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Events that don't have definite endings, calls for participation, and new books are on the Ongoing event page.
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New Video: World
Unlike other videos that try to show you a little everything: bombing, productions, freights, subways, walls, gallery shows, interviews, Not Guilty focuses on one thing and only one thing, trains. This video is for the folks that love to see rolling steel that has been covered by beautiful masterpieces. The MILITIA crew that put this video out have spent a great deal of effort by scouring the corners of the earth (New York, Germany, Italy, Greece, Argentina, Portugal, Canada, Japan, China... is that enough?) for footage of painted trains. They succeed in showing running trains in service, trains getting buffed, trains getting painted, everything and anything to do with trains. The amazing part is that the work shown is all top quality, this isn't like your average train flick taken at night at some funny angle. The booming hip-hop soundtrack and limited, but insightful voiceovers make this one of the best graffiti videos put out to date. If nothing else, you should check this video out to see the Top 2 Bottoms running in New York City.
Available from our store.
Contributors wanted for book: Deadline extended to May 31, 2002
International writing
A book about Graffiti in the whole world from Nicholas Ganz aka Keinom
I am working on a full colour hardcover book, where I wanna present the Graffiti scenes in every country in the world, where people stood up and painted with spraycans on the walls.
When you can support me with some pictures, magazines, informations or whatever, please contact me and we will work something out.
Look at the information text for some closer informations.
Thanks a lot for your interest and I hope we will talk together soon.
Nicholas Ganz aka Keinom
More information here (English) or here (Deutch)
Contact: Nicholas Ganz, Keinom, Falkstr. 9, D-45147 Essen, Germany
Email: keinom@graffiti.net,
keinom_art@hotmail.com,
keinom@fireball.de
Phone: 0049-(0)201-6156787
Pittsburgh, PA: May 25-26, 2002
This is a call to all artists living in (or able to travel to) the greater Pittsburgh area. Any artists interested in graffiti/mural work, or other any other kind of installation and site-specific work are encouraged to participate. This project centers on a space that I have recently acquired permission to work with. For those that are not familiar with the local history of Pittsburgh there is an area between Bellevue and Sewickley that is the old Dixmont State Mental Hospital. It was founded in 1859 and closed in 1984 - and is now almost certainly scheduled for demolition (to implant commerical-walmart-shlock). There are two primary areas: the main boiling complex up on the hill and the old power plant down on the boulevard (Rt 65).
Between the power plant and the main building is a 1/4+ mile long steam tunnel that runs pipes for heating. When the buildings would be demolished and the area is filled, the tunnel will be sealed off and buried away in the hillside. I am trying to find graffiti, mural, and other installation artists who are interested in putting work inside of this tunnel - essentially turning it into a time capsule. I'm hoping to primarily find local artists due to the historic nature of the space, but anyone who wishes to travel to the area to participate are more than welcome. I have secured permission to perform this project on the grounds, so those involved should be able to avoid legal concerns. Contact information is provided below for those wishing to participate and learn more.
Those interested in documenting the project may do so, and with enough people interested I may try to spin this to the local media (which they would eat up since it's Dixmont history); but that will largely be conditional on the wishes of those involved. It should also be noted that the space does contain some hazards which are capable of causing serious harm to those who may not be cautious while in the tunnel. However, the major dangers are limited to one area, and any participating artist who is careful of the one end of the tunnel which poses the threat should not be in any danger at any point while working.
Those painting murals/etc, or installing other works at the times that paint work is being done, will need to wear respirators due to the poor ventilation in the tunnel. A portable generator and industrial fan will be used, but it is not likely to be sufficient to avoid respirators entirely. I have found an inexpensive source of respirators and goggles for artists who don't have their own safety equipment. The total cost of this equipment is a max of $30 per person, and small grant money that I am currently looking into may be able to absorb this cost entirely.
Because of the dangers involved in the space the general public will not be able to visit the space at any time. An intimate viewing could likely be arranged for certain individuals and the press. The demolition work is scheduled to begin June 1, which will be the last day the property is in the control of the present owner. Any artists wishing to install work in the tunnel should plan to do so on Saturday, May 25th or Sunday, May 26th. These two days have been chosen for the safety of those involved as well as to discourage installed works from possible vandalism. Two separate days have also been chosen to allow artists not working with paint and other fumes to install their work on a separate day from those that will be working with paint, and therefore need respirators. All those working with paints will hopefully be able to do so on the 26th. These dates will also allow for one week of time in which to host media and other private viewings.
