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Street Art for Mankind Battles Child Slavery with: Bruno Smoky & Shalak Attack, Mr. Cenz, Mr. Dheo, Victor Ash, Jo Di Bona, Trek6 and more

February 19, 2017

In its mission to shed light on the plight of child workers and raise funds to halt child slavery, Street Art for Mankind — a non-profit public charity that promotes art for social change — has engaged dozens of artists renowned for sharing their talents and visions in public spaces. Pictured above is a huge mural fashioned by Clandestinos currently on view at 7401 NW Miami Ct in Little River, Miami. What follows are several more images — some just seen this past week in Miami and others captured last month in New York City at the closing ceremony for #AtThisAge, the first United Nations exhibit featuring street art.

Clandestinos — Bruno Smoky and Shalak Attack — at The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in NYC

London-based Mr Cenz, close-up, as seen in Miami

Mr Cenz at The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in NYC

Portuguese artist Mr. Dheo in Miami

Mr. Dheo at The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in NYC

Copenhagen-based Victor Ash in Miami

Victor Ash at The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in NYC

Parisian artist Jo Di Bona in Miami

Jo Di Bona at The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in NYC

Trek6 in Miami, his home town

And Trek6 educating youngsters on the art of the spray can on the Miami grounds of Street Art for Mankind

The dozens of murals remain on view through tomorrow, Monday, at 7401 NW Miami Ct in Little River. And, also, tomorrow, 70 masterpieces — from 4×4 feet to 40×8 feet — will be be auctioned. Check here for further info about the closing day’s activities and the auction that will raise funds for the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) to help rescue and rehabilitate enslaved children across the world. And there’s much ahead for Street Art for Mankind as exhibits, workshops and auctions are planned for Paris, Sao Paulo, Dubai and Seoul.

Photo credits: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 & 12 Lois Stavsky; 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 Karin du Maire

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FAAM Presents Major Street Art Auction: Faile, Iena Cruz, Tracy 168, Luis Berros, Abstrk, Speedy Graphito, Banksy & more

February 17, 2017

While visiting Miami’s Design District yesterday, I had the opportunity to preview FAAM‘s sixth edition of its “Major Street Art Auction.” Pictured above is one side of Faile‘s hugely impressive tower. Here are several more images of works that will remain on exhibit through Sunday, with a live auction tomorrow, Saturday evening, at 5PM.

Another view of Faile‘s Tower with Banksy’s Caveman on far right

Federico Massa aka Iena Cruz, Glass Eye, Acrylic on canvas

Tracy 168, Wild Style, Mixed-media on canvas

Luis Berros, Khalo, Mixed media on wood panel

Tats Cru and more, Mixed media with enamel paint on digital photo on five foam core panels

Abstrk, Untitled, spray enamel on wood panel

Speedy Graphito, American Kings, Acrylic on canvas

Flyer with info — featuring Banksy’s Caveman

Photos of artworks 1-7 by Lois Stavsky

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Apostrophe NYC Base 12 Artists at Mana BSMT: Ryan Bock, Kolter Hodgson, James Reyes, James Rubio, The Real Love Child, Sei Smith & Alana Dee Haynes

February 16, 2017

A collaborative hub for artists, the Mana BSMT occupies the entire lower level of Mana Contemporary‘s Jersey City headquarters. After completing their residency there, Apostrophe NYC’s Base 12 artists presented their artworks in a series of installations and performances this past Saturday evening. The image pictured above was fashioned by Ryan Bock, whose talents have also made their way onto walls on the Lower East Side and Bushwhick. Here are several more images we captured:

Also by Ryan Bock, Sacrificial Shanking

Kolter Hodgson, Cryami, close-up

James Reyes

James Rubio with his new Power of Prayer paintings

The Real Love Child, close-up

Sei Smith, Yellow and Blue — as observed by Houda Lazrak — with artist as masseur

Alana Dee Haynes, Photo Booth — with fashions designed by the artist

Photo credits: 1-7 Lois Stavsky and 8 Houda Lazrak

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Speaking with JMZ Walls Founder and Curator Alberto Mejia

February 14, 2017

“Helping to make the JMZ lines more colorful one wall, one gate, one space at a time,” JMZ Walls continues to bring a diverse range of first-rate street art and graffiti — by both local and global artists — to South Bushwick. I recently had the opportunity to speak to its founder, Alberto Mejia.

