Tag Archives: Da Mental Vaporz

La Rochelle: Graff on Tour(s) with Lek & Sowat

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

The Towers of La Rochelle, managed by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux (CMN), are currently presenting Graff on Tour(s) until 25 June 2018 with a focus on historical graffiti as well as artistic interventions by contemporary artists ( see our … Continue reading →

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Paris: BLO – ‘Anywhere, Out of this mind’

Posted on June 2, 2018 by

Berlin based artist BLO, from the Da Mental Vaporz crew, is currently showing a new exhibition entitled Anywhere, Out Of This Mind at Galerie 42b in Paris. The new body of work features a series of oniric painted assemblages with … Continue reading →

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Paris: Brusk ‘ In Memoriam’ Solo Show @Galerie Strouk

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Famous for his large scale multicoloured murals on his own or with his crew, the Da Mental Vaporz, French street artist Brusk, is back to Paris for a new solo show ‘In Memoriam’ at Galerie Laurent Strouk.  It is his … Continue reading →

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Paris: Brusk – ‘Ad Vitam Eternam’

Posted on June 20, 2015 by

Member of the Da Mental Vaporz crew , multidisciplinary artist Brusk is one of the leading figures of Street Art in France, with mastering techniques in graffiti , but also lightgraff, sculpture, installation and 3D animation. For his first Parisian … Continue reading →

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Brest (FR): Crimes of Minds

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

During 3 years the Crimes of Minds project invited local and international artists to create 21 murals across the city of Brest (France), transforming the city into an urban art museum.  To celebrate the end of the project and launch of a … Continue reading →

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London: The Many Faces of David Bowie

Posted on June 21, 2013 by

We attended the opening of “The Many Faces of David Bowie” at the Opera Gallery London (previewed here) where contemporary and street artists pay tribute to the iconic rock star. Participating artists include: Lita Cabellut, David Mach, Joe Black, C215, The London … Continue reading →

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Preview: The Many Faces of David Bowie (London)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

From June 21st, Opera Gallery London will be pleased to present a collection of David Bowie-inspired art, in parallel to the Victoria and Albert Museum milestone retrospective “David Bowie Is“. The group exhibition “The many faces of David Bowie” will offer a contemporary vision of ‘Bowie … Continue reading →

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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 →

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London: Da Mental Vaporz Crew

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

While in London French artists Bom.K, Blo, Brusk, Gris1, Jaw and Kan from the DMV crew have been busy painting some shutters with their colourful style in East London for the Walls Project .             

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Video: Brusk mural in Strasbourg (FR)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

French graffiti artist Brusk recently completed a massive mural in Meinau, Strasbourg. Composite: adjective, made up of disparate or separate parts or elements. Beyond the concept comes a 120 feet high wall to illustrate Brusk multiple techniques. Pics by Antoine … Continue reading →

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Marseille: Gris1 solo show at Backside gallery

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

Gris1  from the  Da Mental Vaporz crew is having a solo show at Backside Gallery in Marseille, France, running until 8 November. Showcasing paintings and installations, Gris1 treats us with a reconstitution of his studio space, where post-it notes and smiley … Continue reading →

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Video: DMV workshop session

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Earlier this year I visited the studio of the  Da Mental Vaporz crew as they prepared for their australian show.  Here is a great film by Fabien Didelot featuring the entire crew at work with Blo, Bom.k, Brusk, Dran, Gris1, Iso, Jaw, Kan and … Continue reading →

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Paris Opening: Mausolee with Lek x Sowat

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

On August 12, 2010,  French graffiti artists Lek and Sowat found an abandoned supermarket of 430,000sq. ft  in the north of Paris. For a year, in the greatest of secrets they invited forty French graffiti artists to collaborate and create an illegal graffiti Mausoleum. … Continue reading →

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Paris: Mausolee – Lek x Sowat

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Imagine an abandoned four storey supermarket in the North of Paris occupied by squatters, then deserted again. On August 12, 2010, French graffiti artists Lek (RAW crew) and Sowat (DMV) discovered the place much to their delight. For a year, in the greatest of … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: Da Mental Vaporz – Le Venin Part 2

