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02 September 2013

Memorabilia: London




Memorabilia
66 Norlington Road, Leyton, London E10 6LA
6th July - 15th July 2013
Curated by Carne Griffiths
http://www.carnegriffiths.com/

"What? … Memorabilia – is an exhibition of artwork and found objects inspired by childhood memories. The exhibition will be curated by Carne Griffiths who organised the 100sqft exhibition in 2009, which travelled from London to New Orleans and featured the work of almost 500 artists. The exhibition will form a part of the Leytonstone Arts Trail, guaranteeing good footfall and exposure for involved artists. Memorabilia is primarily designed to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital. "

" “We owe so much to GOSH, they saved our little girl, Noemi’s life,” says artist and organiser Carne Griffiths.
“Through their actions my wife Claire and I were inspired to do something positive. We wanted to create a sense of nostalgia with this show, to remind us of our inner child. Hopefully those feelings will raise money for the incredibly important work GOSH does.”

"Last year we were told our beautiful daughter had a condition Known as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, we were told she had a 50% survival chance at birth, Thanks to the amazing care of Gt Ormond Street Hospital, she is now 9 months old, just come off her feeding tube and is getting stronger every day. This exhibition is our way of saying thank you to the people that saved her life, and to the resources that we were fortunate enough to have access to. A minimum of 30% of the work for sale will go to GOSH"




Exhibition Website http://memorabilia2013.wordpress.com/
facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/132833680254471/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/memorabilia2013



Participating artists included Carne Griffiths, Cartrain, Carrie Reichart, Mason Storm, Pure Evil, David Bray, Ben Oakley, Blakkbyrd and many others. To date over £3,400 has been raised.

" Memorabilia's all star cast features artists, David Bray, Chris Cunningham, Ben Slow, Danny O'Connor, Carrie Reichardt, Lewis Bannister, Nigel Cox, Carne Griffiths, Infinity Bunce, David Hensel, Tim Goffe, Julia Colquitt Roach, Ben Oakley, Jewel, Eleanor Bedlow, Gillian Swan, Carlos Martyn Burgos, Mason Storm, Carl Smith, Raj Kaur Phull, Anna Stiles, Nina Farrell, Mark Dickson, Asa Medhurst, Lorna Holdcroft, Louise McNaught, Neil Benjamin, Blair Zaye, Jeff Cox, John Clair, Sarah Carpenter, Lynne Blackburn, Roseanne Artisan, Rachael Berry, Stuart Harris, Francesco Jacobello, Matt Gee, Darth Art, Square Foot, Julie Caves, Kerrie Jane Stritton, Cos Ahmet, Warren Fox, Rachel I'Anson, Natalie Percy, Jonny Burt, Elliott Ashton, Paul Cummings, Maria Slovakova, Cathie Hubert, Amelie Peace, Caroline Zaian, Sarah Jane Whittaker, Orson Kartt, Shaun Davin and many more! "


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The Star Walls exhibition curated by Elliot Ashton was included as
The third in the Star Walls trilogy "Star Walls 'Return of the Art' at 'Memorabilia'"

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Works are still available for sale at the Memorabilia Online Store
http://memorabilia2013.bigcartel.com/

Online Store on Facebook, here

Blakkbyrd at the memorabilia shop
http://memorabilia2013.bigcartel.com/artist/blakkbyrd
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Exhibition Photos: Here

Mostyn Clarke Photos
- (Hanging the show)here
- Part I, Here
- Part II, Here
- Part III, Here

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Press: Rachel Berry's report on the Undecided Art Collective Blog with many photos from opening night
http://uacoll.wordpress.com/2013/07/07/memorabilia/

Press: Guardian article: http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/10514863.Art_that___s_young_at_heart___Memorabilia_exhibition_will_raise_cash_for_Great_Ormond_Street/?ref=fbrec

Press: Wall Street Journal article: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130619-902679.html?mod=wsj_share_facebook



Waltham Forest Guardian

Press: Telegraph http://www.telegraphindia.com/pressrelease/prnw/enuk201306195647_public.html

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The surprise appearence of a "Damien Hirst" Spot Painting was a well executed hoax that created a great deal of amusement and excitement.

