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Street Art NYC at JIDAR Toiles de Rue in Rabat, Morocco with: Inti, Cisco, Kalamour, Jaz, Maya Hayuk, Simo Mouhim and Zepha

June 7, 2015

The following post is by Houda Lazrak, a contributor to StreetArtNYC and an M.A. candidate in Museum Studies at NYU.

Beginning on May 15th, the city of Rabat hosted JIDAR Toiles de Rue, the largest street art festival in Morocco to date. For nine days, over ten artists from across the globe — along with several local artists — endowed the historic city with marvelous, energetic large-scale murals. Launched by the non-profit organization Le Boulevard, JIDAR Toiles de Rue is Morocco’s premiere festival of this calibre and promises other fantastic walls to follow. Here are some of the images that I captured:

Chilean artist Inti

Spanish artist Cisco

Moroccan artist Kalamour, close-up

Argentine artist Jaz

Brooklyn-based Maya Hayuk

Moroccan artist Simo Mouhim

France-based artist Zepha, close-up

All photos by Houda Lazrak

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The Bushwick Collective Readies for Today’s Block Party, Part II: Mist, Crash & Tats Cru, Yes One, Damien Mitchell, Li-Hill, Telleache, Buff Monster & more

June 6, 2015

Yesterday was another busy day at the Bushwick Collective, as a range of local and global artists prepared for today’s block party. Here’s a glimpse of the action, which continues today:

French graffiti artist Mist joins Crash and Tats Cru

And, yes, today’s the big day!

Note: And for background information about the Bushwick Collective and its founder Joe Ficalora, be sure to check out this this short video, produced for the Tribeca Film Festival, if you haven’t already.

All photos by Tara Murray

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The Bushwick Collective Readies for Its Annual Block Party: Jerkface, Owen Dippie, Solus, The Toasters, Werc & Gera Luz, MCA, Ghost & more

June 5, 2015

The Bushwick Collective is once again home to a range of first-rate local and global artists, as it readies for its fourth annual block party. Here are a few more images we’ve recently captured:

New Zealand-based Owen Dippie

Dublin-based Solus

UK’s The Toasters

Mexican native Werc and Peruvian native Gera Luz

MCA with Skize

The legendary Ghost, RIS

The Block Party, sponsored by Kobra Paint takes place tomorrow, Saturday, at Saint Nicholas Avenue and Troutman Street right off the Jefferson stop on the L line.

And — in addition to the art — there will be much more!

For a wonderful introduction to the Bushwick Collective, check out this short video produced for the Tribeca Film Festival. The Bushwick Collective is also featured on the Google Cultural Institute.

Note: First photo features Jerkface.

Photos: 1-3 Lois Stavsky; 4 & 6 Tara Murray; 5 & 7 City-As-School intern Diana Davidova.

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Tel Aviv-Based Artist Klone in Solo Exhibit at Garis & Hahn and on the Streets of Brooklyn and Tel Aviv

May 30, 2015

On view through June 20^th at Garis & Hahn at 263 Bowery is Topography of a Daydream, a solo exhibition of works by the Tel-Aviv based artist Klone. A huge fan of Klone’s distinct aesthetic since I first saw his works on the streets of Tel Aviv several years ago, I was captivated by his new drawings, sculptures, animations and site-specific murals featured in his first solo exhibit in NYC.

With his mythical creatures, Klone explores his childhood memories of emigration from the Ukraine to Tel Aviv, taking us along with him on his journey.

All That Is Mine I Carry With Me, Ink on paper

Close-up

Installation, various media

Ways to Hide, Paper, metal, wire and paint

Newly painted in Red Hook, Brooklyn

In Tel Aviv, as seen this past fall

Photos credits: 1 & 4 City-As-School intern Diana Davidova; 3, 5, 6 & 9 Dani Reyes Mozeson; 7 & 8 Lois Stavsky

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Outdoor Gallery NYC Author Yoav Litvin on the Streets of South America with: Inti, Gonzalo Sánchez Painters, Stinkfish & the APC Crew, Entes & Pésimo, Decertor, Marcelo Ment, Tarm1, Nove and Apitatan

May 26, 2015

Outdoor Gallery NYC author Yoav Litvin recently returned from a five-month trip abroad, where he explored the street art in several key South American cities and towns. I had a chance to catch up with him last week:

Those of us following you on Instagram got a mere glimpse into your incredible adventures on the streets of South America. You visited Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile and Brazil. What spurred your interest in that region?

