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London: The Many Faces of David Bowie

June 21, 2013 butterfly

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 Police, Mac1, Jimmy C, Kid Zoom, Mr. Brainwash, Kan (Da Mental Vaporz), Juan Barletta, Hisham Echafaki, Jef Aérosol, D*Face, Marco Lodola, André Monet, Nick Gentry, Zoobs, Eduardo Guelfenbein, Paul Alexis, Jean-Paul Donadini, Richard Young.

All pics from the opening here

The Many Faces of David Bowie
21st June, 2013 – 31 August 2013
Opera Gallery London,
134 New Bond Street,
London W1S 2TF

London, Shows

Preview: The Many Faces of David Bowie (London)

June 14, 2013 butterfly 1 Comment

From June 21^st, 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 Mania’ with one-off masterpieces including tributes from some of today’s leading contemporary and street artists.

Paying homage to the iconic rock star with a creative juxtaposition of styles and techniques, it will showcase each artist’s unique interpretation of David Bowie’s unprecedented influence and inspiration on their lives.

David Bowie has endorsed the exhibition on both his official Facebook page and official website.

The participating artists are: Lita Cabellut, David Mach, Joe Black, C215, The London Police, Mac1, Jimmy C, Kid Zoom, Mr. Brainwash, Kan (Da Mental Vaporz), Juan Barletta, Hisham Echafaki, Jef Aérosol, D*Face, Marco Lodola, André Monet, Nick Gentry, Zoobs, Eduardo Guelfenbein, Paul Alexis, Jean-Paul Donadini, Richard Young.

VIEW THE CATALOGUE ONLINE

Hisham Echafaki – Anthropomorphic Bowie

Kan – Something dotty about Bowie

Juan Barletta – I’m a World Champion

Jef Aerosol – David Bowie

Zoobs – Ashes to Ashes

From the 21st June, 2013
Opera Gallery London,
134 New Bond Street,
London W1S 2TF

Interviews/ Studio visits, Lyon

Studio Visit: Gris1 in Lyon (FR)

June 4, 2013 butterfly

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 one of his latest paintings sums it well: “Colors make me smile”.

More pics here

London, Street

London: Da Mental Vaporz Crew

January 26, 2013 butterfly

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 .

Street, Videos

Video: Brusk mural in Strasbourg (FR)

November 17, 2012 butterfly

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 Mayet & Blackdough.