[photo credits: photos from Carne Griffiths, Mostyn Clark, Rachel Berry and Elliot Ashton]






The photos have disappeared from the site. Testing replacing one.



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Donations can be made at Just Giving: http://www.justgiving.com/memorabilia/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=memorabilia&utm_campaign=pfp-share

13 May 2013

Star Walls, Leytonstone


 


'STAR WALLS'
16th May - 9th June

The Stone Space,
E111HG London,
United Kingdom

An exhibition of artwork inspired by the ‘Star Wars’ universe, in honour of Stuart Freeborn, the head special effects make-up artist of Star Wars, who was born in Leytonstone.

Artists taking part in the exhibition include
Elliott Ashton, Sarah Carpenter,
Cristabel Christo, Jeff Cox,
Rupert Greyling, Carne Griffiths
and Maria Slovakova.

The Stone Space website
http://thestonespace.wordpress.com/
We are open on Thursday and Friday between 2-6pm,
on Saturdays 12-5pm and Sundays 12-4pm.
You can find us in Church Lane E11 1HG
next to the main entrance for Leytonstone Library.

'Star Walls' will opening its doors on May 16, come along for the opening night!


Facebook Event Page Star Walls

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Saturday May 25th will be Star Wars day in Leytonstone, with a full day of events @ Luna Lounge, 7 Church Lane.


'The STAR WARS Cantina' .10AM - 1AM
indoor market / Yoda stew / Star Wars cupcakes / Fancy Dress competition / 'Blue Milk' cocktails.


STAR WARS theme indoor market @ 1pm -STAR WARS fancy dress disco @ 8PM  Sat, 25 May, 1:00pm – 11:30pm
To link with Elliot Ashton's STONE space exhibition STAR WALLS
FREE YODA soup!!!

Luna Lounge website
http://www.lunalounge.info/

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Star Walls @ Artefacto
476 Leytonstone High Road,
London E11 3HN


Event page
https://www.facebook.com/StarWallsAtArtefacto


An exhibition of Artwork inspired by the 'Star Wars' universe,
´Artefacto Art Design and Tattoo´

There will be a variety of artists showing their work inspired by Star Wars as well as various events over the time of the exhibit.
There will even be a raffle of some Star Wars tattoos and the proceeds will go to the Great Ormond Street Hospital fund as will much of the money raised by the sale of the art in general.
May the Force be with you!



Darth Vader II by Blakkbyrd

 
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Full Article
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/wfnews/10410448.May_the_force_be_with_the_fans/

"“Purely by accident I discovered that Stuart was born in Leytonstone,“ says Elliott, excitement rising in his voice. “There were these stories about how he used to do make-up on himself and he’d ride around Leytonstone on his bike, looking to see if he’d get a reaction from people.

Following that I did an engraving of Yoda for the Leytonstone Arts Trail, as well as an article about Stuart. I was amazed by the number of people who showed an interest, and how few knew he was from Leytonstone.

“I’ve been overwhelmed by how many people have signed up to take part,“ says Elliot.

"There are at least 20 artists, Artefacto Bespoke Tattoo is running an exhibition in conjunction with the Stone Space show, and the Luna Lounge, next to the gallery, will be holding a Star Wars day on May 25, with a Star Wars-themed indoor market and fancy dress disco.

