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Specter hits Japan and Russia

blog.vandalog.com June 16, 2013
Specter hits Japan and Russia

“Bodega Window” in Tokyo’s Harijuku fashion district Specter is a rare and fascinating thing; his acrylic, hand-painted wheatpastes are detailed enough... [More Info]

SOYO "Rose" The Rose that Grew from Concrete" New...

streetartnews.net June 10, 2013
SOYO "Rose" The Rose that Grew from Concrete" New Editions Available Now

Japanese stencil artist SOYO just released a new editions "Rose" and "The Rose that grew from Concrete" via StArt Studio Japan. "Rose" is an edition of 3,... [More Info]

Stik New Mural In Shizuoka, Japan

streetartnews.net May 22, 2013
Stik New Mural In Shizuoka, Japan

After a piece in Chichester, UK earlier this month (covered), Stik is now in Japan where he just completed this new piece. The popular British street artist... [More Info]

Abir Abdullah - New photographs

Abir Abdullah - New photographs

Really stunning photographs by talented photographer Abir Abdullah available now: http://bit.ly/16M6jMJAbir Abdullah (1971, Bagerhat/Bangladesh) started his... [More Info]

Japanese Stencil Artist SOYO "Thug" Life" New Editions...

streetartnews.net April 27, 2013
Japanese Stencil Artist SOYO "Thug" Life" New Editions Available Now

Japanese stencil artist SOYO just released his new editions "Thug" and "Life" via StART STUDIO Japan. "Thug" is an edition of 10, it measures 45.5 x 53cm,... [More Info]

New School Exhibition at Graffik Gallery

invisiblemadevisible.co.uk April 18, 2013
New School Exhibition at Graffik Gallery

Graffik Gallery hosts their first group show of the year on 18th April and you’re all invited. The new show is dedicated to new and emerging talent, many are... [More Info]

Give Love, Get Pissed

Give Love, Get Pissed

Rooftop art in Los Angeles.  A mural from Phil Lumbang with his bear and a sign saying 'Give Love'.  Guessing that this was in support of the tsunami that... [More Info]

NO-Way in association with Ghostown present Toshio Saeki

invisiblemadevisible.co.uk March 28, 2013
NO-Way in association with Ghostown present Toshio Saeki

NO WAY in collaboration with Ghostown and the Print House Gallery in Dalston present the first ever UK exhibition of works by ‘the Master of Japanese... [More Info]

Sosek New Mural In São Paulo, Brazil

streetartnews.net March 14, 2013
Sosek New Mural In São Paulo, Brazil

Pifo aka Sosek just completed this brilliant new piece on the streets of São Paulo, Brazil. The artist called his creature "Sir Yōmuin", the cosmic keeper of... [More Info]

Web hosting craziness link-o-rama

blog.vandalog.com March 13, 2013
Web hosting craziness link-o-rama

Photo by Luna Park For the last week or so until today, we’ve been in the process changing Vandalog’s web hosts. No need to get into the technical... [More Info]

Edo Pop

gggexhibit.com March 12, 2013
Edo Pop

The Japan Society in New York is exhibiting Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints through Sunday, June 9. The show “juxtaposes classic ukiyo-e... [More Info]

The Goodhood Life Store Opening

invisiblemadevisible.co.uk March  5, 2013
The Goodhood Life Store Opening

If you have been following The Goodhood Store across facebook, twitter or instagram you will spotted that they are opening a new store. The Goodhood Life... [More Info]

Create ‘Gummy Bear’ Versions of Yourself

senseslost.com February 26, 2013
Create ‘Gummy Bear’ Versions of Yourself

Japan’s FabCafe have created a way for you to create a ‘Gummy Bear’ version of yourself. Sign up for your very own here. [More Info]

Dot Dot Dot "Handgun" New Print Available February 21st

streetartnews.net February 20, 2013
Dot Dot Dot "Handgun" New Print Available February 21st

Norwegian artist Dot Dot Dot will be releasing his new handpainted print tomorrow. Available in five different flavours, Red, Light Blue, Yellow, Pink and... [More Info]

StreetArtNewsJapan x Pøbel Interview

streetartnews.net February 14, 2013
StreetArtNewsJapan x Pøbel Interview

Our friends from StreetArtNewsJapan spent some time with Pøbel to ask him a few questions... Pøbel is a Norwegian street artist based in Stavanger. He is... [More Info]

JR New Mural In Tokyo, Japan

streetartnews.net February 11, 2013
JR New Mural In Tokyo, Japan

JR is currently in Tokyo, Japan for his latest exhibition entitled "Could Art Change The World?" at The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art. The Renowned... [More Info]

