International

We're gonna go international on ya for this post.....

A friend sent me these photos of graf spots from his recent travels. Always good to see whats going on in other parts of the world.

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Shepard Fairey MAY DAY

My Graf link Guru (you know who you are ) emailed me this flick found on Twitter of Shepard Faireys MAY DAY exhibit at Deitch Projects in

New York City. As you can tell by the photo it caused a roadblock.

After viewing THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO the crowd seemed in awe of the work displayed .... but somehow I don't agree with the quote made by the man in the queue about Shepard Fairey having the 'OBAMA ANGLE' wtf? This was also the last exhibit at the Dietch Projects.

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Christian Guermy AKA C215 known for his intricate stencil work that have appeared the world over had a solo show in Rome (that closed today)

Check out C215.wordpress.com for flicks

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Faile and Bast held the NYC edition of their Deluxx Fluxx arcade exhibit/installation recently. Check out ARRESTED MOTION for more pics.... Wish it would visit NZ!

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Although it has already been well documented I thought I'd mention it anyway.

The last remaining publicly visible Banksy stencil in Melbourne's Hosier Lane has been buffed. It has been stated that the stencil of a parachuting rat was applied outside of the legal area hence making it fair game for the council buff squad.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

IMO I find it strange that everyone is up in arms about it. Is it because of the monetary value OR the fame associated with the illusive artist? I'm positive that in the long and varied culture of Graffiti that this is and will not be the only piece of work that gets buffed by the authorities. Whether or not the artist is famous, worth thousands of pounds or adorns the living room walls of celebrities is beside the point. Better work gets buffed everyday. Wah wah wah

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Exit through the gift shop. A Banksy Production

I'm slightly dubious but just as excited about Banksy's film Exit through the gift shop. Judging by what a few graf/art blogs have said about it (and watching the trailer above) it's more about other artists than Banksy himself (Or themselves?)

Will keep you posted

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Fresh

Anyone spotted the posters by Australia's Everfresh Crew appearing around town? The long standing RONE paste-up on Taranaki Street has to be one of the oldest in Wellington as far as I can remember, but these are a welcome addition.

A copy of the above print had been put up on Garret Street along with the pastey below going up just around the corner in Glover park BUT both mysteriously disappeared after a heavy downfall ..... Had the posters become water-logged therefore easy to remove and take home? We'll never know.....

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Trike taking the place of where the Everfresh paste-up was.

Check out the extensive Everfresh Studio blog HERE

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I posted this throw by Evoke quite a while back, so when I saw that someone had added to it I couldn't help but laugh (and get a photo!)



Nice one Steve.


In other News.....

Sao Paulo artists Os Gemeos are having there second solo show at Milan gallery which opens January 25th. The show titled Nos bracos de um anjo ( In the arms of an angel) will feature never seen before works on canvas, musical sculptures and installations throughout the gallery.

Check Urbanpainting.info for more um Info!

Beef has never been as well documented till London's old school writer King Robbo and the ever elusive Banksy went head to head. I hate to speculate and it's probably easier if I let the experts do the talking...

Check the history HERE and the retaliation HERE

Sirum has his own blog. Check it HERE

And finally, Harley Jones has a solo show titled All my friends are superheroes @ Monumental Gallery, 9 Anzac Ave, Dunedin. Opens Friday January 29. Runs for 1 week

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Banksy Bristol Pt. 2

Continued on from Palmer Street/ Banksy Bristol post

Quite possibly the most valuble stencils in the world...



Sarah posted a short video of this robotic rabbit putting its face on but for the life of me can't get it on here. grrr

I'm not going to keep this post up for long as I know alot of readers want to see some graf instead of some famous idiots work from the otherside of the world.

Coming up...

A local artists extends their work to the streets,

Massey University

& finally, some old photos.

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