Participating artists will have to provide all of their own supplies. Small funds may be available from local arts initiatives, though it will be up to individuals to find their own sources of funding. The tunnel is approximately 6 1/2 ft tall, and 4+ ft from one wall to the steam pipes on the opposite wall. Please email or call for more precise information. There has been a bit of interest already from individuals and local organizations, however, there will be no lack of space to install work no matter how many people wish to become involved. Anyone interested in participating in this project should contact Zak (me) zak@dvdempire.com or call 724.625.0299 x234. Directions and other information will be given then.
In the development of my art I have come to realize that the certain concepts are capable of being explored on a scale that is beyond any individual's experience or lifetime, as their full impact is limited by that which impels social forces. To this end I have sought to investigate this concept through the creation of a time capsule whose life is longer than is reasonable to guess when it would next be discovered. In organizing this time capsule I intend to create an object that is of impacting significance, to the culture of today as well as that which would one day reopen it. On an individual level it will also stand as a developmental anchor for those that take part - to reference their own growth and movement. The region, however, will retain it as a keepsake; as the marker of a certain period in its development.
Dublin, Ireland: May 18 - 19, 2002
more info soon on www.bestburners.co.uk
Paris: May 16 - June 29, 2002
vernissage: 16 May 2002 from 18 till 21 hours / Artists reception
galerie Speerstra
4/6 rue du Perche
75003
Paris
01 42 77 60 99
Grenoble, France: May 11-12, 2002
San Francisco: May 11 - 30, 2002
Curated by Jonas Melvin and Julio Morales Presenting the work of artists making a significant impact on youth subcultures worldwide.
Reception: Friday, May 17, 6-8pm
Southern Exposure
401 Alabama Street (at 17th St.)
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.863.2141
www.soex.org
Thanks to sketchyPAD for the tip. Check out their Bay Area calendar for art fun.
San Francisco: May 11, 2002
Event: Mural Arts Festival
Date: Saturday, May 11th 2002
Location: Precita Park-Precita Avenue between Folsom and Harrison, two blocks south of Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco
Time: 1:00pm-5pm
Cost: Free and open to the public
For more information call: 415 285-2287
Mural Arts Festival celebrates muralism and muralists. This years festival will feature a mural performance, mural art exhibits and demonstrations, a community "mural paint-in" for all ages. Urban Youth Arts spray can mural demonstration. children's art activities, guest speakers, cultural organization's information, live music and food.
New York: May 10 - June 10, 2002
sharp & tsugumi presents:
a solo exhibition: opening May 10th
from 6pm to 9pm and there will be an after party!
prosper gallery
127 stanton street
new york, ny 10002
gallery contact: +1 (212) 358-9623
artist contact: +1 (718) 495-9619
durociatop@yahoo.com
San Jose, CA: May 10, 2002 (and other US cites in April/May)
Friday May 10 | 8pm 'til late
Portland, Oregon based artists Vanessa Renwick and Bill Daniel are touring the western U.S. with a program of their experimental and documentary films and videos. Daniel will present "The Girl on the Train in the Moon", a hobo campfire/video installation that is a record of his investigation into the secret world of freight riding and hobo graffiti. Renwick will screen a 70 min. program of her work including films about folkart, hitchhiking, and rodeos. Her work explores the possibility of poetry in contemporary society, sometimes providing a vicious, satirical commentary on that society.
Anno Domini // the second coming of Art & Design
150 South Montgomery Street / Unit B
San Jose, CA 95110
408.271.5151
Visit http://www.galleryAD.com for ticket information and updates.
Other places to see this film (and other short films with it):
Dallas TX Thu. April 25 Forbidden Gallery Parry Bldg.
214-887-5939 8p.m. $5
Ft. Worth, TX Fri. April 26 Four Walls Gallery 830 N Commerce
817-222-1272 7:30 $5
Austin, TX Sa. April 27 Alternate Current Art Space 2209 S. 1st.