“It’s great, because May 25 will be 36th anniversary of Star Wars, the 33rd anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, and the 30th anniversary of Return of the Jedi.
“We’ll also be running workshops and talks at Leytonstone Library. (call Leytonstone Library on: 020 8496 1190 )"

09 May 2013

The London Police




'It's All Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Hurt'
By The London Police


Stolen Space
The Old Trueman Brewery Brick Lane
London
10.05.13 - 26.05.13

They're comin' home, They're comin' home, They're comin', TLP is comin' home!
And so it's back to East London again for UK exports: 'The London Police,' for their first solo art show in England since 2009.
This time around, the Amsterdam based lads have themed their show around sports and games... And although they have totally mistimed their sterling effort of jumping on the Olympic bandwagon, the Essex born duo have produced a slick show of considered artworks and designer sport products.


'It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt' by The London Police from bob gibson on Vimeo.


Stolen Space


artists website
http://www.thelondonpolice.com/NewTLP/News.html

facebook

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previously on blakkbyrd, from early days until I left Amsterdam in 2009


January 2006
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2006/01/london-police.html

@ Go Gallery 2006
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2006/06/london-police-amsterdam.html

@ Dutch Masters 2006
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/street-art-hague.html

Slovenia 2006
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2006/08/street-art-slovenia.html
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2006/03/street-art-exhibition-slovenia.html

With Galo & Logan Hicks 2006
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2006/11/los-angeles.html

with Galo 2009
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2009/12/galo-tlp.html

In Miami 2007
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2007/12/primary-flight.html

Streetlab 2007
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2007/09/oxfamnovib-auction.html

Melkweg 2007
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2007/11/melkweg-art-battle.html

Mikosa #4 2008
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2008/02/mikosa-04.html

Mikosa Mural 2008
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2008/06/mikosa-mural-amsterdam.html

Interview 2009
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/london-police-interview.html

06 May 2013

CARTRAIN @ Graffik




CARTRAIN: This Way Up

Press Launch Thursday 16th May
Open 17th May - 30th May
GRAFFIK GALLERY
284 Portobello Road, LONDON W10 5TE

Notorious offender of all things art Cartrain returns with a provocative solo show THIS WAY UP. At age 20, Cartrain has been painting his iconic street art on the streets of London since he was 14. His artwork is collected by everyone from the rich & famous to the police officers and judges. In 2008 Damien Hirst attempted to prosecute Cartrain for creating a series of artworks that "infringed" Hirst's copyright. In 2009 Cartrain responded by "borrowing" a packet of pencils from Hirst's "Pharmacy" installation at Tate Britain. Cartrain was later arrested for theft valuing £500,000. His satirical images have been parodied by Royal Mail and influential artists including Mr Brainwash, Gilbert and George, Jamie Reid, and James Cauty. In 2012 Cartrain walked into the House's of Parliament and smoked a spliff during Prime Ministers Questions.

From the east London streets to the markets of Portobello Road Cartrain has left his mark on the city of London. This Way Up is a glimpse into the insights of an urban art legend. Pop culture, conceptual guerrilla performance, and collage based urban memes all play a part in Cartrain's palette. You never know what you expect when Cartrain's is involved.

Cartrain describes his artwork as "random."

GRAFFIK GALLERY
284 Portobello Road
LONDON W10 5TE

www.graffikgallery.co.uk

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previously on Blakkbyrd

http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/cartrain-hirst-part-2-pencils.html

http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2009/07/cartrain-and-hirst.html


http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2009/01/lekay-hirst-and-cartrain-copyright.html

http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/bin-laden-spotted-at-tate-modern.html

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Interviews




http://noctrl.org/post/12649181380/cartrain-ufos-over-leytonstone-rsh-brought-to


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On wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartrain

02 May 2013

David Shillinglaw




My Idea of Fun opens on April 26th at
Stolen Space Gallery,
The Old Truman Brewery 
91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL




article
http://i-donline.com/2013/04/my-idea-of-fun/

Interview
http://www.hungertv.com/feature/get-to-know-david-shillinglaw/


VIEW CATALOGUE / PRICE LIST

Closing Day

"SUNDAY IS FUNDAY. To celebrate the end of My Idea Of Fun I will be at Stolen Space Gallery on Sunday 5th May. 1-7pm. drawing, doodling and drinking coffee. come by and say hello and join in the drawing fun. A drawing will be randomly selected at the end of the day and the winner will receive a limited edition KAPOW screen print. All are welcome."


