Madness Wall - Street Art and Urban Art

FRA.BIANCOSHOCK ESPONE A FARM

2012-10-16T09:45:00.001+02:00

Il 27 ottobre 2012 presso Farm Cultural Park di Favara inaugura la mostra personale di Fra.Biancoshock , nuovo talento dell'arte di strada. Una collezione di opere pubbliche, per tutti, e non solo per gli addetti ai lavori.
Per denunciare, per far riflettere, per mettersi in discussione, per cambiare direzione ma anche per ridere, non prendersi troppo sul serio e gustare un poco di leggerezza.

Fra.Biancoshock, da Milano, artista di esperienze non convenzionali: nella sua vasta produzione si contano più di 250 esperienze lasciate in strada in Italia e all'estero (Spagna, Croazia, Ungheria, Malesia, Stato di Singapore).

Ha esposto al Fuorisalone di Milano 2012 con Giuliano Cardella e ha partecipato ad “Epidemic Happiness”, evento promosso da Farm Cultural Park alla Biennale di Venezia 2012. E’ stato pubblicato negli Stati Uniti, Brasile, Canada, Cina, Giappone, Regno Unito e ne parlano alcuni dei più famosi siti di street art al mondo: Vandalog, Rebel Art, Ekosystem, il Washington Post Style, Urbanshit.

LONDON POLICE AT COREY HELFORD GALLERY

2012-10-12T12:21:00.000+02:00

This Saturday night, October 13th, The London Police will be unveiling all new works collectively entitled For Dogs Sake at Corey Helford’s main space in Culver City.

MR. BRAINWASH SOLO SHOW IN LONDON

2012-10-11T09:03:00.000+02:00

Due to the tremendous success of his debut UK solo art show, Mr. Brainwash announces the reopening of his exhibition on Friday, October 12th, at 2:00PM.

In true Mr. Brainwash fashion, entry to the show is free of charge and is for everyone of all ages to come and enjoy!

For complete details, visit www.mrbrainwash.com

OX IN PARIS AND SUBURBS

2012-10-09T08:50:00.006+02:00

Ox - Porte de Bercy

OX - Saint Denis

ANTI FRIEZE AT RED PROPELLER GALLERY!

2012-10-08T10:29:00.000+02:00

So if you can’t face the £27 entrance fee to London’s Frieze Art Fair  
head west and catch Red Propeller’s satellite show ‘ANTI-FRIEZE’ at Red Propeller HQ during FRIEZE WEEK!

Sitting comfortably - 'Anti-Frieze' features work  - from a selection of
 artists in the Red Propeller stable - Russ Mills, TRXTR, Robert Sample,
  Joseph Loughborough, KEELERTORNERO, Ben Allen & Angel 41. 

All 
deeply talented artists who are not afraid to take risks - Red Propeller's specialty!

info@redpropellergallery.co.uk

SHEPARD FAIREY - OBEY SOUND&VISION

2012-10-05T10:18:00.004+02:00

StolenSpace Gallery are delighted to announce a solo exhibition of work by Shepard Fairey opening on 19th October 2012. This will be Fairey’s second major London exhibition, following his collaboration with the Gallery in 2007. It will feature a range of new works including mixed media paintings on canvas, works on paper, retired stencils collages, rubylith cuts, and as well as serigraphs on wood, metal and paper.

Entitled Sound and Vision, the exhibition title is taken from the David Bowie song of the same name. Bowie has been a major influence on Fairey, because he was able to master music and visual presentation with equal virtuosity. Music is an artistic medium that Fairey reveres almost more than he does visual art. 

Sound and Vision, will incorporate a diverse array of mixed media works, which embody both the political and social influences on Fairey’s work, particularly that which is directly inspired by music. It is not only David Bowie, but also the Sex Pistols, Roxy Music, Gang of Four, the Clash and Metallica which have had an impact on Fairey’s work. 

SHEPARD FAIREY SOUND & VISION 
19th October – 4th November 2012 
  The Old Truman Brewery 

FRA.BIANCOSHOCK ON TOYLET MAG

2012-10-04T10:31:00.000+02:00

Amazing new blog for the artist Fra.Biancoshock, good fellas and friend of Madness Wall.

Hosted by Toylet Mag, the iconic 2.0 magazine. 

Fra.Biancoshock writes in italian and presents Elfo in the first post ...

Blog HERE. 

BLACK RAT PROJECTS NEXT SHOW - MUSEUM OF CURIOSITY

2012-10-03T11:13:00.000+02:00

"Black Rat Projects" next show will open on November 10th, Museum of Curiosity
 is a show celebrating human curiosity and the things which inspire it 
and result from it. 

