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Lisa Leone ‘Then’ Exhibit LA

2012-05-07T18:42:33+00:00

My dear friend Lisa Leone is exhibiting in Los Angeles some rare photos of early Hip Hop icons before they blew up.

“THEN”
by Lisa Leone

Opening May 11th 2012, 7 - 11pm
rsvp: lisa_leone@hvw8.com

New photo exhibition documents hip-hop’s moments of truth.
Before hip-hop was an industry, it was a community.

THEN, a new solo show from photographer Lisa Leone, is a deeply personal portrayal of the last days of hip-hop’s innocence, of a culture caught between an intimate past and a global future.

Born in the Bronx and raised throughout New York City, Lisa Leone has been surrounded by hip-hop culture for virtually her entire life. By the late eighties, as a widely published photographer, she was in a unique position to capture a behind the-scenes perspective on the spirit of collaboration that fueled hip-hop’s early artistic triumphs. “To see a young Nas in the studio with Q-Tip, Premier and Large Professor was not only inspiring,” she reflects on one of the candid photos included in the show, “it is ‘the decisive moment’.”

THEN explores a series of such moments through the eyes of the young artists that would go on to become the hip-hop generation’s biggest stars: Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, Run DMC, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Rosie Perez, the Roots, Queen Latifah and many others.

But these are not mere portraits. Each image captures a unique interaction between an individual and their environment, and is supported with text drawn from new interviews with the subjects themselves.

“It was still fresh and we, the generation of that movement, still dictated what it was and meant to us and not the mass media. MTV wasn’t calling the shots. We were still telling them what the rules were.”
– Rosie Perez

“THEN is a testament to the natural eye and passion of a real New Yorker, presented now through the collected three decades of her work and experience.” – Eric Haze

“No one…can fail to be moved by Lisa Leone’s evocative portraits of Hip Hop legends captured in the midst of their young lives…set in those moody South Bronx scenes of abandonment that was their home.” – Henry Chalfant, producer of “Style Wars”

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Monday May 7, 2012

Mare139 Keith Haring Sculpture

2012-05-04T20:36:22+00:00

In remembrance of Keith Haring I am showing a sculpture I made and traded with him in 1986, he was one of the first to buy and collect my work and always encouraged me to continue sculpting. He was a kind person to me and many who knew him, always optimistic even in his moments of great struggle. HIs loss is a profound one but has left an enduring mark and influence on New Yorkers and Graffiti/Street Artists worldwide. His has been the blueprint for many both in fine art and commercial art too. I felt his influence as seen in my Bboy abstracts which I began in 2005 referring first to Modernism then by chance I came a cross a book of Keiths wk related to DJ and Dance culture, it was serendipitous that it reconnected me to my old friend as he was not my first influence but his work left an indelible imprint in my subconscious. As the years pass I have good memories about how generous he was at his shows and parties something many young and old artists still don’t understand, he celebrated the art and people first and let the business come second. As I do prepare for my show at Pratt Institute I feel he would be proud that we have an academic platform to showcase and discuss our art form and culture.

Saturday May 5th at Pratt Institute Manhattan
Opening reception:
Saturday May 5th
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Artist talk with Alan Ket at 7p.m

CCPS gallery located on the 2nd floor of Pratt Manhattan
144 West 14th Street (near 7th Avenue)

Gallery Hours:
Mon-Thur: 10am-8pm; Fri-Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Friday May 4, 2012

Mare139 Pratt Institute May 5th

2012-04-30T22:36:52+00:00

New York City- Carlos Mare- Art is Study- Process and Influence over the past 36 years

Opening reception: Saturday, May 5Th 6p.m. to 9 p.m. Artist talk with Alan Ket at 7pm.

Pratt Institute Center for Continuing and
Professional Studies Exhibition Space
CCPS gallery located on the 2nd floor of Pratt Manhattan
144 West 14th Street (near 7th Avenue)
Gallery Hours: Mon-Thur: 10am-8pm; Fri-Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm

New York City, April 20, 2012- Sculptor/Designer Carlos Mare aka Mare139 presents a showcase of artifacts including study models of his sculpture works and famed award designs. The installation will also highlight process notes and his artistic influences related to his work over the past 36 years from early subway paintings to the sculpture works of di Suvero, Stella, Smith and others.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Monday April 30, 2012

Video- The Exhibit collab

2012-04-25T17:38:13+00:00

Nice new drop from Ecko Unlimited for The Exhibit artist series. Feeling the global diversity representing the graffiti/street art culture. Also that the ladies get some play too.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Wednesday April 25, 2012

Carlos Mare Metal Print Edition

2012-04-20T20:10:24+00:00

Preview of my new Metal Print Edition (25pcs) which will be dropping next week. Available online details to follow.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Friday April 20, 2012

