and to engaging and supporting artists who are breaking the boundaries of hip-hop theater and spoken word theater.

About Samurai Graphix
Samurai Graphix is a custom screen print shop in San Leandro, CA run by Estria. Estria began spray painting in Hawai'i in 1984 and has since painted hundreds of murals. As an influential leader of San Francisco's "Golden Age" of graffiti (1980´s), he pioneered painting techniques of characters and scenes. He is one of the originators of the stencil tip, used by graffiti writers to create thin airbrush-like lines. Estria co-founded Visual Element, the EastSide Arts Alliance´s free mural workshop that develops youth into the voice of the people.estria

Ottawa Ontario Canada: October 18

Decimals Rebuilt

Saturday, October 18, 2008
8:30pm - 11:00pm

NORML Gallery
184 Rideau st
Ottawa, ON
info@normlclothing.ca

This is the third Installment of DECIMALS REBUILT, which is traveling across Canada. MEDIAH has been working and reworking an animation named 'HINITAAR BIN HINITAAR' the official short film of DECIMALS REBUILT which will be projected onto a 30 foot wall for all to view at the Gallery.

San Francisco CA: October 12, 2008

Piecebook Event

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Playground/FIFTY24SF Gallery
252 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117

(415) 252-9144
info@upperplayground.com
fifty24sf.com
upperplayground.com

Amsterdam Holland: October 4 - 9, 2008

"X Marks The Spot"

a special exhibition of nine individuals

On October the 4th 2008, the members of the art collective Xstreets will put Amsterdam in a creative daylight. Amsterdam will be surprised when the streets are filled with unique works of art created by artists worldwide.

From 15:30, the international road show UmbrellART will take place, we'll walk through the centre of Amsterdam with forty hand designed umbrellas made by artists such as American graffiti king Zimad, street philosopher Laser 3.14, clothing designer Merel Boers, Italian artist Mr. Wany, Italian doll maker Maoma, cartoonist WZL and stencil artist IVES.one. Walk with us on this trip and bring the art back to the street where it is accessible by everyone. The road show begins at 15:30 on the Nieuwmarkt and ends at 18:00 in the CHIELLERIE on the Raamgracht 58.

At 18:30, the first edition of "X Marks The Spot" will be spectacularly opened by a inspiring fashion show by ILL_Design from Basel, Swizterland. The work shown in the gallery by the members of Xstreets Collective is not only original but also very contemporary. The gallery show has a unique sponsorship. European umbrella distributor Impliva will, with the support of a (professional) jury choose the artist with the most beautiful umbrella and award it with a one-of-a-kind production of his or her design.

The day ends with an official after party at the OT301 on the Overtoom. From 21:00 until 03:00 you can get your groove on with the musical support of Die Schallplattenpolizei, Dj 4Way, Dj Koldun (Funky Junkie), DRT MC, MC and MC SistaLin Pyro. Be tantalized by a special performance by the break dancers of Soulwarriors which will show off there old skool dance techniques.

The works of Xstreets Collective can be seen till the 9th of October, in the CHIELLERIE. Developments on the show can be seen here:
umbrellart.blogspot.com
xstreets.blogspot.com

New York: October 4, 2008

"THE IMPACT OF WOMEN IN HIP HOP"

The Hip Hop Culture Center announces The Impact of Women in Hip Hop, an exclusive event honoring women who have leaped across barriers and blazed a trail in the hip hop industry.

Saturday, October 4th

The Hip Hop Culture Center
Magic Johnson Theater
2ND Floor of the
2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Harlem NY NY USA

(212) 234-7171

Introducing this year's honorees:

Cindy Campbell: The talented 1st Lady of Hip Hop Cindy Campbell is the catalyst for the humble beginnings of Hip Hop. Cindy had a vision to organize a back to school party. Little did she know that her party, DJ’d by her now famous brother, the legendary founder of Hip Hop, Kool Herc was to become known as The Beginning of Hip Hop.

Sha Rock: Sha-rock, the 1st Pioneer Luminary Emcee, originally from the group known as The Funky Four Plus 1 has created a legacy for generations of females to look up to. Her trailblazing work as a Hip Hop artist deserves its rightful place in history.

Gamilah-Lamumba Shabazz: The fourth of Malcolm X's daughters, Gamilah has continued her father's legacy of empowerment and education through her work with urban youth and her use of Hip Hop as a platform for her message of unity and change.

Sheri Sher of Mercedes Ladies: Sheri Sher is a founding member of The Mercedes Ladies, the first all-female MC and DJ crew in the history of hip hop. Sheri has also worked in the psychiatry and criminal justice fields, and she frequently speaks to young women about self-empowerment. She lives in Harlem U.S.A. and has recently published a Mercedes Ladies, the novel.

Dream Hampton: A Hip-Hop journalist who in 1990 became the first woman on staff at The Source magazine, she has penned essays on misogyny, police brutality and global issues. As a contributing writer at Vibe, she wrote career defining articles. Her essays and articles have appeared in a dozen anthologies.

Tamekia Flowers: Founder and president of Hip Hop 4 health, a non profit organization dedicated to use hip hop to promote health awareness. Hip Hop 4 health partners with health industry professionals to educate tweens (8-12) and teens (13-17) on health issues through interactive workshops, health fairs, concerts and empowerment seminars.

Amanda Diva: An accomplished poet, journalist, radio & television personality, scholar (she has a Master's degree in African-American Studies), singer, and lyricist, Amanda Diva is definitely the best kept secret in female emcees.

The Impact of Women in Hip Hop will celebrate the successes and contributions of women in Hip-Hop through art exhibitions, film screenings, special performances and key note speeches. Additionally, this event will be used as a platform to educate and empower the community. There will be a voter's registration drive, free HIV screenings, and countless resources on site to promote heath and wellness.

Many events and performances, 11am - after midnight.

Los Angeles / New York: October 4 & 11, 2008

Marka27: Killa Instinct

Marka27's next dope vinyl figure, Killa Instinct, produced by Bic Plastics will be throwing down on both coasts with two release parties next month. Suru will drop Killa Instinct first in LA on Saturday, October 4th followed a week later by myplasticheartnyc in NYC on October 11th.

Marka and Bic Plastics have raised the bar with Killa Instinct. Transformed by toxic spray paint fumes, this mutated graff writer is ready for action with tools of the trade – a bad-ass removable gas mask, spray can, marker, bolt cutters, finger rings, and more.

Graff is part of Killa Instinct's being. So much so that he's got a spray can erupting out of his back. Don't you dare call him a hunch back though. The spray can which fuels his exploits directly through his gas mask also doubles as a secret stash with a removable top – for markers, an old school King or whatever else you want.

This original colorway of Killa Instinct stands roughly 8" tall, is limited to 300 pieces and will retail for $95. Check out great pics of the finished figure and packaging after the jump. We're pumped for this release, are you ?

SURU
7662 Melrose
Los Angeles, CA
323.655.0770

myplasticheartnyc
210 Forsyth St.
New York, New York 10002
646.290.686

Dublin Ireland: October 2 - 21, 2008

Dondi
charity exhibition

Brisbane Australia: Until October 10, 2008

GRILLED – A Dizzy Collage of Exhibition Street Art & Hip-Hop Art

Percolator Gallery -   134 Latrobe Tce, Paddington

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Grilled will run at the Percolator Gallery for one exclusive week commencing with an Opening Reception on 25th September. The gallery will come alive with 1988 originators art, the music, the images and the stance that are stronger than ever. This exhibition will celebrate the work of these artists from Expo '88 with their new style in 2008.  Grilled will feature the works of 'old school' break-dancing brothers, Bill and James Moulton (who are the publishers of HYPE magazine - a globally distributed, colour lifestyle magazine based on Hip Hop subculture). In addition, Grilled will collectively present master pieces by Jason Heidke, Shannon Lawless, 'Mickey' Newman and Ron Hillier (MC CLINIC).

These artists are from Eagleby, the Southside district of Beenleigh, which has now become part of Logan City Council area. Growing up in this working-class suburb with countless blocks of public housing, they are only too aware of the injustices that the poorer people of Australia must face. This experience has influenced their conscious approach to both their Art and their politically-focused Music. They are the artists who have subverted public art spaces and originated the Highway murals colouring the sound-walls across south east Queensland. Everyone knows their work - from the Children's faces at Tugun, the Koalas at Daisy Hill to the funky Metro Jazz Musicians at the Juliette Street exit of the M1.

Marseille France: until October 6, 2008

Foire Internationale

Bom-K, Dran, Brusk, Heng, Hep!, Lime, Jaw, Real, Weis, Peak, Apht, Rebel, Revert, Milka

Online: October 1 - ?, 2008

Fusion2008

Auction on eBay opens Oct 1 at 8am (in some timezone, sorry it doesn't say on the website, maybe an Australian zone)

London UK: September 25 - October 5, 2008

playing with myself

Sonia Blair

11am – 7pm

Private View, Thursday 25 September, 6 – 9pm

Shop 14, Truman Brewery
(by entrance to Sunday Upmarkets)
Hanbury Street
(corner Wilkes Street)
Spitalfields
London, E1 6QL

An exhibition of new paintings and drawings in oils, spray paint and charcoal on childhood, memory and self-sabotage.

Sonia Blair rose to notoriety in the UK and international graffiti art scene for both her spraycan artwork and her management skills with the establishment of her company Signal Project in 2002. Through Signal Sonia masterminded the production of over 100 coordinated graffiti murals and events, from large-scale multi-artist collaborations, to exhibitions and numerous community projects. Including the creation of the Kilburn Tube Mural, the largest permanent graffiti mural in Britain. Located beneath the arches on Kilburn High Road this particular mural remains unblemished four years on and was recently rated 10 out of 10 by Time Out magazine in an issue devoted to London’s murals; “A splendid attention to detail, with many subtle references to local themes… The best we’ve seen”.