A mixture of natural history, specially commissioned
 artworks, manmade historical curiosities and antiquities, the show will
 explore the relationship between creativity and curiosity. 

One artist 
working on a piece for the show is Swoon, who is building a Dream Reliquary, as a part of this project she is collecting dreams from 
people here www.dreamreliquary.com
 
– anyone wanting to participate should follow the link and write their 
subconscious imaginings.  

Other info will be available as soon as possible.

BLEEPS IN SKYROS

2012-10-01T10:47:00.000+02:00

Amazing greek artist Bleep bombs Skyros island with pro female and social works. Here the message:

I am attaching photographic material from my latest works in the public space.

These projects are located in Athens and in the island of Skyros.

Following the standards of commonswealth these images are to be freely used.

For further discussion I am more than happy to receive your email.

More can be found in my website www.bleeps.gr or facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bleepsgr/33803172390#

MONIKER ART FAIR 2012 - LONDON

2012-09-26T12:16:00.003+02:00

Moniker Art Fair is an important event in Street Art's world. 

Promoted by Frankie Shea is a place where street art lover's can meet artists and galleries.

The Artist's list is interesting. 

Moniker Art Fair – The Experiential Edition:

This year’s event will see our trademark ‘artist project spaces’ fully cultivated to create an experiential showcase of cutting edge contemporary art.

2011 affirmed our position as London’s must see multidisciplinary event within the alternative contemporary art world. With thousands of visitors flocking to our prime East London location, from collectors to art enthusiasts – Moniker affirmed its popularity across the contemporary art spectrum. This year’s event will take place from October 11–14, 2012 to once again coincide with London’s foremost international art event, Frieze. This week sees the global art community descend on the capital and provides Moniker with the perfect launchpad from which to propound a fresh and exciting alternative to our counterparts. Moniker 2012 will be our boldest and most ambitious undertaking yet. Our unswerving dedication to experiential projects and ideas is central to our commitment to what will be an installation only edition of Moniker. Each individually curated project space will provide an opportunity for artists to showcase work that might otherwise transcend their everyday practice. This compelling facet of Moniker will emphasise the individual capacity of each chosen artist in a setting beyond that of most conventional contemporary art galleries. We hope you enjoy this years event and look forward to welcoming you.

STREET ART MUSEUM - MUU - CROATIA

2012-09-24T13:32:00.003+02:00

The Street Art Festival is a new project by the Street Art Museum – MUU during which about 30 painters and conceptual artists from Zagreb's Dugave neighbourhood will try to make the biggest street museum in Croatia between September 1 and 15.

Taking the city as its canvas, the project uses space in pursuit of creative dialogue among visitors, art and the urban landscape. Organizers hope that the museum and activities undertaken under its auspices will offer a unique experience for tourists visiting Croatia.

The idea is to take often neglected city streets and buildings and turn them into art spaces.

What is MUU?

'Street Art Museum (MUU) is a project dedicated to forming a more coherent street art scene in Croatia, and raise people awareness about street art and it's esthetic, cultural and social value.

Street Art Museum doesn’t have it’s own space, working hours or pompous exhibition openings. It’s all about urban interventions and how they reflect our reality and the impact that they have on our surroundings.

Our aim is to bring art into neglected parts of the city where there is no cultural content. Since culture bears great importance in society growth this is our priority. By changing the city we are changing people as well..'.

Image by Isaac Cordal. 

WHO IS BANKSY?

2012-09-20T12:12:00.001+02:00

The artist that you see is Banksy!

OX IN ITALY, CALABRIA

2012-09-17T08:55:00.002+02:00

OX,

Ardore Marina Calabria, Italy.

BLU IN SPAIN

2012-09-13T09:43:00.004+02:00

Italian artist BLU, somewhere in Spain, paints a big murales about european economic status quo. Money burns and the train is without control. Cars, factories, men will be destroyed.

Amazing.

BUNKER - TURIN FESTIVAL

2012-09-11T10:00:00.000+02:00

A great festival called Bunker Torino, set up in some industrial buildings in Northern Italy. Promoted by Associazione Urbe, Italy.
Ak, Phlegm, iDipsyDiverz, Ykemon.

WHY ELFO IS THE NEW CATTELAN

2012-09-06T12:20:00.002+02:00


Elfo Street Art in Venice

Elfo's performance for "Epidemic Happiness" in Venice. 

Powered by Farm Cultural Park during Biennale Architettura 2012.

I thought for a long time, Elfo is our new Cattelan. 

It has the freshness of youth and the audacity of the man who knows his freedom.

His works are not easily marketable, but the system of Italian Contemporary Art cannot remain indifferent any longer.

SketchMate - Coming back to school in Italy

2012-09-05T11:14:00.002+02:00

SketchMate is an italian re-urbanization project via artistic point of view. The "Patchanka" cultural Association   has recovered a factory in Chieri town (near Turin great area) and will host cultural events and street art.

