Despite laws, pixações have taken over São Paulo. Literally meaning ‘trace’ or ‘stain’ and dating back in its contemporary form to the mid-1980s, pixaçõe is a striking form of graffiti unique to the city that developed when Sao Paulo writers began creating imaginary calligraphic signatures influenced by hybrid blackletter, historic letterforms and the logos of heavy metal and hardcore bands.
29 November 2008
Pixacao
28 November 2008
Butt Bandit Grabbed For Greasy Graffiti
Graffiti has all forms, some of which is labeled art, but residents of the small Nebraska town of Valentine likely aren’t in love with the displays left by a man who has been tagged the “Butt Bandit”. In fact, it has to be one of the weirdest cases in the little town’s history, perhaps that of the whole state.
Police in the town had been on the lookout for the “Butt Bandit”, a man who had been visiting businesses during the nighttime hours during the spring and summer months and pressing his naked rear end and/or groin against storefront windows, churches and even schools after greasing up with petroleum jelly or lotion, leaving graphic images.
A 35-year-old suspect was allegedly caught in the act about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday but so far, no charges had been filed against him.
Police said the strange acts of vandalism began during the spring of 2007 and that the suspect appears to be the same man who was caught on a surveillance camera engaged in the same type of behavior last year at a school building. Police said that he had suspended his “displays” during last fall and winter but had resumed again this spring. 11-22-08
Source:northcountrygazette
Get Your Smoke On
Worker Dies at Walmart After Being Trampled
A surging crowd of bargain hunters at a Wal-Mart in Long Island, NY trampled to death one store worker.
The 34 year-old worker, employed as an overnight stock clerk, tried to hold back the unruly crowds just after the Valley Stream store opened at 5 a.m.
Witnesses said the surging throngs of shoppers, who would obviously stop at nothing to save $50 on a flat screen TV, knocked the man down. He fell and was stepped on. As he gasped for air, shoppers ran over and around him.
"He was bum-rushed by 200 people," said Jimmy Overby, 43, a co-worker. "They took the doors off the hinges. He was trampled and killed in front of me. They took me down too...I literally had to fight people off my back."
Source: nydailynews
27 November 2008
Mumbai attacks that have left at least 101 dead
In highly coordinated attacks, teams of gunmen stormed several sites across India's financial capital of Mumbai Wednesday, killing more than 100 people and targeting mostly Westerners.
Indian security forces have surrounded two hotels in Mumbai, the Oberoi Trident and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which were taken over by gunmen who launched co-ordinated attacks in the city on Wednesday that have so far left more than 100 people dead.
Mumbai is entering a second night of crisis and two top hotels are burning. Gunfire has been heard coming from the old, historic heart of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. Security forces are still battling with the gunmen.
Eleven police officers, including the chief of Bombay’s anti-terror squad, were killed in stand-offs with gunmen. At least eight terrorists were killed and nine arrested
US President-elect Barack Obama says the US must strengthen ties with India and other nations to "root out and destroy terrorist networks". His national security spokeswoman, Brooke Anderson, says Mr. Obama "strongly condemns today's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and his thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the people of India."
Source: BBC News
Cope2 Presents "Top Of The Line"
http://www.knowngallery.com/blog/post/cope2-presen...
FuturaSharp
Cope2
Shepard Fairey
Fafi
Siloette
Revok
Can2
Ron English
Looks Dope!
26 November 2008
And You Thought Your Morning Commute Was Bad?
Oshiya, or "pusher", is an informal Japanese term for a worker who stands on the platform of a railway station during the morning and evening rush hours, and pushes people onto the train.
And don't even think about catching the train in Mumbai!
25 November 2008
24 November 2008
Iraq Vets Gettin' Into "Street Art" Action.
Seven members from IVAW's LA Chapter staged an early morning action on October 11th, placing 4,200 miniature soldiers around a gas station along with posters declaring "The Price of Gas: 4171 US SOLDIERS" (since the action, the number of US soldiers has climbed to 4,193). Participants in the Operation W.A.N.T. (We Are Not Toys) said their goal was to show average Americans what 4,171 US Soldiers looks like and to connect the deaths of US troops to this country's dependence on foreign oil.