Having spent the last 7 years organising and/or painting graffiti murals and events throughout London through her company Signal (www.signalproject.com), this will be Sonia's first solo London show.

info: lauren@soniablair.com
or sonia@soniablair.com

San Francisco CA: September 20 - October 19, 2008

Two Sides to Every Boxcar: An Exhibition and Discussion with buZ blurr

Babylon Falling
1017 Bush Street (@ Jones)
San Francisco, CA 94109
http://babylonfalling.com/
415-345-1017

buZ is driving up from his outpost in Arkansas (Surrealville, Principality of buZ) and heading to San Francisco for an exhibition of his artwork as well as an informal discussion.

The exhibition will be composed of a selection of photographs, cut stencils, collage work, and buZ’s famous artistamp portraits. buZ will lead a talk and Q&A about his introduction to and experiences with freight train boxcar art, the development of his style, his contribution to the mail art movement, the place of both boxcar art and mail art in the larger culture, and what he’s up to nowadays.

In addition to very small runs of homemade books we will also be selling a very limited (edition of 24) t-shirt designed by buZ blurr exclusively for Babylon Falling.

The opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 20th 2008 from 6-9pm. There will be drinks and music as always. The event is wheelchair accessible. The exhibition will run through October 19th.

A cult figure among contemporary freight train graffiti artists, Russell Butler aka Colossus of Roads aka buZ blurr considers himself, “a Life/Artist, documenting a non-art life with various media, primarily photography."

Working as a brakeman for the railroad, for thirty years buZ obsessively dispatched his distinctive moniker on the freight trains passing through the yards, quickly becoming one of the most prolific and well respected boxcar artists of all time.

Since discovering the mail art network in 1972 buZ has been a regular, active participant and has become famous for his meticulous artistamp portraits which document the various personalities he has encountered over the years at mail art conventions, hobo gatherings, and at his home in Gurdon Arkansas, where the most diligent of fans make the pilgrimage to pay their respects.

Though retired from the railroad buZ told Logan Hicks in 2004 that he is, “Still doing the boxcar icon dispatch, as well as spraying through stencils, and even gluing big collage composites onto the railcars; plus doing more correspondence and mail art, since I have retired. Currently enjoying embellishing large ink-jet phantasy collages with watercolors, paintstiks, charcoal, and Crayolas."

San Francisco CA: until October 18, 2008

Lydia Fong (Barry McGee / Twist)

at Ratio3

Los Angeles CA: September 13 - October 11, 2008

So Low Brown

Germs Solo Show

Tropico De Nopal
1665 Beverly Blvd.
(Echo Park) Los Angeles, CA 90026
213.481.8112

Hours: Tue-Sat 1- 5 PM and by appointment

San Francisco CA: September 13 - October 4, 2008

DUALITY OF HUMANITY

New Works by Shepard Fairey

Opening Reception - September 13th, 7-10pm

White Walls Gallery
835 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 9410
415.931.1500

Over 100 pieces will go on display at White Walls in a timely new show called “Duality in Humanity." The show marks a bit of a departure for the artist, whose unique form of reverse propaganda emerged from the spirit of the punk movement. With this show, Shepard takes a step back from the ‘calls to action’ against mindless consumerism and war evidenced in previous shows like 1984ia, E Pluribus Venom and Imperfect Union. “The difference between this show and the previous ones is that now Obama is in the mix," Shepard said. His recent work reflects his own personal shift towards a new optimism, a direct result of his involvement with, and inspiration by, the powerful political ideals of Barack Obama.

The title of the show, “Duality of Humanity," is inspired by the peace-sign wearing US soldier in Vietnam, ‘Joker,’ in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket. A central piece is a child with a gun in his hand and a flower in his hat. That theme of soldiers and weapons bearing peace signs, or peace signs comprised of military effects, runs through many pieces in the show. Environmental themes also appear in some pieces, illustrating the tenuous balance between our dangerously uncontrolled consumption of non-renewable resources, and our well-intentioned eco-concerns. Suffering and hope are seamlessly merged in a visual mash-up that defies expectations and easy answers.

“Duality of Humanity" includes larger mixed media pieces on paper that has been covered with carefully collaged Ephemera, self-printed patterns and found clippings from printed media. The backgrounds provide a seductive painterly texture and visual subtext, often allowing apropos words and images to bleed through the iconic images printed over them. The multiple layers create a sense of depth, but also bring in temporal elements through preserved newsclippings, historic images and vintage printing effects. It is the images in the foreground, however, that give the work its power. They are crisp and provocative, communicating in a way that is direct and clear.

New York: September 7 - October 18, 2008

Dzine: The Beautiful Struggle

DEITCH STUDIOS
4-40 44TH DRIVE (ON THE EAST RIVER) LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11101
(212) 343-7300
www.deitch.com

Southampton UK: September 5 - October 5, 2008

Foundation Rocks

Artists: SHUCKS ONE and DJ FINGERS

Date:
Exhibition Private View on Friday 5th September - from 6.30pm - 9pm.
Exhibition closes on Monday 6th October

Venue:
Limited Press Gallery
First Floor
10 Bargate Street
Southampton
SO14 2DA

Tel: 023 8071 0007
Fax: 023 8005 1319
Email: gallery@limitedpress.co.uk

Two hip hop innovators present a unique visual and audio exhibition celebrating the history and positivity of the UK hip hop movement.

Foundation Rocks combines Lost and Found (Shucks One), a series of portraits, illustrations and sculpture, with Spats ‘85 (DJ Fingers), a rocking soundscape and images that make up a tribute to the founding artists of UK hip hop.

Foundation Rocks captures the original hip hop mantras of ‘peace, love, and unity; knowledge, wisdom and understanding’, presenting a challenge to the dominating themes of violence and vice which resonate throughout hip hop today. The project is the artists’ search to rediscover these foundation principles by retracing the history of UK hip hop music and the individuals making it. It is an attempt to cement the originators of UK hip hop as icons for British music fans, who are often more familiar with the originators in the US.

Lost and Found is a visual interpretation of interviews Shucks One conducted with hip hop pioneers of the 1980s, whose music influenced a whole generation of young men and women in the UK. The works address issues of history, identity and religion.

New York: September 3 - October 10, 2008

Men on Maps

Haven Arts Gallery

Washington DC: February 8 - October 26, 2008

RECOGNIZE! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture

Since its inception in the 1970s, hip hop has been arguably the most influential and popular musical form in America. Its popularity extends beyond the urban centers of its inception and pervades youth culture throughout the world. Images of hip hop stars are as pervasive as the music itself, and the National Portrait Gallery is featuring the work of artists who have explored this phenomenon. David Scheinbaum has been photographing hip hop artists since 2000, both in concert and offstage, including such celebrated groups as Public Enemy, Blackalicious, Phar Cyde, De La Soul and Jurassic-5. Kehinde Wiley, best known for his large, colorful paintings of anonymous young black men, has created portraits of hip hop artists such as LL Cool J and Ice T, each based on a famous European or American painting from the 17th through 19th centuries. Nikki Giovanni wrote a poem that will be transcribed onto walls in the exhibition, and also interpreted artistically by artist Shinique Smith. Two Washington, D.C./Baltimore-based graffiti artists - CON and AREK - created four portrait murals to be installed in a hallway that connects the galleries. Jefferson Pinder created three video self-portraits that will be included in the installation. Curators for the exhibition are Frank A. Goodyear III, assistant curator of photographs and Brandon B. Fortune curator of paintings; Jobyl A. Boone, a Smithsonian predoctoral fellow is the guest curator.

Press preview Feb. 5, 9:30 a.m.

A booklet that accompanies the exhibition will be available in the museum's bookstore.

Call for participation: September 2008

Fusion 2008 Global Street Art Charity eBay Auction

Miami FL: September 27, 2008

Graffiti Park Jam

Saturday September 27 08
10am-10pm

17th Street and NE 2nd Ave downtown
Miami FL

Free entry

Featured artists: Dexos, Krave, Typoe, Murder, Crome, Kuart, Rebel, Skel, Enok, Fisik, Beast, Drix, Msix, Cure, Enve and more.

Beer food music and graff.

Portland OR: September 27, 2008

BOMB IT MOVIE SCREENING

Join us out in the parking lot BYOB style on SEPTEMBER 27TH AT DUSK.

This film is a graff/ street art documentary. ... Very well done, very humble, and very inspiring.

Breeze Block Gallery + Goods
1011 NE Alberta #B
Portland, OR 97211
503 282 0333
bbcreativeblock@yahoo.com

noon - 7pm wednesday- monday
closed tuesday

Aberdeen, Australia: September 25 - 28, 2008

Remi/Rough

Coded Language

Raleigh, NC: September 20, 2008

GraffitiSPARK

An event hosted by SPARKcon in downtown Raleigh, NC (moore square) will be hosting graffiti artists showcasing their designs. A separate wall will be constructed for event patrons to strut their skills as well. September 20th 2008 2-7pm

Paris, France: September 20 - 27, 2008

Crossover Urban Art

NISSAN organise une exposition sur le thème de l'Art Urbain du 20 au 27 septembre 2008 à la Galerie Nikki Diana Marquardt, 9 place des Vosges, Paris 4.

À cette occasion, 5 artistes ont été retenus pour exposer des créations originales : Jaya Bludeau, Sophie Toulouse, Deace, Dardex Mort-de-Faim et Babou.

Un grand concours destiné à la communauté des flasheurs est organisé. Le gagnant aura la chance d'être le 6ème artiste exposé lors de l'exposition Crossover Urban Art.

A cet effet le site web http://crossoverurbanart.com/ a été créé afin que les Flasheurs puissent dès maintenant y transmettre leur œuvre en Flash, et ce jusqu'au 14 septembre 2008.

Los Angeles CA: September 19, 2008

Body Language

A celebration of the female body. Including paintings on mannequins as well as live body art by some of todays most prolific street artists.

Artists include: BISER ITALLO OMEGA SKILL CHEE KOED PANIC STEAM CYBER KOFIE PESKY STIGMA DGONZ MAKE CRE8 THANKS DOVE MEAR PLEK THE MAC DUEL MEEX RISKY TRIXTER DUER MILES ROC UNEK FEARO MANDOE RVEE VYAL FRAME NIC NAK SHE ONE ZENDER GAS NUKE SIMS ZORE 64

DeeJays Include:
REKAL
DESTROY
TRIXTER
JABS

Hosted By: D.E.N.T.