The artistic line up is: FABRIZIO VISONE, KNZ, MASSIMILIANO PETRONE, ORMA, SCO CREW,

TRULY DESIGN, ZORKMADE.

Here the site (ITA version). 

GEC-ART IN VENICE - LA RUOTA GIRA

2012-09-04T09:37:00.005+02:00

Gec-Art bombs Venice with a temporary installation.

Here the curatorial text by Clara Iannarelli (ITA version).

Il suo nome è invasione. 
Questa volta, per la 13a Biennale di Architettura, Gec colonizza temporaneamente Venezia, firmando un intervento artistico esclusivo che si inserisce nel più ampio progetto espositivo "Epidemic Happyness" di Farm Cultural Park, che fa a sua volta parte della rassegna "A Better World", curata da Studio427 negli spazi della Serra dei Giardini. 

Dopo Parigi nel 2008, è Venezia dunque a diventare scenario e tessuto con cui e su cui Gec costruisce il suo lavoro artistico. 

Oltre 100 girandole colorate invaderanno barche, ponti, balconi, guglie, bifore della splendida città lagunare... non si tratta di semplici girandole, visto che i loro petali sono realizzati con i variopinti cartoncini di centinaia di gratta&vinci usati. 

"La ruota gira" è un progetto che parte da un'ironica riflessione sul delirio collettivo che riguarda l'acquisto dei gratta&vinci. 6 mesi di raccolta di gratta&vinci usati, via web e social network, e attraverso la collaborazione con tabaccai e rivenditori autorizzati 12.000 gratta&vinci raccolti Un lavoro che nel corso del tempo ha creato e stimolato curiose sinergie, una per tutte quella con un gruppo di matematici la cui passione per le statistiche e il calcolo delle probabilità è valsa come concreto ed entusiastico supporto a Gec ("FATE IL NOSTRO GIOCO"). Prima o poi la ruota gira. Prima o poi la dea bendata colpisce, stravolgendo la vita di qualcuno. La vincita improvvisa di tanti soldi è l'orizzonte di felicità agognato da milioni di italiani. Gec Art gioca, come sempre, con la sua ironica visione delle cose e dell'umano, costruendo un oggetto ludico, gioioso, la cui struttura stessa è fatta da ciò che resta di un sogno infranto. Che la fede cieca in una casuale e improvvisa vincita non faccia apparire gli adulti simili a bambini? Che il delirio collettivo che porta milioni di italiani a buttare soldi -e speranze- in questa frenetica ossessione non rappresenti una regressione infantile? Si può pensare ad una "epidemic crazyness" orientata verso un'illusoria "happyness"? Molte sono le domande poste, sottilmente, da questa installazione diffusa. Intanto chi passerà nelle calli veneziane il 31 agosto rimarrà incantato dal turbinio delle girandole di Gec Art, nella splendida luce di Venezia. Perchè, comunque sia, la ruota gira. 

Clara Iannarelli 
Fotografie di Giovanni Nardi.

NUART 2012 IS COMING

2012-09-03T10:39:00.003+02:00

This year’s Nuart Festival takes place later this month in Stavanger, Norway.

Artist lineup is Aakash Nihalani, Dolk, Eine, Ron English, Saber, How and Nosm, mobstr, Niels “Shoe” Meulman, Jordan Seiler, The Wa and Sickboy.
 

Nuart’s street work begins September 20th, the indoor show opens on the 29th at Tuo Scene and the panels and talks will take place on the 27th-29th.

BIODPI - FACEBOX

2012-08-31T14:00:00.001+02:00

“I muri perlopiù dividono, isolano, creano barriere. Il muro ideale 
costituito dalle "facce in scatola" è in realtà proprio l'antitesi di 
tutto ciò" - ha sottolineato Fabio Della Ratta, in arte Biodpi.

I 
frammenti di muro rappresentano gli intrecci che quotidianamente si 
tessono all'interno di una comunità, la "casualità" degli accostamenti 
esprime la casualità della vita stessa, come casuale è stato l'incontro 
con i protagonisti, immortalati per la sola felice coincidenza di essere
 passati davanti al nostro set nelle tre giornate di shooting 
fotografico.

Volti sorridenti, pensierosi, smorfiosi, innocenti danno corpo alla mia 
opera e sono i reali protagonisti di questa bella esperienza artistica 
che mi ha accompagnato nei tanti pomeriggi di questa torrida estate.

STROKE URBAN ART FAIR DURING BERLIN ART WEEK

2012-08-30T10:31:00.003+02:00

Jesus formed out of venetian blinds, an oil painting next to it, a 
graffiti painted on canvas right across - during the BERLIN ART WEEK 
only at STROKE URBAN ART FAIR the new generation of artist present 
themselves in such a large variety and strength, without making any 
compromises. 

