As you have probably seen on the recent TV adds, Becks is backing the RCA this year giving 4 emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit their artwork on Beck’s Canvas.
For more information on the artists and the programme click here>>
I’m still on a bit of high after seeing these films yesterday. Some of the best films I’ve had the pleasure of seeing in a long, long time.
First up we have Inside Outside (Andreas Johnsen and Nis Boye Møller Rasmussen , Denmark 2005,
60 min). Following various artists from all over the world. I really liked this film and its intro sequence was great. The intro is nice and gritty with some great filming which makes it flow really nice.
ZEVS is heavily included in this film and for good reason. He is really pushing the boundaries and coming up with some new and innovative ways to graf sh*t up. Apart from spraying red dots on the heads of models on billboards all over Paris, he is also sticking up his own fluorescent tubes with his Z tagged all over them.
There’s some nice footage with swoon and she explains her reasons behind her work well!
Next: A Primer On Urban Painting (Pablo Aravena, Canada/France, 2005, 95 min)
This was introduced by Pablo himself, he gave a nice introduction to the film and the how he came to film it. The first thing that hit me about this film was the soundtrack which was heavily influenced by hip hop. I personally think hip hop is a great soundtrack to any film, especially one based around street art.
Pablo’s filming is awesome and there is a great story going on. We get a real history of graffiti and not just how it started but also why.
After the film Pablo stayed around for a Q&A session. It became quite apparent just how passionate and dedicated he really is to this whole scene. I think his passion for street art is really shown through his filming.
Bomb It (Jon Reiss, USA 2007, 93 min)
If this was a gig, then quite deservedly Bomb It was the headliner.
This film is f**king awesome and probably the best film I’ve seen for years! I enjoyed every second of it and would recommend this to anyone.
This film is truly world wide, we go from LA to South Africa to some random stinking tunell in Sao Paulo. There is a great deal of history and some great artists included in this film.
I’m not going to waffle on about this film, all I can say is make sure you see it!
I’m gonna post a bit more on this in the next few days!
The team at Blik have done it again with an array of striking life sized furniture silhouettes to decorate your walls. Designed by Studio Jan Habraken and with 10 decals in each package and a choice of colours whats not to like?!
As I’ve said before, I absolutely love the ColourLovers blog.
Their latest post is the best yet.
Basically they have hand picked some of the greatest pieces of art and then compiled the colour palette used by the artist.
Here’s an example:
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci |
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 Painted between 1503 and 1506 in Florence, Italy. It is painted using the sfumato method, a term coined by Leonardo referring to a painting technique in which translucent layers of paint are applied so subtly that there is no perceptible transition. Her enigmatic smile has been both evocative and cause of speculation as to whom she might be. |
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This is a post you can’t afford to sleep on.
DayDream Network have just released the fourth edition of their lovely publication.
There are far too many artist in this edition for me to mention so you’re just gonna have to buy a copy and see for yourself!
You can pick up a copy here>>
That’s right folks, Secret Wars is back for Series 3!
New Artists will be battling it out against the defending champion Wen for 1000 pounds!
JULY 26TH @ JUNO (SHOREDITCH HIGH ST) - DOORS OPEN @ 6PM / BATTLE STARTS @ 9PM
JIMI CRAYON vs. STIKA
FREE ENTRY – GET THERE EARLY
RULES:
1 LARGE WHITE WALL (SPLIT IN HALF)
90 MINS
BLACK PAINT ONLY (MARKERS AND BRUSHES)
NO SKETCHES / NO PENCILS – FREESTYLE ONLY
2 JUDGES AND CROWD VOTE TO DECIDE WINNER (3 POINT SYSTEM)
For more info check out; WWW.SECRETWARS.CO.UK
Looking for a nice coffee table mag?
Set up by Shepard Fairey (Obey) and Roger Gastman (While you were sleeping magazine) in 2004, SWINDLE magazine is a definite must have for any coffee table.
The magazine offers an insight into everything imaginable, from interviews with Henry Rollins and Banksy, full page fashion spreads, underground music scenes to articles on big rigs!
No matter what the article is about you can guaranty that it will be aesthetically pleasing, that’s one thing the magazine strives for. I think that’s why I find it such an inspirational magazine to read.
They are up to Issue 17 now.
A sneak peak at the latest issue:
For #17, we looked around for examples of creative energy, and brought back quite an eclectic display. From the streets of Baltimore to the bustling capital of Nigeria, the stories in this issue showcase vast forms of expression. We visit Los Angeles’ Mariachi Plaza, where dozens of mariachis congregate every day—socializing, playing music and making their living. In “Nollywood Dreaming,” we go inside Nigeria’s booming film industry, and “Big Rig! Part Two” takes a look at the vibrant subculture of custom trucks through the lens of photographer Roger Snider. We also bring you East L.A.’s obsession with all things Betty Boop; Gary Baseman’s menagerie of mask photos; and three artist features: Chaz, Roy Ferdinand and Amanda Visell. We think that this diverse selection of stories has something for everybody, and we hope that you gain as much inspiration from it as we have.
Go take a look at their site and order some back issues!
As I’m sure most of you are aware, Shepard Fairey has been a massive influence on the street art scene and in my eyes is one of the real pioneers. I can remember being fascinated by his “André the Giant Has a Posse” sticker campaign and then being blown away by his explanation of this as being an experiment in PHENOMENOLOGY (check spelling)!
Any how, a lot of Shepards work has sparked controversy and made us think. His latest campaign is a series of posters supporting Barack Obama’s campaign for Presidency in 2008. He designed 3 posters in total; “PROGRESS”, “HOPE”, and “CHANGE”, all have had a massive impact on Baracks campaign. Obama has even personally thanked Shepard for all his work!
I am huge fan of PDF magazines and an even bigger fan of all things font related, so it’s no surprise that I was delighted to have stumbled across this little gem.
Font Magazine - 006
Make sure you go check this issue out and sign up to receive future copies to your inbox!
Who knows,, maybe there could be a MakeTimeToDesign PDF magazine coming your way soon…
our friend Kev Munday has certainly been doing well for himself, just goes to show that hard work and determination does pay off.
Kev has just released his first of 4 limited edition prints that will be selling like mad over the next few months.
The first print:
