Topic: ART - on January 1, 2010 at 12:23:00 PM CET
Picasso toy guitar found in Italy
Italian police have found a toy guitar sculpture created by Pablo Picasso for his daughter Paloma, which had been kept in a shoe box by a businessman.
Rome police tracked the sculpture down to the businessman's apartment in Pomezia, a town south of the capital.
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Topic: ART - on December 31, 2009 at 9:38:00 AM CET
Legalize medical graffiti
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Topic: ART - on December 30, 2009 at 11:37:00 AM CET
The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal
A documentary exploring the creation of a new art movement, that of graffiti removal. Often carried out subconsciously by the artists (who themselves are often manual workers for the municipality) the art sees the creation of shapes over existing graffiti as the artists creates new urban landscapes and images.
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Topic: ART - on December 30, 2009 at 11:27:00 AM CET
Banksy v Robbo (idiots guide)
Robbo was a pioneer of London graffiti in the mid-80’s. The piece below painted at the Regents canal (Camden, London) in 1985. People tend to respect great work (let’s gloss over Banksy Ikea debacle as it was Croydon), and as such the piece has remained for all of these last 25 years
timesonline.co.uk cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com on Flickr old shit
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Topic: ART - on October 28, 2009 at 9:43:00 AM CET
15 Forms of Barcode Art
Barcodes may be a potent symbol of consumerism, but they aren’t just found on product packaging anymore. Whether imbued with meaning or merely appreciated for their visual impact, barcodes are turning up everywhere, from tattoos to graffiti to home décor. These 15 forms of barcode art take these ubiquitous black and white lines and make them fun, provocative and beautiful.
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Topic: ART - on October 15, 2009 at 9:52:00 AM CEST
The Hitchhiker’s Guide Turns 30
On October 12, 1979, a novelization of a popular British radio series first saw publication. In the next 22 years, its author would become an icon of humorous geek literature, would write four sequels to it, and would, tragically, die of a heart attack at the age of 49.
wired.com telegraph.co.ukdailygalaxy.comWhat on earth is 42? old shit
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Topic: ART - on October 13, 2009 at 9:58:00 AM CEST
Nazi Garden Gnomes Invade German Town
Visitors to the Bavarian town of Straubing will be startled at the sight of a mass of black gnomes standing in military formation and doing the Hitler salute this week. It is a temporary art installation by a German sculptor who wants to portray the little figures as "symptoms of a political disease."
A total of 1,250 gnomes with their little arms outstretched in the Hitler salute will be placed in a Bavarian town square this week as an art installation. Made of black plastic, they will stand to attention in tight military formation on Ludwigsplatz square in the town of Straubing from Oct 15 to 19.
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Topic: ART - on September 29, 2009 at 11:21:00 AM CEST
Sir Terry Pratchett interview for Unseen Academicals
As the man who made fantasy funny, Sir Terry Pratchett has sold 45 million books. But, with the onset of Alzheimer’s, the end to his own story is harder to write.
Recently, Sir Terry Pratchett has been having a recurring nightmare. He finds himself in a strange city where all the buildings are derelict and everything is bathed in a thin grey light. ‘It’s like a southerner’s idea of Leeds, if you know what I mean.
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Topic: ART - on September 22, 2009 at 10:33:00 AM CEST
Latest Banksy 2009
@ Flickr
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Topic: ART - on September 22, 2009 at 10:30:00 AM CEST
Attack of the 50ft party balloon...
With their alien-like appearance and giant size these balloon sculptures might be a bit scary for a children's party.
But after painstakingly constructing each one over three days artist Jason Hackenwerth probably doesn't want kids playing with them anyway.
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Topic: ART - on September 2, 2009 at 1:07:00 PM CEST
Public given right to decide whether graffiti is art or eyesore
People living in Bristol may be asked to vote on whether graffiti should be left on buildings or removed, in an attempt to promote street artists.
Under the plan, the city council will ask the public to decide whether murals are art or graffiti tags.
As part of a street art policy, council contractors will not take action if people vote to keep wall paintings.
The proposal will be debated at a meeting of Bristol City Council on 15 September.
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Topic: ART - on August 21, 2009 at 11:41:00 AM CEST
The Magical Digital Art of Andy Gilmore
New York based Andy Gilmore describes himself as a draftsman, designer and musician.
With clients such as Wired Magazine and The New York Times, he has established a solid reputation with his works being featured in countless publications, shows and exhibits around the world.
This brilliant and colorful art takes you on a geometric and kaleidoscopic visual experience.
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