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Street Art Self Portrait

Street Art Self Portrait

M&F Editor in Chief got caught up in a reflection for a street art self portrait. Dig the doubled up images. In front of some graffiti bombs found behind... [More Info]

Defer x Big Sleep

Defer x Big Sleep

Defer and Big Sleep paint a new mural in a Fairfax alleyway. With a gradient color flow as it wraps around the building. [More Info]

Fairfax Graffiti

Fairfax Graffiti

Alleyway graffiti behind Fairfax. Can't make out the name? [More Info]

Eder - At Large

Eder - At Large

Eder from the At Large crew gets up in the Fairfax alley ways. [More Info]

Let's Go to Prison - Obey & Andre 2006

Let's Go to Prison - Obey & Andre 2006

Obey, Andre and King Kong riding on the Melrose rooftops, circa 2006. Dig these flashback shots, and the way the rooftops used to be filled with art, but... [More Info]

The Fillmore East Mosiac

according2g.com May  8, 2013
The Fillmore East Mosiac

Photos by G.  Art by Mosaic Man. Pink Floyd Mosaic At the location of the former legendary music venue The Fillmore East (at 105 Second Avenue) in... [More Info]

Mr. Brainwash - Impatience is Our Greatest Strength

Mr. Brainwash - Impatience is Our Greatest Strength

Another old school Mr. Brainwash flick from the Melrose and Fairfax area before M&F. Click the jump for a HUGE feature ***Big thanks to LOUDLABS for sending... [More Info]

Old School Mr. Brainwash Street Art

Old School Mr. Brainwash Street Art

Another flashback to the Melrose and Fairfax area before there was MELROSEandFAIRFAX. This piece is one of the early MBW's.  It was placed up on the... [More Info]

Mother’s Day Eve March Against Gun Violence

obeygiant.com May  6, 2013
Mother’s Day Eve March Against Gun Violence

For anyone in the NYC area, there is a march against gun violence on May 11. The zealous gun advocates are very loud, so if you believe in common sense gun... [More Info]

BROTHER DOLOMITE – NEW WORK BY EKO

BROTHER DOLOMITE – NEW WORK BY EKO

Art-el Gallery are proud to present revered artist Eko, and to unveil his latest retrospective work, the eagerly anticipated ‘Brother Dolomite’... [More Info]

Melrose and Fairfax Before MELROSEandFairfax - Banksy

Melrose and Fairfax Before MELROSEandFairfax - Banksy

Here is a classic flashback.  LOUDLABS just sent over a series of shots from Melrose and Fairfax taken before there was MThe classic shots feature early work... [More Info]

Livin' in LA - Vacation at The President Hotel South Beach

Livin' in LA - Vacation at The President Hotel South Beach

***Another feature in our ongoing series - Livin' in LA - Vacation in LA*** MWhen visiting Miami you want to make sure and stay in Miami Beach, and the first... [More Info]

Shepard Fairey x Gary Baseman collaborate on Partisan print

obeygiant.com April 29, 2013
Shepard Fairey x Gary Baseman collaborate on Partisan print

I was very happy that the 200 “Partisan” prints available art Gary Baseman’s Skirball show sold out. I was unhappy to hear that some people commented that... [More Info]

Shepard Fairey x Gary Baseman collaborate on Partisan print

obeygiant.com April 24, 2013
Shepard Fairey x Gary Baseman collaborate on Partisan print

Gary Baseman is a friend and after years of mutual artistic admiration we finally collaborated on an image in honor of his father. I’m very happy with how it... [More Info]

Desiring and Cherishing Melrose & Fairfax

Desiring and Cherishing Melrose & Fairfax

Desire Obtain Cherish gets pasted at the intersection of Melrose and Fairfax. Melrose and Fairfax can be desired, it can be cherished, but it is impossible... [More Info]

Invader New Invasion In Paris, France

streetartnews.net April 14, 2013
Invader New Invasion In Paris, France

After a massive Pink Panther last February (covered), Invader recently completed another large piece on the streets of Paris, France. Branching away from his... [More Info]

Roti New Mural In Atlanta, USA

streetartnews.net April 14, 2013
Roti New Mural In Atlanta, USA

While we last heard from him last year in Annemasse (covered), ROTI is now in North America where he recently completed this new mural somewhere in Atlanta.... [More Info]

17 April: Jef Aerosol's "decalages" (Paris)

stencilarchive.org April 12, 2013
17 April: Jef Aerosol's "decalages" (Paris)

In the Galleries expositionJEF AEROSOL" décalages " du 17 avril au 15 juin 2013 vernissage : mardi 16 avril, 8h30/21h -→ performance de... [More Info]

Livin' in LA - Vacation in Florida?