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

After mentioning the top floor installation (covered here) we continue our coverage about the Da Mental Vaporz exhibition at Rtist Gallery. With a brand new series of works by all nine crew members consisting of Bom.k, Blo, Brusk, Dran, Kan, … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Streets: New Mural by the DMV crew

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

As the Da Mental Vaporz crew is currently in Australia for an exhibition at Rtist Gallery,  they couldn’t resist leaving a massive mural. Combining a patchwork of their different styles, the DMV crew consisting ofBom-K, Blo, Brusk, Dran, Gris1, ISO, Jaw, … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: Da Mental Vaporz – Le Venin Part 1

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Aboard “Le Venin”, the French graffiti crew Da Mental Vaporz crossed oceans and snow storms for a spectacular show at Rtist Gallery in Melbourne.  The top floor of the gallery has been totally transformed with a massive installation. The tunnel shaped space … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Da Mental Vaporz – Squatters

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Back in summer 2011, while they were showing in Toulouse at the GHP Galerie, the Da Mental Vaporz crew couldn’t resist leaving their mark on an iconic building: the former Palais des Congres of Toulouse (exhibition center). Famous for its … Continue reading →

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Lyon (FR): Venus II Exhibition

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

The Venus II art exhibition in Lyon aims to raise awareness about breast cancer. The show is two folds. The first part gathers a new generation of artists from contemporary art, Low Brow, graffiti or tattoo at Spacejunk gallery: Vinz, … Continue reading →

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Toulouse

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Doodle by Dran Pix by Butterfly http://damentalvaporz.tumblr.com

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St Etienne (FR): Les Potos Carres Festival

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

View also the coverage on Street Art News.net Les Potos Carres is a festival celebrating hip hop through graffiti, music, dance and cinema. For the seventh year running, many international graffiti artists have been invited to participate: Soten, Ogre, Monster, Aroe, … Continue reading →

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Lyon (FR): DMV Chez les Morues

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

As part of the artistic event organised by Arts Pentes (regrouping craftsmen, artists and creators of the Croix-Rousse in Lyon), ubercool vintage shop and cafe Chez Les Morues  invited the Da Mental Vaporz crew for a live performance with Brusk (Lyon), Gris1 … Continue reading →

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Da Mental Vaporz at Galore Festival 2011

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

The French graffiti crew Da Mental Vaporz painted this massive mural for the Galore Festival in Copenhagen. Featuring Bom.k, Blo, Brusk, Dran, Gris, Jaw, Kan and Sowat. The mural is a satyrical reference to unscrupulous people who are willing to deface … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen (DK): Galore Festival 2011

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

Situated around the cultural area of Valby in Copenhagen, aka Toftegårds Plads and their surrounding culture houses KraftWerket and Valby Culture Centre, the Galore Festival is an uncensored, raw and wild exhibition celebrating several forms of art, from classic art, performance, … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Dran book signing session

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Similar to the London book launch last winter, an endless queue of fans waited eagerly to meet French artist Dran and get their books signed at the GHP gallery in Toulouse, France.   The DMV show ( previously covered) is … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Da Mental Vaporz Opening

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

French graffiti artist Dran has returned to his hometown of Toulouse to hold an exhibition with his DMV crew, Da Mental Vaporz. There were many occasions to celebrate. All nine crew members gathered for the first time in ten years: … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Da Mental Vaporz show set up

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

From Marseille, Paris, Lyon and Toulouse, all 9 members from the French graffiti crew Da Mental Vaporz (DMV), have come in force to inject their unique style to Toulouse for the last show of the GHP Gallerie. Featuring Dran, Bom-K, … Continue reading →

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DMV show at GHP Toulouse

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

The GHP gallery in Toulouse is closing its space after five years. As the flyer says, bad news never come alone, so the DMV crew with all nine members Dran, Bom-K, Brusk, Sowat,Gris, Jaw, Kan and Iso are coming in … Continue reading →

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Fresh DRAN and BRUSK Mural in London

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Following their live performance at the second Lawnfest Charity event hosted by Camilla Al Fayed and sponsored by Gallery Nosco, French artists Dran and Brusk from the DMV crew  left their mark in East London. Dran and Brusk actively painted a … Continue reading →

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