Bomb-It, the movie premier - LA

If you are in Los Angeles or nearby you should definitely make it down for the premier of Bomb-It, Jon Reiss's new street art documentary. It's pretty stellar, and we're sponsoring the premier party with magazines. So hop down and get a free copy!

Holy shit it's Holy Sin!

Just got a fresh batch of pics in of his work in Vienna.

Tomorrow night in New York Fuckin City:

Make sure to get there early...

The Beautiful Beginning of a Beautiful Thing

Dearest Oversprayers,
I am so thrilled to announce the first official OS Grates Mural - "So Here's the Story" by Ripo. Appropriately resembling a kind of title page for the project, Ripo's mural kicks off what we hope to be a long and happy relationship with these lovely grates (just around the corner from our offices, its located just south of the corner of Wyckoff and Willoughby, Jefferson stop on the L train).
Big thanks to Ad Hoc Gallery and Sabotaz

Visiting and local artists are all welcome to submit requests to paint one or both garage doors, so spread the word and email submissions to monica(dot)overspray(at)gmail(dot)com.
Keep an eye out for some nasty Austrian work coming soon :)

What's your definition of property?

Brought to you by the great minds of Little People comes the Inner City Snail Project.

click here for more

A nationwide search? Really??

Taken from the Montreal Gazette:

"Nationwide hunt for man accused of graffiti
Police say he may be headed for Montreal

Saskatoon police issued a Canada-wide warrant Friday for an alleged graffiti artist after Vancouver police tipped them off about his cross-Canada travel plans.

Victor Briestensky, 20, is charged with two counts of mischief under $5,000 and four counts of breach of a recognizance order. Police allege Briestensky's "tag" - a symbol identifying his graffiti work - was found at least once in Saskatoon and twice in Regina.

Investigators believe he is headed for Montreal and may try to leave the country.

Vancouver Province"

Seen in Vienna

--- SMURF ---

BAST show - BROOKLYN!

Books brings it

Our boy Books III has a new project. Inquire for prices:

shows at Pure Evil gallery

No New Enemies

"No New Enemies," a group show featuring Neasden Control Centre, Boris Hoppek, Alex Diamond, Bo 130, Microbo, Morcky, the Bogue, and Wayne Horse among many other artists, wrapped up in Brussels over the weekend at Les Nuits Botanique. The show was amazing! Take a look at some pictures.

Electric Windows

Our friends Dan and Kalene from Thundercut and Open Space pulled off their show, "Electric Windows" in Beacon, NY this past weekend. 24 artists came together to create live artwork and to have their work installed on the exterior of a 19th century factory building. Overspray-endorsed artist, ILOVEMYBOO, had a piece in one of the windows. The opening went off great, and the exterior exhibit will be up for you to see for the next 12 months. The inside show is only going till June 7th though. Definitely check this out!

Electric Windows
May 17th - June 7th
Open Space Gallery
510 Main St.
Beacon, NY

www.openspacebeacon.com
www.thundercut.com
www.electricwindowsbeacon.com

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get a free magazine if you're lucky..

I Can Has Street Art

For all you internet geeks out there, it seems a band of intrepid SF-ites have painted the world's largest LOLcat on the side of a building. Sources report that, once the work was done, they went to eat cheezburgers.

Check out more coverage here: http://laughingsquid.com/the-worlds-largest-lolcat-invisible-bike-mural/

(thanks for the tip, Fay)

Knitta Please in New York

Hello From Westside....

Adbusters magazine says 'STREET ART IS DEAD"

Sometime in the autumn of 2006, an anonymous figure began a campaign in the pre-dawn streets of New York. Armed with paint cans and propaganda, he set out to cast a blight upon once sacred images. With furious, brightly colored bursts, wall after wall of celebrated street art was systematically obliterated. Revolutionary creativity does not shock or entertain the bourgeoisie, read communiqués posted at the scene, it destroys them. Deriding street artists as “advance scouts for capital,” the Splasher, as he came to be known, was issuing a proclamation.

The first evidence of a rising discontent came in the summer. It began with the artist known as Swoon. In a world filled with violent color and provocative imagery, her work stood apart - restrained and serene. Her ethereal figures quietly populated the city’s bridge embankments and back alleys bringing a haunting, humanistic quality to otherwise drab urban areas. Then someone started crossing out their eyes. In large black letters, the words SOLD TO MoMA were stenciled next to the newly blind.

