A project by New York’s Eyebeam OpenLab, the Graffiti Research Lab is ‘dedicated to outfitting graffiti writers, artists and protestors with open source tools for urban communication. The goal of the Graffiti Research Lab is to technologically empower individuals to creatively alter and reclaim their surroundings from commercial and corporate culture. Graffiti Research Lab agents are currently working in the lab and in the field to develop and test a range of experimental technologies for the state-of-the-art graffiti writer’. Call in for a chat during public ‘office hours’ to check out the latest projects. [see also Graffiti Research Lab LED Throwies project]
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Struth! We’re now stocking the beautifully designed and overtly Australian range of products by Aussie illustrator, Eamo. Perfect for those of us living abroad, who miss the taste of Vegemite and the smell of the beach, or those whose fleeting connection with the big brown land has left them longing for more.
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The knuckle sandwich charm necklace by This Charming Man features two pieces of bread on either side of a tiny set of brass knuckle dusters. Rad huh? Get yours now for $140.
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supershagg said | 19 July, 2007
1.)Vandalism is the premeditated destruction of property where as graffiti is a form of self expression
2.)Almost anything creative, even down to action sports and photograpy are considered arts. Graffiti is an obvious form.
3.)Graffiti is not so much a cause as an affect of someones personality.
4.)For whatever reason they see it somewhat proffitable to their information industry, they have realized its not going anywhere and they may as well conform. And there is the possibility some of them appreciate it and want it heard!
5.)Pretty much anyone who doesnt understand it or know much about it or where it came from….. (mean, old people) Lol =)
6.) In an office where people are over worked and under payed in cities with affluence in the place of their sold out soul… More or less.
7.)People who have a passion and take their art seriously make graffiti. Angry people make vandalism…. Protest falls somewhere in between.
8.) Probably for different reasons. However offbeat its undeniably beautiful and people like it. Thats what really gets people started doing it. Pretty much the same urban story that skating went through from what i can tell
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The French photographer and street artist, JR, has stepped up his game in an impressive way in recent times. He does huge xerox blow-ups of his own photographs and has done stuff in New York, Paris, and London. He did some huge work on the side of London’s Tate Modern, for instance. When I met the guy in Paris in 2003, he was doing 18×24 paste ups, and now he’s doing work that’s multiple stories high. It probably helps that he’s backed by Steve Lazarides, who was Banksy’s agent for a while. He’s got a big crew and some serious financial resources now. There are two components to effective street art: accessibility and the spectacle. Does it give me pause from the monotony of my usual day? JR may not be so much about the DIY anymore, but he’s definitely all about the spectacle. Read more
The slow building melody and delicate folktronica production of London-based James Yuill’s This Sweet Love is the perfect soundtrack to a lazy Sunday morning.
Preferring to focus on the content of her pictures rather than the style is a refreshingly honest approach to design. It’s worked out brilliantly for Swedish illustrator Alexandra Falagaras, whose works are easy to spot with their sharp graphic style. My favourite piece of hers is a contribution to The Book of Dreams, a project where kids’ dreams are collected then illustrated by artists.
Instead of demolishing the old Paddington Reservoir, architects TZG have incorporated into the design a new outdoor public garden in Paddington, Sydney. The results are stunning, with the nineteenth century structures providing an amazing starting point. Looking less like a garden and more like an overgrown ancient city, with the remnants of historic walls and vaults, this new public space is well worth frequent visits.
Sydney indie heroes (in the nicest possible way), The Paper Scissors (TPS to those that know the secret handshake) have made a video for their new single, The Bandit. And it’s good. Damn good.
If only we could swap out every ubiquitous North Face jacket that sits tight on the weather-beaten frames of far too many Manhattanites for one of these wonderful creations by Japanese artist, Kosuke Tsumura. The city would be that much more of an interesting place. Called Final Home, this parka has 44 zippered pockets and is part of Tsumura’s collection of ‘post-apocalyptic streetwear’, designed as a respite — and insulation — from the stresses of modern urban living.
LA’s premier art and design magzine, Arkitip, has gone all out with the ‘free’ giveaway for issue no. 0045 and has included a 9″ x 12″ Evan Hecox 2-color silk screen print signed by the artist! Read more
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Yum, yum, cupcakes are fun. These creations are so clever, so arty, so damn bizarre that it would almost be a shame to eat them. Almost! Read more
Check out Mike Stimpson’s Lego reinterpretations of classic photographs. Stimpson’s version of Malcolm Browne’s iconic 1963 photograph of the self-immolation of Thich Quang Duc is particularly twisted. Read more
Illustrator Timothy Karpinski sews painted paper together to create his images, giving them a classic look. Read more
Hong Kong-based illustrator Man-Tsun draws dark and beautiful painterly images that look like they are straight off a high-end Japanese animated film. Read more
Wheeeeee! This game is so freaking fun! You move your cursor over each dot to make them split into four smaller dots ad infinitum.
Wolfmother. Rock n roll. Mystical lyrics. Heavy riffs. They have a new album out, Cosmic Egg, and we have five copies to giveaway, along with their debut album. To enter, tell us your favorite Wolfmother song and the city you live in. Yo! Two fingered salute. Read more
Golden Half is one of the world’s most popular toy cameras. It’s compact in size and each click of the shutter uses half of the standard 135mm frame. This means a 36-exposure roll of film will return around 72 images. It’s available for US$100. Read more
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cally said | 1 June, 2007
Hi, I am working on a project about graffiti and the idea of vandalism vs. art, so if any graffiti artists will please answer my questions you can email me back at cguasti [@] beaconschool.org. I would also like to say that I respect the art myself, and I would love to get some more inside information and answers to your questions.
1.) What’s the difference between street art graffiti and vandalism to you?
2.) What makes graffiti art?
3.) How does graffiti shape someone as a person?
4.) How do you think the media has gotten involved with graffiti? Why do you think that they have?
5.) Who are the people against graffiti and consider it vandalism?
6.) Where in the world do you think graffiti is the most/least accepted?
7.) Who, if anyone creates vandalism and who creates art?
8.) Why do you think graffiti expanded so much over the years?
I would really appreciate a response back. I’m so interested in what any of you may have to say.
Thank you for your time.
- Cally