512-443-9674 dusk $5
San Antonio, TX Su. April 28 The Honey Factory
120 Guadalupe
Phoenix, AZ Tu.. April 30 Modified Arts 407 E Roosevelt
602-462-5516
Tucson, AZ Th.May 2 Club Congress 311 Congress
520-622-8848
Bisbee, AZ Sa.May 4 Earwig Factory in The Gulch
Los Angeles CA Th. May 9 secret party
San Francisco Su. May 12 Tire Beach dusk free
Contact: Bill Daniel 503-939-6916 billdaniel@hotmail.com
www.peripheralproduce.com
San Francisco: May 9 - June 15, 2002
Opening Reception, Thursday May 9, 6pm til closing
Featuring Tropical Deejays
Darkat / Fatskills / Dev Dawg
Live Electronic Music By CAT FIVE
www.katfive.com
This evening is supplied free of charge. Come dressed for a Luau.
www.Ezrali.com
111 Minna St. Gallery
111 Minna St.
S.F. CA 94105
415.974.1719
Santa Cruz: May 5 - 31, 2002
Raging Sushi Productions presents an exhibit by local artists.
Jason Anderson
Shane Jessup
Reggie Lacuata
Matthew Powell
Opening reception: Sunday May 12, 2-5pm
X Cafe
2525 Soquel Dr
Santa Cruz CA
+1 831-475-9300
Detroit, MI: May 4 - June 1, 2002
Opens 7:00 pm
CPOP Gallery
4160 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 833-9901
http://www.cpop.com/
Binghamton, NY: May 4 - 5, 2002
Writers to start painting Sat. May 4th at 5 pm -- open to the public Sunday at 10am. at East Coast Terminal Skatepark.
All spaces are taken now, so if you're not on the list already, you're a spectator this time.
More info: pride315@twcny.rr.com
Directions to the park and a panorama of last year's event can be found at http://www.eastcoastterminal.com
Late additions:
Ikon, Neon, Zore, Apex, Themo, Mes, Acet, Pen One, Jnub, Sub, Danger, Flint, Think, and StayHigh149.
Upstate New York: May 3, 2002
for the Westchester Photographic Society at Westchester Community College's Valhalla campus on Friday May 3, 2002 starts 8 pm.
Westchester Community College's Valhalla campus is located just northwest of White Plains and north of Interstate 287. It is bounded by Route 100c on the north, Route 100 on the east and Route 100a on the west. The Technology Building is reached by entering the WCC campus at the East Gate on Route 100c. Park in the large parking lot (#11) on the left. The Technology Building is directly across the lane from the parking lot.
Thanks to B&H Photo for giving a free gift certificate to each attendee which is good at their Superstore at 420 Ninth Ave, NYC.
Flint's band the "ex VANDALS" has 3 more dates at the club Tobacco Road on 41th Street NYC and one this summer at the Knitting Factory Please check out the listings in the Village Voice
San Francisco: May 3 - 31, 2002
Alena Rudolph, Christopher Ruess, Kyle Ranson, Andrew Schoultz, Chris Lindig, Shay Nowick, James Kirkpatrick, and Michael Eli.
Opening Reception: May 3rd, 7-11pm.
Hours: Wed. - Sun., 2-6p.m. and by appt.
Detritus connotes the jettisoned artifacts of a disbanded culture, and the title of our show therefore has a double meaning. Detritus is both the mission and foundation of our show, as well as the fact that the gallery is based in the Mission where many of the materials were reclaimed for art usage. From wooden pallets to old windows and house paint, the artists above see the inherent potential in these discarded objects. Coincidentally, the show largely features artists connected to the 'Mission School' as described in the wonderful recent Guardian article by Glen Helfand.
Culture Cache Gallery
1800 Bryant St. #104 (corner of 17th)
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-626-7776 phone/fax
www.culturecache.com
Liepzig, Germany: May 3, 2002
FR. 03.05.2002, 20.00 Uhr (till 26.05.2002) Vernissage Wladimir 518 at Galerie INTERDRUCK
Interdruck zeigt erstmals in einer deutschen Galerie Arbeiten des Prager Künstlers Wladimir Broz aka Wladimir 518. Wladimir 518 ist durch seine Aktivitäten in Prag zentraler Bestandteil der dortigen Graffiti-Szene. Neben seiner Arbeit als Künstler hat er sich bereits einen Namen als Mitglied der Rap-Posse "Peneri Strycka Homeboye" und als Organisator diverser Graffiti-Ausstellungen gemacht. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit PACT/Blackred wurde diese Ausstellung in Leipzig für die Galerie Interdruck ermöglicht. Die Collagen und Comic-Strips von Wladimir 518 repräsentieren einerseits die Offenheit der tschechischen Jugendkultur gegenüber internationalen Einflüssen. Andererseits vermitteln seine Collagen ein hohes gestalterisches Niveau. Musikalisch wird der Abend supported von den 666 DJs. http://www.dust-dbugger.de/interdruck/scripte/wladimir518/index.html
interdruck, goeschenstr. 2-4, 04317 leipzig, Germany, tel.: 0341/3918033
http://www.dust-debugger.de
San Jose, CA: May 3, 2002
Los Angeles based brothers exhibiting paintings and mayhem.
