Graffiti Prague masterpiece from Point

Graffiti in Prague from POINT www.onepoint.cz
This great work as been saw inside Prague Airport Terminal 2

Abstract Graffiti on Train

Cool abstract shapes in a graffiti on Train, saw it in Brno Czech Republic.

PIXELATOR

Pixelator is an unauthorized on-going video art performance collaboration with the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority, Clear Channel Communications, and its selected artists.

Since 2003, the MTA has made available for exhibition purposes 80 LED screens located at subway entrances across New York City. Unfortunately, the high cost of exhibiting (an estimated $274,000 per month per screen) prevents most artists from having access to these facilities. While the MTA's effort to create more opportunities for video art exhibition in public spaces is to be commended, selected works remain wholly fixated on commercial goods and media conglomerate events, a short-sighted curatorial choice that regrettably ignores the full potential of these promising exhibition spaces.

In an attempt to broaden the scope of MTA's video art series, Pixelator takes video pieces currently on display and diffuses them into a pleasant array of 45 blinking, color-changing squares. Since the project is an anonymous collaboration, the resulting video is almost entirely unplanned and unanticipated, with the original artists helping to create new works of art without any knowledge of their participation.

(Translation: Pixelator turns those ugly, blinding video billboard ads into art.)

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Abstractor instantly transforms intrusive video billboards into enjoyable public art. See how it's done! Visit Abstractor.tv for more info.

Light criticism GRAFFITI NYC

Light Criticism
A new project by the Anti-Advertising Agency with Graffiti Research Lab.

Advertising is the vandalism of the Fortune 500. And despite that, we still don’t like it.

Between October 2006 and December 2006, the City of New York has removed or obscured 59 illegal banners on sidewalk sheds. In that same period, Citibank Chase was forced to remove all illegal sidewalk projections at branches around Manhattan. And now, years into NYC’s crackdown on graffiti writers and protesters, after we’ve watched our friends be detained, arrested, beat, fined, tried, and given real jail sentences, not a single corporate toy from any ad firm has had to do any time.

This could mean only one thing. They’ve called off the law. Open City. Let’s all get to work.

This is the first collaboration between the Anti-Advertising Agency and Graffiti Research Lab. Modified from Ji Lee’s Abstractor TV. We used black foam core ($10/sheet) cut with a laser cutter - however, this project can be done with an x-acto blade, black construction paper, and duct tape for next to nothing. It can be repeated using any backlit display - bus shelters, display ads, television store windows… dream big, act now.

Street Art and light

Great idea!!! Street art and experimentation with light in street!

Graffiti Show Gallery

COPE2 - presents - TOP OF THE LINE

A collaboration event, featuring some of the most influential and inspiring artists from the pop art, contemporary, and graffiti art scenes.

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THESHOWROOMNYC - from December 4th - 9th 2008
Opening Reception Thursday, December 4th, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

FUTURA - internationally acclaimed graffiti artist, graphic designer, and gallery artist. Known for his beginnings on the New York Subway and distinctive abstract approach to graffiti art, Futura's artwork has been involved with The Clash, Mo' Wax Records, Nike, John Mayer, and many more. Futura also designs and produces highly collectible toys and has his own successful clothing line-FUTURA Laboratories.

SHARP - a graffiti artist, started in 1978 and was active on the New York Subway trains through the 1980's. His canvases sometimes combine sexual images and women in a collage with his graffiti. Sharp has built a successful career for himself in art and entertainment.

COPE2 - graffiti artist from the South Bronx, with worldwide recognition for his works on the New York Subway system, his throw-ups (bubble letters), and billboard ads. The self-proclaimed "King of the 4 Line", Cope2 has been featured in movies, a Marc Ecko Video game, GTA IV, and has worked with Converse, PRO-KEDS, TIME Magazine and most recently ADIDAS Original.

SHEPARD FAIREY - contemporary artist, designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known for his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" sticker. Shepard's namesake has only grown with the recent artwork he did for the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign, including the famous "HOPE" poster. He also is known for his works in film, album work, gallery exhibitions, and guerilla marketing.

FAFI - Born and raised in France, her strong presence in graffiti and fine arts was first witnessed on her hometown walls in 1994. Her sexy, funny, and sometimes aggressive girl characters kick-started a whole new graphic language by exploring feminism through stereotypes launching her into the international art scene. Fafi has had numerous collaborations with Colette, Adidas, LeSportSac, Coca-Cola, M.A.C cosmetics.

SILOETTE - residing in San Francisco, her graffiti art and paintings mostly portray vibrant, colorful, and ornate female portraits. Siloette is a fine artist and illustrator who has a modern art style and has done works for billboard ads, clothing, commercials and snowboards.

REVOK - based in Los Angeles, his graffiti art can be seen in some of the most inaccessible spots across the world. Revok's renowned street art has influenced many artists, who seem to often mimic his work, causing him to adapt and reinvent his methods. Last year, he modified a billboard ad for a Takashi Murakami exhibition at the L.A Museum of Contemporary Art. Murakami saw photos online and loved the new version so much he had it removed and shipped to Japan for his personal collection.

CAN2 - graffiti artist from Germany, Can2 has had a presence in the street art scene since 1983. Possibly one of the most famous writers from the StickUpKidz, his artwork has been in exhibitions all over the world. In 1998 he developed 20 new spray paint colors and can designs focused on the needs of graffiti artists.

RON ENGLISH - a contemporary pop artist, Ron's work involves changing iconic corporate and popular brand imagery to share his own message. He is known as the "celebrated prankster father of agit-pop"and has targeted McDonald's, Joe Camel, and even Abraham Lincoln. Recently, Ron created "Abraham Obama", his combination of Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln for the 2008 Presidential Campaign. His artwork has been displayed in galleries all over the world and Ron actively writes and records his own music as well.