CHAZ Interview at the MOCA

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HALE

I'm Not an Artist I'm a Fucking Vandal from Josh Cole on Vimeo.

Block Busters

A month ago I posted some landmarks that where hidden behind a fence that was recently knocked down... Well those landmarks are no longer there due to the buff. Graffiti comes and goes but the good thing to remember is that it will always come back bigger than before.

New HEX TGO pieces... 2011

For all those old enough to remember HEX TGO of the Hex and Slick battles, owner of the Hip-Hop shop on Melrose. Innovator of techniques never seen done with spray paint before. Hex and Slick were two of the most pioneering/influential graffiti artist of their time, pushing the boundaries of what you can do with a can back in the day when you actually had to learn and perfect your can control, unlike now when you can just buy a low pressure can and fool your self into thinking you can paint with a spray can.

While his contemporary Slick always stayed in the seen with his many clothing lines and painting steady in a while. Hex seem to have fallen of the Map. What ever happen to Hex? From what I know he never stopped painting but his work just took a different direction.

Recently he has been painting pieces and making appearances here and there. He recently spoke at the Crewest gallery in downtown Los Angeles about what he has been up to, the HiP-Hop shop and graffiti. I hope to see more of his work pop up in the city of L.A.

Red hot!

Maintain's girl of the day!

GRAFF

Pale & Fear

Check out these new Pale and Fear pieces... Old school original L.A. Graffiti writers... STP, UTI crews!

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ROCKIN' 2011 art show

ROCKIN' 2011

Saturday, August 27th 2011:

Los Angeles – CA, LoveGalo and KGB Gallery is proud to present ROCKIN’ 2011 – 20 years later - An Art Exhibition and Tribute. ROCKIN’ 2011 – 20 years later is a large-scale group exhibition curated by none other than Los Angeles and Mexico’s Pioneering graffiti artist, Galo “Make” Canote, also known as LoveGalo and by associated curator and legendary graffiti artist, Oscar “BeskUno” Rivera.

It features over 30 internationally acclaimed artists: local and underground, legendary graffiti artists and well respected photographers.

The ROCKIN’ 91 piece was a memorable graffiti piece executed by legendary graffiti artists, Besk and Make, at the Historic Belmont Tunnel. The piece paid homage to all the pioneers of the graffiti art movement, honored those that paved the way and mindfully respected those that have also passed away. In 2001, Besk and Make teamed up once again at the Belmont Tunnel to execute their ROCKIN’ 01 piece which possessed the same theme and concept, and celebrated 10 years of continual and significant contribution to the movement.

2011 marks their 20th year anniversary and ROCKIN’ 2011 will be an art exhibit that continues the same tradition as the first piece. It will also have a special emphasis on the vacant location that served as a public street art gallery space where local graffiti artists, from throughout the U.S. and the world would gather and express themselves artistically - The Historic Belmont Tunnel.

ROCKIN’ 2011 will showcase art by legendary, pioneering and well-respected graffiti artists. In addition, photographers who have documented the graffiti art, lifestyle and history of the Belmont Tunnel will share the spotlight. A video and audio ephemera by Mr RTD1, will also be provided for further historical context and information surrounding the Belmont Tunnel and its monumental contribution to the graffiti movement.

There will be an altar installation depicting the graffiti artist’s lifestyle by Ofelia Esparza & ZANlovesEastLA. Ofelia Esparza & ZANlovesEastLA are an esteemed team of artists highly noted for their stunningly beautiful and elaborate Dia de los Muertos and traditional altars.

The artists participating are:

Arco - Anger - Baba - Bash - BenBaller - Ben Esparza - Besk - Cale - Chubbs - David "Some" Arquette - EarnOne - Eriberto Oriol - Fear - OG Graff - Hex - Just195 – Augustine Kofie - Mosh - Mr RTD1 - Ofelia Esparza & ZANlovesEastLA - Pyro - Relic - Risky - Shandu - Size - Skan - Skept - Spurn - Steve Grody - Trina Calderon - Unit - Volt - Vyal - Wisk - YemOne - Zuco - and many more plus special guests....

About the curator:
Galo “Make” Canote, AKA LoveGalo, is a Los Angeles born graffiti artist. He has gained international recognition and recently captivated the attention of famous urban art critics in Japan with his KaranKoron show. He’s been known to successfully curate art shows and exhibitions that are thought provoking, enriching, and controversial: “Too often many of the pioneers who have paved the way are often forgotten, overlooked or neglected. Never getting nor receiving the recognition and credit they deserve. This applies to anything: music, art, literature…but in this case, it’s graffiti art. A lot of these pioneers paved the way for many well-known artists and did it without a blueprint, the internet, documentaries or any other sources easily accessible today. My intention is to highlight and pay tribute to some of these artists”. He says about The ROCKIN' 2011 Art Exhbit.

About the associated curator:
Oscar “BeskUno” Rivera is a well-respected legendary graffiti artist. Known mainly for his unique and intricate letters, Besk has played a significant influence in the graffiti scene. Being amongst the first to be highly regarded as a letter master, he has become one of the few true graffiti artists in the scene that is looked up to and has inspired many.

About KGB LA Gallery:
KGB LA Gallery is an ever-evolving creative space. Their location is located in an untouched area of LA, right outside of Downtown and Chinatown. It has existed as a hidden gem and has served as a the ideal location as an art gallery, music venue, photography studio, presentation area, and much more. The gallery is located on: 1640 North Spring Street Los Angeles CA 90012

The opening reception on Saturday – August 27th, 2011 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm will be filled with amazing art and installation by Vyal, Cale, Size and Make

A special musical performance by: Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples) and special guests.

Rockin' the Turntables: DJ Sheak, DJ Dashone-WCA, DJ Ralph M (Funkdoobiest/KDAY), DJ Hapa

There will be A VIP preview for artists, serious buyers and collectors on August 27th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the gallery. Hor d’oeuvres provided by Mas Malo Restaurant - Chef Luna

Some of our proud sponsors are: Asahi Beer, Mas/Mas Malo Restaurant, Art Primo, Jarritos, El Trio, and others.

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Maintain it hot... she is!

Chico Brenes in Nicaragua part 1

Maintain Skater of the Day, NYJAH HUSTON

Big ups to Nyjah he is definately having a great year and killing the Street leauge.

OTR CREW OF THE WEEK

Every week I try to Highlight a Los Angeles graffiti crew that has been doing it for more than 20 years in this city of angels. Big ups to the OTR family for keeping it strong for over 20 years. Peace and keep MAINTAINING your graff game "A" status.

This crew is a true representation of Los Angeles graffiti. They represent the true L.A. flavore pure, raw and stylistic... No HOLLYWOOD ROCSTAR BULL SHIT with this crew... Keep running some real graff ON THESE ROOKIES...

Hot girl of the day Ashley Greene

Luan Oliveira: Flip x Matriz Collab Board

This kid has always been sick with it!

SnapBack 2 School

LTS KOG wall

I took these pieces in Highland Park. I am really feeling the ARBY piece. Other writers on the wall were VERSUS and SQUID.

MIDZT GAW has a DEATH WISH

The one and only MIDZT is always designing for the dopes brands... This joint is for a pro model Lizard King board... Big ups Zola!