Jose Parla

JR x Jose Parla “The Wrinkles Of The City” Cuba Project

2 weeks agoArts5 comments2060 Views
Notable artists JR and Jose Parla continue their work together with "The Wrinkles Of The City" project in Havana, Cuba. Known for seamlessly blending their signature styles - turning photography and murals into a singular piece of breathtaking artwork - their latest is simply...

JR x Jose Parla For the Havana Biennial Preview

3 weeks agoArts3 comments1792 Views
In a few short days, the 2012 Havana Biennial will engage in some lively debate and artistic showcases as part of a month long event. With the tone set by the current modification of the artistic landscape and the subsequent relationship between visuals and social issues, JR and...

JR – “The Wrinkles Of The City” Cuba Project

March 19, 2012Arts2 comments2206 Views
Self-described photograffeur JR harkens the streets as his own personal art gallery — the largest in the world. Currently hard at work on his new Wrinkles of the City project, the French artist traveled to Cuba with fellow creative Jose Parla to add to his gallery by...

POST NEW: José Parlá Interview

January 12, 2012Arts5 comments1268 Views
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, 2011Arts0 comment965 Views
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, 2011Arts1 comment2349 Views
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, 2011Style5 comments4856 Views
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, 2011Arts2 comments1135 Views
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, 2011Arts0 comment2707 Views
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, 2011Arts6 comments31 Views
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, 2011Arts2 comments16 Views
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, 2011Arts8 comments44 Views
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, 2011Culture8 comments18 Views
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, 2011Arts5 comments50 Views
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, 2011Arts3 comments17 Views
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,...