Way back in 2005 we were fortunate enough to be in Milan and got to visit the awesome Urban Edge Show curated by Italian street artists Microbo and Bo130.
At the time it was the largest urban art event organized in Europe and saw over 80 street artists from around the globe fill a 1000 square meters old industrial building with art. The show featured the best artists from the Urban scene and saw works on display from the likes of Alexone, Blu, Barnstormers, Bo130, Doze Green, El tono & Nuria, The Finders Keepers: Dave the Chimp, PMH, Mysterious Al, D*face, Flyng Fortress, Jeremy Fish, Microbo, Miss Van, Mr Jago, Nano 4814, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, The London Police and Will Barras to name a few!
The video above has only just now appeared online. It was produced by Diana Manfredi who was asked by the curators of the show to produce a DVD for the event documenting the birth, life and death of this huge art show.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Urban Edge Show 2005: Video
123Klan Rebel Without a Pause
Gamma Proforma kick off their limited edition poster series with the uncompromising, intergalactic all-stars 123Klan!
Founded in France by Mr Scien & Mrs Klor in 1992, over the last 18 years they’ve maneuvered their tactical creative force via the walls of their urban playgrounds to some of the slickest brands on the planet. Today they run their creative hub from Montreal, Canada where the eight strong crew boasts fellow heavyweights Dean, Sper, Meric, Skam and Reso.
The pictured print is a limited edition of 500, A2(420x594mm) in size, lithographic poster and is available for £14.95 on the Gamma Proforma website
Throughout the year Gamma Proforma will release a limited edition poster from a diverse selection of established and upcoming artists & designers on the last Friday of every month. In December there will be an exhibition in London showcasing the 12 pieces.
45RPM's New York Grime fanzine
Bristol based artist 45RPM has put together a free online fanzine of photographs he took on his trip to New York. The New York Grime fanzine features loads of graffiti photos from Earsnot, Nekst, ATG, Ja one etc etc. You can view it online and download it for free in the link below, over 100 full colour photos...
New York Grime fanzine.
Sri McKinnon - Between Worlds Exhibition
SRI is an artist and illustrator of Eurasian heritage. Having grown up in both South East Asia and the UK, she draws upon the experience of this mixed background to provide a significant influence in her work. SRI’s inspiration is the synthesis of her exposure to, and interest in diverse cultures, with ideas being generated from an abundant spectrum of visual, mythological and multicultural sources.
'Between Worlds' is SRI's debut solo exhibition and an opportunity to showcase her work to a discerning audience for the very first time. The Print House Gallery is proud to support SRI in the next most prominent stage of her career.
Nearest Station: Dalston Kingsland | Turn Right out of the Station, left onto Abbott Street, and right onto Ashwin Street.
Gallery Opening Times : Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
The show opens next week Thursday 4TH FEBRUARY with a private view from 6.30PM - 9.30PM. Exhibition running until Sunday 28th February 2010.
The Print House Gallery | 18 Ashwin Street | Dalston | E8 3DL
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Streetart Photos
Poster Cause Project- Haiti Relief Posters
Last week we blogged about the DALEK, PATRICIO OLIVER and SHANE JESSUP posters that were released over on the The Poster Cause Project website. The posters were to raise funds to support the Haiti relief efforts with 100% OF PROFITS from the prints donated to Doctors Without Borders.
Having just checked their website again we see they have now released another 14 posters from various artists, designers and illustrators. Works from Build, Eboy, Jon Burgerman, Sergio Mora and Conor & David to name a few.
The posters are being sold though The Poster Cause Project bigcartel online shop. They are only $15 each so go get one or few and help support this good cause.
ABOUT THE PRINTS
- Full Color 6" x 11" print on coated stock
- Open Edition with ALL profits going to Doctors Without Borders
-$15 each
The prints are available here.
Doze Green Studio Visit
We have just checked this fantastic little clip from Friends We Love who filmed Doze Green and his assistant at his studio finishing off some works that featured in his new exhibition which opened at The Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York last week.