Rammellzee droppin Science

2012-04-20T16:55:42+00:00

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Friday April 20, 2012

Erni Vales An Unusual Journey

2012-04-19T04:51:05+00:00

Erni Vales returns to New York with a sampling of the 169 paintings he has been working in Miami this year. Come by the opening Friday April 20 from 5pm on at the Chelsea Market. For more on Erni go to http://evlworld.com/

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Wednesday April 18, 2012

New M139 Sneaker drop for CASBIA

2012-04-11T17:52:07+00:00

Inspired by Sculptor Carlos Mare139 Italian mens shoe designer line CASBIA, headed up by 2011 CFDA Award winner Edmundo Castillo, present The Carlos Collection. A unique and forward thinking sneaker made from Leather, velcro and rubber.

More at http://www.casbia.com

Born in in Puerto Rico, Edmundo Castillo started his fascination with shoes at a very early age. After graduating from Altos de Chavon School of Design in the Dominican Republic, Castillo moved to New York and began his formal training in shoemaking. Edmundo Castillo has worked with renowned fashion designers and fashion houses such as Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, Narciso Rodriguez, Tommy Hilfiger, Oscar de la Renta, Castaner Santoni, Sergio Rossi and Via Spiga.

http://www.edmundocastillo.com/index.php

Look for a future collaboration with both of us for woman’s footwear brand VIA SPIGA this FALL.

The Carlos Black is a good evening looker.

Bold Colors for those that need to stand out.

The Full Carlos Collection

Im feeling the William Collection too, made from Neoprene and recycled rubber its definitely not your average sneaker.

Nice Thumbled Calf leather ones.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Wednesday April 11, 2012

Askew One crush’in it for The Exhibit

2012-04-10T04:11:00+00:00

This is a nice clip of Askew One rocking the walls and features his collabo with Ecko Unltd for The Exhibit artist Collection. This is a good example of how Askews graff and design aesthetic merge nicely on product. The Exhibit series has an impressive line up, keep a look out.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Monday April 9, 2012

M139 StudioWorks 2012

2012-04-08T06:36:09+00:00

New Sketches from the studio today. Preparing for my upcoming exhibition ‘Art Is Study’ at Pratt Institute in NYC in May.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Sunday April 8, 2012

Agents of Change go big!

2012-04-03T15:27:06+00:00

Big up to my crew mates Agents of Change for pulling off an amazing accomplishment in London by creating the largest mural in town.

Megaro Hotel- http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2012/april/londons-largest-mural

The beautifully executed mural is an amalgamation of abstract styles that merge into one cohesive expression of the new urban modernism each artist individually explores in their personal works.

The mural, which encompasses two sides of the five storey Georgian building in which both Karpo and the Megaro Hotel are situated, was designed and painted by four members of street art collective, Agents of Change: Remi/Rough from London, Edinburgh-based Steve More, LX.One from Paris, and LA-based Augustine Kofie.

It took two weeks to complete and over 150 litres of emulsion and 160 litres of spray paint were used.

Agents of Change- http://agents-of-change.co.uk/

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Tuesday April 3, 2012

Mare139 @ NYU Show and Prove

2012-03-29T15:34:50+00:00

Show and Prove -The Tensions, Contradictions,
and Possibilities of Hip Hop Studies in practice.

Artist talk with
Iona Rozeal Brown
and
Carlos Mare aka Mare139

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Tisch School of the Arts
721 Broadway, 6th Fl.
Michelson Theater

4:30pm

FREE to the Public

* At 3:10 Jorge ‘Fabel’ Pabon 3:10PM
Film & Discussion: Apache Line: From Gangs to Hip Hop (CS)
Hosted by Jorge “Popmaster Fabel” Pabón

Show and Prove 2012 (S&P 2012) provides an opportunity for a community of scholars, practitioners,
and Hip Hop lovers to come together and address the challenges and possibilities of the field.
We will sharpen our focus on two key themes: intersectionality and methodology.

More about the conference-

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Thursday March 29, 2012

Mare139 @ NYU Show and Prove

2012-03-29T15:34:30+00:00

Show and Prove -The Tensions, Contradictions,
and Possibilities of Hip Hop Studies in practice.

Show and Prove 2012 (S&P 2012) provides an opportunity for a community of scholars, practitioners,
and Hip Hop lovers to come together and address the challenges and possibilities of the field.
We will sharpen our focus on two key themes: intersectionality and methodology.