When was JMZ Walls first launched?

In the fall of 2014.

What spurred you to initiate it?

I’d been living in Bushwick – off the JMZ lines – for 20 years. In the past several years, I saw positive changes in in other parts of Bushwick that I didn’t see happening here.

And many of these changes are directly related to the art that had begun surfacing on the streets.

Yes! My vision was to bring street artists, graffiti writers and muralists to my end of Bushwick. And I didn’t think that these genres should be kept separate from one another. Why shouldn’t graffiti writers share space with street artists and muralists?

I agree! And the visual impact of JMZ Walls has been great. How did you go about getting walls for artists?

I know many of the building owners. At first I started asking for gates, and soon the owners were offering walls to me.

Who were some of the first artists to paint for JMZ Walls?

The first piece was by a German graffiti writer, Byond. He was followed by Queen Andrea, Claw Money and Dasic Fernandez. I was inspired by Queen Andrea, in fact, to dedicate an entire block — Lawton Street — to female artists!

How do you decide which artists to include?

I’m interested in giving opportunities to local graffiti artists who haven’t had all that many occasions to paint in legal spots. And I love hosting talented artists from abroad who are seeking a space to paint. I also like giving opportunities to artists who don’t generally paint in public spaces.

Yes! I was introduced to several artists – including BK Foxx – through JMZ Walls. How has the local community responded to JMZ Walls?

Families have been very appreciative, and the kids love the art. I often hear them saying, “That’s cool!” when they pass by.

Yup! You have certainly enlivened this end of Bushwick! It’s worth a ride on the J, M or Z line out here just to see these walls you’ve curated! I’ve done it often! What – would you say – has been your greatest challenge?

My greatest challenge has been financing it. Supplies and paints are expensive, and artists’ budgets are often limited. You can find out here how you can help support us through our recently launched GoFundMe Campaign.

Thank you for all that you’ve done for the community and for all of us street art and graffiti aficionados. We look forward to what’s ahead for JMZ Walls. And good luck with your GoFundMe Campaign.

Images

1. BK Foxx

2. Brazilian artists Thiago Valdi & l7m

3. Rio de Janeiro-based Marcelo Ment

4. Kesta

5. Montreal-based Philippe Mastrocola aka Spraycam

Photo credits: 1 & 2 Tara Murray; 3-5 Lois Stavsky; interview conducted and edited by Lois Stavsky

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At the Ironbound Boxing Academy in Newark, New Jersey: Where Boxing, Graffiti and Education Merge

February 13, 2017

Several Newark-based graffiti artists, collectively known as The Artchitectz, have been busily transforming the inside of an abandoned football stadium in Newark into a boxing academy and — soon to be — educational facility. Operating in partnership with the City of Newark, the mission of the Ironbound Boxing Academy is: “Build your skills. Build your brand. Build your future.” On Saturday, February 4^th, the Ironbound Boxing Academy — a component of Ironbound USA, founded by Gary Bloore — hosted an Open House celebrating the completion of phase one. Pictured above is the work of Torch Fuego and Risky. What follows are several more images, captured by Rachel Fawn Alban, providing us with a glimpse into the interior of the Ironbound Boxing Academy.

Torch Fuego

Remi3 with the Ironbound Boxing Academy‘s mission

Two young Ironbound Boxing Academy members “building their skills”

Torch Fuego, as the Ironbound Boxing Academy readies for this year’s Paint for Pink

Keith Colon, Gary Bloore, Obalaji Baraka & Torch Fuego

Located at 226 Rome Street, The Ironbound Boxing Academy is open Monday 4:00 – 6:00pm; Tuesday – Friday: 4:00 – 7:30pm and Sat: 12:00 – 4:00pm.

Photos by Rachel Fawn Alban

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ALL BIG LETTERS — Curated by RJ Rushmore — Continues Through March 3 at the Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery in Haverford, PA

February 11, 2017

On view at the Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery in Havorford Pa. is ALL BIG LETTERS, curated by Vandalog editor RJ Rushmore. In his “attempt to demystify graffiti,” RJ focuses on the tools and strategies of writers – rather merely on their styles. And he succeeds brilliantly. What follows are several images from the exhibit, largely illustrative of the various tools and strategies employed by writers in their quest to attain recognition. Pictured above is a huge wall painted by Faust who initially made his mark on our streets with hundreds of stickers featuring his exquisite handwriting.