Curated By: FEARO & Lanie LaBrie

www.girlsgonegraff.com is hosting our official release party on Friday September 19th, 2008, 7PM-1AM at the Nomad Gallery in Los Angeles, CA.

Nomad Gallery
1993 Blake Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
$5.00 Cover
18+ and 21 to drink

Costa Rica: September 15, 2008

Convencion de Graffiti

Chicago IL: September 13, 2008

Eastern Sentral & Pacific

Osnago Italy: September 12 - 28, 2008

Davide \\\\ Original Asker \\\\ Crio

ONLY FOR FAME

*ESPOSIZIONE COLLETTIVA DI:
**ASKER,BEPS,BLEF,ERICS,IMEN,OPE,SEIL2,WANY,**WEIK
Mostra Fotografica di Luca Quagliato
Spazio Opera "F.De Andrè"*

LIVE PAINTING BY: ASKER, BEAN, BEPS, BLEF, CHIOT, ERICS, IMEN, MACK D, MIND, ONEMAN, OPE, PELA, RAYN, SAYO, SEIL2, SETH, SKONE, SPICE, SPRA, STEYN, VANS, WEIK, WHAT & more..

Sotopasso Stazione Ferroviaria di Osnago h 14.00

MUSIC starts h15.00:
DJSet with:BLACKRAIN DJ'S-2P
TECHNINE-DJNARCO-DJPESO
Live SHOCASE: skone+soundpillis+bigbud

PROGRAMMA:

- 12 SETTEMBRE h 21.oo
INAUGURAZIONE MOSTRA + PRESENTAZIONE LIBRO "GraffitiWriting" di A. Mininno

- 18 SETTEMBRE h 21.oo
PROIEZIONE DEL FILM "WILD STYLE" di C. Ahearn -1983
Spazio Opera "F.De Andrè"

- 28 SETTEMBRE from h.14oo
JAM FINALE CON LIVEPAINTING EDJSET
Sotopasso Stazione Ferroviaria di Osnago h 14.00

INFO & ORARI:
LA MOSTRA SI TERRA DA VENERDI 12 SETTEMBRE A DOMENICA 28 SETTEMBRE PRESSO
Spazio Opera "F.De Andrè" AD OSNAGO IN VIA MATTEOTTI

- ORARIO APERTURE:
DA MARTEDI A VENERDI DALLE ORE 18.00 ALLE ORE 23.00
SABATO E DOMENICA DALLE ORE 16.30 ALLE ORE 23.00

New York: September 12, 2008

Ad Hoc Art

Next up at AHA! London Police, Flying Fortress, Pez & Eine...here's the lowdown...

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 12th, 7-10pm @ Ad Hoc Art

Hold on to yer hats, sound the alarm and wake up grandma and the kids because on Septemer 12th, 2008 it is gonna be on in Brooklyn, New York. World famous guerrilla street artists London Police (Amsterdam), Flying Fortress (Germany), Pez (Spain) and Eine (the good ole UK) will be descending upon Ad Hoc Art in Brooklyn for an exhibition of all new, original artwork. All these artists have made a steady, internationally known name for themselves and we can't wait to see what new work they have in store for us here in New York City.

This is one of our most anticipated shows of 2008! We are really proud and excited to be hosting this exhibition. All 4 artists will be in attendance at the opening. Also, we are planning one heck of an afterparty at Brooklyn's one and only graffiti supply store, Alphabeta in Greenpoint...more info on the afterparty as we get closer to the day of the event. You simply CAN'T miss this one!

49 Bogart Street
Buzzer 22, Unit 1G
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: 718.366.2466
Fax: 866.599.7270
Online: info@adhocart.org

Montreal Canada: September 12 - ?, 2008

Zek.156

Chicago IL: September 11 - 13, 2008

Meeting of Styles

San Francisco CA: September 7, 2008

Alex Pardee In-Store Signing at UP

Alex's book!

Paris France: September 6 - October 1, 2008

A.J. Fosik

Galerie L.J. Beaubourg
23 rue du Renard, 75004 Paris
Hotel de Ville
info@galerieljbeaubourg.net

7pm opening on Sept. 6

Los Angeles CA: September 6 - 28, 2008

DIVERGE

The Art of Oddzoo

Carmichael Gallery
1257 N. La Brea Ave.
West Hollywood CA 90038

Anaheim CA: September 6, 2008

MAK vs FBK

An Old School Crew vs Crew Battle
Legendary MAK (Modern Art Kings) will battle on stage FBK (Freshes B-boy Kings)
Saturday September 6th 2008
at Pearson's Park Amphitheater
400 N Harbor Anaheim CA 92805

Battle begins at 3:00 pm
Concert at 4:00 pm
You vote...
Trophy and Paint awarded to the winner.
Event is FREE

Santa Cruz CA: September 5, 2008

"Introvert Extrovert"

a journey through the resound fields
new works from Scribe (D. Ross)

opening reception
Friday Sept. 5th
5ish-?

Cardboard Spaceship / The Krate
803 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz Ca 95060

Cardboard Spaceship
Art & Toy Gallery
803 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz Ca. 95060
phone 831.227.9270

London UK: September 5 - 30, 2008

Psychedelic Brasil

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PURE EVIL GALLERY,
108 LEONARD ST,
LONDON EC2A 4RH

PHONE 07805 420771
cue@sofuzzycrew.com

GALLERY HOURS:
10AM - 6PM DAILY
OR BY APPOINTMENT.

Oakland CA: September 5, 2008

Sacred Spray Paint: Natural Pigments & Medicinal Markings

Mike 360 & Desi W.O.M.E.’s Report Back from the Painting, Planting and Pulling Weeds Tour

Underneath the glamorous excitement of midnight missions and rebellious subversion of the corporate visual pollution, the life of a “graffiti" writer has substantial long-term health implications from the repeated lasting exposure to the toxic chemicals present in commercially marketed aerosol spray paint. This past summer, two prolific writers took a hard road back to the traditional indigenous ways of paintmaking and lived to tell about it.

Many writers talk about the ancient ancestral connections between the writings in caves and temples and the modern subway writing movement but few actually have any experience with the traditional methods of paintmaking and spray painting. While the spray paint industry has exploded in the last 10 years, that entire movement has focused on writers’ insatiable appetite for a wide spectrum colors and specialized tools. Industry standards are beginning to regulate the VOC emissions of paint, but none have completely eliminated them. As a result, serious writers are exposed to huge amounts of toxins, which have caused major damage to their lungs, kidneys, liver, bladders and has even been fatal.

Mike 360 observed the effects of commercial aerosol paint on a butterfly in 1996, when one died trying to taste the flowers that he was painting on a wall. Since then, he has been searching for alternative formulas for paint, including his including the traditional medicine paints of his own people. Always consulting and obtaining permission from local indigenous elders, he linked with fellow Warriors Of Mother Earth (W.O.M.E.) Desi to study natural pigments and attempt to spray them through cans pressurized with compressed air. For the past two years, 360 and Desi have spent each summer traveling to different reservations including the Northern Cheyenne, Lakota, and Hopi, to listen to both the elders and the paint itself. Iron Oxide, one of the main sources of red, was the original component for data storage and the first cassettes.

In contrast to the instant gratification of commercial spray paint, traditional paintmaking is time consuming and difficult. 360 and Desi have utilized natural pigments in major murals including 360’s 6000 sq. ft. commission in his hometown of Albuquerque with other Zuni and Hopi natives. Still the process is in development. On Sept 5, 360 and Desi will host a report-back from their latest Painting, Planting and Pulling Weeds adventure in a exhibit of pigments, refillable spray cans, murals and photos at the Mama Buzz Café, featuring live music, poetry and surprise guest performances.

What: Painting, Planting, and Pulling Weeds Art Exhibit
Opening Reception & Report Back
Who: Mike 360 and Desi of Warriors Of Mother Earth
With Surprise Guest Performers, Deejays, & Poets
Where: Mama Buzz Cafe
2318 Telegraph
Oakland CA 94612

MAP

Date & Time: September 5, 2008, 5 – 10 PM, FREE

Los Angeles CA: September 4, 2008

Lost in Riverside

A Lost | Graffiti in the City of Angels exhibition

• Adikt
• Ben Botello
• Bonks
• Cab
• David Jien
• Eric Skotnes
• Eyeone
• Goshe
• Jorger
• Kopye
• Kozem
• Michael Alvarez
• Rick Rodriguez
• Rick V.
• Shmo
• Tastes Like Gold
• + more!

Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2008
7 to 10 p.m.

Pharoahs Den
3579 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501

One night only!
During the RIverside Arts Walk on First Thursdays

More information: http://lost.seekingheaven.com

Los Angeles CA: September 4 - 25, 2008

WORD IS BORN: Hip-Hop In The Movies, 1979-1984

Every Thursday night in September!

This series is all about when hip-hop was still a young'un, still in short (but totally fly) pants, learnin' its ABCs of beats, an organic pulsing unit from the South Bronx which pretty much changed everything. This hip-hop is about Puma Clydes, a square of linoleum on the cracked pavement, the rattle of a can of Krylon, and two Technics squeezed together on a card table - and it's all in the movies.

All nights in this series will feature live DJ sets, including appearances by Cut Chemist, Peanut Butter Wolf, J.Rocc and Arabian Prince.

Festival sponsors include Stones Throw, Turntable Lab, and Wax Poetics.

Programmed by Gabriele Caroti.
This series is dedicated to Tony Silver (1935-2008).

September 4th, 8:00pm - Wild Style/Bongo Barbershop

September 11th, 8:00pm - 80 Blocks From Tiffany's/The Deadly Art of Survival

September 14th, 8:00pm (SPECIAL SUNDAY SCREENING) - Breakin'/ Beat Street

September 18th, 8:00pm - Style Wars/Stations of the Elevated/All City

Tuesday, September 23rd, 8:00pm (SPECIAL TUESDAY EVENT) - Delicious Vinyl Night
Get ready to set it off with some rare footage from the Delicious Vinyl Vaults, giving you a tour of early hip-hop in Los Angeles.

