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Political Street Art Gets Mistaken for Banksy

Political Street Art Gets Mistaken for Banksy

MBut we do rarely venture outside the city of angeles when there is a worthy cause that deserves mentioning.  In Finland, a street artist named Sampsa has... [More Info]

Photographers Selling Street Art Photography

Photographers Selling Street Art Photography

MThe website is selling photography of street art pieces. Street artists, and we tend to agree with this mode of thought, believe that it is inherently... [More Info]

Art.com to compensate street artists whose work they sell

blog.vandalog.com April  1, 2013
Art.com to compensate street artists whose work they sell

Wooster Collective announced tonight that they have been and will continue to be working with Art.com to solve a very frustrating problem that many street... [More Info]

SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS presents: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

obeygiant.com March 19, 2013
SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS presents: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

New Work by Jessica Hess and Tara Smith Opening Reception: Friday, March 22 • 8 PM – 11 PM Exhibition Dates: March 23 – April 20, 2013 SUBLIMINAL... [More Info]

Weekend link-o-rama

blog.vandalog.com March  2, 2013
Weekend link-o-rama

Dart, PC, Curve, Rams, and Sane As I’ve been gearing up for midterms, I’ve missed posting some great outdoor work (and other things) this week. Does... [More Info]

Beautiful Bugs

spqr.uk.net February 25, 2013
Beautiful Bugs

Beautiful Bugs – Artist Cut Launch Night – Friday 15th March- 7pm till 10pm Show Runs until 14th April Upfest Gallery 198 North Street, Bristol To... [More Info]

StolenSpace’s EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CYRCLE.

blog.stolenspace.com February 13, 2013
StolenSpace’s EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CYRCLE.

“People frequently ask me who the new upstarts are in street art… I’d say CYRCLE., but that would be underselling the diversity of their talents and the... [More Info]

A conversation with Anthony Lister

streetartlondon.co.uk November 23, 2012
A conversation with Anthony Lister

Street Art London: So let’s get this started. Lister: Sounds great. Anthony Lister, November 15th 2012, the day before the Apocalypse. Street Art London:... [More Info]

Copyright: Pop Lives, Pagan Hearts Exhibition @Pure Evil...

invisiblemadevisible.co.uk November 21, 2012
Copyright: Pop Lives, Pagan Hearts Exhibition @Pure Evil Galley

Zero Cool 2nd December 2012. Showcasing a brand new collection of original works from artist ‘Copyright’ the show will feature 2D and 3D works on wood, new... [More Info]

LONDON: COPYRIGHT

artbleat.blogspot.ie November 21, 2012
LONDON: COPYRIGHT

Looking forward to seeing what Copyright has to show us on Thursday night, as his latest body of work is to be displayed on the walls at Pure Evil... [More Info]

Black & White & Grey all over

myriamjcpreston.wordpress.com November 18, 2012
Black & White & Grey all over

  As there seems to be such a grey area around who actually owns an image when it is photographed, especially if it is a straight on photograph of an... [More Info]

Black & White & Grey all over

myriamjcpreston.wordpress.com November 18, 2012
Black & White & Grey all over

As there seems to be such a grey area around who actually owns the copyright to a photograph of a piece of graffiti and as there seems to such a lot of... [More Info]

Urban Masters Show /Opera Gallery London

graffitilandscapes.blogspot.ie November  9, 2012
Urban Masters Show /Opera Gallery London

I don't normally like photos being taken of myself but i do love this shot by Paul Hampartsoumian at the Urban Masters show (© Copyright Paul Hampartsoumian... [More Info]

Urban Masters Show /Opera Gallery London

graffitilandscapes.blogspot.com November  9, 2012
Urban Masters Show /Opera Gallery London

I don't normally like photos being taken of myself but i do love this shot by Paul Hampartsoumian at the Urban Masters show (© Copyright Paul Hampartsoumian... [More Info]

Kaws Astroboy Rip-Off

espvisuals.blogspot.ie October 28, 2012
Kaws Astroboy Rip-Off

This is his latest lame figure. Why does no-one sue KAWS for copyright infringement?? I don't get it... [More Info]

Urban in Ibiza 4 - August 9th 2012

Urban in Ibiza 4 - August 9th 2012

Urban Ibiza is in its 4th year and probably the best street art graffiti and music show you'll see in Ibiza. The West Bank Gallery crowd have organised some... [More Info]

The architecture of art - Art Newspaper

theartnewspaper.com June 19, 2013

Art Newspaper The architecture of artArt NewspaperPaddle8 moves to buy stake in Artnet · US court rules in favour of Richard Prince in copyright... [More Info]

Q&A: Kirkland's IP head on copyright reform and Harry...