The show runs through until February 13, 2010. Details on the LeVine gallery website. If you are not in New York its worth having a look at Arrested Motion's great set of photos from the show opening night here.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade
The guys over on the Artbleat blog got the scoop on the upcoming Faile and Bast show at Lazarides Gallery. The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade is set to open on the 12th February and will run until the 27th March 2010.To kick-start the 2010 programme, Lazarides is proud to present a rare treat in the form of Faile, Brooklyn’s infamous collaborative duo. Bringing their unique vision to London and featuring long-time collaborator, Bast, the two floors of Lazarides Greek Street gallery will be taken over for a truly experiential exhibition.
New works and a retrospective sounds like it's gonna be an awesome show and one not to be missed.We will keep you updated!
Haunts of 80s populist culture inspire the distinctive concept show. Faile and Bast’s signature elements will resound throughout the galleries, no nook left uncovered, creating an explosively immersive installation. Interaction with a variety of participatory components will be encouraged among gallery visitors along with the added bonus of being able to purchase Faile artworks for a mere £2, unless that is, you want to use them within the exhibition, intrigued? You should be.
A hop, skip and jump away at Lazarides’ Rathbone gallery will be a 10-year retrospective of Faile’s work. Having emerged on the New York scene in the late 90s, they’ve gathered a firm following over the years with their flypostered vision transforming many a street the world over. Creating original imagery from an array of pop culture, their practice amalgamates: prints, paintings, collage, sculpture, murals and urban interventions.
via Artbleat
Klaas Van der Linden- New Works
We have been enjoying some of the work of Belgium artist Klaas Van der Linden. Working with mixed media on canvas and in the street on occasion, he has just updated his website with some new works including the works pictured. Go check out the work over on his website here.
Josh Keyes Haiti Charity Print
Josh Keyes released a print last night through Tiny Showcase to raise money for the relief efforts in Haiti.
The "Totem 11 (Raven Steals the light)" print is an unsigned edition that will be available until February 2nd, 2010. It will no longer be available for purchase after that date. $15 dollars from each print sold will be donated to Partners in Health.
Josh's artwork measures 8" wide by 10" tall.The reverse side of each archival print has been hand-stamped with Tiny Showcases authentication insignia and hand-numbered. The archival artwork has been printed on a 290gsm natural white printmaking paper.
This great looking print is only $30 thats like under £20 for us here in the UK and once again it's for a good cause. With the print having only gone on sale last night it's fantastic to see that Josh's work has so far raised over $15,000.00 for Partners In Health.
UPDATE: the fund is now upto $19,860.00 well done Josh.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
K-Guy Haiti Auction Coke Print
It's been hand inked in blue to echo Haiti's Flag colours with the words 'In union there is strength' written along the bottom which is Haiti's motto and also appears on the flag. - Size: 700mm x 700mm - Signed, blind stamped and numbered and will be supplied with full, signed COA.
K- Guy will be donating 100% of the winning bid to CHANCES 4 CHILDREN for the Haiti Renewal Fund and Earthquake Relief. Please bid generously, this is a great chance to obtain a one off Coke Moss and help a much deserving cause. The screenprint is now up on Ebay now and you can place your bids on the item here.
Ebay Item number 220546438453
Matt Sewell @ Eastpak Icon Store
"Orbs of The Arboreal" is the title of a new collection of work from our good friend and illustrator Matt Sewell.
The exhibition opens at the Eastpak Icon Store on Thursday 28th January with a private view from 7pm. We have also heard that Pete Fowler will be spinning some woodland wax to accompany the show. Should be awesome.
RSVP: Sheela@dustcooperative.com
Eastpak Icon Store | 1-2 Carnaby Street | London | W1F 9QF
Banksy vs Robbo Round 3 & 4
Having previously taken out two of the four Banksy Camden canal pieces which appeared over December, they have now completed the set and altered/added to the two remaining pieces.
Photographer and fellow blogger Nolions has snapped the two altered Banksy pieces and also written a great piece about this ongoing graff vs streetart beef over on the Graffoto blog. You can read it here.
Banksy at Sundance Film Festival
The LA TImes have a review of Banksy's “Exit Through the Gift Shop” which was screened yesterday at the Sundance Film Festival. Read the article on their online site here.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Miss Bugs New Street work
Banksy's New work in Utah
So the blog world has been buzzing the last two days with news and rummors of what were believed to be new Banksy pieces which were appearing in Park City, Utah, where the annual Sundance Film Festival starts today Thursday 21st. The new work has now been confirmed with Banksy having updated his own website and featuring photos of the new work. Six new pieces of work have been confirmed so far, all of which can be seen over on his website.