September 25th, 8:00pm - Beat This! Hip-Hop Rarities

As always, our patrons will be able to purchase individual tickets for all screenings. We are also rewarding film fans who wish to explore the wide variety of programming on offer with a unique new membership model. We'll be offering two tiers of membership. For $25 a month, members gain free admission to all screenings (special events excluded, seating always first come, first served.) For $40 a month, members gain free admission to all screenings (special events excluded, seating always first come, first served) plus two guest passes. More details about membership are available on our website and in future press releases.

For press passes or additional information, please contact:

Amalia Levari
The Cinefamily @ The Silent Movie Theatre
611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.655.2510
amalia@silentmovietheatre.com

New York: August 30 - September 26, 2008

The Legends of Style

STAY HIGH 149, FUZZ ONE, RIFF170, BUTCH2 TFP. PART TDS, PESO 131, KOOL 131, NIC 707. CHAIN 3, NOC 167, MIN ONE, DUSTER UA, TACK FBA, DEZ

"Among the multitude of writers (aerosol artists) from the 1970's & 80's, only a certain percentage understood the science of "breathing life into letters". These artists gave letters rhythm and a purpose. Not only were these legendary writers capable of producing highly stylized letters, they were also masters at adorning them with hypnotizing colors and unimaginable schemes and themes. True kings of their craft, they helped revolutionize the scene with a graphic lean! Their work assaulted the senses to the point where you can taste the colors, smell the composition and feel their artistic fury. Having them all in one exhibit is practically overwhelming and invokes high anxiety in any hardcore writer or supporter of the culture."
-- POPMASTER FABEL RSC, TOW, UZN, TC5, TDS

Sounds by DJ KAY SLAY

Saturday August 30th 2008
Reception 7pm-12pm

@ Alphabeta
70 Greenpoint Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Chicago IL: through September 10, 2008

Rime

Phaiz
673 N. Milwaukee Ave

Syracuse NY: August 25 - September 26, 2008

Street Dreams

Reception: September 18, 2008
5-8pm

Street Dreams explores the cultural dialogue of the urban aesthetic, which stems from a mixture of graffiti and fine art. The artists examined in the show use video, installation, sculpture and painting to create their own visual language. Curated by One20Crew

Artists:
Sean Boyles
Gregg Conde
Gwen Mercado Reyes
Jose Reyes
Syndrome Studios- James Larese, Micah Hancock and Mars Sandoval
More TBA

For Updates on Street Dreams and Community Day workshops check out: www.myspace.com/one20crew

Location:
Redhouse Arts Center
www.theredhouse.org
201 South West Street
Syracuse, New York

Los Angeles CA: through September 14, 2008

You've Been Wasting Your Time

Flip (Brazil), Hush (UK), Other (Canada)

1257 N. La Brea Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90038

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present You've Been Wasting Your Time, a group show featuring Flip, Hush, and Other, three emerging young street artists from Brazil, the UK, and Canada, respectively. Employing expansive color palettes and innovative techniques, the trio collides to contribute an eclectic range of paintings, drawings, screen prints, works on wood, and mixed media collages inspired by their diverse cultural backgrounds. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2008, from 8pm – Midnight. The exhibition will be open for viewing through Sunday, September 14th, 2008.

The depth and command of the artwork of Flip, Hush, and Other both challenges and seduces the viewer. Fascinated by the portrayal of the female form in art, Hush builds up and tears down layers of paint and images as he works, "letting the canvas and marks take their own path." His stylistic fusion of the East and West is enriched by his interpretation of the inherent power play in graffiti and street art. Flip, too, draws inspiration from Asia in his new body of work. Observing the relationship between human beings and nature, he plants a tranquility of communion beneath his passionate explosion of Japanese brushstrokes. A similar dichotomy prevails in the work of Other, who both provokes and calms in pieces that were composed within rattling train carriages and buzzing coffee shops. The ideas and characters he coaxes out of hiding "come from blotches of paint and wet drips on paper...sort of like ink blots in psychology."

About The Artists

FLIP - BRAZIL

Felipe "Flip" Yung is hailed by many as one of the most talented Brazilian artists of his generation, having painted and exhibited his work throughout the streets and galleries of Brazil, Europe, and the US for over a decade. Away from the wall and canvas, he has also lent his distinctive style to the world of designer plush and vinyl toys. HUSH - UK

The work of Hush has been described as a sensory assault of shape, color, and character. With his singular blend of anime, pop-infused imagery, graffiti, and graphic design, the Englishman who worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in Hong Kong for a number of years attacks contemporary culture and established societal norms with an overwhelming proficiency and superb dry wit. OTHER - CANADA

Even though the artist himself does not always accompany it, the artwork of Canadian painter Other travels by train through North America at all hours of the day. When not at work in his studio or exploring the world, the restless Other, who possesses "a nasty habit of scribbling on things that aren't mine", wanders into deserted train yards where he renders highly-skilled etchings of mournful men and beautiful creatures onto the sides of freight trains, then stands back as his canvas awakens and disappears into the darkness.

Carmichael Gallery
1257 N. La Brea Ave. West Hollywood CA 90038

Belo Horizonte, Brazil: August 25 - September 7, 2008

BEM-VINDOS A 1ª BIENAL DE GRAFITE DE BELO HORIZONTE

Los Angeles CA: August 22 - September 12, 2008

Crazy 4 Cult 2

[Some writers are participating.]

London UK: August 21 - September 20, 2008

WK INTERACT and ANTHONY LISTER

Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 6pm, Thursdays 'til 9pm

ELMS LESTERS
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This exhibition will be WK INTERACT's first major exhibition in UK, despite having shown in group shows with us for many years; works will include his instantly recognisable works, made of built up layers of wheatpaste collages and found objects, featuring his pushing, running, boundless, monochromatic figures.

ANTHONY LISTER's work will include a series of his haunting trademark diptych / companion paintings on canvas, building on, and developing from, his recent Superhero themes.

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 6pm
Thursdays 'til 8pm

Book Signing, both artists: Saturday 23rd. August 12-2pm

Following the unprecedented success of our recent book signing events, both WK INTERACT and ANTHONY LISTER will be in the gallery on Saturday 23rd. August between 12 and 2pm signing copies of the beautiful 64 page, fully illustrated, limited edition book, published by Elms Lesters to accompany this exhibition.

Offering a unique opportunity to meet these two iconic International artists, this event will also give you the chance to purchase another essential addition to your collection of art books.

Unsigned copies of Phil Frost's books (£25.00) and both The Adam and Ron Show, and DELTA books (£45.00 each) are available by calling the gallery on +44 20 7836 6747.

http://www.elmslesters.co.uk

London UK: August 21 - September 7, 2008

Alexone

Pas Pied. Show 7

'Pas Pied. Show 7' opening at the StolenSpace Gallery on the 21st August will showcase new works by renowned French graffiti artist Alexone. This much anticipated solo show will feature paintings in spraypaint and acrylic on paper and canvas. This show will also see the release of a new screen print hand pulled by the artist.

more info
http://www.stolenspace.com/section.php?xSec=174

Glasgow Scotland: August 15, - September 19, 2008

Bothan Spynetwork

On the 15th of August come down to the gallery from 6pm onwards for a live paint jam where SHEONE, O.TWO and Stefan Plaetz will paint alongside REKOR, LYKEN and ELPH.

On the 16th of August we are opening our 12th exhibition, The Bothan Spynetwork, from 7-10pm. We’ve asked our good friend Scott Wilson to help us curate the show. 25 artists will be showing with us. Participants include New York graffiti legends, Futura, Stash, Crash and Daze, world famous fashion photographer, Fatsarazzi, renowned toy designer, Klim Kozinevich, Scrawl Collective members, OTWO, and Steff Plaetz, tattoo artists, Charlie Shazer and BJ Betts, trainer designers, JB and Mdot from JB Classics Lab®, pop artist, Dave White, and recent Tate Britain exhibitor, SHE ONE. See full list of participating artists and their bios below. You can check out some previous work from these artists here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/recoat/sets/72157606275150747/

The first 3 people to arrive will receive a VESTAL watch and the first 20 people will receive a limited edition t-shirt that has the signature of every participating artist on the back.

Afterwards our lovely friends at GOODLIFE are helping us throw a party from 10pm- 3am at the Art School, 168 Renfrew St, Glasgow.

www.recoatdesign.com
info@recoatdesign.com
Tel: 0141 341 00 69
Mob: 07968 252 454
Address: Recoat Gallery
323 North Woodside Road
Glasgow G20 6ND

Portland OR: August 1 - September 5, 2008

graffiti pdx

Bamboo Grove Salon presents the first annual Graffiti PDX featuring local graffiti artists and video lecture by Big Poppa aficionado, Lynn Yarne. Event includes live collaborative graffiti painting, installation art and video graffiti.

Music provided by DJ Dr. FuManchu.

This is a free event.

Exhibition dates August 1 - September 5. Gallery hours Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, by appointment.

WHEN: Opening/Artists Reception: Friday, August 1, 2008, 6:00PM

WHERE: Bamboo Grove Salon, 134 SE Taylor St. 97214.

Contact:
Rose Russell
503-467-6406

http://www.bamboogrovesalon.com

San Jose CA: Thursdays through September 2008

PAC in the Park

Wanna get down, exhibit and paint live on a 16-20ft wall with a bunch of other artists and the community? Now is a great time to do just that!

Over the past 6 years PAC artists have been painting live in front of large audiences encouraging folks just like you to participate and create.

This is not about past experience or quality of work. Passion, community and support is our main objective here!

If you would like to PAINT LIVE in front of 1000's of people while hanging with new friends and listening to great live music, then hit us up today!! info@pacificartcollective.com

We look forward to seeing you!

