Peeta “sparkle and fade” show at pretty portal
Starting on October 30th the well-known international graffiti artist Peeta exhibits his work at Pretty Portal Düsseldorf and is therefore seen in a German gallery for the first time.
The Italien artist Peeta (alias Manuel Di Rita) made his first graffiti in a small town somewhere between Venice and Padua in 1993. Today, sixteen years later, Peeta’s work is an inherent part in the international graffiti scene. Here, at Pretty Portal, Peeta can be seen in a German gallery for the first time.
This artists style is extraordinary: Beginning with organic conceptions in his early work, Peeta soon develops his very own typically typographic style, that is characterized by its impressive visual depth and unique 3D-composition. For some years now Peeta is, next to his wall pieces and murals, also working on canvas and sculptures. In the artists opinion those media don’t exclude, they rather inspire each other. Working on a sculpture gives him new ideas for wall pieces, while on the other hand those graffiti inspire him to build the same furious forms in a sculptural way. The wall graffiti are dynamic and outstanding – the works on canvas show the same energy but with more privacy. Peeta shows his skills and experience on all areas.
Not only Italy, but also the Mecca for graffiti, New York City, influenced Peeta’s work: In 2003 he became part of the FX crew of New York City and three years later he shall be a RWK crew member. At home in Padua he already was part of the EAD crew. Together with other famous international street artists (for example ecb or Loomit, both already held an exhibition at Pretty Portal) he’s always looking for new projects all over the world.
Next to his activity on graffiti and street art, Manuel Di Rita is working as an industrial and product designer. That’s another important impulse for his art, which is best expressed in his sculptures. Here polyurethane, wood and cellulose acetate meets leather, paper and cardboard. This combination of design and graffiti is one of the characteristics of Peeta’s art, that causes a permanent further development.
Exhibition:
30.10. – 27.11.
Vernissage:
30.10. /19h – 23h
Pretty Portal
Brunnenstr. 12
40223 Düsseldorf
more Information:
http://www.prettyportal.de
Paint and Beer Festival in Amsterdam
This weekend in Amsterdam:
The Second Paint & Beer Festival.
15-16-17th
October 2009
Live Graffiti, Beer And Music
Thursday 15th @ 6pm
Opening: Live Graffiti & Street Art Expo
Social Ceintuurbaan, Ceintuurbaan 215, 1074 Cv
Friday 16th @ 2pm
Djs, Food, Films, Live Graffiti & Fresh Beer
Social Centrum, Ceintuurbaan 215, 1074 Cv
Saturday 17th @ 2pm
Live Graffiti & Street Art Paint Expo
Live Music, Djs, Performances & Films
Villa Friekens Landsmeerdrerdijk 150 A
Street And Graffiti Artists:
Snub23 : Defacto : Eyesaw : Snikk : T.Wat : Spax : Focus : Zibe :
Orticanoodles : The Lover : Nol : Luke Da Duke : Fake : Jumbl : Afresh
: Mister176 : Leeks : M.Squires : Skatin Chinchilla : Let : Grot :
Dash3ultra : Earworm
Yatusabesmadrid : Lostresamigos : Quasikunst : 103 ; Bioscop Kerk : La
Ira : Craneo : Popcorn : vik7 : Snuf1 : Pressone : Grijns : Multi :
Fons : Zspas
Dj’s & Live Sets:
Dries : Mieske : Lance : Bone : Yke : Koldun : Giallekka Jah Marshall
: Deka : Bollek : Plastic Interior Urynian : Roman & His Kick Machine
: Cadaver/az : Malone (Uk) : Tir Na Gcasta (Ireland)
Joe Ledbetter at London Miles Gallery
Opening this Saturday 10th October – Joe Ledbetter’s ‘Shock and Awe
Influenced by classic animation, graphic design, and daily life, Joe Ledbetter’s art is… well… a lot of things. Light-hearted in its approach, he often combines cute and cuddly creatures with unfortunate – albeit humorous – situations. With a lean on the subversive and absurd, these scenarios are all too familiar, questioning our tendency of taking life (and ourselves) too seriously.
While working as a graphic apparel artist for three years, Ledbetter got involved in the LA underground art scene, beginning with group shows like Cannibal Flower. By the summer of 2004, he had honed his trademark visual style of emblematic line-work, vibrant colors, and endearing characters to the point of quitting his day job. His incredible cast of creatures have since been emblazoned on over 100 designer vinyl toys, as well as apparel and lifestyle brands, the world over.
LONDON MILES GALLERY
212 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 1NR
(44) 02077274447
www.londonmiles.com
Introducing Mentalgassi
New Stuff from Mentalgasse (Berlin)
The Straw
GRAFFITI ARGENTINA
GRAFFITI ARGENTINA – PARIS, NUIT BLANCHE
Saturday 3rd October
Galerie Issue – 38 rue Quincampoix 75004 Paris
Five of the finest Argentine street artists -JAZZ, GUALICHO, POETA, AIRE and CARU- will present artworks and live painting intervention along with local talents AMOSE and KOA.
GRAFFITI ARGENTINA book presentation (Thames & Hudson).
New Hera Sketches
Hera, the female part of the german artist duo herakut, published some new sketches.
See them all on Campbarbossa´s flickr.
Blu and David Ellis collabo at Fame Festival
COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis done at the Fame Festival in italy this year. BLU and David Ellis have been working like crazy on this animation for a full week against moskitos, rain and bored assistants.
case at Carmichael Gallery
Carmichael Gallery just announced The L.A. case, an exhibition of new works on canvas by German artist case. This is case’s first US solo exhibition and the second time he has exhibited at Carmichael Gallery.
case’s new body of work references imagery from elaborate, self-staged photo shoots using spray paint on canvas. Combining exacting technical expertise with an innovative hint of liberation and irony, he investigates the parallels that exist between the conflicting states of convention and controversy, manipulating beauty in a dark, thrilling and provocative manner.
case is widely recognized as one of the best photorealistic spray paint artists in the world. His groundbreaking technique, detailed in the book Ma’Claim: Photorealistic Graffiti, Falk Lehmann and Steffen Petermann, Publikat Verlags und Handels GmbH and Co. KG, Germany, 2006, has set new standards and established a strong international collector base and fan network.
Born in Erfurt, Germany, in 1979, case has exhibited his fine art in galleries in the UK, Germany and US. He achieved his Diploma in Art Restoration and Conservation from Erfurt University Of Applied Sciences. case is also a founding member of graffiti crew Ma’Claim, a group of artists renowned throughout the world for their striking photorealistic murals. He currently lives and works in Frankfurt.
Watch case create one of the pieces for the show in a great video here.
And watch a slide show of behind the scenes at a photo shoot here.
Random pics