Photos: ©Banksy
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sam3 + Limow, La Puerta Video
This great stop motion animation was created by street artists Limow and Sam3 during last years Fame Festival in Grottaglie, Italy. {blogged here}
View more of Sam3's work over on his blog here.
Gia and NohJColey Video
Mutual Discrepancy from Nicolas Heller on Vimeo.
Keeping it on a New York tip this clip filmed by Nick Heller features Street artists Gia and NohJColey. The clip entitled Mutual Discrepancy was filmed last week, January 15th in Brooklyn. The wall was curated by Brooklyn Street Art for Espeis Outside Galley.Bast Papermonster Print
New York based print house Papermonster are kicking off the New Year with a print from Brooklyn's own BAST. "The Wig" Print was released yesterday afternoon 19th January via the Papermonster website. Two varied editions of 9 are available, both hand painted Screenprint on Lenox 100 Paper. Dimensions: 33 x 36.5 Inches. Signed, Stamped and Numbered by Bast. 2010.
Not one of our favorite images from Bast and with a price tag of $1200 dollars each you would really want to love it. Think we are gonna pass on this one. We are however looking forward to seeing more new work from Bast next month at the upcoming joint show with fellow New Yorkers Faile. The show will be here in London at Lazarides gallery and according to a recent email from Faile is set to open on the 11th February. More info on the show when we have details.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
I'm thinking of Something Stranger
If you like weird stuff then you'll love this.
A secret warehouse filled with internal disturbances. It's like walking into a surreal dream world, stumbling upon the back door of someones head and that person is very strange. Every corner, something odd is winking at you.
D*Face Photos By Viktor Vauthier
London based photographer Vikto Vauthier has just uploaded some great photos of D*Face in his studio preparing for his show New York show which opened at the Jonathan Levine Gallery back in September.
Also on his blog are a bunch of Sickboy pictures taken both on the streets of East London and also in his studio. A number of these photos featured in the recently published Limited Edition Sickboy Logopop mini book which was released at the Logopop show in December {blogged here}
Please note the site features some nudity and might not be suitable if you are at work!!
D*Face and Sickboy Images are ©2010 VIKTOR VAUTHIER.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Eelus Solo Show Diary Date
Eelus has just announced details of his upcoming debut London solo show " The Colour Out Of Space". Set to open on the 25th February, the show will feature a collection of new paintings and prints on canvas, wood and metal.
The image pictured, entitled 'Dress up' will be released as a 30 colour screen print and is one of two show prints which will be available on the night of the opening. More info when we have it, but mark it into your calenders!
Thursday, 25 February 2010 18:00
Blackall Studios | 73 Leonard Street | London | EC2A 4QS
Friday, January 15, 2010
Poster Cause Project
With the recent devastation of the 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake hitting Haiti's capitol of Port-au-Prince, reports have surfaced that "most of Port-au-Prince is destroyed". To support in the relief efforts, ALL 100% OF PROFITS from these 3 print will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.
The posters pictured above are being sold though The Poster Cause Project bigcartel online shop. From left to right DALEK, PATRICIO OLIVER and SHANE JESSUP. The posters are only $15 each so go get one or even all three and help support this good cause.
ABOUT THE PRINTS
- Full Color 6" x 11" print on coated stock
- Open Edition with ALL profits going to Doctors Without Borders
-$15 each
The prints are available here.
Dave The Chimp Loves You
With Valentines Day less than a month away, Dave the Chimp has produced this new lino print, titled "Love You", to take the hassle out of shopping, giving you more time for love!
This two colour lino print, only available from Dave, measures 22 cms x 21 cms, is a signed and numbered edition of only 20, printed on 220 gram paper, and is just 25 Euros (plus 5 Euros shipping) As Chimp says "That's cheaper than a meal in a fancy restaurant, and it'll last a whole lot longer than a bunch of flowers!"
Print is available here.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Dave Kinsey - Capital Punishment
We are big fans of Dave Kinsey's work here at Hookedblog and have spotted he is set to drop his first screenprint of 2010. The "Capital Punishment " print pictured is to be released online later today, 14th January via Black Market gallery in LA.