Details:

Every Thursday 5-9pm @ Music in the Park!
Cesar Chavez Park, San Jose.
It's Free & All Ages!

http://www.pacsession.com

Pacific Art Collective
South Bay Office - 408.946.4688
San Francisco Office - 415.704.4568
http://www.pacificartcollective.com

NEW PIX & VIDEO - http://www.pacificartcollective.com/pics.htm
MYSPACE - http://www.myspace.com/pacificartcollective

Portland OR: August 7 - September 27, 2008

Cody Hudson

FIFTY 24PDX Gallery presents "Save My Life", an exhibition of drawings, paintings, screenprints and site specific installation by Chicago-based painter Cody Hudson. Known for his commercial art and graphic design contributions under the name Struggle Inc., his graphic work and paintings have been exhibited throughout the US, Europe and Japan including the Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago), Rocket Gallery (Tokyo), The Reed Space (NYC), The Lazy Dog (Paris), & Bucket Rider Gallery (Chicago). Cody's work has been featured in numerous magazines and publications including idN, Arkitip, Anthem & Juxtapoz.

Continuing on the theme of the human condition, "Save My Life" explores the concepts of both euphoria and impending doom. The exhibition coincides with the summer release of his show catalog of the same title, published by Upper Playground.

An opening reception for "Save My Life" will be held on Thursday, August 7th, from 6:00pm - 9:30pm. The artists will be in attendance, along with music selections by DJ Nate C and libations from Viso.

FIFTY 24PDX Gallery / Upper Playground
23 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
503.548.4835

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 12:00-7:00PM, or By Appointment.

Brighton UK: July 4 - September 3, 2008 (closed 27 July - 7 August)

3rd Dimension

Carlos MARE139 Rodriguez, Zeus, Matt Harriman: Graffiti sculpture

Mare's great adventure, blogged.

University of Brighton Gallery, University of Brighton,
Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 0JY
Tel 01273 643010

info: http://www.risingstyles.com/

Silkeborg Denmark: June 14 - September 28, 2008

Opening: 14.06.08

COLLECTION RIK REINKING

From the 14th of June until the 28th of September 2008 the audience at The Art Centre Silkeborg Bad will be able to gain an insight into a highly interesting period in modern art. The Art Centre Silkeborg Bad has succeeded in borrowing more that 60 works of art by internationally acclaimed artists from a large German private collection. The exhibition offers a great opportunity for getting some idea of pivotal aspects of contemporary art.

In the exhibition entitled Call it what you like! COLLECTION RIK REINKING, the audience will thus, in Silkeborg, be able to experience works of art which challenge the prevailing conception of art, from mid-June and three-four months onwards. The selection of works of art for the exhibition takes as its' starting point Conceptual Art of the 1960's and -70's, Minimalism and Pop Art. All of these categories are well represented in Rik Reinking's collection.

The collector, the 32 years old Rik Reinking, has for some time now collaborated closely with employees at The Art Centre Silkeborg Bad in making the exhibition a interesting platform for the audience's encounter with the forms of expression of contemporary art. There will be made good use of the exhibition areas.

Reinking's motive for building a significant international collection is his passionate interest in contemporary art and in communicating art.

The exhibitions includes works of art by Nir Alon, Carl Andre, Hermine Anthoine, Herbert Baglione, Miroslav Balka, Banksy, John Von Bergen, Rolf Bergmeier, Guillaume Bijl, John Bock, Victor Bonato, Boxi, Daniele Buetti, Werner Büttner, Baldur Burwitz, James Lee Byars, Andre Cadere, Lawrence Carroll, Max Cole, John Mccracken, Amie Dicke, Brad Downey, Jimmie Durham, Henrik Eiben, Johannes Esper, Robert Filliou, Urs Frei, Tom Früchtl, Hamish Fulton, Gregory Green, Nan Goldin, Rodney Graham, Till F.E.Haupt, Georg Herold, Jim Hodges, Mark Jenkins, Joe Jones, Izumi Kato, Wulf Kirschner, Jon Kessler, Imi Knoebel, Gary Kuehn, Toshiya Kobayashi, Barbara Kruger, Ange Leccia, Konrad Lueg, Daniel Man, Jonathan Meese, Björn Melhus, Jonathan Monk, Piotr Nathan, Bruce Nauman, Ernesto Neto, Cady Noland, Obey, Os Gemeos, Tony Oursler, Markus Paetz, Blinky Palermo, Stefan Panhans, Dan Peterman, Pius Portmann, Stephen Prina, Richard Prince, Robert Rauschenberg, Rudolf Reiber, Mirko Reisser (DAIM), Klaus Rinke, Rolf Rose, Ulrich Rückriem, Sam Samore, Michael Schmeichel, Till Schwieker, Santiago Sierra, Roman Signer, David Simpson, Rainer Splitt, Stohead, Thorsten Tenberken, Tilt, Rosemarie Trockel, Günter Tuzina, Dimitris Tzamouranis, Meyer Vaisman, Miss Van, Ben Vautier, Ludwig Vandefelde, Vitche, Johannes Wald, Lawrence Weiner, Pablo Wendel, Stefan Wewerka, Johannes Wohnsei

Location:

KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad
Gjessøvej 40 A-D
8600 Silkeborg
Denmark

Telephone: 86 81 63 29
Fax: 86 81 63 19
E-mail: sb@silkeborgbad.dk
www.silkeborgbad.dk

Petaluma, CA: August 30, 2008

Wordplay 101/ Art 2 empire

Back to school workshop

Live workshops on Graffiti, Rhyming, and how to turn your arts and ideas in to a career. Special guests speakers, Del the funky homosapien, Excel Awr, King 157, Bukue one

August 30th
1-6pm

Phoenix Theatre
201 Washington St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-3566

You must register to attend.
If interested Please email
Amber Faur
amber@petalumaphoenix.org
or
Tion Torrence
Mrbukueone@yahoo.com

Los Angeles and New York: Call for artists

TV Commercial

Seeking graffiti and comic book artists for upcoming commercial to be shot mid August- Location TBD

We're casting a really cool commercial for a large tech company and we're featuring comic book artists and graffiti artists. Especially looking in Los Angeles and NY.

Please email us a photo or link to your work with your contact info and tell us if you use a PC or a Mac in your work or personal life.

There is compensation for your participation

Please email as soon as you can to kaplancast@msn.com

We're on a time crunch so get your emails to us quick- we really want to check out your work!

[They want both art and your beautiful self for this commercial, so keep that in mind. Finalists will need to send photos of themselves. - Susan]

Convocatoria para artistas: América Central y del Sur: Deadline August 12

COMISIÓN DE AMNISTÍA INTERNACIONAL: PROYECTO ‘BILLETES’
COMMISSION FOR AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: ‘NOTES’ PROJECT
COMISSÃO PARA ANISTIA INTERNACIONAL: PROJETO “NOTAS”

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROYECTO Usted está invitado a enviarnos ilustraciones y/o pinturas sobre el papel moneda local. Se elegirá un artista por cada país de las Américas para participar y a cada cual se le pagará $CDN 100 (USD $97) como contribución para financiar materiales, costos de envíos postales, etc.

Las piezas serán mostradas en una exhibición artística de Iluminar las Américas: Foro sobre Política de las Artes de la Juventud en (http://www.ignitetheamericas.ca/) y Manifesto (http://themanifesto.ca) en Toronto, Canadá y los ingresos de las ventas irán a Amnistía Internacional ( http://www.amnesty.ca/ ). También se harán cinco reproducciones de cada obra y las ganancias obtenidas se enviarán a Amnistía.

Se han elegido los billetes porque personifican la narrativa dominante de cada nación y lo que consideran más importante. Los billetes serán una inspiración y formarán una plataforma para que se exprese una voz independiente abordando temas tales como problemas económicos, exclusión y nacionalismo.

PROCEDIMIENTO

1. Confirme su participación y reserve un lugar enviando un mensaje por correo electrónico a Devon en art@themanifesto.ca antes del Agosto 12. Por favor incluya el nombre de su país y el tema.

2. Espere por una respuesta antes de comenzar…luego empiece su obra artísitica.

3. Envíe por correo la pieza con que participará. Ésta debe llegar a Toronto antes del 8 de septiembre (calcule dos semanas para que llegue el envío, según donde viva / modo del envío). La dirección es:
ATTN: Devon Ostrom
Ignite the Americas 2008
358 Dufferin, Unit 109
TORONTO ON CANADA
M6K 1Z8

4. Envíe una nota a art@themanifesto.ca cuando ya haya enviado la obra, en la que anuncie su método de pago preferido y dirección (orden de pago por correo, giro telegráfico, etc.). Usted recibirá el pago en cuanto la obra llegue a Toronto.

Si usted quiere participar en la exhibición de alguna otra forma como, por ejemplo, enviando obras pequeñas o archivos digitales que se puedan imprimir o proyectar, por favor contacte a: art@themanifesto.ca Si usted quiere participar en el foro en calidad de delegado vaya a: (http://www.ignitetheamericas.ca/)

Austin TX: August 30, 2008

West Coast 2 Texas Toast

San Jose CA: August 29, 2008

PAC Session

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Pacific Art Collective is hosting 3 of San Jose's most popular bands, INSOLENCE, FIRME & STARVING MILLIONAIRES performing together for the first time!

LIVE MURALISTS
EXCEL vs REZISTR - 2 of San Jose's Finest
CHARLIE ALAN KRAFT - Infamous Underground Portland Muralist & Toy Maker
MATT BROWN - Phoenix Hustler

Voodoo Lounge, 14 S. Second St. San Jose, CA
Doors Open at 8pm
$12 before 10pm | $15 after 10pm
21+
www.pacsession.com

Oakland CA: August 29 - 31, 2008

AeroSoul

"Coming up this month on August 29th is occasion for art rarely seen in the world. Three Artist of Afrikan descent will be presenting a body of work done in the SprayCan Art tradition usually known as Graffiti Art (Street Calligraphy). This body of work will reflect the social, cultural, Spiritual and political climate of the Afrikan community as well as an Afrikan world view of the same. The Exhibition is only going to run for 3 days so don't sleep on this rare opportunity to see this art form back in it's "Black" cultural context.

