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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
Now you see it…now you don’t
It’s like the old adage of the magician…”now you see it…now you don’t“. In this case I’m talking about the transient nature of street art. Major ‘hot spots’ are subject to many slashings and go-overs which means capturing and recording of … Continue reading
“I know, it’s only tongue-in-cheek, but I like it, like it – yes I do”
What do a pop artist designer, an English Knight, Shakespeare and an anonymous stencil artist have in common? You may recognize the lips insignia used by the Rolling Stones band for many a year. Its presence has often aided the … Continue reading
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Tagged #Shakespeare, 60s music, John pasc he, mick jagger, rolling stones, shakespearean sonnets, stencil art, the rolling stones
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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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‘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
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Tagged #StreetArt, Meek, Melbourne street artists, stencil art, Stencils, StreetArtists
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Masters of stencil
A long-standing local stencil artist of great admiration is HaHa (born 1972). He has stenciled a great number of items around the walls. He also trades by his real name as Regan Tamanui (artist). This ran in Hosier Lane for … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, grafitti, Ha-Ha, stencil art, StreetArt
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Banksy
This first piece Rat with bolt-cutters is by Banksy. You will notice, unfortunately, that not even Banksy can be spared from taggers who tag over great pieces. C’mon guys, a bit of respect! If you want to know more about … Continue reading
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Tagged #Graffiti, #LanewayArt, Art, Banksy, stencil art, Stencils
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Blek Le Rat
Another great stencil artist is Blek Le Rat. Blek Le Rat is 65 years old and he now knows that life goes very fast and time is precious. The last 30 years went so fast that today the need of … Continue reading
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Tagged #Graffiti, #LanewayArt, Art, Blek le Rat, stencil art, Stencils
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