RISK Sheds Light on the Skid Row Freewalls Project
12ozProphet recently caught up with legendary artist RISK to discuss his Skid Row Freewalls Project which was first introduced via MOCAtv’s introduction back in December. With a career that has spanned decades – and one that has allowed h...
Parker’s “Art of the Heist” with Mark Dean Veca
In anticipation of Parker’s release on January 25, artist Mark Dean Veca recently took to the streets to paint two pieces inspired by the movie. The murals were the conclusion of “Art of the Heist,” a contest that invited the public...
Andrew Schoultz “Fall Out” Exhibition @ Mark Moore Gallery
Mark Moore Gallery serves at the stage for “Fall Out” – an inaugural solo exhibition of paintings by San Francisco-based artist Andrew Schoultz. In this exhibition, Schoultz translates the motifs in his kinetic two-dimensional works...
Dabs Myla “All Good Things…” Exhibition @ Metro Gallery
Presented in association with LRG, art duo Dabs Myla ready their “All Good Things..” exhibition at Metro Gallery in Melbourne. Known for their colorful abstractions that are fully realized with help and cooperation from both artists, the...
Eric So x Ai Wei Wei Exhibition @ Singapore Art Stage
Contemporary Hong Kong-based artist Eric So readies his Ai Wei Wei-assisted exhibition at the Singapore Art Stage. Taking place between January 24-27, So’s Aibudao sculptures have been reimagined with politically charged elements – with S...
Ai WeiWei’s “Stacked” Installation Features 760 Bikes
Much maligned by the Chinese government, controversial artist Ai WeiWei presents “Stacked,” an installation of 760 bicycles displayed at GALLERIA CONTINUA. A continuation of 2008′s “Very Yao,” “Stacked” draws...
Damien Hirst Designs the 2013 Brit Awards Statue
The Brit Awards serve as the British Phonographic Industry’s celebration of music much like the Americans have the Grammys. As we all know, an awards show isn’t complete without a trophy/statue, so it seems only apropos that one of the bi...
THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES: Mark Landis – Father Philanthropy
THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES presents its latest extraordinaire — a curious master forger who also masquerades as a priestly philanthropist. Mark Landis is a 58-year-old American painter who is estimated to have successfully donated more than a hund...
A Story of Mural Painters in New York City
New York is perhaps one of the most expressive cities in visual advertising. Interspersed with flamboyant billboards that exceed any run-of-the-mill form of advertising, it comes as no surprise that the muralists at Colossal Media finds “The Bi...
Ink Stories #3: Rodrigo Souto
Whether a small star tucked behind the ear or a long sleeve of ‘tribal designs’ around the forceps, every tattoo has a story (some more engaging than others). Part of what makes tattoos so attractive is that they symbolize a certain fearl...
Sean McCabe’s Hand-Lettered Quotes
San Antonio, Texas-based designer Sean McCabe is passionate about hand lettering and typography, loves meticulous detail and expresses an attentive eye for precision, balance and composition in his work. He uses subtle intricacies to produce smart co...
James Jean “Parallel Lives” Exhibition @ Tilton Gallery
Following last fall’s debut of his brand new line of accessories, OVM, California-based Taiwanese-American artist James Jean is set to open his second solo show in New York later this month, entitled “Parallel Lives.” Appearing at t...