Suiko Rooster

espvisuals.blogspot.com February  1, 2013
Suiko Rooster

Suiko is from Japan and he rocks hard! [More Info]

Walk by, Ignore me, Forget you ever saw me a solo show by...

invisiblemadevisible.co.uk January 24, 2013
Walk by, Ignore me, Forget you ever saw me a solo show by My Dog Sighs

After 10 years of giving his art away for free as part of the now infamous Free Art Friday project, My Dog Sighs has this year finally found himself strapped... [More Info]

Digital and interactive art galore at Kinetica Art Fair

beautifulcrime.com January 14, 2013
Digital and interactive art galore at Kinetica Art Fair

AAD LAB Now in it’s 5th year, Kinetica is the only art and design fair in the UK that really cuts the digital and interactive mustard when it comes... [More Info]

Kaws "Boba Fett" Available January 26th, Tokyo, Japan

streetartnews.net January 13, 2013
Kaws "Boba Fett" Available January 26th, Tokyo, Japan

After releasing popular Star Wars characters such as "Darth Vader" and "Storm Trooper",  Kaws will now be releasing the iconic "Boba Fett" later this month.... [More Info]

VERY ONE, THE OSAKA AMBASSADOR

mtn-world.com January  9, 2013
VERY ONE, THE OSAKA AMBASSADOR

My name is VERY ONE, I started my graffiti career in1996. I like to travel, so I bomb and piece anywhere I end up going. Brno Can you explain to us how... [More Info]

Happy New Year From Sara and Marc

woostercollective.com December 31, 2012
Happy New Year From Sara and Marc

(Japan, 2003)   Happy New Year From Sara and Marc. It's amazing to think that tomorrow will mark the beginning of the 10th Anniversary of the... [More Info]

Roamcouch "Rainbow inc." New Editions Available December...

streetartnews.net December 20, 2012
Roamcouch "Rainbow inc." New Editions Available December 20th & 22nd

Japanese stencil artist Roamcouch will be releasing his new edition "RainBow Inc." Today and on December 22nd. "Rainbow Inc." will be offered in two... [More Info]

In conversation with Nick Cocozza – Scots on Walls #1

urbankulturblog.com December 17, 2012
In conversation with Nick Cocozza – Scots on Walls #1

Nick Cocozza is a Scottish illustrator/street artist who hails from Glenrothes, but now calls the street art mecca, Berlin, his home. I caught up with him in... [More Info]

PITS "Fxxk the world #3" New Edition Avaliable Now

streetartnews.net December  9, 2012
PITS "Fxxk the world #3" New Edition Avaliable Now

Japanese artist PITS has just released a new edition titled "Fxxk the world #3". The canvas version of "Fxxk the world #3" is available in Gold, Silver,... [More Info]

DOLK new prints "Punk" Pope"– Japan Only

streetartnews.net December  6, 2012
DOLK new prints "Punk" Pope"– Japan Only

The new Japan only Dolk prints will be released: [Online] · Time: from 12 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, December 15, 2012 Online order via “PARCO-CITY”... [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]

Guest post: Fred le Chevalier

streetartparis.org May 31, 2012
Guest post: Fred le Chevalier

  Fred le Chevalier is a phenomenon, having captured the Paris public’s adoration in such a way that his last show, and first solo show, sold out in... [More Info]

281_Anti Nuke: The Japanese street artist taking on...

japanfocus.org June 17, 2013

Japan Focus 281_Anti Nuke: The Japanese street artist taking on Tokyo, TEPCO and the ...Japan FocusWhile the origins of his chosen name are murky,... [More Info]

How far does the apple drop? - The Japan Times

japantimes.co.jp June  5, 2013

How far does the apple drop?The Japan Times“I don't like Graffiti” states French artist Zevs, who is known for his street-art work and is currently showing... [More Info]

Need a ride? Take a trip to Awesome Town with Japan's new...

en.rocketnews24.com May 29, 2013

Need a ride? Take a trip to Awesome Town with Japan's new fleet of anime taxis!ROCKETNEWS24Who knew that the ita-taku was more than just an eye-catching... [More Info]

281_Anti Nuke's anger at authority is at a critical mass...

japantimes.co.jp May 27, 2013

281_Anti Nuke's anger at authority is at a critical massThe Japan TimesWhile the origins of his chosen name are murky, the way in which his subversively... [More Info]

Nature art: It's in the 'I' of the beholder - The Japan...

japantimes.co.jp April 20, 2013

Nature art: It's in the 'I' of the beholderThe Japan TimesWhen works such as U.S. minimalist Carl Andre's 1966 “Equivalent VIII” (comprised of 120... [More Info]