Artists website
http://cargocollective.com/davidshillinglaw

Images on Google

on Facebook

on Twitter  

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David Shillinglaw - Paradise Fools: Art Exhibition @ Sunshine (Art, Books & Coffee)
Hove, Brighton, UK - Opening 14th September 2012




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Gambia article


CAN? at CULTIVATE




CAN? at CULTIVATE: A STREET ART FLAVOURED FIRST THURSDAY THREE WEEK GROUP SHOW… 

CAN? An exercise in transplanting the art of the street, and the strands of street art’s associated culture, in to the gallery environment, especially the slightly alien Vyner Street environment, our not so alien, rather uniquely positioned, corner space and our ever open street-level front door.

This time we intend filling our (almost on the street) gallery with art that’s flavoured by the influences of the street, made with the street’s (now traditional?) media – with the narks made with spray cans, the creative use of stencils, the notions of print, pop art, sticker art and such, Can? will partly be about questioning what street art is, questioning if it should be in the gallery by placing it in (and around) a gallery that is very much on a street and just one step off the pavement through an open door.

Street art culture, graphic flavours, spray can marks, stencil work, sticker art, contemporary pop art, recycled and maybe even the strange notion of a paibt brush or two? Can we?

CAN? A busy gallery show at Cultivate, Vyner Street, Opening First Thursday, May 2nd and running until May 21st  



https://www.facebook.com/events/230866967054391/

08 November 2012

Sylvie Tillmann - London






(̶n̶̶o̶) love (̶l̶̶o̶̶s̶̶t̶)
The Wayward Gallery, London proudly presents the second solo exhibition of German
artist Sylvie Tillmann.



Photos from the opening night can be found on facebook here

Tillmann’s work can be considered as a series of studies, which inspire various
contemplations. Akin to the processual character of scientific study, the processual
character of art itself is beneficial to the exploration of manifold thematic layers, which at times seem contradictory, but eventually may turn out to be conclusive.

Sylvie Tillmann constructs experimental set-ups in conceptual series of monochrome
photographs, which are provoking in their radical nature and which irritate on all levels.

Every single artwork can simultaneously be a question posed or the result of an
investigation. In the end one is presented with the echo of a process, of an impulse of
creativity, born of the discrepancy between the inside and the outside, an echo of a
moment, which has passed, and which makes the piece a monument to an intense
encounter of artist and model or artist and object. No more and no less is left for the
recipient. The consequence: The recipient assumes the role of the inquiring mind, which
can be considered the animus of Sylvie Tillmann’s work, and may try to reverseengineer
it and get to the bottom of what is presented.

The motifs hint at the inherent struggle between hope and desperation about the values
of our time behind the mere politicisation of sexuality. The deep sense of discord is
signified by the title of the current series. (̶n̶̶o̶) love (̶l̶̶o̶̶s̶̶t̶) is as continuation of the last
series, which thematised lust and unease among other subjects, all the more the
question of love as greater, if not greatest good and how modern society perceives
it or is supposed to perceive it. The search for the Agathon leads through many a
dark vale.

On the technical side Sylvie Tillmann utilises a sort of aesthetical non-conformism,
hammering the pieces to the walls of the exhibition hall with rusty nails only,
deliberately applying dirt and stains during the development process or tearing and
scratching the surface of the artwork. The stage is denied to the tasteful form in
favour of the subject matter. Overexposure and lint on the lens at that moment
aren’t stylistic devices per se, but a statement not to bother with window dressing,
but to create truth.

Sylvie Tillmann lives and works in London and Cologne.


(̶n̶̶o̶) love (̶l̶̶o̶̶s̶̶t̶)

The Wayward Gallery, London präsentiert die zweite Einzelausstellung der deutschen
Künstlerin Sylvie Tillmann.