It’s a cycle that has become all too familiar. Anything subversive, anything meant to disrupt the status quo and challenge traditional models of thought and behavior is eventually adopted into the mainstream it is swimming against. Once caught in the currents of convention, it becomes powerless. Just another commodity to be traded in the system. Swoon had long been regarded as a holdout, not to be counted among artists growing increasingly more inclined to traffic with the consumer culture they were meant to be undermining. But then she sold. Whether an out should be affixed remains a matter of opinion. One thing is clear – the sale of her work signaled to someone that she had lost sight of the mission.

The splashing began last November. And though Swoon was among the first to be hit, she was no longer alone. What was originally conceived as the antipode to a gallery culture that focused too much attention on the individual was now producing megawatt stars of its own. The brighter an artist’s work shone on the street, the more likely it was to draw the ire of the Splasher. This fact gave rise to an obvious and widely propagated theory: the Splasher resented success. Perhaps he was a jealous artist unable to garner the same attention paid to the darlings of the scene. Or maybe a misguided revolutionary clinging naïvely to the idealistic notion that true artists must remain uncorrupted by the forces of capitalism. Either way, his criticisms were dismissed as bullshit.

After all, he did hit a Banksy.

In the soaring pantheon of street art, none sits on high quite like the mythic Briton. When he descended upon Williamsburg, a Brooklyn neighborhood teetering on the precipice of gentrification, the piece he bestowed there was widely heralded as a gift. Stenciled on the face of an otherwise unremarkable building, a small girl skips rope blissfully unaware that the cord she grips in her small hands originates from a nearby electrical box. A young boy raised on painted toes stands poised to flip the switch. The work was a pristine example of the graceful commentary the world has come to expect from the enigmatic artist. When the Splasher defaced it, he committed the ultimate act of blasphemy. In wounded awe, we mouthed a collective why?

From the Splasher’s communiqué: A Dadaist once smashed a clock, dipped the pieces in ink, pressed the ink-soaked pieces against a sheet of paper and had it framed. His purpose was to criticize the modernist idealization of efficiency. Rather than inspiring the widespread smashing of clocks and the re-evaluation of time in society, the piece of paper itself has become a sought-after commodity.

Banksy’s work is largely found on walls. It can be found on the working-class walls of Bristol, the wall erected to further define the separation between Israel and the occupied territories and on walls in the Los Angeles home of actor Brad Pitt. Last year, the sale of his work broke records at Sotheby’s.

The underground art scene whipped itself into a frenzy trying to uncover the Splasher’s identity. Having suffered the desecration of Banksy, there was a universal thirst for blood. The blogosphere was set ablaze in rumor and online tribunals formed in which suspects were named, tried and convicted by a jury of their virtual peers. It all became very simple. The Splasher was a villain and the artists were his victims. The artists, it was decided, must be protected.

But it wasn’t them he was after – it was us.

All art is subject to the same evolutionary cycle. It is created, absorbed into collective consciousness and then coveted. It’s not enough that it exists, it must be owned. Street art grew out of a resistance to this fact. It was a fuck you to the fastidious little gallery owner and his 50 percent cut. A rejection of the exploitative nature of the collector. It was democratic rebellion. Art for everyone. But then we started buying it. And now we, as a culture who demand ownership and insist that art be hung on gleaming white walls, are the ones being splashed.

you are bummed if you are not in the Netherlands..

This just in from the ZonenKinder:

'Hello there,

we would like to announce the upcoming group-exhibition we are taking part in. The exhibition is called "STREETVISION" feat. l`atlas, lastplak, klub7, d-struct, bitches in control, super a, zonenkinder and many more (you can find the official flyer in the attachment) and will take place in Breda, Netherlands from 23rd may - 29th june 2008!

For further informations please check: www.noisivision.nl/streetvision

all the best
peace.
Carolin&Philipp

--
Zonenkinder Collective

www.zonenkindercollective.de.vu'

NOV YORK CITY

Factory Fresh opens! - the new Orchard Street Art Gallery

Our friends Ad and Ali (of Skewville and Pufferella fame) are launching their new space in Bushwick in June! Finally!
If you dont know, Ad and Ali are the former proprietors of the Orchard Street Art Gallery. Early home to what we now know as the New York street art scene's infant coughs and murmurs. Nod respectful props to them and come show some love. NOT TO BE MISSED.



The people and the space, in their own words:
'Factory Fresh is the newest space brought to you by Ali Ha and Ad Devillle formerly of Orchard Street Art Gallery in Manhatten's Lower East Side. SInce 2002 Ali and Ad have shown the art of themselves and the art of fellow artist they met in the global street art scene and in the NYC Community. Many people consider their gallery to be the first and only street art gallery during their time on Orchard Street.

High hopes & new horizons lead Ad and Ali with their latest space Factory Fresh aiming to push the art boundries further bringing the latest art works from the freshest artists around the globe and always at factory direct prices.