Artist with a brand name has a big presence at 30th...

philly.com April 10, 2013

Philly.com Artist with a brand name has a big presence at 30th Street StationPhilly.comFrom Disney to street art to clothing to merchandising and... [More Info]

Artist with a brand name has a big presence at 30th...

philly.com April 10, 2013

Philly.com Artist with a brand name has a big presence at 30th Street StationPhilly.comFrom Disney to street art to clothing to merchandising and... [More Info]

Leon Keer, Chalk Artist, Creates 'Piggy Bank' Optical...

huffingtonpost.com April  9, 2013

Leon Keer, Chalk Artist, Creates 'Piggy Bank' Optical Illusion In Japan (PHOTOS)Huffington Post3D Street Art, 3d Art, 3d-Chalk-Art, 3d-Chalk-Drawings,... [More Info]

Dagli Ukiyo-e alla Street Art. La Grande Mela e l'Edo Pop...

artribune.com March 31, 2013

Artribune Dagli Ukiyo-e alla Street Art. La Grande Mela e l'Edo PopArtribuneLa Japan Society di New York, con la collaborazione dell'Istituto delle... [More Info]

Lacoste LIVE takes you to Japan : "From Tokyo to the...

hangout.altsounds.com March 26, 2013

Altsounds.com Lacoste LIVE takes you to Japan : "From Tokyo to the Beach"Altsounds.comIntroducing a new collection from Lacoste, a new state of mind,... [More Info]

Worldview: Canada's ambassador, tracking Japan's history...

wbez.org March 22, 2013

Worldview: Canada's ambassador, tracking Japan's history through theater, and ...WBEZWorldview: Canada's ambassador, tracking Japan's history through... [More Info]

The Miracle Tree

monorex.com March 15, 2013

The rebuilding and clean up process is still going after the devastating tsunami in Japan two years ago.   In one area along the Rikuzentakata coast in the... [More Info]

3D beanstalk emerges from Tokyo sidewalk - Campaign...

campaignasia.com March 14, 2013

3D beanstalk emerges from Tokyo sidewalkCampaign Asia-PacificThis example of 3D street art, believed to be the first in Japan, was created by a UK company... [More Info]

Banksy artwork pulled from US sale - The Japan Times

japantimes.co.jp February 25, 2013

Banksy artwork pulled from US saleThe Japan TimesLONDON – Artwork by British graffiti artist Banksy that appeared listed for auction in the U.S. after... [More Info]

Public Works: Manhole Art - Torontoist

torontoist.com February 15, 2013

Public Works: Manhole ArtTorontoistAs street fixtures, they're appealing in a steampunk kind of way, but generally not pretty or interesting. Other cities... [More Info]

JR on Bringing His Interactive Street Art Initiative to...

artinfo.com February 12, 2013

ARTINFO JR on Bringing His Interactive Street Art Initiative to Tsunami-Hit JapanARTINFOTOKYO — Winner of the 2011 TED Prize, which put him in the... [More Info]

JR on Bringing His Crusading Street Art Project to...

artinfo.com February 12, 2013

ARTINFO JR on Bringing His Crusading Street Art Project to Tsunami-Hit JapanARTINFOTOKYO — Winner of the 2011 TED Prize, which put him in the ranks... [More Info]

On Quest to Change the World, French Artist JR is Turning...

artinfo.com February 12, 2013

ARTINFO On Quest to Change the World, French Artist JR is Turning Japan "Inside Out"ARTINFOSo it effectively became a sort of street art installation... [More Info]

Tokyo Street wows - AsiaOne

news.asiaone.com January 22, 2013

AsiaOne Tokyo Street wowsAsiaOneONE thing you've got to make time for is Tokyo Street, an art exhibition that showcases urban street art from Japan.... [More Info]

Amezaiku: turning candy-making into an art form - The...

japandailypress.com January 17, 2013

Amezaiku: turning candy-making into an art formThe Japan Daily Press“Amezaiku” is a traditional street art that originated from China and has come to Japan... [More Info]

Breathing Life into Candy - The Rafu Shimpo

rafu.com January 16, 2013

The Rafu Shimpo Breathing Life into CandyThe Rafu ShimpoMany people in Japan used to enjoy seeing this traditional street art “amezaiku” in the old... [More Info]

世界的なアーティスト[DOLK] 日本にて限定シルクスクリーンを販売 - CNET Japan

japan.cnet.com December  7, 2012

世界的なアーティスト[DOLK] 日本にて限定シルクスクリーンを販売CNET Japanノルウェーを拠点に活動しているアーティストで、2005年Banksy に見出だされ、彼のOfficial Gallery として有名な、London のPicture on Walls... [More Info]