Warhol was first (as always) http://bit.ly/EtGEf.

Then came Banksy http://bit.ly/bz4rT.

And in between came all manner of re-interpretations, including Shepard Fairey http://bit.ly/1a7kpl and Mr Brainwash http://bit.ly/jTpOz.

Now Beejoir’s getting in on the act through his soon to be released ‘Oil Can’, available in (deep breath) 1o colourways.

Say y-ESSO to graffiti cans

Keep checking here to get yours: http://bit.ly/kark.

Until next time.

The Wall Pimper

www.pimpyourwalls.co.uk

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New Graffiti & Urban Art Show at 1:AM Gallery in San Francisco – Eternal Sleep

Brought to you by World-Graffiti.com.

1:AM Gallery in San Francisco are having a 1 year anniversary exhibition which is opening next week on Friday, October 16th 2009.

It should be a blockbuster show displaying art by graffiti, fine, urban and toy artists. The artist line-up is star-studded, it’s gonna be a sick show, lots of legends in the one place… I’m loving the flyer too (see below).

Here is what 1:AM have to say about the show…

To commemorate our anniversary year, 1:AM gallery is hosting Eternal Sleep, a tribute to Dia de los Muertos. For this exhibition, we have reanimated our lineup of artists from our inaugural year to haunt our walls with skulls, death, and the celebration of life through their eyes.

This will be a mergence of the soul of 1:AM with graffiti writers/artists being displayed alongside fine artists, photographers, sculptors, and custom toy designers. Eternal Sleep epitomizes what 1:AM strives to accomplish, bringing people from different walks of life together.

1:AM Gallery, San Francisco – Eternal Sleep Graffiti Show 2009

The diverse artist lineup includes: Peter Gronquist, Mear One, Mark Bode, 64 Colors, Alice Koswara, Bryn Taylor, Camer, Carlos A, Dave Crosland, Dia, Dril One, Eli Leppert, Hyde, Jessico, Jorone, Josh Ellingson, King 157, Kob, KRK Ryden, Lango, Laurel Anderson, Lawrence Yang, Lily Black, Nate1, Oliver Fader, Orly Locquaio, Peabe, Pete Castro, Phoneticontrol, Reuben Rude, Reyes, Robert Gonzalez, Toro, Twick, Vogue.

Expect nothing less than a spectrum of art strumming the joyful and mournful tones of life and death that will reverberate to the deepest parts of your soul. Opening reception is on October 16th from 7 – 10pm. DJ Don Kainoa, Spinnerty, and Bozak will be dropping the beats with guest turntablist from Abstract Revolver. The opening is a 21+ event. Exhibition will run through November 6th.

Here are a few shots from the previous 1:AM graffiti exhibition, ‘Ode to The Can’ with Estria.
 

'Burning Toys' – Estria

Eternal Sleep Urban Art Show – Oct 16th to Nov 6th 2009

1:AM SF Gallery
1000 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103
www.1amsf.com
www.twitter.com/1AM_SF
(415) 861-5089

 

Check out these awesome Nonoloa graffiti and urban art tshirts…

 

 

 

 

 

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Specter has to be one of the hottest names on the graffiti scene right now, one of the reasons his name may not ring a bell is that until recently a lot of his works blended in with the background, hiacking awnings and shop signs where most of the public have learned to immunise against the onslaught of typography and imagery of the 21st Century. He’s probably one of the least offensive street artists on the scene, I say that because this guy doesn’t want to tread on toes, he doesn’t want to make waves, he simply wants to ‘adjust reality’, send it ever so slightly askew, a paradigm shift of the most minute proportions that few people would ever even notice.

This is not a man you’ll find skulking in an alleyway in the middle of the night, tooled up with a mask and a rucksack full of spray cans, he works days, in full public view, with ladders if need be, he researches the sites he wants to transform, he asks locals, he chooses abandoned shops, neglected street corners, and then and only then, begins to paint. In making himself so visible to the public, he becomes invisible, which essentially accounts for the name ‘Specter’.

Specter is a stickler for site-specific pieces, all his works are hand painted, in many ways you could call him a traditionalist, a man on a mission to reflect the state of society, the common man, the pitfalls and broken lives afforded by the oversights of big business and local government. Perhaps a socialist at heart, or perhaps nothing quite so grand, it’s nevertheless obvious that Specter’s art proffers a great deal of kinship with his fellow mankind, especially the underdog, the lost and the forgotten.

City Renewal Project

Here’s one of Specter’s latest pieces that went up on Park Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant recently, well known as a cultural heart for Brooklyn. Focusing on an under appreciated and almost unseen workforce that runs the city, everyone from the garbage man to guys working in a warehouse, the failing independent shop-keeper, the bottom rung of the American Dream, this is where Specter’s heart lies, as does much of the subject matter for his work.

