London: Boom Boom Club at the Old Vic

October 5, 2011 butterfly

Chris Alys

For six nights over two weeks to mark the end of the summer season, the Boom Boom Club returns with brand new decadent cabaret exploits in the exclusive surroundings of the murky and mysterious underground Old Vic Tunnels underneath London Waterloo.

High-calibre acts showcase the length and breadth of cabaret, from exquisite grace and charm to multi-sensory overload, from the lyrical to the downright despicable.

The finest entertainers from London and the rest of the world like Chris Alys performed to intimate and captivated audiences.

Chris Alys

Vicky Butterfly

Franck Sanazi

Kitty Bang Bang

Leah Debrincat

Laurie Hagen

Full set of pics here HERE

boomboomclub.co.uk

New York, Street

Streets: Skewville – You’r in my hood now!

September 26, 2011 butterfly

Buschwick (NY) residents woke up recently to a massive 100ft mural across four buildings stating “You’r in my hood now!” by Skewville.
Now you know. And the work is uncomissioned.

New York, Street

Streets: ESPO Love Letter to Brooklyn

September 24, 2011 butterfly 1 Comment

Philadelphia artist Stephen Powers (ESPO) and his team have been putting the finishing touches on “Love Letter to Brooklyn” they painted on a Macy’s parking garage in downtown Brooklyn.

The project was partially designed by Powers before it was painted and evolved with feedback from the community, including long-time Brooklyn resident David Villorente. The painted lines were inspired by conversations he and his team had with people passing by the parking garage : “Turn to me”, “I see eternity” “Onward, upward,” “I was nurtured here,” “Born busy as a Brooklyn bound B” and “Euphoria, Is you for me?”

Some pics of the work in progress:

Steve Powers has additional upcoming projects in downtown Brooklyn, so watch this space.

London, Shows

London: Rancinan at Opera Gallery

September 23, 2011 butterfly 1 Comment

French photographer Gerard Rancinan comes to London’s Opera Gallery as his first stop on a world tour, taking in Hong Kong, Miami and New York, with his larger-than -life images, Metamorphoses, Hypotheses, Wonderful World and Portraits.

The artist, who has four World Press Awards, revisits our most ancient and significant interrogations, such as globalisation, poverty, starvation, freedom and human rights using his vivid and dynamic style.

He also features portraits of famous artists ranging from Monica Belluci to Zang Huan, revealing their talent and force of nature in captivating ‘portrait performances.’