De mai multa vreme am incercat ca pozitia mea de artist sa nu fie ala dependent … Eu atarn, va rog frumos, dati-mi si mie niste bani … sarumana domnu’ sponsor … lucruri de genul asta, ci sa fiu eu sponsorul, sa fiu eu in pozitia de forta si sa contrazic cumva definitia. Deci am primit bani ca sa fac o lucrare si cu banii aia am platit nota de telefon a muzeului …

Dan Perjovschi

Mai multe despre Dan Perjovschi aici si aici.

Thank you KREDY for sharing it with us ;)

The first book documenting Miami’s graffiti scene by the photographers and authors of the two best-selling New York City graffiti art books, Broken Windows (Gingko Press 2002) and Burning New York (Gingko Press 2006). The graffiti art featured in Miami Graffiti is full of vibrant, tropical colors and a multitude of styles reflecting the surrounding environment. Alongside works of hundreds of artists are interviews, which take the reader on a lush visual journey through this unique and flourishing art form.

If Miami isn’t a city normally associated with graffiti, this vibrant and exquisitely photographed collection of works will make readers think again. Over two hundred images reflect Miami’s hugely diverse culture with their eye-popping colors, Art Deco flourishes, depictions of palm trees, beaches, marine life, and local iconic figures. Here, a surprising and dangerous underside to the area is also captured. Extensive coverage of abandoned buildings nicknamed Penits, A” de facto museums where entire crews practice their styles, and on-the-outs writers occasionally end up living, proves there is more to the city than South Beach’s glitz and glam. Dozens of close-up shots reveal gorgeous, intricate detail, and in-process shots illustrate the technique of turning blank walls, buses, billboards, and other public canvases into stunning masterpieces. Quotes from the city’s leading graffiti artists including Crome, Quake, and Siner lend further local perspective to this increasingly popular and universal urban art form.

JAMES and KARLA MURRAY are professional photographers and authors. Their books include Broken Windows, Burning New York and Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York. They live and work in Florida and New York, where their photos have been exhibited at the Brooklyn Historical Society and the New-York Historical Society.

• muzica – DJLP, JUJAH & MC SK
• b-boy – NEXT LEVEL CREW
• graffiti – SUFLO

Intrarea se face incapand cu orele 22:00, iar pretul biletului de intrare: 10 RON.

More details about the event can be found here.

[via Qik.com Blog]

From Martin’s blog:

A Graffiti Art Festival has been organized for Kings Heath Park on Saturday, Sunday 15th, 16th March – 12noon to 6pm.

The Festival is being jointly organized by Bishop Challoner School and In A City Arts, 21 York Road. The Festival is being funded from Community Chest Funds awarded by the Moseley and Kings Heath Ward Committee.

The Festival is part of a series of measures to move local teenagers from graffiti tagging, which upsets residents, to the legal form of graffiti art.

The tennis courts in Kings Heath Park will be filled with 75 meters of 8foot high boards. The next door basketball court will have ramps for skateboarders and BMX-ers. There will also be food and music.

Professional graffiti artists will be on hand to show off their skills and advise younger teenage artists – young people who wish to participate will be able to come along through booking a place through the new ‘INACITY Arts’ Graffiti shop on York Road who will give them a time slot and will manage the Graffiti element of the day itself. Teenagers who are known to be taggers will not be allowed to use the paint facilities.

There will also be a marque in case of poor weather

If the event is a success, then funds will be made available for more during the Spring and Summer.

Martin also announces that there will be a full time managed legal graffiti zone behind Kings Heath Baptist Church on the High Street opening in mid-March.