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Thursday, October 11, 2012

254 E. 10th Street WAS Art & Cultural History. FUN GALLERY Celebrated - Patti Astor Talk & Historical Book Signing!

AS promised, (a few days late due to technical difficulties), photos from Patti Astor's books signing of FUN GALLERY at Clic Gallery. The event took place last Saturday night as Patti signed for hours and told stories of days past back at the Gallery, which she cofounded in the East Village. The book boasts the "real story" on getting started (and flourishing), with the likes of Madonna, Fab Five Freddy, Kenny Scharf (see him below!), Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Maripol, gallery insiders and fancy collectors among many others. Without Patti and her cutting edge gallery from 1981-1985, this scene would have not happened. She literally bought Haring, Basquiat and dozens more fabulous contemporary and graffiti artists to the forefront. The "uptowners" actually came downtown to get in on the movement. Can you image if you bought a Haring from her in oh, say, 1981!?

Have a look at the event and visit Clic Gallery to purchase the book -and history! http://clicgallery.com/ and visit http://thefungallery.com/, here we go....

And look who came out, KENNY SCHARF (yep, I lost it, I was bonkers!) http://kennyscharf.com/

Sorry about the blur, a little shaky with excitement!

Now go get the book!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Way To Spend A Sunday Afternoon - Graffiti Hall Of Fame In Harlem Presents.....

Come one, come all to this James Top Production (which takes place all weekend), but I'll be there Sunday with performance artist Cara Elizabeth. Painting, dance, performance, old school everything... The best way to spend a Sunday!

For more info contact James at the email above!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Best of The Best Street Art & Old School Graffiti Shows Last Week! Let's Go To Saced Gallery & Mighty Tanaka Shall We....

Take your coffee break now, this post has a-lot of killer art you don't want to miss! Last Friday night was the best for street art shows in Dumbo & Soho, of course I was as sick as a dog but NOTHING was going to keep me from these two! Let's start in Brooklyn (Dumbo), at Might Tanka Gallery then on to Sacred Gallery in Soho. First, let's hit Might Tanaka, located at 111 Front Street, 2nd floor/Ste. 224, as Alex Emmart put on an amazing show called "Deep In The Cut" with work of Chris Stain & Joe Iurato.

IF you love street art like I do, you may recognize these images / artists below... Stain and Iurato have been paired together for a two person gallery shows as they are highly influenced by each others works. Their art reflects the world around them, again images around us if you look closely throughout the city! Visit the gallery or go to www.mightlytanaka.com for more details. The show runs thru September 7, 2012.

One of the most iconic images! (Above) and of course, via Instagram below because I love it so much.

I need to get one of these, above.

Of course I want to buy this one, it was not in the show but I spotted it in the office area. I need this on my wall.

NY Coolness on my way to the train for the Sacred Gallery show....and yes, can't get through much without my best pal Mr. Diet Coke.

Now for Sacred Gallery's "Who's Got Game" reception. Here you will see works on MTA maps from all the greats of the 70's, 80's and today like Keith Haring partner from 1978 "streets to galleries to museums" - Angel Ortiz - LA2/LaRoc, LAVA, Army Of One, Python, LA2, KIDLEW, COPE2, RWK, BOM5, Shiro, Indie and many more. Contact Kevin@sacredgallerynyc.com for details on specific pieces of interest, artist and prices. As you will see below many artists were signing MTA maps, rats - if only I brought mine with me.