After a visit to New York City in 1971, Blek le Rat became influenced by early graffiti works. Back in Paris, Blek decided to bring his brand of street works to his hometown. Much like his name, he spread his work like rats spread the plague. Part Graffiti, part Richard Hamilton styled works, Blek is credited with being the inventor of the life-sized stencils.
New York City holds a special place for artists. No matter the medium, intrinsically there is something that pushes most creative minds to get their asses to New York if they ever plan to get serious about their career. If you’re an artist, I know you’ve heard that internal chant constantly reminding you ‘You’ve got to have your New York years, You’ve got to have your New York years.’ I’ve heard that voice since I was young. I’ve ignored it, loathed it, talked back, and now I’m finally listening. Which is why Nemo Achida‘s latest EP, Goodbye Brooklyn found it’s way to my inbox in the nick of time.
It seems as if the girls in New York wear the deadliest heels, have the sexiest jobs, get the most sickening of blow outs and their paycheck: FAT. It seems as if the men in New York are always hustling. More on the city for Artists.
Read MoreIn a mere 10 years Invader has been everywhere. For nearly a decade the artist has pasted characters from and inspired by the 8-bit old school game Space Invaders in cities across the world.
Read MoreTake a look at this pretty dope dope piece of street art by NYC street artist Elbow-Toe. The six foot piece entitled "Move It On Over" is a hand colored collage enlarged on photocopier pasted on a wall in NYC.
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New York City based artist Lou Patrou has created a body of work that speaks to the city he calls home. It’s vibrant, full of life and robust characters. Some of pieces–complete with dancing stick figures and African inspired patterns and prints–remind me of pop art legend Keith Haring–one of my favorite artists. Check out some of our favorite pieces from Lou below.
Three's always company at New York's Jonathan Levine Gallery. The latest show "Three-Handed" features work by three very different artists, Eric White, Nicola Verlato, & Fulvio Di Piazza.
Read MoreOf course art is everywhere in New York. That's a place where even the bums look fly. I found this interesting mural on a wall near 6th Ave in Manhattan.
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