Livin' in LA - Vacation in Florida?

The entire reason that MMHere is the first outside of California feature, while Minsatiable love for the street art genre.  There will be more upcoming... [More Info]

The American Dream/The Pursuit of Fame

The American Dream/The Pursuit of Fame

Plastic Jesus gets up with a new piece on Fairfax entitled 'I want to be a celebrity'.  Featuring a little girl spray painting that same message. Indeed, the... [More Info]

Dank Interview

senseslost.com April  8, 2013
Dank Interview

Dan Kitchener or DANK is one busy man. Resisting categorization, his art incorporates several branches of technology, from digital paintings to stop frame... [More Info]

Fin DAC x Angelina Christina New Mural In Costa Mesa, USA

streetartnews.net April  8, 2013
Fin DAC x Angelina Christina New Mural In Costa Mesa, USA

While you discovered his first piece earlier this month (covered), Fin DAC is still in California where he just completed this new collaboration with... [More Info]

Samuel Rodriguez New Mural In San Jose, USA

streetartnews.net April  8, 2013
Samuel Rodriguez New Mural In San Jose, USA

Samuel Rodriguez aka Mr Shorty Fatz recently completed this brilliant new piece on the streets of San Jose, USA. Organised with Empire Studios, the American... [More Info]

West Hollywood Mural

West Hollywood Mural

West Hollywood has almost no street art.  Literally. But, Weho is now home to a fresh new mural on Santa Monica just west of Fairfax. Shasta digs it and is... [More Info]

Creative Migration x Beyond Sustainability Annual Benefit

obeygiant.com April  4, 2013
Creative Migration x Beyond Sustainability Annual Benefit

Our friends over at Creative Migration are hosting their 1st Annual Benefit this Saturday, April 6th in Silverlake CA. We’ve donated a few signed AP’s in... [More Info]

Saner New Mural In Progress, Fleury Les Aubrais, France

streetartnews.net March 30, 2013
Saner New Mural In Progress, Fleury Les Aubrais, France

After a beautiful piece in Lima, Peru two weeks ago (covered), Saner is now in France where he is working on a new mural in Fleury Les Aubrais. a commune in... [More Info]

Get Up, Stay Up!

Get Up, Stay Up!

Absolutely comboed out sign deep on Fairfax. With stickers from Asmar, Arson, Blind, Serch, Keeps, Avik, Animal in Man, Bankrupt Slut, Boast, React, Nest,... [More Info]

Teacher's Ebox Moved

Teacher's Ebox Moved

Last week, Teacher placed his giant ebox on an actual electrical box in Melrose. Teacher's ebox soon disappeared from the street on Melrose . . . but it has... [More Info]

Cyclists ride with caution

thingsgraffiti.blogspot.com October 19, 2012
Cyclists ride with caution

I'm back after another brief sabbatical spent dealing with Real Life ShitTM.Here's a new set of stencil paste-ups from last week: Installed with the... [More Info]

Just in Time for Summer: Julian Wright's Gringo Star...

blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com May 13, 2013

Phoenix New Times (blog) Just in Time for Summer: Julian Wright's Gringo Star Street Bar Is Open in TempePhoenix New Times (blog)The Mill Avenue... [More Info]

The Day: The Flea, Food and an Outdoor Concert - New York...

New York Times (blog) The Day: The Flea, Food and an Outdoor ConcertNew York Times (blog)Thoth1618 A piece of street art has popped up on Waverly... [More Info]

The Day: Flea Food and an Outdoor Concert - New York...

