Emerging in the mid-80’s as one of the most prolific writers in his native Copenhagen, Bates has since made his mark across the world. With his swooping patterns, vibrant abstract shapes and masterful manipulation of letters, he has attained legendary status. Here in NYC to celebrate his birthday, he has graced the Lazy Susan Gallery with a selection of works fashioned largely with spray paint, acrylic and roller paint. Several more images from his solo exhibition Bates New York Bash— that opens tonight and will remain on view through Thursday — follow:
Bates on Blue with Yellow
Bates with Gold Outline
Camoflauge
You can meet the Great Bates and celebrate his birthday with him tonight — starting at 6pm — at Lazy Susan Gallery, 191 Henry Street, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
All images courtesy Lazy Susan Gallery
Bushwick continues to host some of NYC’s most stylish graffiti walls featuring international artists alongside local ones. Here are a few we encountered this past Friday on Johnson Street off Bogart:
Swiss artist Tones One
Rime aka Jersey Joe
Phobes
Mastro
Denmark’s the Great Bates
Host18
Photos: 1-5 Lois Stavsky; 6 Tara Murray
On our recent stopover in Ithaca, New York, we were delighted to discover the rich and varied street art and graffiti — by local, national and international artists — that have found a home there. Here is a small sampling:
Italian artist Alice Pasquini, close-up
Brazilian artist Eder Muniz
Peruvian artist/activist Paloma Abregu Arroyo and Ithaca-based Caleb R Thomas, close-up
Oakland-based artist Desi Mundo
French artist Roti
The legendary Copenhagen-based graffiti writer Bates
Ithaca-based Meal
First image is a collaboration between Eder Muniz and Meal
Special thanks to Meal for introducing us to Ithaca’s rich public art and to Fresh Paint NYC for connecting us.
Photos: 1, 2, 5, 6 & 8 Lois Stavsky; 3, 4 & 7
