22 December 2011

Evian x Star Wars

Get your geek on! Evian pairs up with the Star Wars brand to release these special edition bottles. Not release date yet.
Shoot an email to Evian and bug 'em...I did!

Evian

Evian x Star Wars by billy craven
Evian x Star Wars, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

20 December 2011

Tony Fitzpatrick 'Nickel History...'

Firecat Projects presents:
Tony Fitzpatrick 'Nickel History: The Nation Of Heat'

Runs thru Dec 24th

Firecat Projects
2124 N Damen Ave
Chicago, ILL
Firecat Projects
773.342.5381

Estevan Oriol '2012 L.A. Woman' Calendar

"The new calender is comprised of shots of women from in, and around the Los Angeles area. Some of the L.A. women featured through the 12-month calendar include XXL's 2009 Eye Candy of the Year, Rosa Acosta; models Justene Jaro and Erica Ocampo; and TV host Emily Rose, Angela Copeland, and Amiee Josellia, among others..."

estevanoriol.blogspot.com/
EstevanOriol.com/


Waxing & Waning curated by Tom Billings & Glenn Wexler

'Waxing & Waning' a group show curated by Thomas Billings & Glen Wexler.

Runs thru Jan 7th

Featuring the works of: Christine Huck, Glenn Wexler, Thomas Billings, Sam Rosby, Tim Anderson, Thomas Masters, Paul Weston, Paul Sierra, Paul Elledge, Jenny Hellman, Kumiko Murakami, Robert Billings, Martin Garcia, Eric Wulkowicz, Andres Garcia-Pena, Ken Ellis & Jared Metzner

Waxing & Waning
in the Ashland Office Building [2nd floor]
755 N Ashland Ave [Chicago Ave]
Chicago, ILL
347.458.7171

M-CITY

M-CITY en México from Filmaciones de la Ciudad on Vimeo.

17 December 2011

Judith Supine 'Give Up The Ghost and Put On Flesh'

Paper Monster squeaked a new Judith Supine print...just in time for the holidays.

Each print is:
-Edition of 50
-Hand Painted Relief Print on Archival Paper
-Acrylic and Watercolors
-Dimensions: 21.25" x 34.5"
-Signed & Numbered by Judith Supine
...It'll set you back 6-bones

Paper Monster

15 December 2011

Die Antwoord-Live at Metro Chicago

Metro Chicago presents Die Antwoord
Feb 15th [2012]

Metro
3730 N Clark St
Chicago, ILL

Buff Monster

"Limited Edition tea cup and saucer set! The bone china cup & saucer are made in Stoke-on-Trent, England in an edition of 250 sets. The cup (Full sized for Tea/Coffee drinkers) stands 60mm (2 1/2") high and 87mm (3 1/2") across and the saucer is 160mm (6 1/4") across. The set comes packaged in a special box with an artists signed and sequentially numbered print, and costs a mere £39..."

Clickforart

Buff Monster

Buff Monster by billy craven
Buff Monster, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Sham 69 'If the kids are united'

The Modernist

The Modernist

The Modernist by billy craven
The Modernist, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Brock Blake x Pawn Works x Art Basel Miami [2011]

Chicago - Miami from Brock Brake on Vimeo.

14 December 2011

Sailing Ship Screen Print

This is a limited edition, hand pulled screen print that I just completed. The original illustration is from a found image [Christmas record from the 60's] that featured wood-cut artwork on the cover.

All prints are hand pulled, screen printed original artworks....made by hand. I did not press the 'print' button ;)

Each print in this limited edition [of 25] is signed, numbered & dated on the front [below the image, in pencil].