Tillmanns Arbeit ist als Reihe von Studien zu sehen, die vielfältige Betrachtungen
zutage fördern. Ähnlich der naturwissenschaftlichen Forschung begünstigt hier der
Prozesscharakter der künstlerischen Arbeit, die Durchdringung vielfältiger
thematischer Ebenen, die manchmal widersprüchlich scheinen und doch in letzter
Konsequenz schlüssig sind.

In konzeptuellen Serien monochromer Fotografien erstellt die Künstlerin
Versuchsanordnungen, die in ihrer Radikalität provozieren und auf allen Ebenen
Irritationen bewirken. Jede Arbeit für sich kann gleichzeitig als Frage und auch als
Untersuchungsergebnis verstanden werden. Denn letztlich sieht man hier den
Nachhall eines Prozesses, eines Moments, eines Schaffensimpulses aus der
Diskrepanz zwischen dem Innen und dem Außen, der verstrichen ist und damit das
vorliegende Werk zu einem Denkmal einer intensiven Begegnung zwischen Künstler
und Modell oder Objekt macht. Nicht mehr und nicht weniger bleibt dem Betrachter.
Die Konsequenz daraus ist, dass sich der Betrachter den Forschergeist selbst zu
eigen zu macht, der Sylvie Tillmanns Arbeiten beseelt und sozusagen per Reverse-
Engineering versucht, das Gesehene wieder zu dekonstruieren und ihm auf den
Grund zu gehen.

Die Motive deuten an, dass hinter der bloßen Politisierung von Sexualität der
Widerstreit von Verzweiflung und Hoffnung über die Werte unserer Zeit tobt. Der
tiefe Zwiespalt wird im Titel der aktuellen Werkreihe deutlich. (̶n̶̶o̶) love (̶l̶̶o̶̶s̶̶t̶) ist in
der Fortsetzung des letzten Arbeitszyklus, der u.a. Lust und Unbehagen
thematisierte, doch vielmehr auch die Frage nach der Liebe als hohem, wenn nicht
höchstem Gut und was die Gesellschaft darunter mittlerweile versteht oder
verstehen soll. Die Suche nach dem Agathon führt hierbei durch so manches finstre
Tal.

Technisch betreibt Sylvie Tillmann dabei eine Art ästhetischen Nonkonformismus,
indem sie ihre Werke z.B. mit rostigen Nägeln direkt an die Wand des
Ausstellungsraumes hämmert, im Entwicklungsprozess absichtlich
Verschmutzungen anbringt oder Oberflächen zerkratzt. Der schöngeistigen Form
wird sozusagen zugunsten des Inhalts die Bühne verwehrt. Überbelichtung und
Fusseln auf der Linse sind in dem Moment kein Stilmittel als solches, sondern ein
Statement, sich nicht mit Schönfärberei abzugeben, sondern Wahrheit zu schaffen.

Sylvie Tillmann lebt und arbeitet in London und Köln.






Contentious: Blakkbyrd



Contentious
17 - 20 Parr Street, London, N1 7ET
15th - 17th March 2013

Curators: Robert Ford, Blair Zaye, Lyn Blackburn and Tracy Allen
"The first one in the series, CONTENTIOUS ONE will be an eclectic mix of London based painters, printmakers, photographers, performance artists & makers. London has proven itself to be one of the hubs of the art world.
This series of shows aims to build on a reputation by showing the new, the unknown, the emerging, the daring, the collectable artists of tomorrow!" 
Participating Artists with links

Tracey Allen
Amber Anderson
Lyn Blackburn
Blakkbyrd
Mandy Brannan
Simon Burbridge
Jan Crabtree
Robert Ford
Brian D Hodgeson
Ursula Kelly
Tony Lee
Gareth Morgan
Blair Zaye

The first in a series of self curated exhibitions showing a mix of painters, printmakers, photographers and makers. As well as visual artists there will be several bands and performers delivering their special and exciting music and entertainment over the 3 days!

