Category: Murals

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Dia:Beacon

I had the chance to visit Dia:Beacon for the first time this past weekend. A lovely autumn drive 1.5 hours north, lunch with friends, and afternoon viewing art. perfect.

I was really impressed with the museum. The huge warehouse turned art space, filled with contemporary art. I wanted to run around and take a million pictures, but got stopped after my first snap shot. The overwhelming size of the space is enhanced by the sheer amount of natural light that accompanied it, really giving these works of art a gorgeous environment to shine. My highlights, Richard Serra, Michael Heizer and Sol Lewitt. Michael Heizer’s ground sculptures are truly impressive and it made me wonder how I would get out if I fell in…. I wish they had more massive Serra’s to run around in…. Sol Lewitts drawings made me dizzy and felt a headache coming on after a while, but I thought that was a good thing! ha. The amount of detail in these drawings, plus their light and fragile presence is hard to take all at once. Fascinating how it affected my brain! This whole place was pretty awesome. If you ever are visiting NYC, take a short trip up the Hudson on the train (gorgeous ride) and hop off at beacon, NY. They also have an art festivals throughout the year… I have to check those out.

Photo by Neal Boenzi/NYT. Sol Lewitt at his studio in 1961.


Photo of Richard Serra and his work.


Photo of Michael Heizer art work at dia:beacon

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Shepard Fairey

Mystery solved… Shepard Fairey and his crew of 2 others are putting up the new mural (as we speak) at the Bowery/Houston wall. Took some shots and a couple of videos…

Shepard Fairey will have a solo show opening May 01, 2010 — May 29, 2010 @ Detich Projects Gallery – 18 Wooster Street, New York.

Looks like has has been busy doing some work in LA as well. Read about it here.

(ps: It’s nice to know that the Os Gemeos mural is safe…..for now)

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WNYC Interview Below:

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We know Deitch Projects has had past control of this wall… and they’ve had fun and interesting murals come up in the past… Os Gemeos will now be replaced, but with what? The Brazilian twins painted openly, yet this time, the wall is covered with a door for access… who is behind these walls and what are they doing????

Previous murals: Os Gemeos
Os Gemeos's dedicate to Dash Snow - NYC Mural - Deitch Projects Commission.

Keith Haring Tribute:

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Os Gemeos on Bowery/Houston NYC

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On this wall once stood a Keith Haring tribute mural. It was drowned by tags and graffiti for many years, but it was recently resurrected and stood strong. But a week ago, it was replaced by the brazilian duo Os Gemeos, known for their illustrative caricatures, strong color and their respectful reputation in the graffiti world. Deitch Projects approached the twins with this commission to replace the Haring wall.

I love this, it really brightens the street, the area, the people (as did the Haring piece). There is much detail and needs to be enjoyed in person. I hope this one stays up for a long time, and I kind of wish Deitch will come up with a project of this stature to replace the Hollister mess on Broadway and Houston… Many more images on my flickr, as usual.

Os Gemeos Mural - NYC

Os Gemeos Mural - NYC

Os Gemeos dedicated the wall to the late artist, Dash Snow.

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outsiders ny

OUTSIDERS NY

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.

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Pasqualina Murals

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Last night I ran into one of the many construction sites in the city, but noticed the walls where painted with a familiar style that I had seen before. While I worked in DUMBO (down under the manhattan bridge overpass), I would see Pasqualina’s murals around the construction sites. It was refreshing seeing art work painted on these usually ugly places. I thought it was very fitting for DUMBO, an art neighborhood. But to see it in Manhattan itself, was even better. I think companies should hire local artists like Pasqualina, to give people something nice to look at other than a dull construction site.

Here’s a video of Pasqualina Azzarello talking about her work and this particular project, which happens to be the site I ran into last night.