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The EyeWriter

Ninja November 18th, 2009

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In 2003, graffiti artist and writer Tony Quan (aka TEMPTONE) was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. This disease has left him paralyzed with the exception of his eyes. This is where the EyeWriter comes in. This eye-tracking apparatus and custom, open source software allows Tony and other artists with paralysis to create art using only their eyes.

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Art is a tool of empowerment and social change, and I consider myself blessed to be able to create and use my work to promote health reform, bring awareness about ALS and help others.
– Tony Quan, aka TEMPTONE

Related link
+ Download a PDF of the instruction set to build your own EyeWriter

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Shepard Fairey’s process

Ninja June 26th, 2009

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I’m always fascinated by an artist’s process!

Check out this video (directed by Felipe Lima) of Shepard Fairey working on pieces for an upcoming show.

TGIF, ttfn,
Ninja

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Upper Playground presents Swoon’s process

Walls Notebook

Ninja May 18th, 2009

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Now you can write on NY walls without the risk of getting arrested. The Walls Notebook is a sketchbook with 80 blank New York City walls to use as your canvas. Purchase your own copy of Walls Notebook here for $11.53.

Via Swiss Miss

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HUSH’s “Hymn To Beauty” installation video

Ninja May 12th, 2009

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Last month, UK artist, HUSH,   painted this mural for his recent solo exhibition, Hymn To Beauty, at Carmichael Gallery!

Hush is stimulated, influenced and driven by his cross cultural experiences. Having trained as a graphic designer and illustrator at Newcastle School of Art and Design, his work has taken him across Asia and Europe, whilst simultaneously developing his prominence as a contemporary artist. His fascination with Asian graphic novels is juxtaposed with inspiration from the likes of Mimmo Rotella, Roy Lichtenstein, and Sir Peter Blake, creating a unique style that has led to worldwide acclamation.

Here are some pieces from his show, Hymn To Beauty.

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Yoshitomo Nara’s got street cred

Ninja March 11th, 2009

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After drawing a smiley smiley face on the wall of the First Avenue L-train stop at 3:10 AM on February 27, Yoshitomo Nara was arrested and charged with criminal mischief, possession of graffiti instruments, making graffiti and resisting arrest. He was released after a night in jail.

Nara called the arrest “a nice experience in my life,” in which he got to meet people he would not otherwise have encountered.

Nara was in New York for a solo exhibition of his work at the Marianne Boesky Gallery in Chelsea that runs through March 28, 2009. His sculptures and paintings were listed for $125,000 and $500,000.

It probably would have been worth ten grand if you or I got our hands on that brick.
– Guy Oksenhendler, Nara’s lawyer

Via Japan Today and the NY Post

Photo of Nara from NY Post
Photos of the exhibition from the Marianne Boesky Gallery

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ARMSROCK + ELBOW-TOE: Mostly Memory

Ninja November 28th, 2008

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When
Friday, December 12, 2008
7-11 PM

A special talk with both ARMSROCK and ELBOW-TOE and a book signing with ARMSROCK will take place the next day, December 13.

Where
Thinkspace Art Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Here’s a sneak peak at their work

To see more, check out Thinkspace’s Flickr here.

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This One’s For The Children of Sichuan

Ninja August 21st, 2008

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The tragic Sichuan earthquake in May of this year unleashed unimaginable destruction and suffering. Perhaps hardest hit were the children left without homes and schools.

An impressive group of artists and vinyl toy companies have come together for “This One’s For The Children of Sichuan”, a charity auction to benefit children affected by the disaster.

Auction items will include original paintings, toys, and limited-edition collectibles from Simone Legno of tokidoki (see below),


Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Buff Monster, Michael Lau, Kathie Olivas, Joe Ledbetter, Devilrobots, Brandt Peters, Huck Gee, Cameron Tiede, The London Police, Kaws, Toby HK, Amanda Visell, Miss Mindy, CJ Metzger, Play Imaginative, Toy Tokyo, De La Barracuda, Munky King, DKE Toys, DNM, SURU, 3-Mix, Fresh Manila, and more.

The auction will take place online with Live Auctioneers from tomorrow, August 22st to Sunday, August 31st with a live preview on the 22nd at the opening of the MINDstyle LIFEstyle space at the Delay No Mall in Hong Kong. Proceeds for the auction will benefit Care For Children’s efforts to assist the children and students who were most affected by disaster.

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Beautiful Losers: Make Something From Nothing

Ninja August 6th, 2008

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Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. In the early 1990’s a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the “establishment” art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories…speaking to themes of what happens when the outside becomes “in” as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today’s youth.

Beautiful Losers (a film companion to the exhibition and book) will debut this Friday night in New York at the IFC Center.

IFC Center Showtimes
12:45pm, 2:30pm, 4:15pm, 6:15pm, 8:20pm, 10:20pm, plus Fri-Sat: 12:15am
Director and Artists will be in attendance at the 8:20pm & 10:20pm screenings on Friday and Saturday

For Beautiful Losers fans outside the NY area, it will be showing in theaters in LA, San Francisco Chicago, and Portland.

AIGA members who buy tickets at the Beautiful Losers Store, can use the code BLAIGA. Buy three tickets to receive a free limited edition KRINK / Beautiful Losers graffiti marker at the IFC Center Theater.

Purchasing link
+ Purchase tickets here

Related links
+ Official Beautiful Losers movie web site
+ Interview: Mike Mills on Beautiful Losers

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C215 interview

Ninja June 27th, 2008

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Paris street artist, C215 can seriously cut stencils! Check out this interview at Banksy’s Cans Festival in London. You can see more of C215’s work on his Flickr page.

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