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Elusive Street Art Unites Urban Dwellers Online
Brian Krier | Fri, Jun 6th, 2008 | Category: Commentary | Tags: blogging, internet, art, brian krier, interaction, urban art, banksy, artists, streetsy, street art, gothamist, jake dobkin | 0
To some, the term “street art” is merely a glorification of vandalism, a common hallmark of urban blight. But for many others, street art is a legitimate form of expression and a vital component of the urban experience. Artists and enthusiasts share a common ground: the Internet, where street art takes on its most unifying and democratizing form.
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Spotlight on Urban Art - Designer Garages, L.A.’s Phantom Sightings, Richard Dupont’s Naked Launch.
Jeffrey Hill | Wed, Apr 2nd, 2008 | Category: Reviews | Tags: jeffrey hill, art, urban art, designer garage, phantom sightings, richard dupont, lacma, naked launch, open space, village voice | 0
A weekly look at featured urban art installations, open space projects, galleries and more. This week we visit Fort Worth’s new designer garage, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s “Phantom Sightings” exhibit, and preview Village Voice’s interview with artist Richard Dupont.
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Tidbits: Spotlight on Urban Art
Jeffrey Hill | Sat, Jan 12th, 2008 | Category: Report | Tags: jeffrey hill, urban art, france, the wooster collective, urban spectacle, tidbits, road signs, electroland, panos | 0
Cars in violation will be towed by the witch.
--image courtesy of Rebelart.net
Fake Road Signs in Lyons, France by PANOS
Drivers in the city of Lyons are on the lookout for flying bears, witches and carrots, thanks to the art group, PANOS. The collective includes 47 artists who have placed over 100 signs all over the city. The entire collection can be viewed on their website. Despite snagging the attention of some hip press and a few bored drivers, the signs haven’t caused any major…
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