More about the conference- http://tinyurl.com/32d8p9q

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Thursday March 29, 2012

Keith Haring preview dinner at BMA

2012-03-15T16:53:22+00:00

Keith Haring: Early Works 1978-1982 at Brooklyn Museum

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/keith_haring/#

Last night I attended the preview dinner at the Brooklyn Museum for the Keith Haring: 1978-1982 exhibition. I took a few snapshots off my iPod. Upon entering the museum the first thing I was struck by was that Toxic and my brother Kel First had paintings displayed by the elevator, this was a nice surprise considering so much of the focus on contemporary urban art is focused on street art perse.

Once at the exhibition space you are hit with a massive painting and next to it a mini pop shop, *note take the kids you will leave broke, lots of cool stuff to get. Entering the gallery one is struck with awe at his prolific creativity, you can see from his early beginnings signs of great curiosity in things and his ability to seek out and develop the language and fluid techniques to illustrate his thoughts. I was most struck by a collection of 12 or so notebook pages that had abstract geometric shapes one per page, I had never known of this in his work, the correlating reference to it was in his notebooks, his journals are impressive and show his interest in symbiotic analysis. It is from these two things I walked away with a greater appreciation of his journey.

The subway drawings are epic, they recalled a time when NY was fun and when taking the train one could be overwhelmed by the graffiti inside and out of the trains and usually Keiths satirical drawings waiting for you at the station.

It was nice to see old friends attending, Martha Cooper, Haze, GBO, LEE, Fab Fred, Futura, Tabatha McGur, Tony Shafrazi, and Julia Gruen the director of the Haring Foundation.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Thursday March 15, 2012

Miguel Ovalle sculpture exhibition

2012-02-10T15:45:10+00:00

Sculptor and all around renaissance man Miguel Dizmology Ovalle presented his sculptures last nite at the Rush arts gallery for The Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, recently posted here on 12oz-Dizmology- one can see the expanse of his talents..

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Friday February 10, 2012

The Devil made me do it- Dissizit

2012-02-06T22:22:47+00:00

Slick once again brings the ruckus with The Devil made me do it tee shirt. As he puts it -get em before we get our “cease and dissist” from the Vatican! In select shops worldwide. HAHAHA Notice the original Red Devil spray paint. Writing on walls the second original Sin! Dissizit Shop

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Monday February 6, 2012

Studio vist by True Legends - Part1 - Noc167

2012-02-02T17:48:31+00:00

I had a nice surprise this afternoon when Part1 and Noc167 showed up to the studio. I had to take a memento photo for myself. These two gentlemen greatly influenced my creative career as a subway painter and as a developing artist. Their contributions to the culture are significant and it can be said with confidence that they were the best of their generation. They both have illustrious histories and you can read more about Part in the book published by Ket and On The Run Part1 TDS for more on NOC167 read a piece Andrew Castrucci wrote a while back- NOC167 OTB-MAFIA-TDS

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Thursday February 2, 2012

RIP Don Cornelius- Soul Train

2012-02-01T15:35:35+00:00

Sad news today. Don Cornelius- Donald Cortez “Don” Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) has died from an apparent suicide. He was an American television show host and producer who is best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971-1993. Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008.

The SOOOOUULLL Train has left the station.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Wednesday February 1, 2012

Kweenz Destroy Video Teaser

2012-01-30T19:55:22+00:00

Kweenz Destroy shared this clip for the upcoming launch of the brand. Big up and continued success.

Kweenz Destroy SS2012 Teaser from KWEENZ DESTROY on Vimeo.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Monday January 30, 2012

Structural Interventions re-cap teaser

2012-01-28T18:15:02+00:00

In December 2010 I had an exhibition at The Carrack Modern in Durham which then went to the Co11ective show at Miami Art Basel. Here is another look at one of my favorite pieces. Drawing in space has been one of my strongest talents for years and this work is a great example of what improvising can achieve. Don’t be mislead its not as random as it looks there is a great deal of thinking behind how it appears and how its viewed. Enjoy.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Saturday January 28, 2012

Brush with Death

2012-01-25T18:30:02+00:00

I saw this video clip on Style Wars Blog, I have to say it is very impressive. Enjoy

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Wednesday January 25, 2012

Changing Education Paradigms

2012-01-23T14:45:40+00:00

This also applies the culture of Hip Hop in many ways. This is an exciting time for re-eductating ourselves and to put that knowledge forth, dumbing down yourself or your culture serves no one in fact its what you’ve been preprogrammed to do. The Graff/Street Art community suffers from its lack of ‘self academy’, I am not talking the lack of art talk linguistics but the ability to be introspective and critical of itself. Blogs and soundbites are the norm and lead into the predictable patterns of retention deficit and lack of meaningful knowledge hence the lack of meaningful discourse not just with ourselves but the creative culture at large.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Monday January 23, 2012

Your Junk- amazing!