New York Times (blog) The Day: Flea Food and an Outdoor ConcertNew York Times (blog)Thoth1618 A piece of street art has popped up on Waverly Avenue.... [More Info]

Cherokee Street dares to be a different kind of...

stlbeacon.org#! May  7, 2013

Cherokee Street dares to be a different kind of commercial hubSt. Louis BeaconThis explosive piece of street art is situated near Jefferson Avenue. Jason... [More Info]

Cherokee Street dares to be a different kind of...

stlbeacon.org May  7, 2013

Cherokee Street dares to be a different kind of commercial hubSt. Louis BeaconThis explosive piece of street art is situated near Jefferson Avenue. Jason... [More Info]

Bubblehead Enlists in the Battle in Our "Cruel World" -...

online.wsj.com May  6, 2013

Bubblehead Enlists in the Battle in Our "Cruel World"Wall Street Journal (press release)LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest street art... [More Info]

Gringo-Star Street Bar bringing vintage video games,...

bizjournals.com May  2, 2013

Gringo-Star Street Bar bringing vintage video games, street art to downtown ...Phoenix Business Journal (blog)Vintage video games, street art and food... [More Info]

Spray paint artists bring color to Salem buildings -...

salemnews.net May  2, 2013

SalemNews.net Spray paint artists bring color to Salem buildingsSalemNews.netThe Cahills plan to give artists a chance to win some prizes and show... [More Info]

Franklin embraces street art - Hometownlife.com

hometownlife.com April 28, 2013

Franklin embraces street artHometownlife.comBewilderment and charges of fiscal imprudence clouded Detroit's monument to Joe Louis — “The Fist” sculpture on... [More Info]

Bloordale and Bloorcourt unite for art project promoting...

insidetoronto.com April 25, 2013

Bloordale and Bloorcourt unite for art project promoting walking - Inside TorontoinsideTORONTO.comThe street art will be installed in the sidewalk along... [More Info]

About Tonight: April 24, 2013 - DCist.com

dcist.com April 24, 2013

DCist.com About Tonight: April 24, 2013DCist.comART TALK: Hear a Collector's Talk on Street Art this evening at Art Enables (2204 Rhode Island Avenue... [More Info]

Newport to Ensenada Not Just for Sailors - Patch.com

newportbeach.patch.com April 16, 2013

Newport to Ensenada Not Just for SailorsPatch.comFrom noon to 5 p.m., the community is encouraged to enjoy a full day of live music, the a La Strada dell'... [More Info]

Las Cruces Style: Stroll to rediscover Main Street...

lcsun-news.com April  7, 2013

Las Cruces Style: Stroll to rediscover Main Street DowntownLas Cruces Sun-News... the city and businesses and civic organizations have worked together to add... [More Info]

UB's 'Gettin' Dirty' spring clean-up project targets...

buffalo.edu April  5, 2013

UB News Center UB's 'Gettin' Dirty' spring clean-up project targets Buffalo neighborhoodsUB News CenterBest bet for Photos: Linear Park (headed by... [More Info]

Tempe's Gringo-Star Street Bar Bringing Classic Arcade...

blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com April  4, 2013

Phoenix New Times (blog) Tempe's Gringo-Star Street Bar Bringing Classic Arcade Thrills to Mill Avenue ...Phoenix New Times (blog)Surrounding Gringo... [More Info]

New artwork to grace site of Banksy mural - Haringey Today

haringey-today.co.uk April  2, 2013

Haringey Today New artwork to grace site of Banksy muralHaringey TodayThe wall on the corner of Whymark Avenue and Wood Green High Road was home to... [More Info]

2o13.o3.25 ~ edmonton on the make - Edmonton Journal (blog)

blogs.edmontonjournal.com March 25, 2013

Edmonton Journal (blog) 2o13.o3.25 ~ edmonton on the makeEdmonton Journal (blog)It reminds me, scaled up, of Sheri Barclay's Make It Not Suck... [More Info]

Graffiti Artist & Painter: Saber (Profiles)

blog.ulamongedesigns.com March 21, 2013

Thrash Lab "Profiles" Saber, Los Angeles based artist who has been making art for over 20 years. From an early age he knew being an artist was what he wanted... [More Info]

Husband and wife team opens design store in Arts District...

blogdowntown.com March 20, 2013

blogdowntown (blog) Husband and wife team opens design store in Arts Districtblogdowntown (blog)DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — A new design store on Santa Fe... [More Info]

Co-LAB – officially open

artelgallery.wordpress.com March 17, 2013

Wow what a great day it was yesterday. The one thing that we didn’t think would be working in time was the wonderful coffee machine, so when on Saturday... [More Info]

You're mind is working at its best when you're being...

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