Available: HERE

Sailing Ship Screen Print by billy craven
Sailing Ship Screen Print, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Tom Sachs 'Incinolet'

HOUSE INDUSTRIES FOR MAISON HERMÈS

HOUSE INDUSTRIES FOR MAISON HERMÈS


Alphabetic Equestrian
Maison Hermès
5-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Tokyo, Japan 104-0061
On display until January 17, 2012


"Sired from custom cut solid Wisconsin cedar and equitationally interlocking House Industries letterforms, our hand-drawn Hermès horse gracefully canters through a harlequin carousel of letter-borne livery with exceptional alphabetic dressage. Stoutly-sculptured cedar characters draped with signature Hermès stablemates carry on our motif throughout twelve animated window installation..."

Brooklyn Street Art 2011

Brooklyn Street Art 2011. Images by Jaime Rojo for BrooklynStreetArt.com

Kembra Pfahler [Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black]

Seventeen Evergreen 'Angels'

Mao Zedong

Just finished these last night...the original image is from a long lost & recently found series of Chinese paper-cut posters, hailing from the Cultural Revolution.

I've taken the liberty of screen printing these rad red 3-color posters on Arches paper. Posters measure: 18.5"x13.75"

Available: HERE

Mao Zedong by billy craven
Mao Zedong, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

13 December 2011

Ltd Ed Mission Workshop Waxed Canvas Rucksacks

"Limited Edition 'Sanction' [small rucksack] built with one of the oldest and most proven waterproof materials...waxed canvas. As with the standard issue Sanction, it features multiple weatherproof pockets, urethane coated zippers, and an internal frame sheet. The large zippered pocket fits most 15'' laptops..."


-Made in the USA
-Lifetime warranty
-Measures: 12'' x 18'' x 5'' 
-Capacity: 1,000 cu.in. [16 Liters)]
-Bag weight: 2.6 lbs [1.2 Kg]

Mission Workshop

VINZ 'Feel Free'

VINZ Flickr
VINZ FaceBook

12 December 2011

Tad Carpenter: World of Whimsy

Netherland 'The Next Gig'

Rotofugi Toy Gallery presents Netherland 'The Next Gig'

"Hey everyone. That's right, my first show in Chicago in close to 2 years and my first solo show since showing with Shag in Palm Springs in February. I'm hoping to make this Rotofugi's highest attending show since we've moved to our new location so I need you there! Hope you all can make it...."

Netherland 'The Next Gig'
Jan 13th [2012] 7p-10p

at Rotofugi Gallery
2780 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, ILL


Netherland 'The Next Gig' by billy craven
Netherland 'The Next Gig', a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Bill Barminski and Christopher Louie

11 December 2011

10 December 2011

Martha Cooper x Lady Aiko

Urban Folk Art hosted the release of Martha Cooper's latest book 'Tokyo Tattoo 1970' tonight. The event was also co-curated & works shown by Lady Aiko.
Give Urban Folk Art a holler and get yourself a signed copy [$35]!

Urban Folk Art
101 Smith St
S. Brooklyn, NY
718.643.1610
urbanfolkartstudios.blogspot.com/
*photo borrowed from Urban Folk Art Gallery's FaceBook stream:

Martha Cooper x Lady Aiko by billy craven
Martha Cooper x Lady Aiko, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Barry McGee for SF/MOMA

ZEVS Unmasked

ZEVS interview...unmasked. I only wish I spoke French!

Veuillez installer Flash Player pour lire la vidéo

Reggies Rock Club presents Kool Keith

Reggies Rock Club presents Kool Keith
Jan 22nd, 2012
Tickets 12-bucks

Reggies Rock Club
2109 S State St
Chicago, ILL

The Sisters Of Mercy 'Black Planet' [1985]

The Sisters Of Mercy 'Good Things'

The Sisters Of Mercy 'Good Things' [Peel Session-Sept 07, 1982]

09 December 2011

Guerrero Gallery 'December Group Show'

Guerrero gallery presents their December Group Show

Feature Artists: Richard Colman, Andrew Schoultz, Paul Wackers, Glen Baldridge, Frohawk TwoFeathers, Ted Pushinsky, Ben Venom, Andy Diaz Hope, Devin Troy Strother, Libby Black, Aaron Noble, Jeff Canham, Alisha Kerlin, Steve Powers, Sean McFarland, Heidi Zumbrun, Chris Duncan, Joseph Hart, David Jien & Ala Ebtekar