I was curious. I had seen amazing works from South America online, and while I exploring the streets of NYC, I had met a number of South American artists.

In what ways did your findings meet your expectations?

I expected to be blown away and inspired. And I was — beyond any expectations.

What were some of the highlights of your trip?

There were so many! Among them were: walking around the streets of Lima with Entes; coming unexpectedly upon an art festival in La Paz, Bolivia and being in São Paulo during its 3rd annual Graffiti Fine Art Biennial.

Do any particular impressions stand out?

The juxtaposition between Peru’s rich culture and history and its current street art particularly struck me. And navigating Bogota was what NYC was like for me in the early 80’s. I always had to keep my eyes open!

What about some of the challenges along the way?

The biggest challenge — I would say — was the language. And living in the Vidigal favela in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro certainly was an experience.

Where do you think the street art scene in South America is going? Do you think it will continue to remain so authentic?

It is difficult to generalize as each city and town is unique. But I suspect that it will continue to thrive.

What’s next for you?

This Wednesday evening, May 27, I will be speaking about my personal style as a street art and graffiti documentarian, along with the role — as I see it — of the street art photographer. After sharing some of my experiences in photographing NYC street art and graffiti and publishing Outdoor Gallery NYC, I will speak about my recent trip abroad and present many images of street art that I photographed in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile and Brazil. The event will take place 7:00 – 9:00pm at Nowhere Studios, 582 Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn.

Note: All photographs © Yoav Litvin, 2015

1. Inti, Santiago, Chile

2. Gonzalo Sánchez “Painters”, Valparaíso, Chile

3. Stinkfish and the APC Crew, Bogota, Colombia

4. Entes & Pésimo & 5. Decertor, Lima, Peru

6. Marcelo Ment & 7. Tarm1, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

8. Nove, São Paulo, Brazil

9. Apitatan, Quito, Ecuador

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Street Art Couples in NYC: London Kaye, Belin, Uta Brauser, Damon Johnson, Frank Ape and Jordan Betten

May 25, 2015

This is the first in a series of NYC couples that were spotted around town:

London Kaye in Brooklyn

Belin in Manhattan

Unidentified stencil artist surfacing in different Williamsburg locales

Uta Brauser on van parked in Brooklyn

Damon Johnson in Brooklyn

Frank Ape in Brooklyn

Jordan Betten — in the backyard garden of Henley Vaporium in Manhattan

Photos: 1-5, Dani Reyes Mozeson; 6 & 7 Lois Stavsky

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German Artist Claudia “MadC” Walde on the Streets of Yonkers and in Bits and Pieces at WallWorks NY

May 23, 2015

A master of form, composition and color, German artist Claudia “MadC” Walde fashions luscious artworks that surface both on public spaces and in galleries world-wide. Her current exhibit Bits and Pieces at WallWorks NY remains on view through June 2. Here are a few images:

1700, Acrylic, watercolor and spray paint on canvas

2035, Acrylic, watercolor and spray paint on canvas

1126, Acrylic, watercolor and spray paint on canvas

1342, Acrylic, watercolor and spray paint on canvas

MadC-1342-wallworks-NY

1149, Acrylic, watercolor and spray paint on canvas

Wide View

WallWorks NY is located at 39 Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx, just a few minutes away from Manhattan.

