Tag: graffiti

Street Art Collective the Urban Repair Squad Illustrates the Hazards of Cycling with Comic Expletives, Drawing Attention to a New Culture of Transportation

Painted expletives near potholes and various urban detritus in Toronto streets illustrate literally, the changing face of transportation via cycling and culture jamming.

Emo Woodsmen, Skaters, and Art Fans Converge at WeSC’s Show Featuring Artist Clint Peterson, Sponsored by Stereo Skateboarding

WeSC once again hosted a unique event, this time featuring an amazing artist that taps into the whole emo-flapjack trends.

Open Air–Street Art and Graffiti Documentary Takes a Look Inside the Growing Subculture Urban Landscapes, Art, and Advertising

Street art and advertising lines continue to blur as more brands seek out artists to create cred between their brands and elusive youth culture. Open Air focuses on 5 artists, their stories, and asks hard questions about the future of the forum.

Paris Round-Up: Street Artist Andre’s”Love Graffiti” and Quiksilver Boards; Comme des Garcons’ Pop-up for 40th Anniversary; Surface to Air New Store and Pop-up Bless

February is the month of love and where else would so much amour take place than in Paris. New exhibitions and pop-up’s within pop-up stores are headlining news.

Banksy Film Debuts at Sundance -The World’s First Street Art Disaster Movie

“Exit Through the Gift Shop” by notorious street artist Banksy is chosen as Sundance’s “Spolight” Surprise” film of the festival.

Banksy’s Back in London with Fresh and Timely Street Art Themes for Christmas

Always timely and ironically funny, notorious street artist Banksy posts new work in London with themes like AristocRat and Global Warming.

Culture Jamming with an Environmental Twist with Guerilla Gardners’ Seed Grenades

Not in Copenhagen protesting in the name of the environment? Huck a seed bomb in your own city and start your own protest garden.

%u201CBeautiful Losers” Reveals the Creative Ethos Connecting Street Art, Sport, Punk, and the DIY of Today’s Youth Culture Often Sought After by Corporate Brands

Now that it’s out on DVD, this is a must-have documentary for brands and fans trying to get a grip on the influence of street art, lifestyle, and communication among youth culture in the USA today.

PostApocalyptic High Water Lifestyles with a Steampunk Vibe Give Hope to the Future as Revealed by Studio Lindfors and BLDGBlog-ger Geoff Manaugh

Architects Studio Lindfors tap into the growing trend of illustrating life after the ice caps melt, when an aerial highway of blimps emerge, and chairlifts get us from one place to another.

Palais de Tokyo -Home to Parisian Artist Andre’s BlackBlock Store, Urban Vinyl Toys, Graffiti Art Books, Design, and Street Lifestyle

There’s a reason Paris hosts some of the best concept stores in the world, but one of the best concept “spaces” is Palais de Tokyo, home to Andre, street culture, books, caf%uFFFD, fashion exhibitions.