IVAW.ORG
The Only Good Rock Star is a Dead Rock Star
Italian artist Marco Perego recently unveiled his sculpture of William Burroughs murdering singer Amy Winehouse entitled, The Only Good Rock Star is a Dead Rock Star.
The exhibit also includes a series of drawings (some studies, some indirectly related) further exploring the link between sex and violence, borrowing from childhood memories of chivalry, innocence, and romance. Currently on display at Halfgallery. 208 Forsyth New York, NY 
marcoperego.com
Halfgallery.com
Source: juxtapoz.com
21 November 2008
Estevan Oriol For Upper Playground
In 1995 Los Angeles-based photographer Estevan Oriol took up photography, cataloging the outrageous experiences he was having out on tour. When on tour, he began to take pictures of his homies from the neighborhood. He soon discovered that he had a gift for capturing the raw essence of street life with his photography. Estevan took the opportunity seriously and within a short time, he became featured in dozens of magazines worldwide including: The Source, Details, Vibe, The Fader, and Rolling Stone.
Estevan Oriol's line, made in collaboration with Upper Playground, includes t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and accessories. 
www.estevanoriol.com
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www.upperplaygroundstore.com
Source: Clout Magazine
Palin Still As Oblivious As Ever
Watch as she babbles on and on while turkeys get their necks slit behind her. I'm thankful that you're no where near The White House!
Vote for Chris Silva Remix
Chris Silva AKA JASE, currently living the good life in the wilds of Puerto Rico, has a remix track in contention for The Roots. The first round of this contest is basically one of internet popularity. The top 25 vote getters will proceed to Round 2 where they will be judged on the merits of their remixes. Won't you be a good person and help Mr. Silva on his musical quest?
Listen to his remix and vote for him here.
VIA FotoFlow Blog!
THE LYFE Movie Premiere This Sat.
Our Homeys over at Day In The Lyfe Magazine are having a party and art show to celebrate the release of THE LYFE, a 90 minute graffiti art documentary.
The Lyfe was shot in 2007-2008, on a sony z1U HD camera. Shot on location, during missions with top graff writers across the united states.
This weekend on 11-22 from 7PM to Midnight at AlphaBeta on 70 Greenpoint in Brooklyn.
There will be an art show featuring work by the Lovely Brenda, Peru Ana Ana Peru, Faro, Lionel Guzman, Joseph Waller, Reginald Pean, NohJColey, and Dean Moran.
Music will be provided by dj vj (homestudioradio.com) and dj slouch (caesar23.com).
www.dayinthelyfe.com
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alphabetanyc.com
20 November 2008
Get Frosty With Dj Logan Bay!
Saturday November 22nd
11PM at Tumans
FREE
BootLeg flyers!
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Gutter Butter
Tonight Celebration for Novem Store Grand Opening!
In honor of the first brick and mortar Novem store, they're having a 9-day "Grand Opening" event November 15-23. Stop by and check out the place and see different live art each day starting at 3pm, and catch 20% off all apparel.
Nov 15-23 at 1104 N Ashland Ave, between W Haddon and W Thomas; Ukrainian Village, Chicago. 773.698.6990
And of course an after party or two! 
www.novemlife.com
19 November 2008
Mint & Serf at Ogilvy NYC
Artists Mint and Serf in their new series titled, Industry Calling, draw influences from advertising, consumerism, and capitalism. The large vinyl on Plexiglas collages contain bold primary colors that crisscross seamlessly across the surface. The result is a hypnotizing design that requires nothing more than a visceral reaction. The representations within the frames are recognized objects like tropical trees, graffiti elements, national flags, and classic fonts that homogenize the works against a rainbow-like palette.
Mint and Serf: Industry Calling
OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 6 - 9pm
RSVP@MINTANDSERF.COM
OGILVY NEW YORK
309 W49th Street
14th Floor
NY NY 10019
Live Music by the Boogie Brothers.