Q&A: Kirkland's IP head on copyright reform and Harry PotterThomson Reuters News & InsightShe represented J.K. Rowling in her successful bid to block... [More Info]

Google Art Project: Phil Thompson Talks Copyright Issues...

huffingtonpost.com June 13, 2013

Google Art Project: Phil Thompson Talks Copyright Issues And Outsourcing ...Huffington Post... way to address issues of appropriation and ownership in the... [More Info]

Queensgate woolly mammoths 'yarn bombed' by BombShells...

fox19.com June  8, 2013

Queensgate woolly mammoths 'yarn bombed' by BombShells Yarn - FOX19.com ...FOX19Yarn bombing is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful... [More Info]

Graffiti på uthusväg (Banksy inspirerad!) - Svenska YLE

svenska.yle.fi June  8, 2013

Graffiti på uthusväg (Banksy inspirerad!)Svenska YLECamilla målar graffitti. Copyright YLE/Strömsö. Ibland räcker inte pappren till, det behövs ännu mer yta... [More Info]

My Hong Kong with Johnson Chang and Yana Peel - Art...

theartnewspaper.com May 22, 2013

Art Newspaper My Hong Kong with Johnson Chang and Yana PeelArt NewspaperLawsuit raises questions about Warhol authentication process · UK museums... [More Info]

Chris Brown Spooks Neighbors With Curb Art - Fuse

fuse.tv May 12, 2013

Fuse Chris Brown Spooks Neighbors With Curb ArtFuseChris Brown is following in Justin Bieber's footsteps by raising the ire of neighbors in his... [More Info]

Banksy mural up for sale again - The Press Association

google.com May 11, 2013

Banksy mural up for sale againThe Press AssociationA section of wall where a Banksy mural was removed from the side of a Poundland shop. Copyright © 2013 The... [More Info]

When art ruled SoHo - Art Newspaper

theartnewspaper.com May  9, 2013

Art Newspaper When art ruled SoHoArt NewspaperCollector says Sotheby's sold him Nazi-owned art—now it's unsellable · Judge says Sid Vicious street... [More Info]

Federal Judge Calls Mr. Brainwash's Street Art "Not...

complex.com May  2, 2013

Complex.com Federal Judge Calls Mr. Brainwash's Street Art "Not Transformative," Disagrees ...Complex.comMany people dismiss Mr. Brainwash's work as... [More Info]

Mr Brainwash charged for not respecting copyright - AMA

artmediaagency.com May  2, 2013

Mr Brainwash charged for not respecting copyrightAMAMr Brainwash became famous for his role in the film Exit Through the Gift Shop by Banksy. He was already... [More Info]

Judge says Sid Vicious street art breaks copyright - Art...

theartnewspaper.com April 30, 2013

Art Newspaper Judge says Sid Vicious street art breaks copyrightArt NewspaperThe Los Angeles-based street artist Thierry Guetta, better known as Mr... [More Info]

'Gary Baseman: The Door is Always Open' Opening Night...

monstersandcritics.com April 28, 2013

Monsters and Critics.com 'Gary Baseman: The Door is Always Open' Opening Night Party PicturesMonsters and Critics.comShepard Fairey attending Gary... [More Info]

Copyright Infringement and the Culture of Suing Artists...

petapixel.com April 21, 2013

PetaPixel Copyright Infringement and the Culture of Suing Artists Into Submission ...PetaPixelI remember when this happened and it was like a Shepard... [More Info]

Painting on boulder in Vista asks: Mommy can I go kill...

