Are You Generic?tag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://12008-08-27T20:56:02ZMovable Type 3.33Bull Shittag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.9492008-08-27T20:49:27Z2008-08-27T20:56:02ZI just finished uploading the 600th photo to our pool of street art images from around the world. And it is fitting that this recent update comes with a funny intervention piece from the streets of Birmingham. I received the photo from one of our readers, who said:"Yes it's in Birmingham and it lasted only 10 minutes, I passed a first time in front of Bullring, there was nothing, and when I came out, the bull had a new shape ;-D, and people were enjoying, looking in surprise, and trying to guess who around could have made it, until a little boy, kicked away the bull-shit and removed the stuff hysterically, which was quite symbolic by the way" -photo submitted by Iktômi
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our pool of street art images from around the world. And it is fitting that this recent update comes with a funny intervention piece from the streets of Birmingham. I received the photo from one of our readers, who said:
"Yes it's in Birmingham and it lasted only 10 minutes, I passed a first time in front of Bullring, there was nothing, and when I came out, the bull had a new shape ;-D, and people were enjoying, looking in surprise, and trying to guess who around could have made it, until a little boy, kicked away the bull-shit and removed the stuff hysterically, which was quite symbolic by the way" -photo submitted by Iktômi ]]>
Branded Helltag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8952008-07-16T03:17:51Z2008-07-16T03:21:07ZIt's about time. The first solo show by underground LA artist Branded is here come August 2nd. We interviewed him back in January of 2006 and have been closely following his work since. With carrot in hand, go see: It's Hell Not Having A Hero.
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We interviewed him back in January of 2006 and have been closely following his work since. With carrot in hand, go see: It's Hell Not Having A Hero. ]]>
TRUTH Issue 5tag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8942008-06-20T17:03:11Z2008-06-20T17:04:23ZKing Adz killed it again this issue. My favorite of the series, 89 pages of content I've never seen before. Artist Pilpeled blew me away. As did the work of HUSH, but the chapter breaking tabs by No New Enemies carries the entire read. Download it now, for free of course.
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Download it now, for free of course. ]]>
Bye SOLVEtag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8932008-06-16T22:20:03Z2008-06-16T22:42:29ZThis past Saturday, the street art scene lost a friend, artist and inspiration as Chicago-great Brendan "SOLVE" Scanlon was found dead of a stab wound to the heart. Fellow artist saro, started a group on flickr as a memorial to him. Join to share photos of his work and memories of him.
photo credit: that's you!?Ronyhttp://www.areyougeneric.org/
a group on flickr as a memorial to him. Join to share photos of his work and memories of him.
photo credit: that's you!?]]>
The Specter Bridgetag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8922008-06-13T17:04:50Z2008-06-13T17:12:22ZFew artists know how to apply their work to the streets like Specter. He doesn't just glue something on a wall, many times he physically changes our landscape in a three-dimensional way and much of it all in fun. One of my favorite is the wooden bridge (below), but others include his brickwork project, cardboard and necklace. Pay respect.
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Specter. He doesn't just glue something on a wall, many times he physically changes our landscape in a three-dimensional way and much of it all in fun. One of my favorite is the wooden bridge (below), but others include his brickwork project, cardboard and necklace. Pay respect. ]]>
All Walls Are Our Wallstag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8572008-04-14T04:14:29Z2008-04-14T04:16:46ZOur first ever interview was with an artist named Hop Louie. He is a very productive cat who loves to put stuff on walls from Finland to Senegal. His site has recently been updated with a ton of new work. Visit hoplouie's website or read our exchange of words from 2006.Ronyhttp://www.areyougeneric.org/
hoplouie's website or read our exchange of words from 2006. ]]>
Over 500 Street Art Picturestag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8562008-03-25T20:02:38Z2008-03-25T20:13:27ZOur community section of street art from around the world has just gone over five-hundred photographs. Thanks to submissions from our readers, cities like Madrid, Dublin, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Istanbul, Sao Paolo and Miami get major updates. With a triumph upload from Bei of seven pics from Beijing, China. Enjoy and please do keep them coming.
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Madrid, Dublin, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Istanbul, Sao Paolo and Miami get major updates. With a triumph upload from Bei of seven pics from Beijing, China. Enjoy and please do keep them coming. ]]>
Studio Gangstertag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8262008-03-18T20:48:31Z2008-03-18T20:50:34ZThis past December (during Art Basel) I had the opportunity to check out an exhibition by Steve Powers and friends at the Miami Design District. The show was presented by Deitch Projects and aptly titled "Sign-A-Rama." The space was filled from floor to ceiling with sign graphics and verbage from the hands of Barry McGee, Matt Wright, Chris Johanson and more. I was so into it that I left with a signed copy of Steve's latest book. It's been on my desk for more than two months now and I don't foresee it moving to the library anytime soon.
If you like Steve Powers AKA ESPO's work, than you would enjoy this recently released 24x30 limited edition print titled Handy Signs. Available at handysigns.net »
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Steve's latest book. It's been on my desk for more than two months now and I don't foresee it moving to the library anytime soon.
