From Kate:
“lots of sweet graffiti in ann arbor, mi. pro-feminism. positive body image. uterus with heart, and i (heart) my vagina.
i like to sit near my graffiti on saturday afternoons and listen to little kids shout “I heart my vagina” as they pass by… innocently reading my message as they step over it, but hopefully internalizing it as well.” [Via Wooster Collective]
His focal medium is paint on maps, blue prints and canvas. These paintings touch classic themes of “natural beauty,” which is in obvious contrast to his life in the urban landscape. He credits Michael Parkes and Derek Hess as influences.
The rich flora of his recent work can be compared to the nouveau stylings of Alphonse Mucha. His figures tend to be somewhat anonymous, even masked in some instances, yet still full of personality and emotion.
Creature Heroes: Damon Soule, Nome, Matt Furie
June 10 – July 7
Gallery hours : Wednesday – Saturday 2pm-6pm, or by appointment by calling (415) 756-8890. Bar open most nights at 5pm Thursday-Saturday.
Lora and I bought this painting by Damon Soule about 3 years ago.
Freaky ass alien-esque figures made from packaging tape. [Link via Boing Boing]
I’m a sucka for Tupac art. This one by Patrick Martinez got a shooting range target on his chest…so deep.
Lick It Up
New paintings and installation by Buff Monster
Opening reception: Saturday May 7th, 7-11 pm
Show continues through June 18th, 1308 Factory Place
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Buy stickers and stuff
56 Pages of Original Art By:
86 (Brazil), ARRRGH! (Germany), Blek le Rat (France), Boris (Spain), Buff Monster (USA), Kelly Burns (USA), Cheba (UK), Chief_Draftsmen_Kofie One (USA), C100 (Germany), Chimp (England), CUM (Belgium), ESM (Canada), Eko, Facefont (Italy), Flash-Boi (Belgium), Ignorancia (Spain), Luke Insect (England), Jace (France), Jet-Pac (England), Jet+Rubble (USA), kgbe rotgut (USA), Klutch (USA), Labrona (Canada), Abe Lincoln, Jr. (USA), Magmo (USA), MCA (USA), Medium (Canada), Mkan (France), Mudwig Dan (England), Mysterious Al (England), Oles (Holland), Matt Shlian (USA), Tofer (USA), Joel Trussell (USA), Paul Insect (England), Regular Product (Australia), Keren Richter (USA), Skewville (USA), Urban Medium (USA), Nick Walker (England), Yok (Australia), Zononkinder (Germany)
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I have an affinity for Peru since I wnt there earlier this year for my bro’s wedding. I must have been too distracted by the armed guards with semi-automatic guns to notice this kind of street art. Checkout Art in Cities to view street art from all over the world.