10news.com April  8, 2013

10News Painting on boulder in Vista asks: Mommy can I go kill tonight?10NewsBanksy gained fame for guerrilla art; mostly on walls, a prankster who... [More Info]

Kickstarter Of The Day: Blackprints, Car Designs...

thecarconnection.com April  2, 2013

Kickstarter Of The Day: Blackprints, Car Designs ReimaginedThe Car Connection(Shepard Fairey was found guilty of similar transgressions in creating his Obama... [More Info]

Special Event at Harvard Law School, Wednesday 4/3

obeygiant.com April  1, 2013

I’m honored that this Wed. I will be giving giving a presentation on copyright and art at Harvard. I was asked by Harvard professor Terry Fisher, who worked... [More Info]

'Obamacare': Alameda man informs public about health care...

mercurynews.com March 24, 2013

'Obamacare': Alameda man informs public about health care lawSan Jose Mercury NewsThe band often plays at Speisekammer and has played the Park Street Art and... [More Info]

Alamedan has task of informing public about 'Obamacare' -...

insidebayarea.com March 21, 2013

Alamedan has task of informing public about 'Obamacare'Alameda Times-StarThe band often plays at Speisekammer and has played the Park Street Art and Wine... [More Info]

PBS launches its Online Film Festival - Pensacola News...

pnj.com March  4, 2013

PBS launches its Online Film FestivalPensacola News JournalThis flick profiles photographer/Native American activist Aaron Huey and features an appearance by... [More Info]

“The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard”: Die Dokumentation...

rebelart.net February 13, 2013

TPB AFK hatte gerade Premiere bei der Berlinale, kann man sich natürlich (ganz legal) bei Pirate Bay runterziehen – oder bei YouTube anschauen. “The Pirate... [More Info]

2013 Obama inauguration avoiding classical music gaffe of...

latimes.com January 21, 2013

2013 Obama inauguration avoiding classical music gaffe of 2009Los Angeles TimesALSO: Lobby group highlights how Obama and Romney stand on the arts · Shepard... [More Info]

The best of Berlin's graffiti - euronews

euronews.com January  7, 2013

euronews The best of Berlin's graffitieuronewsThis is now a tourist attraction in its own right and each year thousands of people take part in the... [More Info]

Holidays coming to light in Atascadero - San Luis Obispo...

sanluisobispo.com November 25, 2012

Holidays coming to light in AtascaderoSan Luis Obispo TribuneThe evening will coincide with the Atascadero Main Street Art and Wine Tour, which is from 5:30... [More Info]

Your Belated Obama Campaign Graphic-Design Postmortem -...

theatlantic.com November 22, 2012

Your Belated Obama Campaign Graphic-Design PostmortemThe AtlanticOf course that includes the grassroots outpouring of posters and banners, most notably... [More Info]

23 Nov : Pure Evil Hosts copyright (London)

stencilarchive.org November 20, 2012

In the Galleries http://www.pureevilclothing.com/PopLivesPaganHearts.pdf [More Info]

copyright (UK)

stencilarchive.org November 20, 2012

Artists Copyright grew up on the mean streets of Bristol foraging for Panda Pop, Fizz Bombs and Cola Cubes and as a result spent many sugar fuelled... [More Info]

Group brush up on their techniques - Times & Star

timesandstar.co.uk November  3, 2012

Group brush up on their techniquesTimes & StarCastles, owls, street art, dancing couples and landscapes could be spotted at an art exhibition. Members of the... [More Info]

Group brush up on their techniques - in-cumbria

in-cumbria.com November  2, 2012

Group brush up on their techniquesin-cumbriaCastles, owls, street art, dancing couples and landscapes could be spotted at an art exhibition. Members of the... [More Info]

Group brush up on their techniques - News & Star

newsandstar.co.uk November  2, 2012

Group brush up on their techniquesNews & StarCastles, owls, street art, dancing couples and landscapes could be spotted at an art exhibition. Members of the... [More Info]

Saber Buffs Graffiti

brooklynstreetart.com November  1, 2012

Buff Your Own Stuff Now you have heard it all! – A graffiti artist taking the big beige buff to his own large 20 foot long piece. Yet another performance by... [More Info]

Keith Haring Foundation gives $1-million grant to Whitney...

latimes.com October 29, 2012

Keith Haring Foundation gives $1-million grant to Whitney MuseumLos Angeles TimesOccupy Wall Street calls for cancellation of Whitney Biennial · MOCA show to... [More Info]

Intellectual property lawyer to discuss copyright, other...

blogs.umsl.edu October 26, 2012

Intellectual property lawyer to discuss copyright, other issuesUMSL Daily (blog)During the 2008 presidential election, a poster image of Barack Obama by... [More Info]

Matthew Marks expanding Los Angeles gallery - Los Angeles...

latimes.com October 24, 2012

Matthew Marks expanding Los Angeles galleryLos Angeles TimesShepard Fairey, Neil Young help debut Perry Rubenstein gallery · Matthew Marks on lure -- and... [More Info]