Isaac Salazar

Incredible folding and cutting of individual pages from books by paper-artist, Isacc Salazar....

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Alex Fakso New Book Fast or Die

"Fast or Die" - New Book Release

"Fast or Die is Alex Fakso’s latest photographic project, which came to life after four years of travelling around the world, from London to the US, and as far as Russia and Japan. Metropolitan narratives are immortalized in 60 shots: portraits of people running, taking the subway, sleeping on docks, sneaking into tunnels. Fakso follows his subjects taking part in the action, moving along with them, following them until he manages to document instants and moments of their days, thus creating snapshots that contain stories, details and sensations. This time Fakso expands his view beyond graffiti and tracks a robust framework of the metropolitan scenario embracing the people who inhabit it. Here are Images of ordinary people, common people plunged into the underground chaos; Fast or Die is a powerful photo strip describing the world through the subways. A reportage of the contemporary underground...."

by Alex Fakso
text by Andrea Caputo
Alessandro Zuek Simonetti
978-88-6208-164-1
language: english
pages: 112
illustrations: 50
binding: paperback
release: spring 2011

Black & Grey Tattoo Book

"Black & Grey Tattoo" is a mammoth work. Comprising over a thousand pages, it is one of the largest - if not the largest - tattoo book ever published! Its three large-format volumes are contained inside a lavish and sturdy hardcover box. The set explores a monochrome art form through a kaleidoscope of the most widely diverse interpretations and craftsmanly techniques, performed by tattoo artists from all parts of the world.




Buy this monster for approx. 166GBP HERE.

Equilibrium Bookcase

From studio Malagana Design comes the Equilibrium Bookcase, built with several modules and cubes piled upon eachother.

Ninja Tune XX Book Release

For their 20th Anniversary, one of UK's best underground record labels, Ninja Tune has been releasing a load of merch/music/events this year, including a new book. This 192 page book is written by Stevie Chick. Entitled, "20 Years of Beats & Pieces" is a stylish and exhaustive survey telling the story of the record label, the artists themselves, their art and the ways in which their influence was and still is felt in larger culture. Including exclusive interviews with many of the key artists and label staff from Ninja Tune and its successful subsidaries including Big Dada & Counter Records.





Buy it HERE.

Everfresh Blackbook

Everfresh Collective's new "BlackBook" looks really nice.... Reppin' Melbourne art all the way.







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Sickboy New Box Set

Busted Parachute Box Set / Edition: 60

Book
1 x Limited edition hardcover book in red with gold embossed text. The book is hand-finished inside with sketches (click here to view), and is signed and numbered by Sickboy
Size: 216mm x 151mm
Paper selected: 170gsm Matt Coated, Colour throughout
Pagination: 84pp with over 120 images

Screen-Prints
‘Heart’s Desire’: 1 x 3-colour screen-print on 280g antique China White Keaykolour paper printed by POW
‘Still Alive’: 1 x 2 colour screen-print on 280g antique white Keaykolour paper printed by POW
Size: 216mm x 151mm
Signed, numbered and embossed by the artist

*All prints are separated by Sickboy screen-printed glassine protection papers in gold, printed by POW

Gojin Ishihara Book Art

Gojin Ishihara is a Japanese artist who specialised in macabre, scary and downright disturbed imagery for mainly childrens books in Japan during the 70's and 80's. If I was a child seeing this, I think that this artist would have given me nightmares for years to come! His illustrations are both grotesque & fascinating and had me actually thinking of trying to buy some of the publications he has worked on...

Kappa (river imp), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972

Jorōgumo (lit. "whore spider"), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972

Tenjō-sagari (ceiling dweller), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972

Burning Hell (Illustrated Book of Hell, 1975)

Demons of the Orient (The Complete Book of Demons, 1974)

Kaiketsu Lion-Maru (sonosheet book, 1972)

Kaiketsu Lion-Maru (sonosheet book, 1972)

The secretary who spied for 18 years (from Spy Wars)

Check out Pinktentacle's post to see even more pages from his various publications...[VIA]

Art Events Thursday 8th July Onwards

Black Rat Projects is hosting the book launch for "Street Studio" - an exclusive behind the scenes look at how street art has entered the mainstream
When : Thursday 8th July 2010 at 6pm - 9PM
Where : Black Rat Projects, Thru Cargo Garden, Arch 461, 83 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY



KZN Clan (Turin)- Heavy industry Show
Graffik 284 Portobello Rd, London, W10 5TE

PlanetPatrol's summer exhibition will featuring a selection of limited edition prints and original work, including: Matt Stuart (Street Photography), Eelus (Stencil Artist), Sal (Japanese Fine Artist), Peter Taylor (Illustrator), Dran & Bom.K (Street Artists), Alexandros Vasmoulakis (Street Artist) & Sonia Pang (Fine Art).
The exhibition will run from the 9th through to the 18th of July.
Preview on the 8th from 6-9pm.
The Gallery (Entrance situated on Edward's St)
Stoke Newington Church St N16 OJS

London Blackbook

This should be a good one for the collection. From the makers of "London Handstyles", comes "London Blackbook".