Photo credits: 1 Sara C Mozeson; 2, 4, 6 & 7 Tara Murray; 3 Lois Stavsky; 5 City-As-School intern Diana Davidova

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From Miami to NYC: Diana Contreras and Delvs at 12C Outdoor Gallery in the East Village and with Jenny Perez at JMZ Walls in Bushwick

May 21, 2015

While in NYC for the Fridge Art Fair, Miami-based artists Diana Contreras, Delvs and Jenny Perez graced our walls with their vibrant, infectious aesthetic.

Diana Contreras aka Didi and Delvs at work in the East Village at the 12C Outdoor Gallery, 12th Street and Avenue C

Diana Contreras aka Didi at work at 12C Outdoor Gallery

Delvs at work at 12C Outdoor Gallery

Delvs, Diana Contreras and Jenny Perez at work at JMZ Walls in Bushwick

Jenny Perez at work at JMZ Walls in Bushwick

Final piece for JMZ Walls

Photos: 1 & 6 Lois Stavsky; 2-5 Tara Murray

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Back to August Martin HS with 5Pointz: El Niño de las Pinturas, Ben Angotti, Nicholai Kahn, Trace, Skio, Elle, Andre Trenier, ZaOne & Meres

May 19, 2015

This past Sunday, the 5Pointz family continued its transformation of August Martin HS with some of the finest international, national and local artists adding their talents and visions to the extraordinary indoor gallery the school has become. Here’s a small sampling of more of the works that now grace the hallways and doors of the Jamaica, Queens high school:

El Niño de las Pinturas in from Spain

NYC-based Ben Angotti

Queens-based Nicholai Khan with August Martin student Justin Price (interviewed by Street Art NYC) and project co-curator Marie Cecile Flaegul

Trace, New Wave Crew at work

Skio in from Paris and Brooklyn-based Elle

Bronx-native Andre Trenier at work

NYC’s ZaOne

5Pointz curator Meres One

Note: The school will be open to the public on Thursday, June 11, from 4-8pm.

Keep posted to the StreetArtNYC Facebook page for many more images of the amazing artworks.

Photo credits: 1, 3, 6 & 8 Lois Stavsky; 2, 4, 5 & 7 Tara Murray

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The Secret Garden Series Launches at the Henley Vaporium Backyard Garden in Soho with NDA and Iena Cruz

May 15, 2015

We stopped by the Henley Vaporium earlier this week to watch two of our favorite artists — NDA and Iena Cruz — as they were collaboratively painting a huge wall in the splendid backyard garden at 23 Cleveland Place. We also had the opportunity to speak to Kimyon Huggins, the curator of the newly launched Secret Garden Series.

This looks fabulous! Just what is the Secret Garden Series?

Beginning this month and continuing through late fall, several leading street artists and muralists will spend one week each month collaboratively painting the back wall of the garden at 23 Cleveland Place. During that week, visitors to the Henley Vaporium will be able to watch the artists in action. And at the end of the week, a reception will be held to unveil the final work and to celebrate the artists.

Your first public reception takes place this Saturday, May 16. What can visitors expect?

They can expect, of course, to meet and socialize with the artists and view the completed murals. They can also expect music by such DJs as DJ Jaclyn, KC and the Real Christiano?, along with food and drink. And they will find themselves among a great community of artists, art lovers, patrons and tourists from throughout the globe.

How did you discover this particular venue? It is lovely.

The owners are friends and I like their anti-establishment vibe. The Henley Vaporium is part retail store, part education center and part social hub. Featuring a huge lounge, performance space and outdoor garden, it is ideal. Each month smaller works of art by each of the artists will be displayed inside the Henley Vaporium. Along with limited edition photographs of the completed murals, they will be made available for purchase online, with 10% of the proceeds going to public arts advocate StreetArtNYC and vape industry advocate SFATA (Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association).

Which artists can we expect to see in the months ahead?

Other artists already lined up include GILF and Ivan Orama in June and Elle and Vexta in July.

It sounds great! We are looking forward to it all.

Note: The Henley Vaporium is located between Spring and Kenmare Streets and is easily accessible by public transportation.

Interview and photos 2, 4 and 5 by Lois Stavsky; photos 1 and 3 by City-as-School intern Diana Davidova

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