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TIA CHUCHA'S AUCTION: ¡ANGELIN@S PRESENTE!

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:29:00 +0000

Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural – the renowned nonprofit cultural center and independent bookstore from the Northeast San Fernando Valley – will be hosting an Angelino all-star benefit concert, poetry reading, and art auction, to honor and celebrate Los Angeles and its new Poet Laureate, Luis Javier Rodriguez who was recently appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Sunday, June 28, 2015, 2-7PM at the Pico House, El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Olvera Street - the birthplace of Los Angeles - 424 North Main Street, LA, CA 90012. The event is in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute, Los Angeles, (MCI).

The iconic rainbow cast and crew includes East LA’s Grammy winners Quetzal Flores and

Martha Gonzalez from the Chicano rock, Afro-Latin, Mexican Son Jarocho band, Quetzal, performing their stirring, politically charged anthems; LA rock legends John Densmore, founding member and drummer for the Doors and East LA’s Rubén “Funkahuatl” Guevara, co-founder with Frank Zappa of the second incarnation of Ruben & The Jets, will perform together in a spoken word/percussion duet; LA Japanese American legendary performer, Nobuko Miyamoto, founder of the multicultural performance group Great Leap will perform along with the dynamic “Atomic” Nancy Matoba formerly with Hiroshima and current long time singer with the First AME Gospel Choir. They will be joined by Quetzal Flores and Martha Gonzalez for a new soulful fusion of Mexican Son Jarocho and traditional Japanese folk music called FandangObon, along with Chicano “Demon Drummer” Maceo Hernández, formerly with the highly acclaimed Japanese taiko group Za Ondekoza, and founding member of East L.A. Taiko. Plus, the Godfather of Latino Hip Hop, Mellow Man Ace, will make a special guest appearance for the finale of the all-star concert.

A reading by some of LA’s most powerful poets celebrating our City of Angels include:

Hometown hero, Poet Laureate and award winning author and life survivor, Luis J. Rodriguez along with Luivette Resto, traci kato-kiriyama, Mike the Poet, and Peter J. Harris.

World renowned trailblazers of collectable LA Chican@ Art include: Carlos Almaraz,

Judithe Hernández, Margaret Garcia, Gilbert “Magu” Luján, John Valadez, Wayne Alaniz Healy, David Botello, Willie F. Herrón III, Ofelia Esparza, Eloy Torrez, Barbara Carrasco,

José Antonio Aguirre, and Arturo Urista,

Other emerging giants including:

Sonia Romero, Shizu Saldamando, Sandy Rodriguez, Jaime “Germs” Zacarias, Wenceslao Quiroz, Daniel Gonzalez, Raul Paulino Baltazar, José Lozano, Emilia García, Rick Ortega, Mario Trillo, Lilia Ramirez, and Gabriela Malinalxochitl Zapata;

Urban Contemporary Graffiti Art by:

Chaz Bojórquez, Man One, Vyal Reyes, and Nuke One;

Fine Art Prints by: Richard Duardo/Modern Multiples, Francesco X. Siquieros/El Nopal Press, and José Alpuche/Self Help Graphics & Art;

Photography by: George Rodriguez, Mike Murase, Rafael Cardenas, and Vicente Mercado.

Auctioneer will be Herbert Siguenza of Culture Clash.

Reception/Silent Auction: 2-3:30

Poetry Reading: 3:30-4

Live Auction: 4-5:30

Concert: 5:30 6:30

$25 prepay, $30 day of - includes 1 beverage and appetizers.

For tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/angelins-presente-tickets-17033124534

Tía Chucha's co-founders, Luis & Trini Rodríguez, are life-long activists for community, youth, the arts, and inner-core transformative work with disaffected and neglected communities. A former gang member, drug addict & alcoholic, Luis changed his life to contribute to a new imagination about relationships and how to manage resources to achieve true equity, social justice, and healthy lives on a healthy earth. His writings have been widely acclaimed, including his best seller, Always Running, La Vida Loca, Gang Days in LA and the highly recommended Hearts & Hands: Creating Community in Violent Times. His wife Trini, grew up in a large Mexican working class family in Pacoima, and through tapping into the power of education, political and spiritual development has become a dedicated community leader and mentor to many in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.

Tía Chucha’s is a cultural complex that includes a bookstore, art gallery internet, performance space, and workshop center that has been in the community of Sylmar for more than fourteen years. In that time, writers such as Sandra Cisneros and Victor Villaseñor have read there along with performances by Culture Clash, Lalo Alcaraz, Quetzal, the late Lalo Guerrero, and many other musicians, theater groups, comedians, artists, writers, and community leaders. Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.

