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The guys from Lazarides Gallery in London & Newcastle popped up at 282 bowery. On my way to Delancey, I stumbled into this unexpected gallery. It’s so refreshing seeing a lot of work on a large space in this city. Temporarily, the walls of 282 bowery are a good example of urban decay ironically decorated with current graffiti and street artists work. The collective totals 19 artist from all over the world including Blu, Faile, Ian Francis, Vhils and David Choe. The work varies from all kinds of genres. I truly enjoyed seeing this and will return to pay attention to detail and take notes. If you don’t have the chance to see it, I took photos of the work. check them out here. If you are in NYC, the show is extended ’til Oct 26th. a MUST see.

A 50kg solid gold statue of model Kate Moss, created by artist Marc Quinn, is unveiled at the British Museum.

ummmm….So this is the largest GOLD statue since the time of the Egyptians… I can see this being found 3000 years from now and teach our descendants about today’s civilization… But I just can’t help but to look directly at Kate Moss’s crotch… Whats with the extreme Yoga move? Couldn’t the artist Marc Quinn have found a more flattering pose? I do find the upper part of the sculpture, with her arms and legs intertwining to be beautiful… But I don’t know.. I don’t think I like it… 1.5 Million Pounds to look directly at her you know what? …. thoughts?

click here to read an article about the sculpture on the BBC.

I just had the opportunity to personally meet photographer Jill Greenberg. This was an unexpected surprise so I took advantage of it and asked her a few questions. She loves photographing animals but you can recognize a lot of her commercial work. She has shot many celebrities and campaigns that are everywhere. A very talented lady. It was nice to hear that she still shoots film when she has a chance, a lot of her animal work was shot using film. She had great stories about the each specific animal and her photo book was beautiful. Below are a few examples of her work. Also take a look at her website, http://www.manipulator.com/, and be inspired.

Photos by Jill Greenberg

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Sometimes I get some rolls back with pictures I had taken a while back…I just got a roll of slide film which I shot during my trip to Berlin 3 years ago… I posted just a few on my flickr if you want to take a peek. mostly street art and graffiti.

anything amazing out there that we should check out?

So here’s a question… how come at some exhibits there is ‘no’ photography allowed? most museums I have ever attended (domestic and international), photography is allowed, just no flash. But how come some specific exhibits can not be photographed? Is it security? certain insured work that can’t be documented?

For example, Just went to the DALI exhibit at the MoMA 2 weeks ago, and I wanted to document his details for you to see, but no. no cameras allowed… I can understand no flash. but nothing at all? how is an artist suppose to document a piece for inspiration. sure, buy books, but if you are struggling? Take books out from the library? sure, then why are other exhibits allowed to be documented and others not. The only reason why I ask, is ’cause I haven’t seen much consistency with this rule… can anyone enlighten me?

ps: Salvador Dali exhibit currently at the MoMA in NYC is a great collection of his paintings, drawings and film. don’t miss it.

Been shooting with my hassy and holga lots lately. Below is an example of my latest pics. a little taste of what my shows will be about…kinda.

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update: I’ve taken most of my recent work down on my flickr, since I will be showing in San Francisco this January…I’ll repost after the show.

I haven’t written about architecture, but after this article I felt compelled to.

Everyone has heard and seen how Dubai is growing as an architect’s dream city. The land, the space, the freedom… or so it seems to me anyway. This article talks about a new waterfront city plan for the western side of Dubai. I feel like these landscapes and buildings are beautifully done and are an artistic representation of modern humanity.

This city, once finished, will look like the futuristic cities from the sci-fi world. I ‘d love to visit one day.

Images © Office for Metropolitan Architecture

I just returned from a trip back home to Maracaibo where all my extended family lives. I had the chance to run around with my godmother, artist Maria Cristina Romero, and view a few exhibits around the city. Below are a few examples.

I got to see artists such as Freddy Paz, Elvis Rosendo, Martin Rincon and Irma Parra. On my flickr I documented as much as I could.

click here and take a look.

just wanted to say that I added a new link to my big list of the right… found a cool site housing a bunch of street art http://www.oddwall.com/… aaand! and I got a show in San Francisco with my friend katie this JANUARY!!!!!!. ill write back with a date. Hope to see you there. (wait… did I announce this already.. i might have.. aah! its been a crazy week.)

Going to the Os Gemeos show this week! ill let you know all about it.

I’m back to reality and nyc. was away for 6 weeks in california, land of sunshine and no humidity….I got to visit my friend Joseph in San Francisco and saw the new SENSEI (Project One) space. Also got myself and my girl Katie a show in January! So if you are in the SF area, save it for a kick ass gallery exhibit…I’ll keep you posted on the date.

I documented as much as I could from my west coast art experience, photos on my flickr.

Glad to be home and ready to immerse myself in at nyc art scene….

HELLO!!! God, it’s been a while. I know. L.A. sucks you IN. But I’ve been having a wonderful time. (except for the Heat wave…..) This past weekend my good friend Drew opened up his downtown LA loft to showcase Luke Pidgeon’s Photography. It was a wonderful night with good friends and old memories.

This week I have plans to go to the LACMA, Getty and some Galleries. And I’m probably extending my trip to go to San Francisco for a long weekend and check out some art out there as well… Stay close!!

ps: pics of the evening on my flickr… like always