Thursday..

April 17th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

Two great shows opening this evening in East London.

Nick Walker at Black Rat Press
and
The alternative Philosophy (A group show) at Leonard Street Gallery

Not cool

April 15th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

This dude Guillermo Vargas Habacuc is Central America got a dog off the street, tied it up in a gallery and starved it to death as a piece of art. And to add to the insanity the Visual Arts Biennial of Central America have invited him back to recreate the artwork this year.

Surely we can think of less destructive ways to shock each other. In the words of Gob “Come on!”
Get yo petition signing fingers on the keyboard and head here to protest this madness.

Info from Arkitp

Toby Shuall - Lostalots @ Slam City Skates

April 15th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

Toby Shuall is opening a solo show at slam city on the 24th of April.
Check out his skating and also his label Suburban Bliss.

Update: Interview with toby over here. News from Slam x Hype

Tomas Cyhitski - Microclimates @ Oxford House

April 14th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

I’m digging the styles from this dude. His show is on now at Oxford House and there is a closing party on 25th April 6pm-9pm.

Rock the boat T

April 10th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

Hellavate resident boat rocker Rob Cordiner and I recently finished an animation inspired by the t-shirt, inspired by a boat shaped rock Rob found on a trip to the beach.

Hit up http://www.thepeerpressure.com, check out the animation and grab yo bad self a t-shirt.

Seen back in London

April 7th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

Old school graff legend Richard ‘SEEN’ Mirando is back in London this month after his show late last year at Stolenspace. He is opening another solo show titled “Graffiti Loser” on the 18th of April at Amuti Gallery. The show features a series of 40 new works painted on to original New York Subway maps.

Here is a really interesting statement from the man himself:

“There were times I felt like a loser. I allowed myself to give my audience what
they wanted to see. Its been 35 years of writing graffiti and I’m tired, very tired, of taking the same letters and flipping them to appear different than they really are. I had the chance to change gradually through the years but I didn’t, I fell victim to the system and allowed myself to be labelled when there’s so much more I have to offer.” -SEEN

I really like the depth of this. Looking forward to checking it out.

A full colour catalogue is available from AMUTI during the exhibition as well as signed limited edition posters.

Seen - Graffiti Loser
April 18th - 30th @ Amuti Gallery

French Connection billboard jam

April 6th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

This billboard jam looked great walking down Old street. Bleeding French from the eye! Unfortunately it only stayed up for one day.

The Alternative Philosophy

April 5th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

A great group of artist are lined up for a group show later this month at the Leonard Street Gallery. I am particularly interested in checking out the work of two of my long time favorites Marok and Andy Howell.

The Alternative Philosophy
18 APR 2008 - 22 MAY 2008
Leonard Street Gallery
Featuring: Anton Unai, Marok, Jaybo, Andy Howell, Daniel Tagno, Ala Ebtekar, KILL PIXIE, Bortusk Leer, Antonio Diaz, Part2ism, Nick Walker Collaborative, Johnny Rodriguez (aka KMNDZ)

Will Barras - La Paz @ Stolen Space

April 5th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

Here are the photos from Will Barra’s show on Thursday. Loving the styles! Click here or on the photo to view the gallery,.

Tipper - Wobble Factor

April 4th, 2008 by Joe Hamilton

Hellavate head Seb Godfrey has just finished another rad illustration. This time for our good mate Tipper and his forthcoming album “Wobble Factor”. And as we have been lucky enough to get a listen of the album we can ensure y’all it’s classic Tipper gold. It is due for release on the 24th of May so keep you ears peeled!