Check our facebook page for more details
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Contentious/221135021366413

Facebook Event Page
https://www.facebook.com/events/174082902740649/

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Blakkbyrd





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Performances

Friday 15th 6:30pm-11:00pm
Opening night performances from Uru-Ana and Spiritwo Solo 7:30pm to 10:30

Photos of Opening Night: here

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Saturday 16th 2pm-11pm Evening musical performances from Sinah and NoamiKo 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Photos Day2 here

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Sunday 17th 2pm-6pm

Physical theatre ‘Natives’ directed by Andrea Ling

Performance ‘Like Foxes’ with Gwen Bajon &
Yasmin Moghaddan

Bjorn Hatleskog performing Romvelope

Dance Circuits

Photos of Day3 plus exhibition hang here

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Dia De Los Muertos : Blakkbyrd




DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Cultivate Gallery in Vyner Street, London 
1st November to 4th November
Curated by Sean Worrell

"We’re not trying to recreate an accurate authentic reconstruction of a Mexican Day of the Dead celebration, we’re just celebrating the celebration in our on cross-pollinating way."


Gallery Exhibition Page: http://www.cultivatevynerstreet.com/ShowDiaDeLosMuertos.html

Facebook Event Page
https://www.facebook.com/events/390967560975535/

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Participating Artists

Blakkbyrd

Carrie Reichardt
Charlie Mcfarley
Danny Amos Flynn
David Vassie
Emma Harvey
Julieta Hernández Adame
Lisa Mckendrick
Lynne Blackburn
Robert Ford
Sean Worrall
Tony Lee

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Exhibition Photos HERE



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"on our corner is was DIA DE LOS MUERTOS and our celebration of the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead/ Artists were invited, colour was encourage, flowers tied to our window bars, a shire built, Mexican sweet bread, fruit, the ritual, and our walls full of are that in some way came with a little of the right flavours, I think we can say it worked, people grabbed the spirit and hopefully enjoyed the art, the paintings of LISA McKENDRICK, BLAKKBYRD, CHARLIE McFARLEY, SEAN WORRALL, TONY LEE and EMMA HARVEY, the prints of ROBERT FORD and LYNNE BLACKBURN, the ceramics of CARRIE REICHARDT, the letterpress work of JULIETA HERNANDEZ ADAME, DAVID VASSIE, DANNY AMOS FLYNN – a spontaneous show pulled together because it seemed like a good thing to do, it could have been a disaster, I kind of think it worked… didn’t it?"

Full Blog Post from Cultivate is here

24 September 2011

Secret History of Social Networking

In this three-part series the BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan Jones traces the hidden story of social networking, from the early days of computing and the 60s counterculture through to the businesses worth billions today.

04 June 2011

Upfest 2011 - Bristol UK




The Tobacco Factory
North Street
Bristol, United Kingdom

THE FESTIVAL TO BE AT THIS SUMMER

UPFEST 2011

- FREE ENTRY - - FREE ENTRY - - FREE ENTRY -
...
Europe’s largest free urban paint festival; Upfest, is now in its fourth year and is preparing to take over its cultural home Bristol by welcoming over 250 artists and 40 DJs, Groups & Human Beatboxers to the event this summer between 4th and 5th June 2011.

‘The Urban Paint Festival’ is now firmly established as the main event for street art in Europe. The two day explosion of events attracts urban artists from all over the world who flock to The Tobacco Factory - the festival’s birthplace, as well as a number of locations across the city.

Big names in national street art culture Don, Inkie and Spqr set up their temporary home alongside home grown talents Cheo, Jody and Lokey.

Upfest partner Stephen Hayles explains why this has become such an integral part of the UK graffiti scene:

“Bristol is established as the home of graffiti in the UK; the whole country and now even the world has attributed this to the City. We are proud to be a part of this movement and will continue to provide a platform for brand new artists to break onto the UK urban art scene. The fact that it’s free just makes it even more exciting.”