Factory Fresh Opens During the Bushwick Open Studios weekend Friday June 6, 2008 from 6pm-10pm. And Saturday June 7 from 1-9pm.

Factory Fresh is located at 1053 Flushing Avenue between Morgan and Knickerbocker, off the L train Morgan Stop'

The Show:
FACTORY FRESH
direct from
SKEWVILLE

'Grand Opening Party
Friday, June 6th 6-9pm

Limited show only till
Saturday, June 7th 1-9pm


Skewville will transform this former brooklyn bodega into a Pop-Art Market for the galleries grand opening. Skewville has been making great advancements in the experimentation of street stamping technology along with revamping city materials to communicate phrases like “FRESH” and “FAME GAME”.

Yet, most know is Skewville’s Sneaker mission, WHEN DOGS FLY, since 1999 they have been manufacturing fake wooden sneakers, which can be found tossed over thousands of power lines in your neighborhood and all over the world.


www.whendogsfly.com
www.skewville.org'

WWW.FACTORYFRESH.NET

Kofie'One relaunches his dope website!

Long time Overspray golden child, Kofie'One of Los Angeles, has relaunched his website. This man is hands down one of the most talented young artists working today. Prolific doesnt begin to approach defining his work ethic. Here are a smattering of images grabbed from his new website. Have a gander and keep an eye out for the storm.
www.keepdrafting.com



















Some of his dope photography with a polaroid Land camera:

hit it

Game time: Spot Shepard Fairey

Ok so I am a nerd for neon and sparkly things. However, Shepard Fairey's pro-Obama posters, as well as the man himself, feature heavily in this video from Daedelus and Sa-Ra frontman Taz Arnold. See if ya find him-- it ain't too hard.

Arizona Heads, Represent on May 30

Brand X custom Tee Shirts and Disposable Hero present:
Academics – Art, Music & Fashion Friday May 30^th.
ac·a·dem·ics -learned or scholarly but lacking in worldliness, common sense, or practicality. That is a great way to explain the art world of yesteryear. Yet in this time and age there seems to be many pseudonyms for contemporary art and urban mediums.
When an artist starts in a street or public setting and then brings that medium inside we aim to label it "Street Art." As to avoid labeling it what it is, Graffiti. Friday May 30^th we welcome back an Arizona local who was notorious in the street scene merely 12 months ago. Pandas are the driving force that the viewer draws familiarity to witnessing in his work. This weekend that friendly smile and tenacity for "getting over" come to Brand X Clothing. This show is packed with multi mediums that thread together the exhibit like a tapestry of tastes throughout a visual stimulus for the observers taking.
The art displayed is ranging from Wheat paste to silk screen & water colors.
When fusing street art into the gallery format you often risk losing the look and feel that appeal to the work. Yet with this exhibit Disposable Hero brings a group of heavy hitters to support. Additional art featured: Local legend Mad One, HMPH, DOVE & FVS. There work combined can be seen on many street corners, back alleys and street stop signs covering the Arizona landscape.

Come join us for an evening of Art, Music & Fashion.
Details: Brand X Custom Tee Shirts - 414 S Mill Ave. Suite 120. Tempe AZ
PH: 480-200-2833
Friday May 30^th. Time 7PM – 11PM
www.brandxstore.com

Escape the rain tonight with this opening in Brooklyn

Move 16: Don't Paint With Your Teeth

A Group Show of ballpoint pen, pencil and sharpie drawings

Curated by Rich Jacobs

May 9th - June 8th 2008

Opening Reception Friday May 9th 2008 7 - 10pm

Mark Gonzales, Matt Leines, Chris Shary, Caroline Hwang, Rachel Sumpter,

Rich Jacobs, Chris Mendoza, Neckface, Eric White, Suzanne Sattler,

Erika Borboa, Brian Chippendale, Diane Barcelowsky, Maya Hayuk, David

Ellis, Jeff Ladouceur, Theo Ellsworth, Hisham Bharoocha, Travis

Millard, Mel Kadel, Allyson Mellberg, Justin Williams, Garry Davis,

Irene Cho, Davd Aron, James Kirkpatrick, Jojo Li, Jordin Isip, Melinda

Beck,Tim Kerr, Taylor Mckimens, Daniel Higgs, Jim ,Ryan and Casey

Gallagher, John Orth, Sto, Daniel Davidson, Pam Morris-Gallagher, Phil

Franklin, Christine Shields, Andrew Scott, Pat Delaney, Mike Boul,

Moses, Dennis and Loreto Remsing, Kelie Bowman, Kate Hurowitz, Carl

Dunn, Oliver Rosenberg, Oliver Harkness, Rodger Bridges, Tod Swank,

Cassie Ramone, Olivia Shoa, Bill and Christopher Sprague, Kostas

Seremetis, Megan Hanrahan, Misaki Kawai and TONS more!