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mintandserf.com
CHRISTINA CLAUSEN’S “THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING”
A New Film is coming out soon about Keith Haring's life.“The Universe of Keith Haring” (Arthouse Films).
"The creator of some of the most popular, enduring images of late 20th-century art, Keith Haring was also an iconic figure of the downtown New York scene in the '80s. Christina Clausen's documentary offers an affectionate, deeply personal glimpse into Haring's life, from his early years growing up in a small, conservative Pennsylvania town to his heyday as a world-renowned artist, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Andy Warhol."
www.haring.com/universe_of_haring
18 November 2008
New Alchemist Video Illustrated By Todd James
“Lose Your Life” featuring Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss & Pusha T
www.toddjames.com
New Artwork by Matthew Rodriguez
Matthew Rodriguez is currently exhibiting his artwork in Los Angeles at Tinlark Gallery 
See more Photos of Matthew Rodriguez's work HERE: www.myspace.com/rodriguezz
15 November 2008
Monk Throw Down?
Monks brawled at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Christ was crucified and buried.
Monks from the Greek Orthodox and Armenian denominations were preparing for a ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City when a disagreement led to a full-fledged fistfight.
The fight began when Armenian clergy were holding a procession to commemorate the finding of the cross believed to have been used in the crucifixion of Jesus, according to The Associated Press.
The Greek members of the clergy wanted one of their monks present, the AP reported, for fear that the procession would undermine their claim to an ancient structure built on what is believed to be the tomb of Jesus.
The two sides could not agree, and when the Armenians tried to begin the procession, the Greek monks stepped in and the fighting began, the AP reported.
"We were keeping resistance so that the procession could not pass through ... and establish a right that they don't have," a young Greek Orthodox monk with a cut next to his left eye told the AP.
Many among the dozens of monks came away with cuts
Officers were called to the scene to break up the brawl. They detained two monks, one from each denomination, Rosenfeld said.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is thought to be built on the site of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Rivalries between the different sects that share control of the church often lead to tensions.
14 November 2008
A Maze @ Factory Fresh Brooklyn
A Maze
www.factoryfresh.net - November 11, 2008
STIKMAN, LA II , CELSO, INFINITY (& introducing: C-Beauty) November 14 – November 30, 2008 Opening Reception – November 14 from 6pm -10pm New York City street artists
13 November 2008
06 November 2008
KAWS Exhibition @ Gering & López Gallery NYC
Opens up on November 6th with an opening reception free to the public from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The show will conclude on December 23rd.
KAWS Exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
730 Fifth Avenue
Between 56th and 57th Streets
New York, NY 10019
p: 646.336.7183
During Election Night Coverage Jessica Yellin beamed into the studio
Did you happen to see this?
Holograms were used for the first time in television news coverage during the US presidential election.
05 November 2008
Obama Wins Presidency
Feel It! A brand new day! 
"Chicago offered us its own spectacular countdown to the end of the longest presidential campaign in history"
Read more about Obama's moving acceptance speech in Chicago here: bbc.co.uk/us_elections
Obama's victory speech in full: WATCH
02 November 2008
When You Vote In The Upcoming Election
Just remember:
You can get with this! 
Or you can get with that: 
The choice is yooours! 
www.myspace.com/blacksheep
01 November 2008
Dreams Don't Die
Dreams Dont Die 1982
filmed on location in New York Dreams Don’t Die first premiered on ABC television in 1982.
The late Dondi CIA was hired to do all the (King 65) graffiti for the film
Two young kids in love, one young graffiti artist and the other a foster-child, find trouble on the mean streets on the other side of the river in New York City. Officer Charles Banks finds young Danny bombing subway cars and later catches Teresa selling drugs for another mislead teen,Captain Kirk.
The officer, instead of turning both of them in, gives both teens a chance to make more of their lives together. Changing their ways turns out to be more challenging than first thought.
You can watch the rest of the film here: Dreams Don't Die 1982
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