- STOP PRESS - STOP PRESS - STOP PRESS -

We can confirm that HERAKUT - JAGO - CASE will paint live at Upfest'11

- FULL ARTIST AND MUSIC LINE UP COMING SOON -

The festival helps raise funds and more importantly awareness for the Bristol based charity NACOA who work to address the problems children have growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism. Upfest is a completely volunteer led festival and has so far raised £15,000 for the charity.

And finally... Did we mention it is FREE to Attend

full info here

30 April 2011

Troll Bridge




A short teaser trailer for the Terry Pratchett Discworld short film Troll Bridge; introducing Cohen in the old days before the real story begins!

For more information, please visit: www.snowgumfilms.com/trollbridge

http://www.snowgumfilms.com/trollbridge/index2.html

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snowgumfilms/terry-pratchetts-troll-bridge

Troll Bridge is an epic short film based on a fable written by Terry Pratchett. Set in the phenomenally successful Discworld series, Troll Bridge is about the world’s last Barbarian hero (now at the age of 87) embarking on a suicide mission to battle a bridge troll in mortal combat.

kickstarter fundraiser

Also take the time to fan us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to us on YouTube. Keep up to date with the project’s status and evolution. We’re very active on all three media platforms, and if you have any questions or comments – we’d love to hear from you!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snowgumfilms/terry-pratchetts-troll-bridge

The teaser trailer that Daniel Knight and his team have created, has shown what they intend to achieve through their live action short film adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s Troll Bridge. The trailer is beautifully shot and suggests the promise and potential of this mind blowing story … it could ultimately be a wonderful and dramatic take on this much loved tale."

04 April 2011

Upfest 2011 - Bristol UK


Upfest'11
4th & 5th June 2011
South Bristol
http://www.upfest.co.uk/

The Upfest Gallery
198 North Street
Bristol, BS3


Upfest'10 in pictures
http://www.upfest.co.uk/gallery/album/upfest10

Over the last three festivals Upfest has worked with a local charity called Nacoa, this amazing charity support many children across the UK, who live with alcohol or drug dependant family members. We would like to thank all the artists that attend for helping us raise over £15,000 so far for Nacoa and just as important, raise awareness of the vital work they do.
http://www.upfest.co.uk/page/history

on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/upfest?ref=ts


28 March 2011

The Graffiti Subculture - Book


The Graffiti Subculture
Youth, Masculinity and Identity in London and New York
Nancy Macdonald


The Graffiti Subculture


A theoretical approach.

This is the embed code as provided, I can't find any way to full screen or enlarge it. Read it an the original site.

12 March 2011

Altered Egos - London



Graffiti documentary - London part 1

A unique insight into UK grafitti culture/art. By letting some of the most respected artists speak for themselves, the film explores what drives 'writers' to go to such lengths to get their work out to the public, how it feels to take such risks and ultimately, what grafitti means to each of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e_mdBaxygM&feature=related

part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJKinf2r50M&feature=related


29 January 2011

Eine - UK





quote
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The doc was filmed over a weekend (plus a Friday night before and some neatening up on the Monday). Ben was painting 2 walls - one being PRO PRO PRO on Ebor Street in East London - the other being CALCULATE on Hollywell Lane, also in East London.

PRO PRO PRO was on the side of ad agency Mother London. A week or so earlier Ben had painted ANTI ANTI ANTI on the opposite wall at the request of graphic design guru Neville Brody ... in conjunction with the Anti Design Festival.
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The CALCULATE wall is one that Ben has previously and famously painted with 'VANDALISM' (http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/graffiti­/eine_vandalism_graffiti.htm). This time he had been invited to paint the wall my Moniker Art Fair (http://www.monikerartfair.com/) as he was exhibiting at their exhibition the following week.
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Ben has a show coming up in San Francisco at White Walls Gallery (http://www.whitewallssf.com/) where this film amongst other street art docs will be playing."

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