Category Archives: Interviews/ Studio visits

Interview: Zoer (FR)

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

We wanted to find out more about French artist Frederic Battle aka Zoer, as he painted a mural together with Velvet at the Crystal Ship Festival in Ostende. He accepted to answer a few questions: Can you tell us more … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits | Tagged , , ,

Interview : Matthew Dawn (BE)

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

We caught up with Belgian artist Matthew Dawn as he participates to the Crystal Ship Festival in Ostend, Belgium and discussed about his background and projects. B: Can you tell us more about your background? MD: I have a bachelors … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, Ostend | Tagged , , , , ,

Interview: Dourone

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

We caught up with Spanish artist Fabio Lopez Gonzalo aka DOURONE as he participates in the 2018 Crystal Ship Festival to learn more about his creative process, his duo with Elodiellol their upcoming projects. B: Can you tell us more … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits | Tagged , | 1 Comment

London: Studio Visit with Aida Wilde

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

We are happy to have a look inside the London studio of Queen printmaker and artivist Aida Wilde ‘Who’s afraid of Aida Wilde?’ says one of the signs in the studio, surrounded by a screaming cute neon pink dotted kitty … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged | 1 Comment

London: Remi Rough – Studio Visit

Posted on November 9, 2016 by

We stopped by the studio of British artist Remi Rough while he prepares for his upcoming solo show  entitled ‘Post’ at the Speerstra Gallery in Switzerland. Since his first gallery exhibition in 1989, Remi Rough has successfully transitioned from his … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

2015 Highlights

Posted on December 28, 2015 by

As 2015 comes to an end, we look back at the highlights of this incredible artistic year across Europe. Click on the pics to view more info. Solo Shows: Dran, Mark Jenkins, Antony Micallef, Cranio, Daniel Arsham, David Shillinglaw, Julian … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Berlin, Bristol, Festival, Interviews/ Studio visits, London, Malaga, Paris, Shows, Street, streets, Toulouse, Uncategorized, Weston Super Mare

Studio Visit: Nick Walker

Posted on August 27, 2015 by

Ahead of his upcoming solo show ‘Entrophy’ at Above Second Gallery in Hong Kong, we popped by the studio of Bristol artist Nick Walker. For this new show, Nick Walker has been exploring new ideas and broadening the scope of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bristol, Interviews/ Studio visits | Tagged , , , , ,

Studio Visit: Borondo – “Animal” @ RexRomae

Posted on February 2, 2015 by

We visited the studio of prolific Spanish artist Gonzalo Borondo ahead of his upcoming solo exhibition “Animal”.  Curated by Rom Levy, founder of  RexRomae, and Charlotte Dutoit of Justkids, the show will be set up at the London Newcastle Project … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Studio Visit: Pimax (Paris)

Posted on November 1, 2014 by

We popped by the studio of Parisian artist Pimax as he prepares for his upcoming group show ‘GOLDO Expo’ at  Galerie Sakura. The studio space which used to store graves is surrounded by giant spraycans, a lifesize dummy policeman, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, Paris | Tagged , , , ,

Studio Visit: 100TAUR (Toulouse)

Posted on October 8, 2014 by

Following his group shows in the US and recent installation at the Toulouse Museum (FR), we visited the cabinet of curiosities of Low Brow French artist 100taur as he prepares for his upcoming solo show ‘Monsters in my closet’ at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, Paris, Toulouse | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Studio Visit: Ludo – Chaos Theory (Paris)

Posted on October 1, 2014 by

We visited the studio of French artist Ludo in Paris as he prepares for his London solo show Chaos Theory at Lazarides Rathbone. Using his trademark neon green and monochrome palette, Ludo’s new body of work illustrates themes of dissolute … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, Paris, Shows | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