Also featuring: "Bruised Fruit" book signing by David Choe
Sampledelic morsels by Cat Five
FREE.
Friday 8pm 'til late
Visit http://www.galleryAD.com for information and updates.
Anno Domini // the second coming of Art & Design
150 South Montgomery Street / Unit B
San Jose, CA 95110
408.271.5151
San Francisco: May 2 - June 1, 2002
Tues.-Fri. 10-5:30
Sat. 10-5
Gallery Paule Anglim
14 Geary, S.F.
(415) 433-2710
Prada Foundation is currently hosting Barry McGee, whose installation will be pictured there soon. .
Mission School article about SF street artists in SFBG
New York: May 1, 2002
New Orleans: May 1 - June 1, 2002
Milton Gallery
1818 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-6966
Reception and signing May 4
8 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
New York: May 1, 2002
MAY 1st HONORING THE PIONEERS OF THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE the official party returns: Locking, B-boying, Brooklyn uprocking, Boogie, DJ roast & Freestyle ciphers.
It was in May of 1999 when Hip-HOP History Month was Co-founded by Push while Hosting 88hiphop.com A native of Brooklyn, New York Hip-Hop History Month is defined as a month-long experience,taking place in May, during which some of the cultural elements that define "Hip-Hop" are celebrated. Various components include, but are not limited to: DJ-ing, Street Dancing, Graffiti Art, and MC-ing.
These 31 days also pay tribute to pioneers of the past, present leaders and future trailblazers. Over four weeks of cultural exhibition feature live performances and interviews -- providing an equal dosage of entertainment and education.
May 1st (opening day in NYC) with:
K-SOLO, PAPA WU.BIG FOOT, NUCLEUS "Jam on it", KING JUST, PROFESSOR X (X CLAN) PETE DJ JONES, STRAFE "Set it off", MENTAL SUPREME, B-BOY OMEGA, 12 INCH ASSASSINS, SUPERNATURAL, SHAQUEEN, TRIGGA, THE KING "DURO CIA", KEO, DOMS, MERES, DUST 7DS, OTB, RTW, DOW, TDK, EX-VANDALS, IZ THE WIZ, ALIENNESS, SHOCK A LOCK & SHAKESPEARE, THE DYNASTY ROCKERS, B-GIRL RENEGADE, LOCK A TRON, CHIC DELEVEC & BLAKE C OF THE NOTORIOUS BIG'S JUNIOR MAFIA "GET MONEY AND MORE Music By DJ Kwest, "Brooklyn Uprocker" King UpRock & DJ Rhude (XXL Magazine)
4th ANNUAL HIP HOP HISTORY 2002 AWARDS HONORING:
B-BOY MEGA FLASH
DJ ESPRESSO SUNFLOWER
JAMESTOP & GRAFFITI ARTIST FOR A POSITIVE CAQUSE
COMMUNITY AWARDS "TBA"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st 2002
TIME: 7PM
PLACE: BROWNSTONE RECORDING STUDIOS
1368 FULTON St
BROOKLYN, NYC
A, C TRAINS TO NOSTRAND AVENUE
FOR OPEN MIKE - CONTACT DEE (917) 449-0401
VENDING INFO - SEQUOYA (347) 219-2249
Hiphopevents@yahoo.com or http://www.illbrew.com
London: early May, 2002
Rough's next exhibition will be a solo effort making use of the design classic that is the airline sick bag. Expect to see spraypaint, markers and other liquid media in evidence. Coming early May at the Colville Place gallery in Central London.
