Recap EKG exhibition/Installation “EKG ♥ NYC”
All Photos courtesy of @LunaPark EKG has extended his takeover of NYC in streets to engulf upon Skewville laboratories, resting for a moment before he again sets out into the city engulfing everything in his path. EKG is a phenomena, a lighting of energy and pulse that transmits across the city through orange tags with...
Preview Sambre Solo Exhibition “THE BOX”
Photo Ellinor Stigle Sambre will be making not only his American Debut this week at Catherine Ahnell Gallery in New York, but also his first exhibition that will involve work for sale. That usually goes without saying when exhibiting new work, but Sambre has been able to focus his work up until this moment on...
Recap Vizie Solo Exhibition “Greater than the Sum”
Although Vizie has exhibited twice before under an different name “Greater than the Sum” is his first solo exhibition under Vizie. A graffiti veteran who has established himself amongst the top graffiti artists of our era Vizie has maintained a strong presence in the streets. Focusing his attention on creating artwork Vizie tackled the gallery...
Preview Remi Rough and Crash “Flow” at Dorian Grey Gallery NYC
Remi Rough has traveled to the Mecca of graffiti New York City and teamed up with one of Graffiti’s Legends John “Crash” Matos. The two artists will exhibit new work collaborative and individually at NYC’s Dorian Grey Gallery. Remi and John have become friends for years and have utilized each other as inspiration supporting each...
Video Interview Jose Parla “Wounds and Traces of Painting” by Hugo Vitrani
Jose Parla : Plaies et Traces (VOST) by Mediapart Hugo Vitrani traveled to New York to interview 5 artists for the Mediapart Site. The interview series was an idea to capture in depth ideas from contemporary artists and reflect upon the gaze of city bringing commentary about coming municipal elections in Nov 2013, and the...
Preview “Spectrum” EKG – Rubin – See One- Hellbent – COL at Gallery Brooklyn
RUBIN SEE ONE EKG COL HELLBENT Here is a preview for the upcoming group exhibition “Spectrum” at Gallery Brooklyn. The exhibition will feature new work from RUBIN,EKG,SEE ONE, COL, and HELLBENT. Daniel Feral wrote an excellent text to accompany the exhibition that I have featured below. If your in NY dont miss this one and...
New Works Jay Paavonpera
Blue Hawk™ black plastic consumer sheeting, Gorilla™ duct tape, household paint, salvaged track lighting, Mötsenböckers LIFT OFF® graffiti removal spray, graffiti remnants cleaned from the streets of New York on canvas rag, black Tyvek®, Wood stretcher bars, acrylic gesso, dirt, iron oxide, chalk, and eraser on canvas, aerosol, black vinyl acetate, GE™ black premium...
Artist Feature and Essay from EKG
Above photo by @SakiWaki I have been wanting to feature the work of EKG for some time. An enigmatic figure EKG has established himself in cities around the world and most notably in New York. Speaking in graffiti terms and chasing all city, EKG not only works within the tradition of graffiti but transcends it...
Video Eddie Martinez’s Risky Business “New York Close Up” Matador Preview
Eddie Martinez’s Risky Business | “New York Close Up” | Art21 from Art21 on Vimeo. Sometimes its the details of life that you cant escape, one of these might be your past or a past experience. In this new video put out by Art21 Eddie Martinez talks about graffiti as not only a influence but...
Preview Tanc Solo Show “Oscillations” at Catherine Ahnell Gallery New York
French artist Tanc has been in New York preparing for his first solo exhibition in the states. Known for his colorful abstracts involving gestural and focused mark making Tanc brings his work to New York. Here is a set of studio shots of Tanc preparing some of the work for the exhibition titled “Oscillations” being...
Photo Recap PAL Crew Group exhibition “PALINGENESIS” at Klughaus Gallery New York
Klughaus Gallery opened their latest exhibition this past week titled “Palingenesis”. The group exhibit brought together notorious Paris members of the PAL crew Gorey, Horfe, Cony, Tomek, Saeyo, Mosa, Esso, Skub. The Pop up exhibition took place in New York’s lower east side and introduced PAL to New York. There is no one particular way...
Opening Pictures Saber and Rostarr at Opera Gallery New York
Saber along with Rostarr opened a new show in New York at Opera Gallery last week. Due to our travels we weren’t able to share a preview sooner, yet we were able to find some pictures of the opening. Rostarr showcased some calligraphic works utilizing patterns and forms. The repetitive characters were usually painted in...