The West Coast Chapter of the Universal Zulu Nation, 'North Star Zulus' will be spinning music and performing the HipHop ritual dances of B-Boying (Break dancing).

This is an event for the whole community and entry is Free.

The Art work is for sale."

WHEN: August 29th - 31st 2008
Opening Reception Friday August 29th 6-11pm
With the Bay Areas legendary DJ TREAT U NICE
Also Spinning is DJ Mad Planet of the ZULU NATION

WHERE: JOYCE GORDON GALLERY
406 14th Street
Oakland CA
(Near Broadway, 12th Street Bart Access)
http://www.joycegordongallery.com
510.465.8928

WHO: Artists, The TCB crew: Refa One, Toons One, and Chris Herod aka MadHatter
Curated By: Matema Hadi thegallerist@gmail.com

London UK: through August 29, 2008

Corked

Los Angeles CA: August 24, 2008

*FREE* Cope2 "Kings Destroy" Official DVD Release Party & Live Art Expo

W/ Cope2 (KD - New York City), Risk 1 (WCA, MSK, TSL), Mear One (Los Angeles), Else (MSK, ICR - Los Angeles), Kopye (K2S - Los Angeles), Indie (Kweenz Destroy - New York City)

33Third Los Angeles Presents The Official Cope2 "Kings Destroy" DVD Release Party Sponsored By Mid City Arts & Molotow. 10 Years after it's release on VHS, Cope's Legendary "Kings Destroy" Documentary is finally being released on DVD. To celebrate this release, we will be having a Live Art Exhibition with some of New York & Los Angeles Most Legendary Artists.

Featured Artists Painting Live at 33Third Include: COPE2 (KD - New York City), RISK1 (WCA, MSK, TSL - Los Angeles), MEAR ONE (33third Resiumentent Artist - Los Angeles), ELSE (MSK, ICR, TSL - Los Angeles), KOPYE (K2S - Los Angeles), INDIE (Kweenz Destroy - New York City).

We will also have the Kings Destroy DVD On Sale, along with Free Food & All Cans On-Sale (Iron Lak, Spanish & German Montana, Belton, Alien, Sabotaz, The Beat, & More $3.99, $4.99 & $5.99)

**A Limited Supply Of Signed Cope2 "Kings Destroy" Movies, T-Shirts, & Canvases will be On-Sale For One Day Only **

++FREE I EVERYONE WELCOMED I FOOD++

SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: DJ LORD RON & DJ SEIICHI

LOCATION: 33third Los Angeles
5111 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90019
Info: (310) 694-3460
33ghost@sbcglobal.net

Puerto Rico: August 24, 2008

Festival de Hip Hop P.R.

BNA Crew 30th Anniversary

Dortmund, Germany: August 23, 2008

25 Years Of Graffiti In Dortmund

During daytime a 800 meter wall will be painted.

At night the party starts with a slide show of historical flics from the beginning, photos by Hubert Moorman who worked on the first graffiti book about Dortmund back in the days.

Later on the lineup will be (amongst others) Special T and Martin Stieber (Stieber Twins/Heidelberg) and Mirko Machine (Hamburg).

For further info check:

http://myspace.com/thehangoutstore
http://myspace.com/vrstck

Long Beach (Los Angeles) CA and online auction: August 23, 2008

SK8OLOGY

Ism magazine presents, "SK8OLOGY" Fine Art On Skateboards

In the tradition of pairing contrasts in order to create new mediums of expression, ISM: a community project presents, "SK8OLOGY: fine art on skateboards" an exhibition that combines skateboard counter culture with the world of fine art.

On Saturday August 23, 2008 the ISM: gallery will host the opening exhibition.

Over 150 artists, celebrities and skaters mixing mediums to produce one-of-a-kind, rare skate deck canvases in support of ISM: a community project and Now That You Know, two worthy non-profit organizations.

Please RSVP for our OPENING RECEPTION at the ISM: gallery on Saturday, August 23: www.ISMcommunity.org/vip

ISM: gallery
Koos Art Center
540 East Broadway
Long Beach, California 90802 

Beginning Saturday, August 23 the ONLINE AUCTION will open for bidding.

For more information regarding ISM: a community project, Now That You Know, the opening reception, the online auction or contributing artists please visit: www.ISMcommunity.org

The show will then travel to San Diego in September for the Action Sports Retailer (ASR) Trade Show.

Contributing artists and professional skaters are donating their creative deck canvases to raise awareness and resources in an effort to support Now That You Know, a non-profit organization that helps to provide ambitious girls from developing countries a secure environment for learning and growth. Proceeds will also contribute to benefiting the youth of our society through the artistic enrichment of our community.

http://www.ismcommunity.org/ sk8ology and last but not least. THE GRIND 2 @ rabbit hole gallery in Atlanta GA

OCTOBER: "The Grind II", part 2 of the successful skatedeck art auction, huge line up of A-list national artists, funds raised go to the Swift-Cantrell Skatepark project. Online bidding will be available from a website prior to the show, Fri 10/10 event night

Taipei, Taiwan: August 23, 2008

a graffiti competition in China and Taiwan

Wall Lords: Asian Graffiti Artists Showdown

World wide graffiti artists are welcome to join

info: wall-lords.com

Antwerp, Belgium: August 22 - 24, 2008

Can !t

New York: August 22 - 23, 2008

Mind-f-Art Art Exhibition

Berlin, Germany: August 22 - 31, 2008

Hiphop Ladies - with Attitude

Workshops

Our exhibition space will also be the location of several Hip Hop workshops organised by Kweekvijver & Jam on It. You can find info about workshop dates, prices & how to join on the festival site: www.b-girlz-berlin.com.

Important dates

22. August - Vernissage Party:
with DJ Mok la Rok & DJ P-Tess.
Location: Blauer Salon, 5th floor of Tacheles
19:00 till the breakadawn
Entrance: Free

August 25-27
Hip Hop workshops by Kweekvijver at location Alte Feuerwache

August 28 Catfight Graffiti Jam with: MadC(DE), Toofly(US), Shiro(JP), Faith47(SA), Mickey(NL), Fany(DE), Wave(DE), Hera(DE), Spice(AU), Massacre(SE),Winter(SE), Yeah(SE), Qge(NO), Venus(ES), Politrix(SE), Sizta(SE), Numi(ES), Flai(ES), Malicia(ES), Alice Mizrachi(US), F.Lady(NL), Jolie(DE) and more... 13:00-20:00h

Location
Tacheles, Oranienburgerstr. 54-56a, Berlin

Stylebattle by Jazzstylecorner with:
DJ Murphys Law and moderation by Stella. The concept is simple: battle other (female) graffiti writers and show us your skillz! Come down to Tacheles and battle with us, you can subscribe though our website and at the event location. 15:00-17:00h

Bookrelease party with:
DJs That Fucking Sara and Purita D spinning at the bookrelease party of Martha Coopers’ latest book Tag Town, presented by Dokument. With booksigning by Martha Cooper. Location: Blauer Salon, 5th floor of Tacheles 20:00 till the breakadawn Entrance: Free

What the expo will bring to you
There will be a Hip Hop library and a hangout space, where you will beable to meet, have a cup of coffee and boost your Hip Hop knowledge. Onthe walls you will be able to see a huge female Hip Hop timeline, and aseparate female graffiti timeline with contributions from all over theworld. We'll install a DVD player for you to watch the female Hip Hopvideos you love and the ones you never heard of. And to top it off,we'll have a shop with books, mixtapes, and the coolest female Hip Hopclothes brought to you by Kandieshop.

Up to date information about this projekt can be found on our sites:
www.hiphop-ladies-with-attitude.com
www.myspace.com/hhladieswithattitude

Festival contact

Nika Kramer - We B*Girlz Festival
nika@bgirlz.de - www.b-girlz-berlin.com
www.catfightmagazine.com
www.anattitude.net
www.hiphop-ladies-with-attitude.com
www.myspace.com/hhladieswithattitude

Women in graffiti Female graffiti artists have been part of the scene since the birth of graffiti. In the exhibition we are showing a series of portraits of outstanding female graffiti artists to visualise the presence of female writers.

Meerane Germany: August 16 - 17, 2008

IBUg2008

London UK: August 16 - 17, 2008

Street Art Film Series at the Tate Modern

2 day 6 film series to go along with the STREET ART show currently at the TATE Modern in London, UK

Free. First come first served.

Los Angeles: August 16, 2008

Abraham Obama in Los Angeles

a signing by Ron English

Hong Kong: August 16, 2008

Wall Lords

Los Angeles CA: August 16, 2008

Unification Theory

You are invited to a very special Unification Theory live painting event (featuring Man One, Overton Loyd, Ritzy Periwinkle and Gustavo) at LACMA. This LACMA Muse 'til Midnight event is a celebration of Los Angeles' vibrant Chicano/Latino and features an after-hours viewing of the Los Angelenos/Chicano Painters of L.A.: Selections from the Cheech Marin Collection exhibition:
http://www.lacma.org/membership/Muse.aspx

TIME:
8:15pm to 12 midnight

LOCATION:
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
phone: 323-857-6000

SCHEDULE: Unification Theory will paint live from 8:15pm to 12 midnight on an outdoor stage on the rooftop of the LACMA West Building:
8:15pm to 9pm: Unification Theory live painting with DJ
9pm to 10pm: Unification Theory live painting with East L.A. Chicano rock band Quetzal: http://quetzaleastla.com/home.html
10:30pm to 11:30pm: Unification Theory live painting with traditional Mexican group Conjunto Los Pochos: http://www.lospochos.com/

TICKET PRICES:
NOTE: please mention the promo code "CHEECH" when you buy your tickets and get in for $25!!
$25 Muse Members
$35 LACMA Non-Muse Members
$40 General Public
[Ticket prices include complimentary cocktails and appetizers]

WEB:
http://www.lacma.org/membership/Muse.aspx
http://ritzyperiwinkle.com/
http://www.crewestgallery.com/artists/utheory.html