Curve, an installation featuring his writing on a range of found materials

Lee Quinones, Howard the Duck

Martha Cooper, photography; below — a range of tools of the trade — both homemade and commercial

EKG, The Tools of Graffiti

A sampling of stickers from DB Burkeman’s stuckupofficial collection

And accompanying the exhibit is a catalog with an outstanding selection of images, accompanied by insightful essays by both RJ and Carlo McCormick. Located on the campus of Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, the Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery is about a 30-minute ride from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. ALL BIG LETTERS can be seen through March 3.

Photos by Lois Stavsky

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NYC Sticker Art — Part V: Rx Skulls, Chris RWK & K-Nor, Todd Colby, Nany Coy, Bines, RAE BK and more

February 9, 2017

This is the fifth in a serious of occasional posts documenting the range of stickers — from the playful to the political — that surface on NYC public spaces. The one pictured above by Rx Skulls was spotted on the Lower East Side. Here are several more:

Unidentified artist on the Upper West Side

Chris RWK and K-Nor on the Lower East Side

Todd Colby with a question in Chelsea

Colombian artist Nany Coy in East Harlem

Bines on the Lower East Side

RAE BK in Bushwick

Trump — with creative Nazi insignia — spotted on the Lower East Side; artist to be identified

A political statement on the Upper West Side

Photos by Lois Stavsky

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Bizarre Bazaar: A Found Art Exhibit at Fat Free Art with Hektad, Urbanimal, Raphael Gonzalez, Tomaso Albertini, What Will You Leave Behind, Icy and Sot, Bianca Romero, SacSix, JPO, Suckadelic & more

February 7, 2017

An extraordinary array of found objects have been transformed into intriguing repurposed art for Fat Free Art‘s first annual Bizarre Bazaar. Pictured above is Hektad‘s American graffiti flag looming over Urbanimal‘s table. Here are severel more works from this stylishly imaginative exhibit.

Raphael Gonzalez, An Ciana

Tomaso Albertini, Butterfly Effect, huge segment of framed piece

What Will You Leave Behind, Worth Nothing

Icy and Sot, Let Her Be Free

Bianca Romero, The Muse Says — to the right of Hektad‘s spray cans — and shoes designed by SacSix on shelf below

JPO, 3 of a Kind

Suckadelic, Pussy Grabs Back

The exhibit continues through March 4 at Fat Free Art, 102 Allen Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It is open Tuesday – Saturday 11AM-7PM & Sunday 12PM-5PM,

Photos by Lois Stavsky

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Tel Aviv Street Art: Klone, Foma, Dede, Adi Sened, Michal Rubin, Mr di Maggio, Jonathan Kis-Lev, Ros Plazma, Signor Gi and Murielle

February 4, 2017

Reflecting Tel Aviv’s restless energy, much of the street art that surfaces there emanates a distinct edginess. Pictured above are long-running pieces by Klone and Foma. Here are several more recently captured:

Jonathan Kis-Lev, Ros Plazma and more

Signor Gi

Murielle Street Art

Photo credits: 1 Sara C Mozeson; 2-8 Lois Stavsky

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Santurce Es Ley in San Juan, Puerto Rico: D*Face, Bik Ismo, Abey Charron, El Basta, Zio Ziegler, Morivivi, Seth, David Zayas and Pastel

February 1, 2017

The following guest post is by Houda Lazrak:

Since 2010, the annual urban art festival, Santurce Es Ley, has been gracing the walls of the downtown San Juan district of Santurce, revitalizing it with dozens of distinctive works by local and global street artists. Here are several that I came upon on my recent visit:

London native D*Face and Puerto Rican artist Bik Ismo

Puerto Rican native Abey Charron

The Puerto Rican Collective El Basta

West Coast – based Zio Ziegler

Puerto Rican Collective Morivivi

French artist Seth GlobePainter

Puerto Rican artist David Zayas (top) and Buenos Aires-based Pastel

All photos by Houda Lazrak

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