Steve Powers
Steve Powers “Train To Always” @ Brooklyn
January 5, 2012
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Steve Powers is a New York City-based street artist who formerly went by the pseudonym ESPO while working as a graffiti artist in his hometown Philadelphia. New from Powers is this mural located in New York's Brooklyn borough, titled "Train To Always," that appears to express...
“Days” by Steve Powers
May 23, 2011
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"Days" is the latest solo exhibition from Steven Powers to be held at V1 Gallery in Copenhagen which will show more than 60 new works by the artist created daily over the last year. Powers uses a poetic, reflective, humorous and distinctive tone in the paintings and comments...
Steve Powers: Love Letter to Syracuse
November 9, 2010
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Offered above is a great short film created and directed by Faythe Levine and Samuel Macon about Steve Powers' latest art installation, entitled "Love Letter to Syracuse." The piece delves in to Power's importance when it comes to the entire project, with commentary by...
MONIKER International Art Fair London 2010 Recap
October 25, 2010
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The London MONIKER International Art Fair took place earlier this month. Taking place at the VILLAGE UNDERGROUND space, the event looked to cultivate and promote a more niche series of personalities and art. Both paintings and installations were on hand from some familiar...
ESPO @ 2010 PSFK Conference New York
May 21, 2010
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Shown is a video of Steve Powers' session during the 2010 PSFK Conference in New York City last month. Speaking on various subjects, the artist, famously known as ESPO, breaks down his journey into artwork with a sense of playful humor. Definitely an interesting watch....
FREE NEWS PROJECT: A Love Letter For You Interview with Steve Powers
March 29, 2010
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To compliment the release of their A Love Letter For You - Brick Valentines On The Philly Skyline book with Steve Powers aka ESPO (released earlier this year), FREE NEWS PROJECTS presents an interview with the multi-faceted artist. The interview goes into detail regarding...
The Selby: Steve Powers
February 17, 2010
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New York artist Steve Powers aka ESPO (Exterior Surface Painting Outreach) is the latest creative featured on photographer Todd Selby's The Selby. The tour gives us a chance to look at ESPO's fascinating studio and his vast archive of work and memorabilia. You can find the...
Steve Powers “Love Letter” Project
August 24, 2009
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Encompassing 50 painted walls throughout a designated section of Philadelphia, famed artist Steve Powers, also known as ESPO, teams up with the city for a special project, entitled Love Letter. The street mural showcase will not only feature ESPO's work but that of 40 local...
Steve Powers | 2 Fists of Iron and a Bottle of Beer Video
April 30, 2009
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Steve Powers aka ESPO, takes us on a tour of his latest exhibition entitled 2 Fists of Iron and a Bottle of Beer. The show recently opened up on April 25th and will run through June 7th at White Flag Projects in St. Louis.
White Flag Projects
4568 Manchester Avenue
St....
Travel Chronicles: Surrendering with Steve Powers
February 24, 2009
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Wejetset's Travel Chronicles is an editorial feature for their wejetset online magazine. Through an open and casual conversation it highlights how travel has shaped the talents, perspectives and experiences of creative and business professionals worldwide. They recently sat...
Steve Powers Protection Raincoats
December 2, 2008
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As previewed yesterday Steve Powers aka ESPO hooked up with artist Matt Goias for their exhibition entitled The Attraction of Mud taking place at colette Paris. Within the show, these raincoats were displayed symbolizing protection from the risks of Aids and prostitution in...
Steve Powers & Matt Goias present “The Attraction of Mud”
December 1, 2008
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Steve Powers aka ESPO teams up with Matt Goias on a special project entitled "The Attraction of Mud". The series of paintings and cards symbolize the protection society should provide those individuals most at risk with an emphasis on finding emotional shelter specifically...
Steve Powers | “Separating Light from Dark” Exhibit
September 11, 2008
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Launching yesterday was Steve Powers aka ESPO's latest show titled, Separating Light from Dark.Taking place at the Galleria Patricia Armocida in Milan, Powers showcased his signature 50's inspired advertising signage artwork. The show ultimately refers its title to a...
Steve Powers “Waterboard Thrill Ride” in the News
August 11, 2008
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Recently we got a look at the installation set up by Steve Powers aka ESPO in Coney Island (here). Although highly controversial, it has turned out to be a success with spectators peeking through the jail cell window, wanting a look at what exactly all the fuss is about...
Steve Powers “Waterboard Thrill Ride” at Coney Island
August 7, 2008
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Receiving wide-spread notoriety during cases against procedures undertaken on prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, the form of torture known as waterboarding has become the subject of Steve Powers' (also known as ESPO) latest exhibit at Coney Island. As a $1 sideshow, the...