The blend of styles from historical and contemporary art 
genres blurs the boundaries between design, pop culture and subculture 
on the one side and advanced culture as well as contemporary art on the 
other side and fuels the desire to discover more of this art of the 
21st century.


Now, from September 13th to 16th, the fair for urban art sets itself up 
as the alternative to the usualsuspects of the Berlin Kunstherbst. For 
four days, everything is about urban art with all of its facets, forms 
and colors, set in scene by the exhibiting galleries, projects and live 
paintings - young, fresh and nonconformist.



Latest news


STROKE URBAN ART FAIR is happy to announce the new partnership with the 
BERLINER LISTE. Visitors of both fairs will benefit from reduced entry 
fees.

The biggest potential of this city lies in its variety", stresses
 Marco Schwalbe, creative director of STROKE URBAN ART FAIR. With the 
BERLINER LISTE incorporating the new team by Jörg Golz and Dr. Gerhard 
Charles Rump, we are glad to have found a likewise experienced as well 
as progressive partner.

PROGRAM PREVIEW:

Citroen DS3 City Tour

CITROËN and STROKE URBAN ART FAIR present the "CITROËN DS3 City Tour". 
Each of four artists from Poland, Germany and Denmark will design one 
CITROËN DS3,becoming a unique, driving art piece. The visitors of STROKE
 will be invited on a special urban art ride through Berlin. CITROËN is 
official partner of the URBAN ART FAIR. Plus, the artists will create a 
joint art piece during the fair that will be raffled among the visitors.

Sony Animax

Celebrating the fifth anniversary of the TV channel, STROKE URBAN ART FAIR 2012 is cooperating with ANIMAX and dedicates one special 
installation by the Etam Cru from Poland to the anime aesthetics.

STROKE CURATED

Marco Schwalbe and his team of STROKE URBAN ART FAIR have once more 
dedicated themselves to strengthen the reputation of the fair as 
Germany's most significant young art event. Therefore, from September 
13th to 16th, besides more than 30 exhibiting galleries and art 
collectives, the organization team presents an extraordinary, 
international line-up in its special exhibition STROKE CURATED. 
Impressive is not only the internationality, but especially the variety 
of the invited artists, which displays once more the high quality and 
the breath-taking diversity of this young generation of artists.

BLU IN SARDINIA

2012-08-29T10:24:00.002+02:00

BLU, Sassari, Italy.

FAME FESTIVAL COMEBACK!

2012-08-24T10:18:00.003+02:00

FAME FESTIVAL is back like every year. 

Angelo Milano, one of Street Art's world hero, bombs Grottaglie (Puglia, Italy)with an amazing list of artists (HERE).

An old Angelo's interview to Dario Ujetto (Ita version) testifies the "miracle" of this Festival, an "unicum" in Art system.

HERE the dates of the opening.

GALO ART GALLERY - BROTHERS FROM DIFFERENT MOTHERS

2012-08-22T12:27:00.002+02:00

"Brothers From Different Mothers"

by Bue The Warrior (Be) & Chase (USA)

Arte Contemporanea

Inaugurazione: 07/09/2012 dalle 17:30-21:00

Dove:

Galo Art Gallery,
San Salvario, via Saluzzo 11/G
Orario galleria: dal Martedi al sabato dalle 11 alle 19
Tel. 011 79000074

La mostra dura dal 07/09/2012 al 20/10/2012

2012: the year of the spread!

2012-08-21T15:17:00.003+02:00

In questi giorni i turisti che percorrono la passeggiata panoramica dell’Incompiuta*, la strada costiera che unisce Imperia a Diano Marina, si sono imbattuti in un installazione insolita. 

Durante il mese agosto delle enormi bobine di legno sono state decorate dall’artista Mrfijodor, si sono di fatto trasformate in monete da uno e da due euro componendo l’anno in corso. 

L’opera si chiama “2012: the year of the spread! No money No party”, ovvero “2012: l’anno dello spread! Niente soldi e niente festa”. 
Spread è un termine molto in auge nell’ultimo anno tra i media nazionali ma spesso perde di significato a causa di una crisi che asciuga le tasche degli italiani, e non solo. 

Infatti la differenza tra il prezzo più basso a cui un venditore è disposto a vendere un titolo e il prezzo più alto che un compratore è disposto ad offrire per quel titolo, si annullano a vicenda se entrambi non hanno un liquidità per gestire con coscienza le loro scelte. L’arte contemporanea e la street-art come mezzo creativo di interpretare la società e di interagire  con la gente. 

www.mrfijodor.it