Los Angeles CA: August 16, 2008

Livewire Magazine Party

San Francisco CA: August 15, 2008

CLOUT MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY AUG 15TH

"This time we host the issue #10 release of San Jose-bred & respected CLOUT Magazine. Make sure you get your free copy. Full performances by TRAXAMILLION & THE CATARACS. Graff Rock DJ's Myke One, Jus Jones, & Chicken Skratch kut it up fresh, along with guests: Derrick D, Deuce Ace, Verz, & ASIC. Graffiti Rock!!! This goes out to graffiti writers everywhere, Hip Hop's recognized to unrecognized pioneers, today's newest generation of Hip Hop trend-setters, tha underground, and everyone in-between just comin' out to party & have a good time." - Poleng Lounge

Poleng Lounge
1751 Fulton Ave @ Masonic (Google map)
San Francisco, CA 94117
Ph: 415-441-1751
Email: info@polenglounge.com

Friday, August 15th
21+ / $10
Doors: 10p - 2a
Riding MUNI: 5 Fulton Bus
Driving: Garage & Street Parking

http://www.cloutonline.com

New York: August 14, 2008

Urban Tales

A collection of paintings from graf artist Crispin "Dil" Chaluisan

Opening Reception August 14, 2008 @ 7pm
On view from 8/14 thru 9/8

The Gallery Bar
120 Orchard St, NYC, NY
http://www.gallerybarnyc.com/

Los Angeles CA: August 14 - August 31, 2008

"EYE-CANDY"

AUGUST 16TH, Artist Reception 7 - 10 PM

Curated by Marka27 & ManOne, the exhibit will bring together several street-artists and designers from coast to coast to show their view and appreciation of female beauty, sexuality and empowerment for the upcoming exhibit : "EYE-CANDY" at Crewest Gallery in Downtown L.A.

Interpretations will be presented through paintings, sculptures, designer vinyl toys, and installations. There will also be live body painting by select artists as well as special artist signings during the month.

• Erick Scarecrow
• Jesse Hernandez
• Marka27
• Mad
• Biz20
• ninerevolutions
• Lichiban
• Blokhedz
• Problak
• ManOne
• Edgar Hoill
• Axis
• OG Abel
• Gregg Stone
• Asylm
• Victor Sepulveda
• Spencer - booty babes
• Eriberto Oriol
• J. Brewer
• Fearo

Show Dates:
AUGUST 14TH
THURSDAY
During the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK
Music and Live Body Painting
6 - 9 PM

AUGUST 16TH
SATURDAY
Artist Reception
7 - 10 PM

AUG 30TH
SATURDAY
Closing Reception
and Live Body Painting
by Girls Gone Graff Crew
6 - 9 PM

Woodstock NY: August 9 - August 31, 2008

"GRAFFITI II"

Featuring the works of
TEAM GHOST KR.ONE WHISPER STRIDER
Show runs from AUG.9-AUG.31
Opening Reception SAT. AUG 9 6pm -10pm
Live Painting SUN. AUG 31
www.christinavarga.com

Trenton NJ: August 9, 2008

JERSEY FRESH GRAFFITI JAM

One of many events sponsored by Albus Cavus this summer will be in August at the TerraCycle Factory in Trenton NJ. Be a part of it, get in touch the main organizer Leon Rainbow.

Koeln Germany: August 8 - 24, 2008

Graffitolog 2008

graffiti,streetart + X Project presented by casanova-koeln 08.08.2008-24.08.2008 – Alte Feuerwache / Köln / germany

program:
08.08.: vernissage of the graffiti&streetart -exhibition with Dj`s -19:00 *
10.08.:graffiti-sightseeing tour-15:00*
15.08.: concert-21:00
20..08: graffiti-Movie night-20:00*
21.08: discussion /speeches -topic:"öffentlicher Raum"/"public space" -19:30*
24.08.: Finissage-10:00 *

*Location: "Alte Feuerwache Köln",Melchiorsr.3 ,50670 cologne,germany http://www.altefeuerwachekoeln.de/

the location for the concert : "Bauwagenplatz", Krefelderstr./ Ecke InnereKanalstr.,cologne,germany http://www.myspace.com/wemgehoertdiewelt

Artists of the exhibition:

Fashionkilsspersonality -----------http://www.fashionkills.de/
Artwar (kunstakademie düsseldorf) ----------- http://www.fotolog.com/artwarzzz/
Der Herr und sein Knecht ------------ http://www.myspace.com/derherrundseinknecht
Kingpin ------------ http://www.bruehler-kunstverein.de/kingpin.html
Wahn/Whan --------- http://www.myspace.com/wahn_1
Wolfgang Sturm (For)+ Kristine Arnold ------- http://www.raumfuerkunst.net/
Kimme
David Jansen(KHM) ------ http://www.t-r-i-c-k-s-f-i-l-m-e-r.com/
Du pham ---------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/chooie
Bela-Jansen ----------- http://belajanssen.de/
vpbt ------------ http://www.fotolog.com/theupbeat
Dizkid----------- http://www.dizkid.de
Koet-support --------- http://www.myspace.com/koet_constructions
Jochen Zäh
GirlsmitKnarren

for infos:
http://www.casanova-koeln.net
casanova-koeln@gmx.de

Vienna, Austria: August 8 - 30, 2008

APOCALYPTIC COLORS

Gabriele Senn Galerie 08.08.2008, 19.00 Uhr

Junge Kuratoren - Ein Projekt von Katharina Senn und Sydney Ogidan. Die Gabriele Senn Galerie unterstützt dieses Projekt und stellt hierfür die Räumlichkeiten der Galerie zur Verfügung. Erste Ausstellung:

Eröffnung Freitag 08.08.2008, 19.00 Uhr
Austellungsdauer: 09.08.2008 – 30.08.2008
Öffnungszeiten:
Di-Fr::12-18 Sa: 12-15
Kuratoren: Katharina Senn/Sydney Ogidan

APOCALYPTIC COLORS - so der Titel der Ausstellung ,zeigt künstlerische Positionen aus Street Art und Graffiti, die ihre gemeinsamen Wurzeln im öffentlichen Raum finden. Eine Auswahl an internationalen jungen Künstlern, wie Blek le Rat, Blu, Mark Jenkins, Thomas"Keramik"Mock, R.K.D.U., Alex Ruthner, und Matthias Wermke, werden erstmals gemeinsam in einer Galerienausstellung gezeigt.

Die ausgestellten Arbeiten reflektieren die Motive und Signale einer immer wiederkehrenden Abfolge einzelner Sujets, die mit unterschiedlichen Mitteln wie Stencil, Graffiti bis hin zu Aktionskunst, den öffentlichen Raum besetzen.

Bei diesen Interventionen, die Form der ständigen Wiederholung und Betonung eines Sujets, mit dem normativen Gehalt der Sprache sind sowohl als gesellschaftspolitisches Statement aber auch als künstlerisches Motiv zu verstehen.

Zu sehen sind Malerei, Installationen, sowie Videoarbeiten und Fotografien.

Berlin Germany: August 8, 2008

Faith47

the restless debt of third world beauty

It opens August 8 7pm at ATM gallery

Montreal Canada: August 6 - 16, 2008

Color Me Bad

An interactive coloring book exhibition for a good cause/

Montréal’s Under Pressure international graffiti festival and Galerie d’art Yves Laroche - come together for a new interactive exhibition: Color Me Bad. Over the past 13 years, Under Pressure has invited over 30 artists to produce original artwork for the covers of their magazine and their annual event limited edition t-shirts. Now, these images will be transferred and stretched onto canvas stripped down to a basic outline: like a coloring book. Proceeds from the event will be going towards the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Color Me Bad invites artists and guests, including children and adults, to draw on the canvases using crayons. Being silently auctioned off throughout the evening, proceeds raised from the canvases and catalogues will be donated to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Also exhibiting will be a Wall of Fame portrait series of emerging and established graffiti artists by Danny Portieous, taken at last year’s Under Pressure festival.

Color Me Bad
Wednesday August 6th 2008
Galerie d’art Yves Laroche,
4 Saint-Paul est.
Montreal

Coloring book catalogues will be for sale, with profits going to the Montreal Children’s Hospital. This event is free and all ages. Peep the tees in chrono order. Sneak Peeks.

Sarejevo, Bosnia / Herzogovina: August 3, 2008

Paint party at the hall of fame

Sarajevo graffiti artist at the play...
Sarajevo 3.8.2008
Lastavica spot

Los Angeles CA: August 2 - 30, 2008

IT'S HELL NOT HAVING A HERO

BRANDED

Opening reception from 7-11pm

Capsole
7320 1/2 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

**Open Bar
**Live screen printing by Two Rabbits
**Free limited edition print to 1st 100 people

Closing reception Saturday, Aug 30th 7-10pm

http://www.brandedbunny.com/

Culver City (Los Angeles) CA: August 2 - 23, 2008

INSIDERS, OUTSIDERS & THE MIDDLE

In conjunction with Giant Robot, Scion presents Insiders, Outsiders & The Middle at its 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery. At Giant Robot, the definition of art ranges from straight contemporary painting to sculpted figures (which were considered action figures just a few years ago). This exhibition celebrates not the disparate mediums, but the divergent mindsets of artists--as well as the gray areas.

Insiders are artists who work so hard in front of their computers that they don't leave their chairs long enough to hang their pieces on walls. More often, their art is found onscreen, in print, and on T-shirts. Adrian Johnson is an example from the U.K., with a retro drawing style inspired by children's books. The other Insiders are from Japan. Noriko Ashino runs the A Piece of Design firm, and specializes in a variety of disciplines including character design and graphics. Sometimes known as ZariganiWorks, the duo of Taro Mukasa and Yoshitane Sakamoto are responsible for the infamous Suicide Bomb Button, have created the Kore Janai Robo (which has gone from handmade wood figurines to vinyl characters with a TV show), and freelance design toys, characters, and products.

Outsiders include Space Invader, a street artist from Paris who makes his mark on walls around the world and calls each tiled piece an "invasion." He painstakingly documents each one before it gets ripped down—either by city workers or collectors—and publishes his work in books and maps. Kami is revered as a graffiti legend in Tokyo and has successfully transitioned from the streets to art galleries. His pieces often resemble flowing water.