The edition is a 6-color screenprint, on 100% cotton rag and will be an edition of 150. No time mentioned yet as to when it will be available but as they are an LA based gallery I imagine it will available some time this evening for those of you in the UK and interested in this print. Check their website here.
Click the image above to see a larger version of the print.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Robbo vs Banksy Round Two!
Looks like Robbo and his team are not finished with Banksy's Camden pieces just yet! Unless you have been hiding under a rock the last few weeks you will all know what this is about, if you missed it then read more here. Also worth a read is the piece written by Nolionsinengland over on the Graffoto blog here.
Photo ©louisberk
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Muju Magic Door Screenprint
Loving the detail on this new screenprint from Brighton based artist Muju. The " Magic Door " print is a Limited Edition run of 100 handpulled prints. 
Black ink on 220gsm paper, 42cm x 60 cm Signed & Numbered Only £25 each UK or £30 for international orders inclusive of shipping.
This great print is available in Muju's shop on his website here.Click the image to the left to view a larger version.
Richt - New Drawings
Bristol artist Richt of the What Collective has updated his online webshop with some new drawings. A number have sold already but the two pictured above are available. "Protect your neck" and
"It might blow up, but it won't go pop" are both hand drawn pieces using Posca and felt tip on art paper. Both A3 in size there are priced at the very reasonable price of just £45. Bag yourself one here.
Gallery Nosco – Bom.K Print
Next week, the 18th January sees the opening of Gallery Nosco's new online store. To mark the launch they plan to release this fantastic image pictured from Bom.K as a print. The original work was shown at the the End Of The Line's "Shades Of Things To Come" exhibition back in November {blogged here} and was one of our favorite pieces at the show.
This will be Bom.k's first editioned print. The Fine art giclee and silkscreen print called La Limite, also known as Large Scale, will be released as an edition of just 25 prints and will be available will be available from the online shop at gallerynosco.com on the 18th of January.
The edition is 80x60 cm and will be signed, numbered, dated as well as stamped. And should you have some cash just lying around the original work, a spray paint on canvas which the giclee is based on is still for sale on the Gallery Nosco website.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Robert Sample Solo Show
Robert Sample is a young artist with a huge amount of talent. His work has something of Guy Denning's dark intensity and poise. Like Guy, Robert is influenced by masters of the past (Goya and Velásquez) for example, but his work also has a very contemporary feel. Robert has shown in a number of prestigious group shows in Leonard Street Gallery and in the Black Rat Press Gallery in London, as well as in Barcelona. This will be Robert's first solo show in London.
Private View: 7th January 2010, 6 - 9pm
Open to the public: 8th - 23rd January 2010
The Signal Gallery | 96a Curtain Road | London | EC2A 3AA
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Horfe hits up a London Van
After seeing the van flying past on a number of occasions, I finally managed to get a decent shot of this awesome Horfe vans that has been bombing about East London. This is one of a number of pieces from Horfe which have popped up just before New Year around the streets of East London. As well as hitting up London our New York friend Luna Park has also clocked a number of new Horfe pieces around New York which can be seen over on The Street Spot blog.
Also worth checking out is the online collection of Horfe photos over on the Horfe flickr collection. Check 'em here.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
East Galley & Roktic PopUp Shop
Following on from the success of September 09's pop-up shop, Roktic return to East Gallery with a new concept store representing independent and underground streetwear labels from around the world.
The event will focus around the release of a limited edition exclusive print and t-shirt collaboration between Oh Death, Little Art book and Roktic to celebrate Roktic's 1st Year Anniversary.
Prints and artwork by The Prodigy, Ded, RYCA, Rugman, The Krah, Static, Dscreet, Stik, Adam Hemuss and a few others will be available, as well as The UK Vinyl Toy Expo "The Joy Of Toy" who will feature a collection of toys for sale.
Launch event 7th January 2010, 7PM - 10PM,
RSVP: rsvp@roktic.co.uk or info@eastgallery.co.uk
The pop up shop will then run from the 8th until the 28th of January.
EASTGALLERY | 214 Brick Lane | London | E1 6SA
Monday, January 04, 2010
Space Invader - The Invasion Begins Video
Cool clip featuring Invader installing some of his work on the streets of London back in November as part of Lazaride’s Grifters exhibition. Invader talks about the process he uses for installing his work from cement to numbering to iPhones.