Man One x Hola Mexico Film Festival 2015

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Tue, 12 May 2015 02:08:00 +0000

In support of the Hola Mexico Film Festival, I have created an installation/exhibit at

Grand Central Market 317 S. Broadway in Downtown LA, CA 90013 (Hill St. entrance)

It is currently up and running thru May 17th, 2015.

All photo credit: Alejandro Ibarra

The theme of the installation is "Mexican Cinema" and includes portrait paintings

of iconic figures in Mexican cinema like Maria Felix, El Santo, Cantinflas, and others as

well as hand painted movie reels that will look cool in any home or office.

You can purchase the artwork directly at this link:

CrewestShop.com

*A percentage of the proceeds made during the run of this show will go to aid the earthquake victims in Nepal.

Check out this short video shot by my boy Reggie Reagor of our opening night event:

Find out more about the film festival by clicking here: www.HolaMexicoFF.com

Thanks to Samuel Douek for making this possible!

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LA FOUR DIRECTIONS: PRIVATE COMMISSION

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:11:00 +0000

I created these paintings depicting each of the four directions for a private collector.
The installation made this truly unique and site specific.

Thanks Kathleen for making this such a memorable project!

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CLASH OF CLANS COMMISSION

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:03:00 +0000

My contribution to this year's Clash of Clans exhibit at Art Toy Culture Convention in Seoul, Korea.
I call it "Clans of Insanity!" and its a clash between the American caps versus the German styles. Hope you like!

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ICE CREAM LAB: LIL' TOKYO + WESTLAKE

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 03:09:00 +0000

Two more interior murals done for my favorite ice cream spot in LA:
Ice Cream Lab! They just opened in Little Tokyo and about to open in
Westlake. Great to see how fast these good guys are growing!

Next time you pay them a visit, tell them I sent you and tag me on IG:
@ManOneArt

Little Tokyo...

Westlake...

Click on any image above to see more.

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MAN ONE x COMEDY CENTRAL x BIEBER ROAST

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 02:59:00 +0000

I was commissioned to create a 45 foot graffiti mural for the Justin Bieber Roast/Afterparty produced by Comedy Central at Sony Studios in Culver City. Surprisingly enough I had a great time at the party.

Tune in on March 30th to see this young buck get roasted alive!

#BieberRoast

Chillin' with Andy Dick...

My beautiful wife...

Click on the pics above to see more..

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B-REAL LISTENING PARTY

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 02:24:00 +0000

I recently hosted a listening party for B-Real of Cypress Hill at my studio.

We had a great turnout and so many industry friends stopped by to show their love!
Good time pics below...

Kickin' it with Cecilia the Mamacita and B-Real.

Bubbling..

B-Real speaking about the album.

More politicking..

Happy faces..

With the talented RaqC...

My main man Chris Loos!

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MAN ONE x GOOGLE

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 02:00:00 +0000

I'm happy to be part of two very cool global campaigns with Google!

First off is this documentary: EMIC
(click here for the free download of the short film)

Secondly, Google launched their "Street Art with Google Art Project". Here are some pics of the event at the Container Yard as well as a link to view all the other hundreds of artists and murals up on their site! Enjoy!

Technology...

Mixology...

Heavy Hitters...

Details...

Click here to go to Google's Street Art Project.

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VIDEO: LA CHUPERIA MURAL TIMELAPSE

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:52:00 +0000

"Graffiti Spirit:Bling!"
My new mural painted at La Chuperia in Lincoln Heights.

Enjoy the video with music by my brother Myk Mansun!

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INNERGALACTIC MURAL: WEST L.A.

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:02:00 +0000

My new mural titled: "INNERGALACTIC: City of Angels" just went up on the Westside!

This mural is about our beautiful city of Los Angeles and her art, fashion, and architecture that she presents to the Universe in an effort to bring peace and tranquility throughout. It is personified as a galaxy of love, nature, and beauty that is within us all, it's INNERGALACTIC!

The wall is located on the exterior wall of Contempo Floor Coverings, Inc.
1888 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90025

(Click to see more photos)

You are all invited to a special mural viewing reception on Sunday, March 15th from 1-3pm where I will also be releasing a new print for this piece. RSVP HERE

If you stop by and take some photos use the hashtag #INNERGALACTIC when you post!

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POPPIN' CAPS: CLOSING PARTY

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:27:00 +0000

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DARK NIGHTS: LIVE PAINTING RE-CAP

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:16:00 +0000

I was recently invited to create a live painting during Dark Nights, an event put on at LA Live. Thousands of people showed up to enjoy the art, music, vendors, food and drink.

Was a great time, looking forward to the next one. I might be willing to sell the final 8'x8' piece, so hit me up if interested. In the meantime, enjoy the pics!