Opening reception:
Sat, Dec 10th, 2011
7p-11p

Runs thru:
Jan 7th, 2012

Guerrero Gallery
2700 19th Ste
San Francisco, CA
415.400.5168

Martha Cooper x Lady Aiko

Urban Folk Art hosted the release of Martha Cooper's latest book 'Tokyo Tattoo 1970' tonight. The event was also co-curated & works shown by Lady Aiko.
Give Urban Folk Art a holler and get yourself a signed copy!

Urban Folk Art
101 Smith St
S. Brooklyn, NY
718.643.1610
Urban Folk Art Gallery

Martha Cooper x Lady Aiko by billy craven
Martha Cooper x Lady Aiko, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Radiohead x Joy Division 'Ceremony'

ArtUp Kickstarter Program

A cause worthy of supporting: KickStarter ArtUp


"ArtUp: Growing Public Art in the LES
Last year, your generous support helped us get the paint, supplies and expertise we needed to open the FAB Café & East Village Visitors Center as a community and creative hub.

This year, we ask for your help again, to meet growing demand for our ArtUp program, which animates underutilized spaces through public art and community partnerships. ArtUp transforms construction sites, scaffolding bridges and vacant spaces in the Lower East Side into street-side galleries.

FABnyc started ArtUp in 2008 in partnership with Joyce Manalo of ArtForward to transform the negative of local scaffolding into a positive, and has been rapidly growing the program to include multiple partners, including Keith Schweitzer of MaNY Project, and a variety of new sites..."


SWOON

07 December 2011

Ramblin'

"Ramblin' is the documentary of a nationwide search for the anonymous and unknown artists of freight train monikers. This art form has been prevalent on the rails since the Great Depression but is often overshadowed by larger, aerosol train graffiti.
The film features artists such as the Colossus of Roads, The Rambler, Smokin' Joe, The Kodak Kidd and Conrail Twitty.
Ramblin' is still in production and we are actively seeking all moniker artists. Please contact 7demonbag@gmail.com..."


DIY Reggae Sound System

An upcycled Reggae Sound System from thousands of Red Stripe beed cans...

CHO CREW

Russia's CHO CREW wreckin' shit up!

CHO "Комендантский Час" from CHO on Vimeo.

Chronicle [2012]

06 December 2011

Giro x House Industries Collab

House Industries teamed up with Giro for this graphic collab.
House used their 'Banjo' font to deck out this rad brain cage...using the letter 'H' over and over and over.

Set to retail at 60-bucks
Model: Giro 'Reverb'

House Industries
Giro Helmets

Alexander Girard

"This massive monograph on seminal designer Alexander Girard covers virtually every aspect of his distinctive career. One of the most prolific mid-20th century designers, Girard's work spanned many disciplines, including textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, exhibit design, and architecture. Exhaustively researched and lovingly assembled by designer Todd Oldham, this tome is the definitive must-have book on Girard's oeuvre...."

AMMO Books

Post No Bills 'L.A. Print: Edition 2'

Presented by the LACMA Prints & Drawing Council
Sat Dec 10th [12-8p]

LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd
LA, CA 90036
323.857.6558
pdc@lacma.org

Ramon De Larosa master-print maker for Post No Bills will be speaking at 6pm to attendees
*Ramon printed the attached Morley poster
Post No Bills

_____capitalism?

'...July-September 2011, five street artists were invited to NHH Norwegian School of Economics to give their comments on capitalism directly on the schools huge white walls. The project was a collaboration with the Nuart Festival, and what Escif, M-City, EINE, DOLK and Hyuro came up with...'


SuperBlast...The Exhibit

SUPERBLAST 'Neo Utopia'

SUPERBLAST clip pushing his book 'Neo-Utopia'

Vhils

Ignore the fact that the announcer sounds like David Hasselhioff!