2012-01-10T18:45:00+00:00

NUFF SAID.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Tuesday January 10, 2012

Slick- Sets the Hawaiian Standard

2012-01-09T16:31:23+00:00

Slick and Tina had a strong year at Dissizit and they are popping off the new year with some hotness straight from Hawaii. Peep the NY New Era hat, Im feeling that look right now. Defer and Slick came with the one two punch with the Hawaiian Punch character on the mural, as always the wit never surprises me. In true fashion Slick went there with the Standard Hotel opening install. I like the bathroom entrance myself. More at www.dissizit.com

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Monday January 9, 2012

La Pandilla- Puerto RIcos finest

2012-01-09T00:54:11+00:00

I first met the duo La Pandilla in Miami during ARt Basel. We were in the same show curated by The Co11lective. They made a strong impression on me both with their works and intelligence about art. They are Puerto Rican nationals so that made me especially proud of the depth and commitment these young guys had, not to sound condescending but I am several years removed from my beloved island and have not been following the art scene there.

What I enjoyed about Art Basel this year and last was the strong presence and authenticity of Latino artists. They are probably the most unique artist on the rise right now and will likely continue to influence the somewhat staid Northern continent. Perhaps it will inspire those younger Latinos that are on the fringe, I don’t know but I sense something incredibly unique and formative ahead. Interestingly the painters I met were also former graffiti writers who still have love for the art but now find it increasingly important to express themselves in the history and imagery of their own cultures. La Pandilla is unorthodox in their style and narrative which is somewhat of a surreal graphic mash up of carefully illustrated lines weaving the imagery together. Keep up with them here- http://www.la-pandilla.com/

La Pandilla en Wynwood Art Basel from Worldjunkies on Vimeo.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Sunday January 8, 2012

OG Chino burning fools

2011-12-30T21:38:11+00:00

My boy OG Chino the infamous DJ of The Block Radio show on EVR- http://www.eastvillageradio.com/shows/theblock/ shows how us how he burns fools with his art. What peeps may not know about Chino is that he is incredibly talented both on the ones and twos but as well with the pen and now the flame.

B.U.R.N. from Elsewhere Labs on Vimeo.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Friday December 30, 2011

Recap- Mare139 at Carrack Modern Art

2011-12-15T17:05:10+00:00

Its been a busy several months of back to back exhibitions leading up to Art Basel. My last stop before Miami was my exhibition at the Carrack Modern Art Gallery in Durham NC. The show had a great deal of work and process that one can see in the presentations, there are more images to come from Durham and Miami where I exhibited these works at the Co11ective Exhibition and took part in the ‘In Situ’ mural project with Poesia and others.

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Thursday December 15, 2011

Alice Mizrachi

2011-12-15T00:06:53+00:00

A few weeks ago Alice Mizrachi worked on a project for Chevylife painting a brand spanking new Chevy Sonic. Zoo York Pro Skaters Rodney Torres and Eli Reed collaborated on this project too.

There will be more on Alice as the Sonic Urban Art Tour begins soon in your town. Be on the look out for her next solo show too.

SITE http://www.am-files.com
BLOG http://www.amfiles.wordpress.com
TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/am_NYC

Part 2-

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Wednesday December 14, 2011

Alice Mizrachi

2011-12-14T23:40:35+00:00

A few weeks ago Alice Mizrachi worked on this amazing urban art project for Chevylife painting a brand new Chevy Sonic. With her Zoo York Pro Skaters Rodney Torres and Eli Reed collaborated on this project showcasing art and skate culture. With inspiration from Rodney and Eli, she created a cityscape wrapped around the car with Flushing Meadows Unisphere in Queens on the hood.

There will be more on Alice as the Sonic Urban Art Tour begins soon in your town. Be on the look out for her next solo show too.

SITE http://www.am-files.com
BLOG http://www.amfiles.wordpress.com
TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/am_NYC

Part 2-

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Wednesday December 14, 2011

HTTF presents County of Kings

2011-12-09T18:35:15+00:00

I’m proud to share that HHTF is presenting Lemon’s work and would love for you to make it out + support. Lemon’s story is shared by a generation of New Yorkers who grew up in 1980s + 90s and survived poverty, violence, AIDS + crack. It’s a story of family, perseverance, redemption, love, hope, tragedy and joy. Come away grateful as you prepare for another trip around the sun.

Lemon Andersen’s “County of Kings” was presented by Spike Lee and co-produced with the Public Theater and the Culture Project to critical acclaim.

Lemon and HHTF, with the help of El Museo del Barrio, are bringing the show back to the people for a special holiday performance!

This might be your last chance to experience this true story of a Hip-Hop baby who survived the New York ghetto of the 80s and 90s.

Buy tickets now, their selling fast!

Info and tickets here:

http://www.hhtf.org/countyofkings/

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©Mare 139 & 12ozProphet - Friday December 9, 2011