He’s worked with city representatives including The Department of Transportation, and creates spaces and installations that draw the public’s attention to a wide range of issues. For instance his series of "Not Wheelchair Access" stickers which have been pasted on 100s of shops that offer no provision for the disabled. Specter is a supreme voice for the underclass, he is the hero of those ignored and neglected by society. See more of his work at www.SpecterArt.com. 

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“With more and more businesses being forced to close down, the sight of bare wood across the windows and doors is now commonplace and unsightly. By pasting the wooden panels with actual images, this problem is solved. “… James Reynolds

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Specter has to be one of the hottest names on the graffiti scene right now, one of the reasons his name may not ring a bell is that until recently a lot of his works blended in with the background, hiacking awnings and shop signs where most of the public have learned to immunise against the onslaught of typography and imagery of the 21st Century. He’s probably one of the least offensive street artists on the scene, I say that because this guy doesn’t want to tread on toes, he doesn’t want to make waves, he simply wants to ‘adjust reality’, send it ever so slightly askew, a paradigm shift of the most minute proportions that few people would ever even notice.

This is not a man you’ll find skulking in an alleyway in the middle of the night, tooled up with a mask and a rucksack full of spray cans, he works days, in full public view, with ladders if need be, he researches the sites he wants to transform, he asks locals, he chooses abandoned shops, neglected street corners, and then and only then, begins to paint. In making himself so visible to the public, he becomes invisible, which essentially accounts for the name ‘Specter’.

Specter is a stickler for site-specific pieces, all his works are hand painted, in many ways you could call him a traditionalist, a man on a mission to reflect the state of society, the common man, the pitfalls and broken lives afforded by the oversights of big business and local government. Perhaps a socialist at heart, or perhaps nothing quite so grand, it’s nevertheless obvious that Specter’s art proffers a great deal of kinship with his fellow mankind, especially the underdog, the lost and the forgotten.

City Renewal Project

Here’s one of Specter’s latest pieces that went up on Park Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant recently, well known as a cultural heart for Brooklyn. Focusing on an under appreciated and almost unseen workforce that runs the city, everyone from the garbage man to guys working in a warehouse, the failing independent shop-keeper, the bottom rung of the American Dream, this is where Specter’s heart lies, as does much of the subject matter for his work.

He’s worked with city representatives including The Department of Transportation, and creates spaces and installations that draw the public’s attention to a wide range of issues. For instance his series of "Not Wheelchair Access" stickers which have been pasted on 100s of shops that offer no provision for the disabled. Specter is a supreme voice for the underclass, he is the hero of those ignored and neglected by society. See more of his work at www.SpecterArt.com. 

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Mike Dring was 23 when he broke his neck in a road traffic accident, resulting in paralysis from the upper chest down – medically he is classified as having a complete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) resulting in Tetraplegia (level C6).

Between April 09 and April 2010, friends and family of Mike are attempting to raise money to put towards the purchase of an adapted car which will enable him to drive independently. Mikes needs are such that such a vehicle is highly specialized and comes at a very high price.

As part of this fundraising A group of artist have organised the GDM Art event and auction which will be held at the Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol on the 14th and 15th of October.

The doors will be open from 11am to 9pm on Wednesday for a full days viewing of the works going under the hammer. Thursday will be a busy day with the opportunity for further viewing from 12pm. There will be live painting by Mr Jago, Inkie, Lokey, Felix, Eelus, Xenz, Paris, Boswell, Vermin, Milk and Dora starting at 4pm and the auction including lots by Guy Denning, Pam Glew, Rowdy, Ian Francis and Nick Walker to name a few, will commence at 7pm.

The work can be viewed on line at Dreweatts & The Saleroom (who have provided all of their extensive resources free of charge), www.dnfa.com and at www.the-saleroom.com . Bidding can be made in person or live online at www.the-saleroom.com on the evening auction or commission bids will be taken valid credit/debit card details, if you wish to make a commission bid and to register for bidding please contact The GDM team at getdringmobile@live.co.uk.

The show will also include a fine art ‘mystery’ postcard sale featuring work from award winning artists from all over the world, many of which have shown in the BP portrait awards and with some having work in the National Portrait Gallery their work usually thousands. This sale therefore gives people the opportunity to purchase a piece of art that would usually cost a small fortune, for just £50.

Finally, the team is also running a raffle to win a portrait painted by Vincent Brown, a multi award winning portrait and figurative artist from Bristol. Tickets will be available at the event and are also available now via the GDM blog at http://getdringmobile.wordpress.com. For more information about Vincent Brown and to see examples of his amazing work please visit his web-site at http://www.vincentbrown.co.uk.

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LNB – Episode 3 from Late Night in the Bedroom on Vimeo.

The latest episode of Toronto’s “Late Night in the Bedroom” features an interview with Elicser – one of Toronto’s most well known and adored graffiti artists, a short interview with Wooster fave Roadsworth and Piotr Adas who has been installing his beautiful paintings around the city of Toronto. Musical guest is singer songwriter Tim Moxam

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