Modeselektor feat. Thom Yorke 'Shipwreck'

05 December 2011

Paul Insect

Paul Insect 'Bear Faced'

Edition of 50.
Signed and numbered by the artist.
52 x 73 cm

8-colour hand pulled screen print with fluro overlay
Somerset Velvet 300 gsm

http://www.picturesonwalls.com/Art_Artists.asp?Artist=Paul%20Insect&Offset=0&PageNo=1

Paul Insect by billy craven
Paul Insect, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

ZEVS

Zevs 'Liquidated Louis Vuitton [Multicolore]'
70cm x 48cm
17-colour screen print
Arches 88 300gsm paper
Edition of 50 signed by the artist
£400
Available 16:00 GMT Tuesday December 6th 2012

http://www.theoutsiders.net/item/5712,liquidated-louis-vuitton-multicolore

ZEVS by billy craven
ZEVS, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Matt Eaton

"A Fool's Ideology" by Matt Eaton.
An edition of 13 mixed media pieces on wood panel.
Each one totally unique, hand crafted layer upon layer, using a variety of techniques and media.
Each 16"x16" piece comes framed and ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.

1xRun x Matt Eaton

Matt Eaton by billy craven
Matt Eaton, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Love Of Everything 'I Don't Wanna Dilemma'

Lo-fi fuzz fun from Chicago's Love Of Everything

02 December 2011

Karen O x Trent Reznor 'Immigrant Song'

01 December 2011

Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff

Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff by billy craven
Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.
Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff [Fugscreens Studios] Gig Poster is featured in the Chicago Reader's "B-Sides" [Dec 1st Issue]!

Also see his work at Maxwell Colette Gallery 'Text. Drugs and Rock & Roll'. Opening reception Dec 2nd 6pm...Tomorrow!
908 N Ashland Ave. Chicago

EVENT LINK: www.facebook.com/events/270789172965361/

Mark O'Brien x Weed Wolf

Mark O'Brien x Weed Wolf by billy craven
Mark O'Brien x Weed Wolf, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.
Mark O'Brien [London] x Weed Wolf [whereabouts unknown] featured in the Chicago Reader Newspaper [Dec 1st Issue]!
See their work at Maxwell Colette Gallery 'Text. Drugs and Rock & Roll'. Opening reception Dec 2nd 6pm...Tomorrow!
908 N Ashland Ave. Chicago

EVENT LINK: www.facebook.com/events/270789172965361/

27 November 2011

26 November 2011

FAUST for TDRR [Chicago]

FAUST for TDRR [Chicago] by billy craven
FAUST for TDRR [Chicago], a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

"Raised on the mean streets of New York where crime was a way of life, Faust found solace and success in writing his name on other people's shit. From vagabond to vanguard, his career was forged from the writing on the walls."

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak from FAUST, who is showing in the epic group show featuring 40+ artists from all over the freakin' globe.

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

Neck Face + Isaiah Seret 'Born Under a Bad Sign'

Finally! Neck Face + Isaiah Seret 'Born Under A Bad Sign' premiers at Art Basel Miami, Dec 1st

Follow the link to get tickets: HERE

MISS BUG 'Elements of Everyone'

3-color screen print / 14-color stencil
Japanese archival paper
Size: 72cm x 94cm [28" x 37"]
Edition: 30
Price: £235

http://www.missbugs.com/eeprint.html

Paul Insect

Is there anything that the Post No Bills master-printer, Ramon De Larosa can't do? Here, he uses a letter press that's gotta be nearly as old as the U.S. Constitution to print one of Paul's pieces.

Post No Bills presents:
Paul Insect 'Triptease Review'
Runs thru Dec 1st

Paul Insect
Post No Bills

Insect Press from Carlos Gonzalez on Vimeo.

Paul Insect

Watch the Post No Bills master-printer, Ramon De Larosa as he creates Paul's 'Trouble' screen print...from start to finish.

Post No Bills presents:
Paul Insect 'Triptease Revue'
Runs thru Dec 1st

Post No Bills
Paul Insect

Insect Print from Carlos Gonzalez on Vimeo.

24 November 2011

DAIN for TDRR [Chicago]

DAIN for TDRR [Chicago] by billy craven
DAIN for TDRR [Chicago], a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*DAIN wheat pastes recently spotted in Chicago...but, wait until you see what DAIN's got in store for you at the show!

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

DAIN for TDRR [Chicago]

DAIN for TDRR [Chicago] by billy craven
DAIN for TDRR [Chicago], a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*DAIN wheat pastes recently spotted in Chicago...but, wait until you see what DAIN's got in store for you at the show!

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcoletteMaxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*DAIN wheat pastes recently spotted in Chicago...but, wait until you see what DAIN's got in store for you at the show!

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

Dan Vapid & The Cheats

Dan Vapid & The Cheats opening for Naked Raygun [11.23.11]

22 November 2011

Death Valley

Brian Knowles for TDRR [Chicago]

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

Snap-shot from Brian Knowles' video installation: "Brian Knowles is an artist and teacher. He has exhibited his work in the Pacific Northwest, and he teaches a class on Street Art for the University of Oregon. He just recently moved to Chicago..."

vimeo.com/brianknowles

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

20 November 2011

TEWZ FOR TDRR [Chicago]

TEWZ FOR TDRR [Chicago] by billy craven
TEWZ FOR TDRR [Chicago], a photo by billy craven on Flickr.
Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

Chew on this detail shot from TEWZ, on a reclaimed Mercado sign!

"Born in Chicago, raised by wolves, moved around like a freight ... My art is a window to some of the things that I've collected along my path ... memories, old signs, scars, ideas, people, ephemera, & experience..."

www.tewz1.com

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

Ryan Duggan for TDRR [Chicago]

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

Above is a detail snapshot of work by Ryan Duggan of Chicago. Mr Duggan is an extremely gifted Graphic Design artist, whose talents also lie in screen printing, drawing & 3-Dimensional sculptures and installations.

http://www.ryanduggan.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanduggan/

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

Greg Mike for TDRR [Chicago]

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*GREG MIKE is the nexus of several worlds. He is a formally trained studio artist who commands a rich understanding of street art, graphic design, fashion design, branding and packaging. Greg Mike's signature "Loudmouf" icon can be found in cities around the globe. GM works in a variety of mediums and exhibits his work in the streets and galleries across the country. GM is also founder of ABV, a creative agency, gallery and collective located in Atlanta, GA.

Greg Mike is a very busy artist. Here's a view of his work on view at Maxwell Colette's "Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll". GM will also be participating at Miami's 2011 Art Basel.

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

NICE-ONE for TDRR [Chicago]

NICE-ONE for TDRR [Chicago]

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*check out this sampling of works by Chicago's NICE-ONE

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

BLEK LE RAT '30 Years Later'


BLEK Le RAT - 30 YEARS LATER from Spencer Keeton Cunningham on Vimeo.

Wynwood Walls Pop-Up Shop

"To kick off the 3rd week of Art Basel, works by Miami’s Wynwood Walls artists will be available for sale at Shop at the Walls, the attraction’s new pop-up shop.
Goldman Properties President and CEO Tony Goldman will be unveiling the shop, seven new murals, and 16 new works with his daughter, company COO Jessica Goldman Srebnick, on Tue., Nov. 29 from 6 -11 pm.
The unveiling soiree will feature live performances and a VIP invitation-only sneak peek before the shop and new works become open to the public. Artists expected to attend include Liqen, Sago, Saner, How & Nosm, Aiko, Interesni Kazki, Ron English and Brandon Opalka.
The beloved Walls will feature new work from top international street artists to include Retna, How & Nosm, Roa, b., The Date Farmers, Saner, Sego, Liqen, Neuzz, Faile, Vhils, and Interesni Kazki.
The new pieces will just add to the great body of work already existing at the Walls, with work from renowned artists Nunca, Shepard Fairey, Aiko, Ryan McGinness, Stelios Faitakis, and avaf.
Shop at the Walls will sell work and limited edition t-shirts by Wynwood Walls artists, as well as a new Wynwood Walls book featuring photographs by Martha Cooper and interviews with the artists.
Additionally, the shop will also be selling books and other goods from famed artists not featured on the walls, including Christian Awe, Dearraindrop, Ron English, Gaia, Logan Hicks, Invader, Ben Jones, Ara Peterson, Claire Rojas, Jeff Soto and Swoon..."



19 November 2011

Views and Reviews: Soviet Political Posters and Cartoons

Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art presents:
'Views and Reviews: Soviet Political Posters and Cartoons'
Runs thru Dec 4th

www.blockmuseum

"Two decades after the fall of the Soviet Union, Views and Re-Views: Soviet Political Posters and Cartoons invites a post-Cold War assessment of Soviet graphic arts through posters, cartoons, and photomontages from the time of the Russian Civil War (1918–21) into the late Soviet period.

The exhibition includes well-known Soviet graphic works, by such artists as Viktor Deni, Dmitri Moor, El Lissitsky, and Gustav Klutsis, as well as lesser-known, but equally compelling works by the Kukryniksy (a three-artist collaborative), Alexander Zhitomirsky, and others..."

BANKSY "Myths & Legends'

BANKSY 'Myths & Legends' by billy craven
BANKSY 'Myths & Legends', a photo by billy craven on Flickr.
'Myth & Legends' is a newly published book [from Carpet Bombing Culture] unofficially documenting the urban legend, better known as Banksy.
Grab yourself a copy of this pocket-sized paperback for less than 6-bucks at Amazon.com.
*collected by Marc Leverton

Steve 'ESPO' Powers in Brooklyn

18 November 2011

SEGO


SEGO IN MEXICO Part II from Filmaciones de la Ciudad on Vimeo.

WEED WOLF for TDRR [Chicago]

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*I dropped into WEED WOLF's super-secret studio this afternoon to see what he was up to. Says the Chicago enigma, he's got a grip of stuff in the works, including this screen printed pussy poster...which he was about to lay some hand embellishments upon. Like a giddy school girl, I can't wait!

kleptosalem.tumblr.com/

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

ALVA Skates 'Scoundrelz'

ALVA Skates 'Scoundrelz' by billy craven

ALVA Skates 'Scoundrelz', a photo by billy craven on Flickr.
Tony Alva has just released another Limited Edition Re-Issue Deck:

Scoundrelz
10.3"x30" [16.5" wheelbase]
All decks signed by Tony Alva
Edition of 200
Made in America!
*available in pink/ white & black/ blue colorways

www.alvaskates.com

LAGUNA

Spanish artist LAGUNA's contribution to the Cityleaks Festival [Cologne, Germany]

INTI

INTI [Chili] does a solid install at Cityleaks Festival [Cologne, Germany]

INTI, Cityleaks Cologne 2011 from CityLeaks on Vimeo.

HOW & NOSM

HOW & NOSM...install in Rio De Janeiro

17 November 2011

Jeremy Fish 'Skin & Bones' Domino Set

*28 piece set features artwork by Jeremy Fish, all in black with metallic gold ink.
The box measures 8" x 5.25" x 3.75" and features a magnetic locking hinge to it.
39 bucks at Upper Playground

Rapture 'Sail Away'

15 November 2011

Red Hot Chili Peppers x Raymond Pettibone

This is where I put myself out on a limb, by stating that I don't care for for this song in the least...so, don't even consider trying to state how valuable the RHCP are to to industry or why they're the best band in the world or some other life changing statement...because I don't care.

Please, boys and girls, don't get your panties in a bunch. I no longer care for the music the RHCP produce, and that's just my opinion...and as we all know, assholes and opinions, we all have them!

