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Category Archives: StreetArtists
There are No No-Noes with Ohnoes
Ohnoes is an aerosol artist who has displayed his work around Melbourne on walls and galleries with increasing notoriety over the past few years. Although well-known in the street art arena, he claims that he is self-taught and has no … Continue reading
Posted in SprayCanArt, StreetArt, StreetArtists
Tagged aerol art, Arts Hole, Ohnoes, spraycan art
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I nearly had an Apocalyptic fit!
It’s been some years since the Angels & Demons Festival passed through various cities around the world. It was back in September 2011 that I saw this “Forces of Light and Darkness” Apocalyptic Parade of giant 6-metre tall jet black … Continue reading
Freedom to Lead
US street artist Shepard Fairey created a poster for Luc Besson’s film, “The Lady“, which focused on the life of Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi who was born 19 June 1945. The image is based on his previous work … Continue reading
Posted in StreetArt, StreetArtists, Wheat-pastes
Tagged Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma, Democracy, Luc Besson, Myanmar, Nobel Peace Prize, Shepard Fairey, The Lady
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Will Coles continue providing woolly balaclavas?
Will Coles (a UK born, Sydney-based street artist, born 1972), creates street art installations and his current theme focuses around the so called “art terrorista.” His recent works have included using a knitted balaclava on a flat facial mold set … Continue reading
Proof That Love Steez Forever
This week we came across an incredibly sad sight that has affected us all week. Finding ourselves an ingredient short of a great recipe idea at dinnertime, we made a quick visit to the local supermarket. Parking the car in … Continue reading
Respect! Who said there is no longevity in street art?
Mic Porter (born 1983) was one of my first big head-turners in street art. In the past he has produced some mind-blowing street art of epic proportion, which is still viewable and untouched. Most of his work is only visible … Continue reading
Elvis Hooraffe – a pet subject
Tai Snaith – aka [Pets] is a female street artist as well as a more ‘conventional’ artist, who has been inspired by many children’s book illustrations, old books, stories, domestic crafts and found objects. One of her favourite characters is … Continue reading
A Black Day for Street Art
A Black Day for Street Art- or so it seems, according to media write-up, however, there still is an element of alarm with the latest black out on Hosier Lane in Melbourne. This has been a mega street art destination … Continue reading
Posted in SprayCanArt, Stencils, Stickers&Slaps, StreetArt, StreetArtists, Wheat-pastes
Tagged #HosierLane, #Melbourne, StreetArt
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Kickin’ Some Ass (KSA) – 25 years on
The KSA Crew has acknowledged its quarter of a century celebration of existence in the street art world with this piece. (Who said street art was a recent phenomenon?) The KSA or “Kickin’ Some Ass” Crew were formed around 1988, … Continue reading
Posted in SprayCanArt, StreetArt, StreetArtists
Tagged #Graffiti, Dandenong, Kickin' Some Ass, KSA, StreetArt
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Compare the Pair #5
Each year, the National Gallery of Victoria, showcases the top Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) art works from all colleges within the State. The quality and range of art from these young students aged 17-18 years of age is phenomenal. … Continue reading
Posted in Paintings, StreetArt, StreetArtists
Tagged NGV Ian Potter Gallery, Oliver Reade, Russkid, StreetArt, VCE art
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Art through history portrays history through art
Apparently it was 20 years ago, on or around 17 April, when a young indigenous, Aboriginal football player made history in a stance against racism both ‘in sport’ and in general. The occasion was a tough match against his team … Continue reading
Posted in Stencils, StreetArt, StreetArtists
Tagged football, Ha-Ha, Nicky Winmar, stencil art
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Vexta’s Vector
Vexta’s work is mostly human portraiture. Some of her work has been purchased by the National Gallery of Australia. She was born in 1980 and has a background in print-making. You can see examples of her work on her website. … Continue reading
Invaders of a lost art
One of these three invaders is an imposter. So, how can you tell which one is the Invader and which one’s are the imposters? Let’s look at the first of the three. On the left we have an invader (of … Continue reading
Posted in Ceramics, Mosaics, QuestionableArt, StreetArt, StreetArtists
Tagged #UrbanArt, Invader, Invader the street artist, Space Invaders, StreetArt, urban artist
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As the phoenix rises from the ashes, so does street artist in time
Phoenix the Street Artist uses a mixture of collage paste-ups and wall plaques. In fact he paid homage to Banksy’s ‘Little Diver Girl‘ which was vandalised and ultimately destroyed by creating ‘The Little Diver Resurfaced‘ – a paste-up restoration. Phoenix … Continue reading
Posted in Stencils, StreetArt, StreetArtists
Tagged Banksy's Little Diver, Phoenix, Phoenix the Street Artist
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‘For the Meek Shall Inherit the Land’
Which is what The Bible says. Meek is also the name of a local stencil street artist. Meek (born 1978) in Melbourne specialises in stencil street art. He has hijacked billboards and used whea- paste and stickers. There is a … Continue reading
Posted in Stencils, StreetArt, StreetArtists
Tagged #StreetArt, Meek, Melbourne street artists, stencil art, Stencils, StreetArtists
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