Paris: Kan at the Tour 13

October 7, 2013 butterfly

Following our recent coverage on La Tour 13 in Paris, we interviewed French artist Kan about his installation.

When I saw the room I was invited to paint, the ceiling inspired me straight away… and then it hit me … the Sistine Chapel!
The ceiling is my interpretation of “The Creation of Adam” with the infamous “finger touch” by Michelangelo. For the walls, I was inspired by various scenes found in the chapel, while I also represented mosaics on the floor. My technique of pointillism may seem abstract for visitors, as it needs to be seen from a distance, so in the center of the room I installed a chrome ball that has the effect of condensing my work. When the visitor enters the room, he is surrounded by colored dots and when looking closer at the chrome ball he can see the reflection of the “Creation of Adam” and the other figures.

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Street

Streets: BLO

October 6, 2013 butterfly

While in Brest, French artist BLO let loose with some free hand painting adding a touch of Art Nouveau lettering and his melancholic figures to a vacant building

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Paris, Shows

Paris: Etat des lieux @ Agnès B.

October 5, 2013 butterfly

Agnes B. gallery named La Galerie du Jour presents Etat des lieux until 26 October 2013. This group exhibition features works by Philippe Baudelocque, Jonone, monsieur Qui, Lek,Zeer, Fantin Leroux, Ludo, OX, PAL crew, Poch, Psyckoze, Seth, Sowat, 36recyclab, Wayla, LXA, Anti.

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Etat des lieux
Until 26 October 2013
Galerie du Jour
44 rue Quincampoix
75004 Paris

London, Street

Streets: JR Actions in London

October 3, 2013 butterfly 2 Comments

JR is returning to London after five years with a two-part solo exhibition, ACTIONS, at Lazarides Rathbone and multiple sites across the capital. The Inside / Out photobooth truck stopped by this afternoon and Londoners black and white portraits were pasted alongside the Somerset House. More ACTIONS are expected around iconic London landmarks, so stay tuned for more details…

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Paris, Videos

Paris : Tracés Directs video screening

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A chalkboard in the main entrance of Parisian institution Palais de Tokyo certainly didn’t go unnoticed with French graffiti artists Lek and Sowat. During few months and without authorisation both artists have invited writers to perform and create ephemeral art using chalk and water. The installation “Tracés Directs” has been secretly filmed and will be shown during la Nuit Blanche on 5 October at O’Connells.

Participating Artists: Philippe Baudelocque, Wxyz, Alëxone, Smo, L’Outsider, Sowat, Babs, Skki, Jay one, Tcheko, Apôtre, Kan, Seb174, Sambre, Nassyo, Popay, Spé, Fléo, Lek, Dem189, Swiz and Jacques Villeglé (in order of appearance).