I am posting this video so one reason, Raymond Pettibon. That's all. That's it. Hit the play button. Mute the volume...and view. Have a nice day. Smooches!

14 November 2011

Massive Attack 'Paradise Circus' [dubstep rmx]

Klepto Salem for TDR&R [Chicago]

Klepto Salem by billy craven
Klepto Salem, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Suburbia [1984]

ZERO for TDR&R [Chicago]

Untitled by my name is zero
Untitled, a photo by my name is zero on Flickr.

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*check out this sampling of works by Zero...quoting the artist, he is 'ugly & bored'...you will not be bored by the twisted mind of Zero!

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

Scott Albrecht for TDR&R [Chicago]

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

Here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*check out the the works of Scott Albrecht. A self-taught Brooklyn-based woodworker with a passion for hand-drawn typography,

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

13 November 2011

Limited Edition Ed Haskel T-shirts

Word just came down the pipeline that there are some mad limited Ed Haskel t-shirts gettin' ready to drop.

The fine folks at The Tracks [San Jose] will be the exclusive retailer for the gems.

Holler at them: 866.514.6817
https://www.facebook.com/TheTracks408

Netherland at Rotofugi

Chicago's Netherland has just announced his 1st solo show in almost 2 years.
Mark your calendar for Friday, Jan 13th...2012

Rotofugi Gallery
2780 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, ILL

The Next Gig by Netherland Art
The Next Gig, a photo by Netherland Art on Flickr.

Harald Geisler

Harald Geisler

Kickstarter: 2012 Typographic Wall Calendar from Harald Geisler on Vimeo.

Bill Connors for TDR&R [Chicago]

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'Here's
*a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.
Check out a sampling from Chicago's Bill Connors. I highly recommend visiting Bill's Tumblr at: billconnors.tumblr.com/

Andy Warhol's "Empire"

The Art Institute of Chicago is hosting a very special viewing of Andy Warhol's 'Empire'. The groundbreaking conceptual film is set to be projected onto the Aon Center.

Viewing: Dec 9th, 8pm
Tickets will set you back $60...ouch!
More Info: HERE

09 November 2011

Colt Bowden for TDR&R [Chicago]

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

*here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*above is a sampling from Colt Bowden...a genius sign painter & a self-proclaimed folk artist.

Visit Colt's Flickr for more: www.flickr.com/people/coltbowden/

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

Homeless Cop

Homeless Cop

08 November 2011

Shoot Analog Video With Lomokino

Lomography's Lomokino uses rolls of 35mm film to shoot old school styled analog video and can be viewd on their Lomokinoscope.

More info: Lomography


Queensbury Rules: The Thoroughly Spiffing LomoKino! from Lomography on Vimeo.

R.I.P. Smokin' Joe

Boxing legend, Smokin' Joe Frazier succumbed to liver cancer in his Philly home, Monday [Nov 7th, 2011]...you'll be missed champ!

R.I.P. Mighty Joe by billy craven
R.I.P. Mighty Joe, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Joe Padilla for TDR&R [Chicago]

07 November 2011

Fred Litch for TDR&R [Chicago]

Maxwell Colette Gallery presents 'Text, Drugs and Rock & Roll'

*here's a sneak peak of the epic group show featuring artists from all over the freakin' globe.

*below is a sampling from Fred Litch a talented cabinet maker & stellar collage artist from West Covina, CA... www.flickr.com/photos/34700121@N04/

Curated by Billy Craven

Show Date: Dec 2nd, 2011 [thru Jan 7th, 2012]
Maxwell Colette Gallery
908 N Ashland Ave [near Division]
Chicago, ILL
312.929.7855

www.maxwellcolette.com/
www.facebook.com/maxwellcolette

TEEBS at Pawn Works...After Party at Beauty Bar

Pawn Works Gallery presents TEEBS 'Lady Luck'
Nov 11th 7-10p

After party at Beauty Bar
9p-2a

1444 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, ILL

Pawn Works Gallery
1050 N Damen Ave
Chicago, ILL