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The A Yard

2008-05-06T20:46:01-05:00

One of my friends was recently working on renovations in the Pitkin Avenue Yard in East New York, Brooklyn.
He was kind enough to snap this Vinny piece with his camera phone and send it to me.

Photo credit: Marc Flowin

The Esquire Covers

2008-05-06T19:28:00-05:00

From 1962 – 1972 George Lois created some of the most iconic Esquire covers of his generation.
The MOMA is currently honoring the New York advertising genius with an 11-month installation that
runs through March 31st 2009.

George Lois: The Esquire Covers
@ The MOMA
April 25, 2008–March 31, 2009

For more of George Lois’ work: http://www.georgelois.com

One of my personal favorites is the 1968 cover depicting Muhammad Ali as the martyred Saint Sebastian.
The year prior, Ali a devote Muslim declined to step forward during his induction to the U.S armed forces.
That very same day the New York State Athletic commission suspended his boxing license and stripped
him of his Heavyweight title.

Below: pop art icon Andy Warhol sinking in to a Campbell’s soup can.

Forbidden Rebels 1983

2008-04-29T22:08:00-05:00

Here’s a small clip from Forbidden Rebels featuring G-Man, Delta 2 and Dez TFA.
Not included in this segment are Sharp and Spin, who also appear in the film.

Sean Bell R.I.P.

2008-04-25T19:30:01-05:00

Earlier today - after two months of testimony by more than 50 witnesses, Detectives Michael Oliver, 36,
Gescard Isnora, 29, and Marc Cooper, 40 were found not guilty on all charges in the shooting death of Sean Bell.

Murakami

2008-04-25T06:37:00-05:00

I checked out the Takashi Murakami @ the Brooklyn museum today. The show will be up from April 5th - July 13, 2008.
There is a no photo rule at the exhibit so don’t get caught taking flicks.

Piecebook

2008-04-23T06:12:00-05:00

I recently finished a book with my good friend Sacha Jenkins. It’s called “Piecebook: The Secret Drawings of Graffiti Writers.”
Amazon will begin shipping pre-orders starting next week – Wednesday, April 30th 2008. I received an advance copy of the book
yesterday. The reproduction quality is exceptionally accurate. When compared side by side I found it pretty hard to tell the
difference between the original art and the print.

Some of the writers featured in Piecebook are: Dondi, Lee, T Kid, Lady Pink, IZ The Wiz, Kel 1st, Seen UA, Ali,
Daze, Skeme, Noc 167, Cey, Part TDS, Don 1,West, Caine One, Mare, Doc TC5, Sye TPA, Shy 147, Kaves, Weber, Freedom,
Wane COD, Dero, Reas, Erni and others…

To order through amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Piecebook-Secret-Drawings-Graffiti-Writers/dp/379133896X

Artist shown above: Weber, Lee, Super Kool 223, Duster, Dez, Dero, Sye TPA, Dondi and Noc 167.
Piecebook logo by Greg Lamarche.

Road Dog

2008-04-22T22:28:00-05:00

Camera phone pict - intersection of Bowery and Canal.

Roof top 08

2008-04-19T18:23:00-05:00

Once again it’s on. I’ll post the rest of the pictures once the other walls are done.
To see last years walls: http://www.12ozprophet.com/index.php/chino/entry/roof_top_legends_update/

The Brooklyn Way

2008-04-16T17:27:00-05:00

More family programing. My man Mike Kaves kicks off the second season of “The Brooklyn Way” tonight making it’s
national debut on Fuse TV. Premieres APRIL 17th at 10:30pm on FUSE.

Fuse Website: http://www.fuse.tv

Just in time for Spring

2008-04-16T17:08:00-05:00

Thank you Craig’s List.