15 May 2010

Nick Adam: Hi-Jacked Political Advertising

Ever notice how many of those corrugated plastic political advertisements there are out there? They're everywhere. They're tied to lamp posts, strung to fences, nailed to board-ups, they litter sidewalks and I've even seen dozens of them dumped in vacant lots. Shouldn't the wanker running for office be billed for the clean-up? Can't I bill that power-hungry douche for my next eye exam...because his or her over abundant 'vote for me' poster boards infest my every waking moment?
Well, in the mean time, local Chicago artist Nick Adam has found a solution for these particular eyesores and three things are obvious:
1: Nick has a liking for typography.
2: Has sourced a never ending supply of canvases, or in this case, corrugated-plastic political poster boards.
3: Is a talented & resourceful chap with a sense of humor.
Paint brush & signs in-hand, Nick practices his letter writing skills, A-Z, over and over, and over and over. The signs are then re-hung where they were left by the douchey would-be politician (or the street-team said douche paid to hang them) who yearned to be put into office by the voters.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4418285939_c835bf3fda.jpg

09 May 2010

08 May 2010

SWOON Celebrates The Release Of Her Self-Titled Book

One this generations most recognizable wheat paste-graffiti artists, SWOON, did an uber-rare meet and greet at Urban Art Projects in Williamsburg, where she signed thousands of copies of her self-titled book and celebrated with her fans.

06 May 2010

Alex Williamson: George Orwell '1984'


Alex Williamson
's silkscreen printed images commissioned by Random House for illustrated 50th anniversary edition of George Orwell’s ‘1984’, published by Random House / Secker & Warburg 1999.


CRO aka RAY NOLAND 'SWEET TEA & AMERICAN VALUES'

CUAS (Chicago Urban Art Society) will be hosting Ray Noland's (aka CRO) 'Sweet Tea & American Values' exhibition June 11-30 in the Pilsen Arts District. It's a solo gig and it's bound to kick some ass.

Chicago Urban Art Society
2229 S Halstead St
Chicago, IL 60608

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04 May 2010

Chuck Palahniuk Book Reading in Chicago

Chicago's Harold Washington Library Center will be hosting Chuck Palahniuk, as he discusses his newest book titled 'Tell-All'. Sorry guys, there won't be a book-signing, but Chuck will have pre-signed copies for sale at the event. No reservations. Limited seating. Get there early.

When: May 10th at 6pm

Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 S. State Street 60605
312.747.4300

Chuck Palahniuk

NEUTRA FACE: TYPEFACE vs LADY GAGA

Jason Kinney (and crew) rewrite Lady Gaga with his/their parody 'Neutra Face'...giving wood to all you/us typeface geeks out there!