Read a great little feature on the creators on the PB site.
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Aesthetics Now Vol. 1

Aesthetics Now Vol 1 June 2010 Features Art from: Protoje, Taj Francis, Anthony Hurd, Pam Glew, Jacek Lidwin plus much more. It's a new free online publication which made for a nice lunchtime read this afternoon...





Read it HERE.

Art Events Thursday 20th May Onwards

- REDISCOVER PLAY -

Thursday, 20 May 2010 18:30 - 22:00
The Cole, Wieden + Kennedy, 91 Brick Lane

Join us in a celebration of PLAY in our interactive space on Brick Lane for one night only - THURSDAY 20TH MAY.

Run by BA Illustration students this show promises to be a refreshing and lively take on an interactive exhibition.

With work from:
Bea Wilson
Jimmy Patrick
Kunyalala Ndlovu
Lizzie Towndrow
Megan Sinclair
Matthias Geisler
Spencer Walton


IMPORTANT - The night is guest listed, click ATTENDING to gain entry on the night, AND we have to finish at 10pm so COME EARLY!

website - http://www.playpenseven.co.uk/

The space is being generously provided by Wieden and Kennedy - http://www.wklondon.com/

‘Yátrá’ - photographer Ronan Gallagher’s debut solo exhibition, has just been extended due to popular demand!

Gallagher is already viewed as one of Ireland’s most talented photographers. At just 22 years-of-age, National Geographic selected one of his images for their publication. In January 2010, he travelled to India on a creative journey that has captured some of his most prolific shots of his career so far.

Yátrá is an expression of the photographer’s immense love and understanding of India’s people and culture in both a dramatic and authentic light.

The exhibition provides a fascinating insight into the diverse sub-cultures spread all over the country and captures a cross-section of the dynamic tradition and celebrations that Gallagher encountered during his journey.

EXHIBITION NOW RUNNING 2PM-9PM FRIDAY21ST-SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2010.




BYS DNT CRY. World premiere in London!　

Alexandros Vasmoulakis GRE / Ben Allen UK / Bom K FRA / BYO ZIM / Chris Campbell UK / Code FC ITA / Colin McMaster UK / Conrad Leach UK / David Hollier USA / Dave Le Fleming NZE / Dinah Dufton UK / Dran FRA / Mr Wim BEL / Emelie Salford SWE / Ezequiel Suranyi ARG / Finn Stone UK / Gustavo Gagliardo ARG / Jane Grosvenor UK / Joe Black UK / Joe Rush UK / John Counsell UK / John Parkin UK / Kareem Lotfy EGY / Logan NZE / Louis Michel UK / Luis Perez SPA / Orilo ARG / Marcelo Grosman ARG / Mario Sasia ARG / Pakpoom Silaphan THA / Robalot UK / Reuben Sutherland NZE / Rob Henderson UK / Ryan Hadley UK / Tim Blake UK / Sean Alexander UK / Slingshot london UK / MADBUNNY JP / Tony Pronier FRA

Art Show Dates: May 20 - June 27, 2010
Launch Party: May 19
Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Venue: APART Contemporary Art London.
Address: 133 - 137 westbourne grove, london w11 2rs
URL: www.ap-art.co.uk

Prefab77 are a collective of artists based in the North East of England. From an area steeped in a volatile history of unions, struggles and movements they create fast, hard-edged, stripped down artwork; often political, sometimes anti-establishment, always beautiful. They weave small bites of modern popular culture, vintage NME headlines, pure British rock 'n' rebellion into traditional iconic British imagery.

'Untied Kingdom' tells a story of modern Britain on the take, told through a new collection of works on canvas, metal, wood and exclusive prints.

The show opens to the public on 21st May 2010 — 3rd July 2010

Lazarides Gallery
77 Quayside
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3DE

Following on from our first auction last month, Graffik London are proud to announce the next chapter in this instalment of events. We have been in touch with all our artists and have put together an unrivalled lot for you to bid on, with opening bids starting from as low as £20. Be a serious street art collector, a fan or just happen to be in our area stop by for a few drinks, some tunes and the chance to pick up some great street art . . .

The first item will be auctioned at 17HR30 (once Portobello Market has closed) and the evening will last for a couple of hours. Full details of the auction lot will be posted shortly – there is limited space in the gallery so once we reach capacity we will be closing the doors . . .

The Brick Lane Gallery is pleased to present the group exhibition
"Art in Mind" featuring a mix of Urban, Graphic and Contemporary artists.

Art in Mind is an ongoing group exhibition organized by The Brick Lane Gallery, offering emerging artists a platform to showcase their work to a new and growing London audience.
196 BRICK LANE, E1 6SA