BLAG Magazine Meet José Parlá & Futura

At the recent Pirates Utopia Exhibition, Blag Magazine has created a short film documenting the two featured artists, José Parlá & Futura. The film features everything from personal commentary regarding the recent terrorist attacks in the UK (around the same time as their arrivals in the UK) as well as their methods and themes behind the pieces they displayed at the exhibition. Part 1 and 2 are available exclusively on Blag while part 3 can be seen here.

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At the recent Pirates Utopia Exhibition, Blag Magazine has created a short film documenting the two featured artists, José Parlá & Futura. The film features everything from personal commentary regarding the recent terrorist attacks in the UK (around the same time as their arrivals in the UK) as well as their methods and themes behind the pieces they displayed at the exhibition. Part 1 and 2 are available exclusively on Blag while part 3 can be seen here.

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