In a perfect world the name Vaughn Bodé would be as well known as Barak Obama. In the arenas of graffiti and underground art the Bodé name is a title of royalty that has been inspiring artists since before his death in 1975. Since then, his heir apparent Mark Bodé has carried on the family tradition to the fullest and has even taken it a step further to finish a few of his dad’s unfinished works. [Read more...]
Vaughn x Mark Bodé Jigsaw Puzzle + Commercial
King Case 2 Funeral and Burial Fundraiser [RIP]
The creator of Computer Rock. Master of Super Duty Tuff Work. Whether or not your’re a lover, hater or participant of graffiti culture… if you’ve watched the movie WildStyle there’s one star of the movie you should most likely remember. The enigmatic “King of Style”, Case 2 (TFP) lit up the mandatory documovie classic as he taught graf theory and told his story that will continue to influence writers for generations.. [Read more...]KIDULT: Europe’s Next Top Vandal owns Kenzo, Paris
The Kidult you love to hate is back and once again is sparing no establishment. After the Supreme job, the MoCA mission, and scraping the face off of a few other high end retailers, he’s going gully on Paris boutique, Kenzo. Once again he’s not tolerating the mainstream use of graffiti / street art culture for capital gain. The first part of the vid promos Kenzo’s new fragrance, Flower Tag. You can do the knowledge from there.
Seriously? KID, if you happen to read this, that whole concept is so tom coon buffoonik why bother? Unless this is an inside job to launch a new product with immediate controversy right out of the gate. But then that would mean you’re part of the establishment. Either way keep dropping these videos. The innanets loves you meng. [source: The Beast]Mike Giant aka Giant One: Let there be BEEF #graffiti
Mike Giant (Giant One) talks candidly about a current situation going in San Fran with a toy who’s name we won’t mention. “He’s a TOY and he’s gotta be stopped.” Every now and again you have to take it back to the bricks. Simple rules of engagement. We loose sight of these things due to the innanets. Dope video all day. (via LayLo, welcome back) [Read more...]
MoCA ‘Art in The Streets’ Video
Regardless of ignorant opinion, “Art in the Streets” is without a doubt one of the single most important art events of our time. It’s made headlines all over the world. It’s sparked controversy in all avenues of the art world, above and underground. It’s produced a fair number of heroes and villains. And whether good or bad, it has managed to solidify the positions of graffiti and street art history.
As great things can’t last forever, the monolithic MoCA exhibition is coming to a close on August 8th. The 2012 chapter of AITS was slated for the Brooklyn Museum of Art but has since been canceled for “financial” reasons. That said, the next exhibition is unknown, so if you are on the West Coast from now until August 8th, make sure you make it to MoCA “Art in the Streets“. Don’t sleep. Video by Juan Enriquez / Footage includes interview with CornBread, Freedom, Mr. Cartoon, and Shepard Fairey. via Arrested Motion.
Taki 183 x H.O.A.G. Book Signing Recap [video+pics]
Recap of the Taki 183 x History of American Graffiti Book Signing at The Hole in NYC
TAKI 183 x The History of American Graffiti
NYC might not be playing to MoCA’s Art in the Streets Exhibition as planned, but that’s not to say that the greats can’t be honored and recognized in Big Apple fashion. [Read more...]