Paris: DU 30 AVRIL AU 14 JUIN 2002
DU 30 AVRIL AU 14 JUIN 2002
AVEC le 9EME CONCEPT, MAMBO,
ALËXONE, BIG JUL, CLEM, FRITSCH,
JAY-ROM, MARKE NEWTON, ROM-1,
VEENOM & HIXSEPT CREW
Vernissage le 30 avril à la Galerie Magda Danysz :
A9, rue Emile Durkheim 75013 Paris
http://www.magda-gallery.com/fr/s9.htm
Attention:
Sticker exchange! April - July 1, 2002
In the upcoming summer months, begining in chicago and then in colombus ohio, there will be a project started where normal everyday newspaper dispensers on the street will be transformed into dispensers of pro-graffiti informaion. the dispensers will vend brochures which play with the language of buffsquad and graffiti blaster city fact sheets- things like "how to spot a vandal" and "10 steps to avoiding graffiti" and "stopping GRAFFITI 101". things like this are often dispersed by anti graffiti community groups and city streets and sanitation departments. the goal with this project is to make a brochure which seems similar and strange enough to look like one of those antigraffiti brochures but will infact encourage the art of graffiti appriciation, rethinking how space is used, and what peoples relationship to graffiti is.
*THIS IS IMPORTANT*
Included in the brochure will be a collection of hello my name is stickers. This is the begining of an oppertunity to get stickers up other places and have people pay attention to them that might usually walk past them. The brochure will encourage the person reading it to take the sticker and put it up. These stickers will also reach the hands of other writers in other citys who are interested in getting them up.
We want yous stickers! Please send us your standard sized "hello my name is stickers" ASAP. Tell other people! We are going to be doing this in several citys and are encouraging people from all over the world to participate in this exchange.
For more information contact
magicjohnson1985@hotmail.com
Send stickers to:
"STICKER EXCHANGE"
C/O Just Seeds
PO BOX 476971
CHICAGO, IL. 60647
Seattle, WA: April 26 - ?, 2002
Cut Kulture Gallery
2018 First Ave
Seattle WA 98121
opening reception: Friday April 26, from 6-10pm
regular hours: Tues-Fri 12-7pm
Saturday 1-6pm
April 12th To May 24, 2002
Presents photographs and paintings by DURO CIA TOP, JAMESTOP, RAMMELLZEE, FUTURA, JAMEL SHABAZZ, W.K., SCOTCH 79, DOC TC5, CRAZY LEGS, FABLE, KEL FIRST, MATT DOYLE, HENRY CHALFANT, STEFAN EINS, and many more and a live band.
Opening from 7pm until.
85 SOUTH STREET BETWN. JOHN ST. & MAIDEN AVE
GALLERY CONTACT: +1 (212) 514-5700
nycurbex@hotmail.com
Paris, France: April 10 - May 12, 2002
Vernissage, April 10th at 7p.m (19:00 hr).
RSVP and Invitation required
After party to be announced
more information contact:
Valerie Cueto, Director: valerie.cueto@noos.fr
Laurent Cohen (Yellow Productions): laurent@yellowproductions.net
Galerie Valerie Cueto
10/12 rue des coutures saint-gervais
Paris, France 75003
011.42.71.91.89
www.valeriecueto.com
Los Angeles: April 6 - May 4, 2002
For the first time in Los Angeles, renowned muralist and graffiti artist John Zender will open ten years of his private works to the public.
This exhibition will include a silent auction where 10 works will go - a great way to begin art collecting.
Please join us for an evening of Art, Music and Silent Auction. This is a must see art exhibition and a chance to contribute to support "Artist with a Vision" a program that brings fine art into the community of South Central.
This exhibition runs from April 6, 2002 through May 4, 2002 and is free to the public, at:
Community Self Determination Institute
9101 South, Hooper Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90002
323 586-8791
aqeelas@aol.com
More info:
323 429-6047
Zender@creativeartsolutions.com
New York: April 4 - mid-May, 2002
Reception: 6:30-9:30
Prohibit NYC
269 Elizabeth St
(between Houston & Prince)
NYC 10012
212.219.1469
New York: March 7 - May 26, 2002
Margaret Kilgallen and Chris Johanson are among the 113 artists and collaborative teams who will be exhibiting.
The museum is located at 945 Madison Avenue, New York City. Museum hours are: Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 6 p.m., closed Monday. For information, please call 1-800 WHITNEY (800.944.8639) or visit www.whitney.org.
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