If you like Steve Powers AKA ESPO's work, than you would enjoy this recently released 24x30 limited edition print titled Handy Signs. Available at handysigns.net » ]]>
Four Days in the Gladestag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8252008-03-05T04:33:46Z2008-03-05T04:41:37ZThe Langerado Music Festival is upon us. In two days time, we'll be in a 10'x15' booth showcasing our work, listening to good tunes and simply taking a break from reality. For our third year at the show, we are introducing five new t-shirts and some more original artwork. Stop by and say hello.
While we are off in gatorland, you can read an interview on yours truly (okat) by visiting Alan Bernard's Fuckin' Mayhem site.
Ronyhttp://www.areyougeneric.org/
The Langerado Music Festival is upon us. In two days time, we'll be in a 10'x15' booth showcasing our work, listening to good tunes and simply taking a break from reality. For our third year at the show, we are introducing five new t-shirts and some more original artwork. Stop by and say hello.
While we are off in gatorland, you can read an interview on yours truly (okat) by visiting Alan Bernard's Fuckin' Mayhem site. ]]>
You've Got to Get Madtag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8222008-02-24T03:16:17Z2008-02-24T03:28:33ZRonyhttp://www.areyougeneric.org/
Network (1976) that is more fitting today than ever before. Click to watch » (found via Can You Speak This)]]>
In Our Mailbox, Pt. VIItag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8212008-02-22T22:54:56Z2008-02-22T22:56:44ZA few weeks back Junkyard Sam asked to send over some stuff. I had no idea what to expect and to my surprise... I got an envelope of three amazing limited-edition prints of his fantastical illustrations. Check his site and etsy store for more.
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his site and etsy store for more. ]]>
King Adz, Post Vtag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8202008-02-14T20:36:01Z2008-03-25T15:45:04ZBack in the USA… There is only one street artist who is doing anything remotely original today and that is Brad Downey. I am giving him all the press he deserves with a feature in 100proofTRUTH Issue 4 and a double sized spread in my Modart Magazine column 'Word From King Adz'. Brad is not only a true original, he is also one of the nicest, most genuine blokes I've had the honour of getting down with. He's got a great book out 'The Adventures of Darius and Downey' published by Thames & Hudson. Here are some links to his work:
link one, link two, link three
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100proofTRUTH Issue 4 and a double sized spread in my Modart Magazine column 'Word From King Adz'. Brad is not only a true original, he is also one of the nicest, most genuine blokes I've had the honour of getting down with. He's got a great book out 'The Adventures of Darius and Downey' published by Thames & Hudson. Here are some links to his work:
link one, link two, link three ]]>
King Adz, Post IVtag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8192008-02-13T15:43:40Z2008-02-13T15:48:55ZThis is England! There is a massive amount of street fashion photography on the web these days and all of it is the result of the life's work of one man: Paul Hartnett. Who has been documenting/shooting street and club culture since 1976. He is the absolute Don and there would be no Face Hunter, Last Nights Party, Cobrasnake etc etc etc without Paul paving the way. His photography has not only influenced the street style photography, but also documented thoroughly the emerging sub-cultures, beginning with Punk and still going strong with Nu-Rave and Underage disco. He has a retrospective exhibition of his work this week at the Vibe Gallery in the Old Truman Brewery in East London, starting on the 14th Feb...
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Paul Hartnett. Who has been documenting/shooting street and club culture since 1976. He is the absolute Don and there would be no Face Hunter, Last Nights Party, Cobrasnake etc etc etc without Paul paving the way. His photography has not only influenced the street style photography, but also documented thoroughly the emerging sub-cultures, beginning with Punk and still going strong with Nu-Rave and Underage disco. He has a retrospective exhibition of his work this week at the Vibe Gallery in the Old Truman Brewery in East London, starting on the 14th Feb... ]]>
King Adz, Post IIItag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8182008-02-11T17:19:36Z2008-02-11T17:46:42ZThere is some really killer/fresh fashion coming out of Manchester (England) at the moment. Nu-Rave and mash-up culture materializes in clothing form with the youthful fashion label Me & Yu - designed and managed by two people (Angie & Gordon) from their stall in Affleck's Palace a quirky indie indoor fashion market in the coolest part of Manchester (The Northern Quarter). My 14 year old daughter is really into their clothes and this is the best endorsement out there: word of mouth from the teenager! link: www.meandyu.com
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Affleck's Palace a quirky indie indoor fashion market in the coolest part of Manchester (The Northern Quarter). My 14 year old daughter is really into their clothes and this is the best endorsement out there: word of mouth from the teenager! link: www.meandyu.com ]]>
King Adz, Post IItag:www.areyougeneric.org,2008://1.8172008-02-07T22:58:30Z2008-03-25T15:42:22ZOne of the people who I've been in contact with most in the last year is Iranian street art legend, A1one. We hooked up after he watched my Blek Le Rat film back inna day… He is a big fan of Blek and stencil art. But over the last year he has started to develop a mixture of street and Iranian folk art, into a fucking great look… Street art constantly need to reinvent itself, to reinvigorate itself otherwise it might stagnate or disappear up its own arse… visit: A1one's flickr and The Tehran Walls Blog
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Blek Le Rat film back inna day… He is a big fan of Blek and stencil art. But over the last year he has started to develop a mixture of street and Iranian folk art, into a fucking great look… Street art constantly need to reinvent itself, to reinvigorate itself otherwise it might stagnate or disappear up its own arse… visit: A1one's flickr and The Tehran Walls Blog ]]>
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