And then there's The Middle. The original work of Kyoto-based Shinya Yamamoto has been found in many exhibitions as well as the drum set of Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley. Part Basquiat and part left-brain madness, his style is free flowing and dreamy. Nao Harada, proprietor of the Wrecks clothing line, sketches, draws, and paints with no regard to the meaning of art. He rides around on his BMX leaving stickers and tags around Tokyo. The lone American in the group, Ed Trask, is from Virginia. He tours constantly as the drummer for the veteran punk band Avail. Through painting, he recalls and reinterprets the slices of Americana that he sees on the road. Although there is no obvious correlation between the artists, they form a powerful cross-section of creative forces that are physically active with their art. They belie the image of the stationary artist and pose the question of how they will co-exist in a restrained gallery setting.

Opening reception August 2, 7:00 P.M. -10:00 P.M.
Scion Installation L.A. Gallery
3521 Helms Ave. (at National)
Culver City, CA 90232.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 AM -6:00 PM and by appointment - 310.815.8840.

For more information, visit http://www.scion.com/space

Melbourne Australia: August 2, 2008

CHOR BOOGIE IN MELBOURNE

Chor Boogie, who was recently selected as Best of the Bay Area by San Francisco Magazine, is presenting his art at Famous When Dead Gallery in Melbourne in August as a part of MSF Stencilfest official website..

On Saturday, August 2nd, Chor Boogie will be painting live at Federation Square, a cultural center of Melbourne. Other participating guests include Peat Wollaeger, Russell Howze, John Koleszar, Reboot and others. This is a part of Melbourne Stencil Festival, amazing festival that includes gallery shows, live walls, film screenings and more.

Berlin Germany: August 2, 2008

WILDSTYLE SHOP

Graffiti Workshop an der legendären Hall Of Fame am Wildstyle Shop Berlin Am 02. August 2008 | Nur 2,50 EUR (mit Kundenkarte), 5,00 EUR (ohne Kundenkarte) Maximal 20 Personen! Anmeldung: info@wildstyleshop.com

Chicago IL: August 1 - 30, 2008

Framed

Oklahoma City OK: August 2, 2008

Made You Look 2008

[no affiliation with MUL]

AUGUST 2nd, 2008 at the I.A.O. Art Gallery, located at 811 N. Broadway on Historic Automobile Alley, Downtown OKC. Visit their site: http://www.iaogallery.org/

Oakland CA: August 1 - 30, 2008

A.K.A. Graffiti

• Peeta (Italy)
• TDK: Dream RIP, Vogue, Phresh, Merx, and many more
• BBoys, DJ, bike builders, live painting

The opening is on Friday August 1, 2008 6-10pm

FIVEten Studio
138 Broadway
Oakland CA
info@fivetenstudio.com

FIVEten Studio map, phone

Tokyo Japan: July 28 - August 21, 2008

DMT Exhibition - Feeling High

Dr. Dog, Michael Smith, Simon True

Shorewood Gallery
Aoyama, TOKYO

Preview 15th August

Three British graffiti artists inspired by street art scene: Simon True, Michael Smith and Doctor Dog. Have a look and feel the vibe of original illustrations and installations.

Offering artworks at resonable prices for an average 50 thousand yen.

Entrance FREE.

Simon True, who often collaborates with one of the leading skateboarding company HEROIN SKATEBOARDS, creates unique and unpredictable pieces.

Dr Dog born in the '80s raised in the '90s. Invited to Banksy and Inkie's Bristol jam "Walls on Fire" in 1998, and founded UK graffiti crew AAGH with Sickboy in the same year. Dr. Dog has exhibited from London, Bristol, Hull and Manchester to Berlin and Toyko.

And introducing Michael Smith who in the main paints wigged-out portraits of all sorts of people.

This exhibition will also be a featured exhibition on the homepage of Japan UK 2008.

Berlin, Germany: July 26 - August 23, 2008

MISS VAN & VICTOR CASTILLO

CANTO NEGRO Y BRUJERIAS

A show presented at MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY

New Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Limited Edition Giclées by Miss Van and Victor Castillo

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, 26 JULY, 19:00 – 22:00 H
EXHIBITION DATES: 26 JULY – 23 AUGUST 2008
GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 12:00 – 18:00

Merry Karnowsky Gallery Berlin is proud to present CANTO NEGRO Y BRUJERIAS, featuring the paintings of Barcelona-based artists Miss Van (France) and Victor Castillo (Chile). The two unfold their unique but harmonious iconographies in a pictorial exercise of intersecting ideas. These artists approach from their personal perspectives subjects like seduction, desire, enchantment, and the game of infantile cruelty. The title of the exhibition attempts to unite these proposals and at the same time, alludes to Spanish culture, superstition and witchcraft as basic context, and dark invocations of common ghosts.

The "poupees" of Miss Van, always surrounded in sensational atmospheres, embody the surrounding energies of the loving spell that they seduce and catch. All are portrayed in mystical scenarios, between meditation and liberation of evil, introspection and exorcism. Through their closed eyes, we enter into the private worlds of each, reflecting on their dark side and feminine fragility. Miss Van's work has shown in the United States, France, England, Austria, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and Australia.

Victor Castillo shows us a mixture of classic and comic painting loaded with infantile personages of subjects: macabre, joy, seduction and the unscrupulous pleasures of the destruction game. At the same time he also makes references to contemporary realities and a new generation's stimulations from the increasing bombardment by the media. Castillo's work has shown in Spain, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Belgium and Taiwan.

MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY
TORSTRASSE 175
10115 BERLIN-MITTE
GERMANY


PHONE: +49 30 28 50 30 72
WEB: http://www.mkgallery.com
EMAIL: mkgallery@mindspring.com

Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat 12:00 - 18:00 H

For More Information please contact Merry Karnowsky at mkgallery@att.net. For inquiries in the U.S., call 323.933.4408

Channel Islands UK: July 25 - August 17, 2008

Weapon of Choice

Bristol's hottest live graff night here in Guernsey. We've pulled out all the stops and invited Cheba, Mr Jago, Nikill and Inkie to our fair shores to paint. They will be joined on stage by local yocals Rost and Dred (RWC). Tuneage for the night will be supplied by oneofakind along with some very special guests, Entry is a measly £5.

FRIDAY 25th JULY ROGUES NIGHTCLUB 10:30pm - LATE £5

You are invited to the opening of Weapon of Choice an exhibition of work by four of the UK's leading street artists; Cheba, Inkie, Mr Jago and Nikill on SATURDAY 26th JULY at the CENTRE FOLD GALLERY from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Centre Fold Gallery
Trinity Square Centre
Trinity Square
St Peter Port
Guernsey
Channel Islands
GY1 1LY

In addition to painting the gallery wall the Weapon of Choice crew will be bringing over plenty of canvases and works on paper so make sure you bring some of that hard earned cash.

Exhibition opening times:
27th July - 17th August 2008
Monday - Sunday
10:30am - 9:30pm

Everyone is welcome and entry is free.

London UK: July 23 - August 3, 2008

Walter Nomura "Tinho": Looking for Myself

gallery 27, 27 cork street, london w1

San Francisco CA: July 19 - August 2, 2008

Adam 5100 & Michael Genovese

White Walls
835 Larkin Street
SF CA 94109
415.931.1500
www.whitewallssf.com

London UK: July 18 - August 17, 2008

UNDER A RED SKY

Group exhibition featuring Vitche (Brazil), Jana (Brazil), Vhils (Portugal), Word To Mother (UK), Shepard Fairey (USA), Andrew McAttee (UK) and Michael Leavitt (USA).

See or buy work from the show.

STOLENSPACE GALLERY
Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
United Kingdom

P: +44 (0) 207 247 2684
info@stolenspace.com

OPENING TIMES
Tuesday - Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm

how to find Stolen Space

New York: July 17 - August 31, 2008

Visual Slang 2008: The Modern Urban Imagination

Abrons Arts Center/New York City

A diverse range of contemporary urban art from Tehran to Tel Aviv. Featured artists include: A1one, Ame 72, Cekis, Cern, Cope2, Klone, Meres, Know Hope, Onesto, Pez, Smiling Bag Productions and Zero Cents. Opening reception: Thursday, July 17, 6-8 pm; continues through August 31.

Tue-Sat, 9am-10pm; Sun, 10am-6pm, 466 Grand Street, between Pitt and Clinton (F to Delancey, J and M to Essex St)

Sao Paulo, Brazil: July 15 - August 30, 2008

Emol

Henfil Cultural Space of Sao Bernardo

opening July 15, 7pm
visiting - july 16 - august 30, 08

monday/friday - 2pm to 9pm
saturday - 9am to 2pm

more information about the artist -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emerson-emol

Seattle WA: July 11 - August 2, 2008

"Pneumonia, Isolation, and Disorder"

New work by Deuce 7

Artist Reception July 11 6p - 10p

BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd Ave.
Seattle, Wa 98121
t. 206.448.8767
w. http://blvdart.com

BLVD Gallery proudly presents "Pneumonia, Isolation, and Disorder" a show of new works by Deuce 7. Deuce 7 is a graffiti artist from Minneapolis who is also part of a burgeoning underground subculture of Freight train hoppers. He travels across the country riding the rails, painting his work on trains, in tunnels, squats, and wherever he can do his thing. Deuce 7's approach to graffiti comes not from a cultural identity like hip hop but from his love of the Railroad and it's history. He grew up train spotting, living in front of a huge railyard, and after noticing the colorful graffiti on the rail cars he decided that this would be a way for him to contribute to rail culture. Deuce 7's work shares the flavor of the "Hobo" Glyphs that rail workers have marked freight cars with for over a century while propelling the look into the 21st century with his studied handstyles and vibrant color schemes. In 2007 Deuce7 made a trip to NYC to do graffiti and experience the Mecca of Street Art. After 2 short weeks he had taken the city by storm and was profiled in the Village Voice with the tagline "Is a guy from