Move 16: Don't Paint Your Teeth, marks the 2nd group drawing show at

Cinders curated by artist Rich Jacobs. The guidelines for this one:

Make a drawing using either ballpoint pen, pencil, or sharpie on an

8.5" x 11" sheet of white paper. This show brings art back to its most

basic and raw form of drawing and with materials that everyone has

access to. This DIY creative spirit runs throughout the show, which

includes a diverse array of artists that spans several generations

from around the globe. There will be a limited edition zine catalogue

made to go along with the show in the very near future!

Cinders Gallery

103 Havemeyer st.

Btwn Hope and Grand St.

Williamsburg Brooklyn

718-388-2311

urban photojournalism show - LA

Go check this out. So what you missed the opening party.

Titi Freak show at Levine - May 17th

Titi Freak
Vida Apaixonada
Solo Exhibition


May 17th - June 14th, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 17th, 7pm - 9pm

Jonathan LeVine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9E
New York, NY 10011

the Orphan act - making it legal to steal your images!

This just in from Simon Ampel:
This is appalling, congress is attempting to pass this "Orphan Works act", that would make it so anybody who wants to use an image that you created would only have to attempt to find out who created it. (I.E. erase your signature in photoshop, and say they couldn't find out who the artist is) and then it's their's to use however they like. If you create images, you would have to register each and every one with one of several new registration companies to be protected. Go to the site below, and use it to send one of their prewritten letters to your congress peoples (takes 1.25 minutes). Then forward this to everyone it'd affect. This is for real, I've looked into it, If it goes through I'll take every piece of artwork that I've got on the web down. You can read the bill, and more about it here -> (http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/orphan.html)
Thanks


FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIP

Take Action: Don't Let Congress Orphan Our Work

We've set up an online site for visual artists to e-mail their Senators and Representatives with one click.

This site is open to professional artists, photographers and any member of the image-making public.

We've provided sample letters from individuals representing different sectors of the visual arts.

If you're opposed to the Orphan Works act, this site is yours to use.

For international artists and our colleagues overseas, we've provided a special link, with a sample letter and instructions as to whom to write.


2 minutes is all it takes to write Congress and protect your copyright:

http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/

Please forward this message to every artist you know.

If you received our mail as a forwarded message, and wish to be added to our mailing list, email us at: illustratorspartnership@cnymail.com
Place "Add Name" in the subject line, and provide your name and the email address you want used in the message area.

Disstopia: Upcoming Ronzo show in London

StolenSpace Gallery proudly presents "Disstopia," a show featuring all new canvases, collages, installations, and drawings by 'vandal extraordinaire,' Ronzo. The solo exhibit is based on the artist's visions of a post-apocalyptic City of London.

StolenSpace, Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane

19th June - 06th July 2008

You Love to Hate

We posted a while back about this show in Florida that we sponsored, Dustin Orlando's "You Love to Hate". It went off and was a success. Here are some images of Orlando's art.

graffiti tour

This too is happening, courtesy of the heads at Albus Cavus:

Poster show in Hungary - open call

Got this in the olde inbox today:

"Let's Paste!



We are organizing a big INTERNATIONAL POSTER EXHIBITON at Budapest, Hungary this summer. At 19th of July



We would like to collect a big whack of posters from all over the world, from the most artist is possible. After that we have the material we, the organizers, will paste them up to create a huge montage, build up from several posters in several styles, in which the pieces are reflecting and being interaction with each others. The final work must be fantastic!



We also try to invite some famous and recognized artists to come here and build them stuff in the whole by themselves. And of course if any of you can come here we will try everything to help you have a nice stay in Budapest.



If you would like to take part in this great event, and take part in a big collaboration work with many others, which will be hold next to an International Graffiti Contest, you don't have much thing to do, just:



Send us a some pictures of your previous works to
posterartbudapest@gmail.com

Get your posters, design, stencils, digital prints, and everything else you put on the street
Print, spray, draw or use any technique to make your posters
Roll it up and send it to us to

Boross Gábor

HUNGARY

1025 Budapest,

Kavics Street 7.

DEADLINE is the 10th of July




Hope we will meet your work, and maybe you too soon. You will be able to check out the work process at an online gallery soon.





ALL MISSING INFORMATION WILL BE REFINED SOON. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO SEND US A MAIL AT

posterartbudapest@gmail.com"

Photos sent in by Tyler Kline

AlexOne show coming up!