(Click on the pics to view more.)

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INTERVIEWED BY USC'S ANNENBERG TV NEWS

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:25:00 +0000

I was interviewed by USC's Annenberg TV News program to talk about the effects of these new heavy graffiti fines that are about to go into effect if LA's City Council has anything to say about it.

Check out the story:
video platform video management video solutions video player

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MURAL TOUR FOR OTIS GROUP

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:30:00 +0000

I had a great time with these very interesting folks who help support Otis, one of LA's top art schools (in case you don't know).

On this 3 hour tour they got to see street art and murals in DTLA and meet

Stephen Zeigler (118 Winston Gallery) and see the art of Indian Alley as well as learn

a little about it's history.

We ended up in Lincoln Heights where they also got to see the murals at Gorilla Arts, Plaza de la Raza and my Elephunktl mural as well.

All in all it was a good day with good people and great weather and we finished it off

with lunch at Zinc.

Interested in a tour for your group? Hit me up for info and rates: manone@manone.com

#ManOneTours

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POPPIN' CAPS

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

My exhibition "Poppin' Caps" opened up on January 15 and will run until March 1st.
Go check it out next time you're on the block!

Here's the video recap and some pics below that:

You can always purchase some of the artwork here: www.crewestshop.com

Open Space: Cafe | Theater
457 n. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

*Photos courtesy of Reggie Reagor
(Click on pics for more images)

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MAN ONE X APT2B

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 07:55:00 +0000

I hooked up my friends at APT2B with a mural in their showroom...

They hooked me up with this sofa that goes perfect in my living room,
Thanks guys!

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LA GOLONDRINA MURAL

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:43:00 +0000

My newest mural created for Casa La Golondrina in Downtown LA's historic Olvera Street Plaza.

The mural is a quick reflection of the history and culture of both the restaurant and the city. In the center is the word "LA" in a simple yet contemporary urban graffiti style. The iconic City Hall building appears to the right and the bird to the left is a "golondrina" (swallow) which the restaurant is named after. The chiles and tomatoes a nod to the savory and authentic food served there everyday.
It's all tied together by the undulating movement of the blue folkloric dress motif.

Very soon I will be making special limited edition prints available through my site and the restaurant as well. In the meantime, enjoy the pics and video below or simply stop by the eatery and check it out for yourself!

(click here for more photos of this mural on my Flickr)

Thanks to Vivien for making this happen and to Beth for hooking us up!

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MAN ONE X SHIEKH SHOES - LAS VEGAS

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 06:03:00 +0000

Mural installation I did for Shiekh Shoes at the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas:

Don't forget to tag #sneakercreatures #shiekhshoes whenever you spot them!

Also big thanks to Dave Kawano for the sculpt work on them shoes!!

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ICE CREAM LAB - PASADENA

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 06:22:00 +0000

Ice Cream Lab just opened their second location in Pasadena and I was asked again to help them with the interior murals. Apparently my mad scientist character has become a big hit!
Look out for more collaborations as they keep expanding their ice cream empire!

(click on the pic for more images)

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KAHOY KOLLECTION - NEW SPONSOR!

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:12:00 +0000

I was hit up by the guys over at Kahoy Kollection who asked me to join their #KahoyActionTeam.
Handmade bamboo sunglasses and wood frame eyewear AND they hook up the Rx?!?!
Sweet, I'M DOWN!! Keep an out for upcoming collabos....

As I wore them during my recent interview on Univison's "LAnzate" tv show.

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MAN ONE X COVERED CALIFORNIA

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:37:00 +0000

I was recently commissioned to create a painting for Covered California to help them promote the new 2014 enrollment period. I had a great time painting at their event in DTLA and I'm very proud of the end result!

(click to view more pics)

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INTERVIEW ON LATINATION TV

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 04:18:00 +0000

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VOLAR MURAL: TIME-LAPSE

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:01:00 +0000

L.A. BARRIO ROOTS: STREET ART FESTIVAL

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:38:00 +0000

The LA Barrio Roots Street Art Festival is a FREE community event taking place at the:

Bell Community Center located at 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201, USA.

I will be painting side by side with these incredible artists:

The Mac, Caché, Nuke, Shente, HEX, Kofie and Sand One

They'll be Free Workshops and more. See you there!

VOLAR: MY NEWEST MURAL IN DOWNTOWN LA

noreply@blogger.com (The Crewest Man) — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:15:00 +0000

My newest mural in Downtown LA and my first under the new ordinance!

"voLAr" by Man One (8th & Flower)

Check out some great photos of my first #FacesLA mural.

Thanks to Naheed (video coming soon!)

Check out more pics on my Flickr (Click Here)

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