Jose Parla
POST NEW: José Parlá Interview
January 12, 2012
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New York-based artist José Parlá refers to his work as "Contemporary Palimpsests," drawing inspiration from past experiences and memories when creating new pieces of art. One of the very few artists who has achieved success in a variety of mediums, he continues to push the...
EXIT Magazine: Jose Parla Issue
December 19, 2011
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EXIT Magazine never fails to present an edgy and inventive take on the traditional magazine-style interview. Their latest installment features an in-depth discussion with Jose Parla, as well as art from a diverse a range of artists including John Martin, George Condo and David...
MADE at Art Basel Miami: Episode 2 – OHWOW “It ain’t fair”
December 4, 2011
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Berlin's MADE has been busy making its rounds of Art Basel Miami this year with another video centering around a visit to the OHWOW gallery to partake in the "It ain't fair" exhibition. An appearance on camera from Jose Parla discusses his inspirations into his contribution to...
Jose Parla for Converse (PRODUCT)RED Chuck Taylor All Star
November 29, 2011
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In honor of World AIDS Day (December 1), Converse has announced a limited-edition José Parlá for Converse (PRODUCT)RED Chuck Taylor All Star shoe. A painter, widely acclaimed in the art world, Parlá’s collaboration with Converse (PRODUCT)RED is designed to help provide...
Jose Parla: The Concord Project Video
November 24, 2011
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Contemporary artist Jose Parla spent his summer working on two large-scale murals for The Concord Project based in Toronto. The New York-based painter provides us with insights on how he approaches painting in the video produced by Sarah Keenlyside. He shares the processes and...
José Parlá “Character Gestures” Video
October 26, 2011
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In a recently released video from The Standard Hotel, in conjunction with the Parlá brothers, we get a creative look into José Parlá's "Character Gestures" exhibition that took place at the OHWOW Gallery in Los Angeles in September. The short film serves a documentation of a...
José Parlá “Character Gestures” Exhibition @ OHWOW Recap
September 14, 2011
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Just recently, OHWOW gallery played host to Jose Parla’s new show titled “Character Gestures.” This rare event in LA has drawn many people and garnered tremendous support from the art community. Exploring to the various themes of birth and rebirth, this exhibition has...
José Parlá “Character Gestures” @ OHWOW Preview
September 1, 2011
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For those waiting for the show to open, check out this exclusive preview of José Parlá's upcoming "Character Gestures" exhibition at OHWOW in Los Angeles. "Character Gestures" explores the balance between creation and destruction with each piece described as a modern...
José Parlá “Character Gestures” Exhibition @ OHWOW LA
May 4, 2011
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José Parlá will present a new body of work in the latter half of this year at OHWOW LA. Titled "Character Gestures," the story of street art meets the world of eloquent calligraphy and will once again be told in an anticipated showing which begins September 9 and runs...
jeffstaple 1-2-1 with Jose Parla
April 18, 2011
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Recently, Staple Design began releasing a "Director's Cut" of the video interviews from their 1-2-1 campaign with letsredu.com which was intended to promote art eduction in public schools. For the most recent release, Jeff Staple talks with Jose Parla, a Brooklyn-based...
José Parlá “Walls, Diaries, and Paintings” Exhibition @ Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery Recap
March 5, 2011
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José Parlá recently debuted his new bodies of work for his “Walls, Diaries, and Paintings” exhibition at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery. Parlá's impressive and ultimately captivating art form encompassed 15 new works from various worldly travels. It was further boosted...
NOWNESS: Jose Parla “Off the Wall” by Matt Black
March 4, 2011
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New York-based artist José Parlá got his start writing graffiti in Miami, but it was his dedication to transplanting the street to the gallery that won him acclaim in the art world. For his new show "Walls, Diaries and Paintings" at New York’s Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery,...
José Parlá “Walls, Diaries, and Paintings” Exhibition @ Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery
February 11, 2011
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The highly respectable José Parlá will open a new exhibition at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery next month. Displaying 15 new paintings, the encompassing theme is one that chronicle's Parlá’s past travels and cultures he has experienced. A new monograph of Parlá’s work...
José Parlá in Toronto
January 22, 2011
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Toronto welcomed street artist José Parlá as he unveiled two colossal public art murals commissioned for the Concord CityPlace. The Brooklyn native's signature calligraphic scrawl finely embellishes the interior of its new home. The Ministry of Artistic Affairs conducted...
José Parlá “Walls, Diaries, and Paintings” Book
January 6, 2011
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Universally respected for his work in providing a new spin on art and calligraphy, an announcement details the release of the artist's new book Walls, Diaries, and Paintings which will hit stores in the next little while. The exhibition will coincide with his upcoming...