London: Hysteria @ Maison Bertaux

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

Ahead of their upcoming exhibition opening on March 12th at the legendary patisserie and gallery, Maison Bertaux, in Soho, London, we met up with the all girl collective HYSTERIA in their Hastings studio. Made up of Collagism, Aida Wilde and … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London, Shows | Tagged , , , ,

Studio visit: Jorge RODRÍGUEZ-GERADA

Posted on October 9, 2013 by

Earlier this year we had the chance to visit Cuban American artist Jorge Rodriguez-Guerada in his studio in Barcelona. Known for his large scale charcoal photorealistic portraits on buildings since the 90s,  Jorge will be presenting a new solo show in Paris … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Interviews/ Studio visits | Tagged ,

Studio Visits: BLO (Berlin)

Posted on July 6, 2013 by

We visited the studio of French graffiti artist BLO, based in Berlin, as he prepares for his upcoming solo show “La Petite Mort” at Open Walls Gallery opening tonight. La Petite Mort examines euphoric isolation of the artist, steeped in BLO’s past movements … Continue reading →

Posted in Berlin, Interviews/ Studio visits, Shows | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Studio Visits: Hisham Echafaki

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

We recently had the chance to visit pop-surrealist painter Hisham Echafaki‘s studio. Using acrylic and oil paint, the London-based artist loves exploring symetry and patterns, as well as depicting animals in a surreal environment, as shown in his kufic and butterflies … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged , ,

Studio Visit: Gris1 in Lyon (FR)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

An  abundance of vibrant colours surround the studio of French graffiti artist Gris1, from his schooldesk, post-it notes, sketchbooks, drawings and paintings. Gris1 is also an expert in model trains, where he adds his unique writing touch. The title of … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, Lyon | Tagged , , , ,

Interview with Mode 2

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Canal Plus Street TV is featuring a great interview with Mode 2, whom I had the opportunity to meet on several occasions in London, New York and Los Angeles.            

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London, Los Angeles, New York, Videos | Tagged , ,

Studio Visit – Lazarides Printmaking studio in Wapping

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

See my coverage in Juxtapoz Overlooking the River Thames in London, Wapping offers large warehouse spaces to an ever growing artistic community, so it’s no surprise to see Lazarides Gallery relocate their Printmaking operation when they outgrew their makeshift basement … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged , , ,

London: D*Face Studio visit

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

I caught up with D*Face in the preparation of his LA solo show. More pics HERE

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged , , ,

Copyright : Equal Opposites

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Originally from South West Bristol, C.R. Thomas known as Copyright has been covering the streets of London with his mysterious women for the past 5 years.  Butterfly met up with the artist to discuss his new UK solo show, Equal Opposites.   Find our interview … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, Shows | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Eelus Interview – Wide Open Walls

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

While freshly back from his NY solo show at Brooklynite Gallery, Eelus is busy curating another big project called Wide Open Walls (W.O.W.) which comprises 1000 cans of paint,  8 artists,  2 weeks, 1 Village in Gambia, Africa.  Butterfly met … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Faile Interview

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

Butterfly met up with the infamous Brooklyn-based art collective Faile to discuss more about their recent Deluxx Fluxx Arcade project with Bast in London and New York,  and what’s coming up.  

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Interview with Eelus: Part II

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

In this part II, Eelus discusses with Butterfly about his upcoming London Show, The Colour of Space, that opens at Blackhall Studios on 25 February.     Butterfly: Is this your first London solo show? How long have you prepared for it? Eelus: … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Interview with Eelus: Part I

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

  Eelus is a mysterious stencil artist. His work is often both beautiful and haunting, humorous and sinister, a daring mixture of light and dark. With the opening of his debut London solo show “The Colour of Space” at Blackhall … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, London | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

C215 Studio Visit

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

If you going to Paris, visit Vitry-sur-Seine, or should we say C215-sur-Seine… The city walls have been refreshed with colourful artworks by C215, showcasing images and portraits from his trips around the world as well as his daughter Nina. “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews/ Studio visits, Paris, Street | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment