Restoration’s Center for Arts and Culture - Skylight Gallery is pleased to present “Live to Change Something Through Art” in partnership with Coup d’etat Arts Collective. “Live to Change Something Through Art” features work that is reflective of the current Brooklyn arts movement, and underscores Coup d’etat’s thought-provoking brand principle, “Live to Change Something.” Highlighting a multicultural collective of artists across several disciplines, the exhibition encompasses painting, photography, sculpture, video and installation by fourteen local artists, including: Alzo Slade, Cekis/Nelson, Molaundo Jones, Ana Bravo, Livingroom Johnson, and Stephanie Land.

“Live To Change Something Through Art”

October 2009 - January 2010
Curated by
Nakeisha Gumbs

Restoration Plaza
1368 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Opening Reception
Saturday, November 21st, 2 p.m.

here are the lyrics:
Esto es un mensaje…
De parte del residente ‘e Calle 13…
Pa’ to’ el gobierno…
Y pa’ to’ los puertorriqueños…
Danny, métele ahí...

Queridos compatriotas…
Abogados, maestros, alcaldes, y chotas
Doctores, bichotes, bomberos, enfermeros
Contables, traqueteros, piragüeros, to’ el mundo entero
Por mi madre que hoy me disfrazo de machetero
Y esta noche voy a ahorcar a diez marineros
Hoy tengo la mano aniquela’ y a mano pela’
Les vo’a dar una pela pa’ que vean que el gas pela
Nuestra bandera la han llena’o de meao
Murió desangra’o, mi gente, que murió desangra’o
Nunca arrodilla’o, lo van a tener que enterrar para’o
Con el machete al la’o
Que se activen La Perla, Lloren, Barbosa
Manuela, Caimito, Vista Hermosa
Covadonga, Camarones, Alturas, Torres Sabanas
Villa Esperanza, Sabana Abajo, Villa Fontana
Gladiolas, Villa Carolina, el pueblo de Trujillo
Las parcelas, San John, Monte Hatillo
Canales, San José, Río Grande, Luquillo
Puerta de Tierra, Santurce, Monasillo
Urbanizaciones, caseríos, el FBI se ha metido en un lío
Están jodidos, se jodio la Casa Blanca
Ahora voy a explotar con estilo
En el nombre de Filiberto Ojeda Ríos
Me tumbaron el pulmón derecho pero todavía respiro
Me voy a los tiros, pero todavía respiro
A los federales con piedras les tiro
Y si no hay piedras pues les tiro con güiro
Con lo que sea, tumbaron al hombre pero no a la idea
A to’ los federales los escupo con diarrea
Me dan nausea, me dan asco
Yo se que estoy perdiendo los cascos
Por culpa de ustedes, jodios brutos
La Calle 13 esta de luto
(Con calma, Compi, hay que ser astuto!) ¡Cállate!
Fucking federales, gandules y guardias estatales
Que no hicieron na’, con las manos cruzadas
Se quedaron mamándose un b|ch@
Fucking c@br0n gobierno que permite esto
Chorro ‘e puercos, son todos unos insectos
Y por eso protesto
Protesto por una masacre en Ponce
Protesto por un Cerro Maravilla
Y hasta por un septiembre 11

(Lucha, lucha!)
(Como lucha libre!)
(Por la libre, viva Puerto Rico libre!)
(Hay mucho tiburón en el Caribe!)
(100 x 35 es el calibre!)
(Lucha, lucha!)
(Como lucha libre!)
(Por la libre, viva Puerto Rico libre!)
(Hay mucho tiburón en el Caribe!)
(100 x 35 es el calibre!)

Pa’ explotar a esos c@br0n los colmillos
Hay 3.9 millones de cuchillos
Esto es sencillo, se me prendió el bombillo
Lo que hay es que activar a los corillos
En vez de apuntar pa’ los mismos caseríos
Apuntar pa’ arriba, pa’ donde hace frío
Pa’ los del Norte, sin c0j0nes la radio y las ventas
White Lion me dio el pasaporte pa’ tirar este corte

(Lucha, lucha!)
(Como lucha libre!)
(Por la libre, viva Puerto Rico libre!)
(Hay mucho tiburón en el Caribe!)
(100 x 35 es el calibre!)
(Lucha, lucha!)
(Como lucha libre!)
(Por la libre, viva Puerto Rico libre!)
(Hay mucho tiburón en el Caribe!)
(100 x 35 es el calibre!)

Este fue el residente ‘e Calle 13!
Acuérdense de mi nombre!
Porque lo van a tener en las carpetas!
Con to’ el peso de la calle!
Les va a caer la Calle 13 completa!
Pa’ que respeten!
Aquí se respeta o se te espeta!
Se respeta o se te espeta!
Se respeta o se te espeta, puñeta!

Piecing Taught by Stylemaster Enrique “Part One” Torres & Jacob Kimvall

Part One started painting subway cars in the early Seventies and took part of the downtown gallery scene in the Eighties; and the goal of his master class is to create a deeper understanding of the black book tradition. The “undergraduate” students will develop their skills in, for example, laying out a page, formatting the book and using different marker techniques. They’ll achieve general knowledge of different markers, paper preservation, and last but not least get a feeling for the possibilities and complexity of the black book. Master class students will deepen their knowledge and skills with a true master of the arts.

FREE

Friday Oct 16 @ 3PM

Powerhouse Books

37 Main Street, Brooklyn

RSVP by October 9th @ info@hhtf.org

IM BOARD * Part 2 from atome on Vimeo.

PART ONE – THE DEATH SQUAD / Exhibition
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Exhibition | 26. September – 9. October 2009 | Common Ground Gallery | Berlin

Opening | Book Signing | 25. September 2009 | 19:00 – open end
With special guest DJ Marc Hype | Common Ground Gallery | Berlin

To coincide with the book release of Part One – The Death Squad, From Here To Fame and friends present an exhibition and European book signing tour with the New York subway graffiti legend PART ONE. In 1971 Part One began to write graffiti in Spanish Harlem. By 1974 he was one of the most influential style writers of New York. His innovative letter styles and color concepts helped to shape the development of graffiti as we know it and even today you can see his influence in the pieces of young graffiti artists worldwide. Part One is also famous for his intricate drawings and illustrations. Today, Part remains active and continues to burn worldwide with exhibitions and projects among other things in New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

The European tour kicks off with an exhibition opening | book release party in Common Ground Gallery Berlin on Friday the 25th of September. The next day, Saturday the 26th, Part One hosts a black book session | book signing event at the Overkill shop before heading out on the road for the European tour. So bring your black books for some sketching fun and don’t miss the opportunity to get your Part One book signed, by the legend himself.

Ausstellung | 26. September – 9. Oktober 2009 | Common Ground Gallery | Berlin

Vernissage | Book Signing | 25. September 2009 | 19:00 – open end
Special guest DJ Marc Hype | Common Ground Gallery | Berlin

Zeitgleich mit dem Erscheinen des Buches, Part One – The Death Squad präsentieren From Here To Fame und Friends die New Yorker Subway Graffiti Legende PART ONE mit einer Ausstellung und Tour quer durch Europa. 1971 begann PART ONE in Spanisch Harlem mit Graffiti. Schon 1974 gehörte er zu den einflussreichsten Style Writern New Yorks. Seine bahnbrechenden Buchstaben und Farbkonzepte prägten die Entwicklung von Graffiti und sind bis heute in den Bildern junger Künstler auf der ganzen Welt zu entdecken. Part One ist auch berühmt für seine detailreichen Zeichnungen und Illustrationen. Er ist immer noch ein sehr aktiver Maler mit Ausstellungen und Projekten unter anderem in New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Kopenhagen und Stockholm. Die Europa-Tour beginnt mit einer Vernissage und Buch-Release-Party in der Common Ground Gallery in Berlin am Freitag, den 25. September. Am nächsten Tag, Samstag, den 26., ist PART ONE Gastgeber einer Black Book Session mit Buch Signing im Overkill Shop. Also bringt Eure Black Books mit und verpasst nicht die Gelegenheit Euer PART ONE Buch von der Legende persönlich signiert zu lassen.

Common Ground Gallery
Hip Hop Stützpunkt

Open Daily 14:00 – 19:00 Uhr
Marienburger Str. 16 A (Gewerbegelände | Backyard | Industrial lot)
10405 Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg

Phone: 0049-(0)30-21021 86-70

M4 Haltestelle: Hufelandstraße
M2 Haltestelle: Marienburger Straße
M10 Haltestelle: Winsstraße

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PART ONE – THE DEATH SQUAD / New Book
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English edition | Format: 23,5 x 16cm (9.25 x 6.3inch)
128 pages | full color | 260 photographs & illustrations

ON THE RUN BOOK # 4 | release date 25th September 2009

After the successful relaunch of ON THE RUN BOOKS in spring 2009, we proudly present for your reading and viewing pleasure the first book in the second round of OTR titles: Part One – The Death Squad.

A book of great importance, Part One – The Death Squad gives credit where credit is due to the unsung legend that is Part One – an original style writer. This is the first publication that deals with his overwhelming impact on writing culture, with stories from the early days until now. We relish the opportunity to give props and acknowledge one of the true innovators who have paved the way for writing culture aesthetics today. Author Alain “KET” Maridueña delves into the life and times of Part One with exclusive essays on growing up in Spanish Harlem in the 70s and 80s, the mid 70s style writing developmental years, The Death Squad years and the legendary Hall of Fame New York. With foreword by Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez and exclusive, unpublished images from Part’s 70s and 80s train writing days along with more recent works. This is a historical gem not to be missed.

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Part One Europe Tour 2009
Book Signings, Black Book Sessions and Workshops
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25.09. Berlin | Hip Hop Stützpunkt / Common Ground Gallery
26.09. Berlin | OVERKILL
27.09. Dublin | ALL CITY
28.09. Hengelo | RADAR
29.09. Rotterdam | X-TREME 21
01.10. Barcelona | MONTANA SHOP & Gallery
02.10. Brussels | MONTANA SHOP & Gallery
03.10. Den Haag | HAAGS HIP HOP CENTRUM
03.-04.10. Rome | CROMIAE Prenestinae
07.10. Frankfurt | CARHARTT Store
08.10. Stuttgart | THIRDRAIL.DE
09.10. Cologne | DEDICATED Store
10.10. Cologne | CARHARTT Store

http://www.fromheretofame.com

check this pictures…

Tickets: $20.  $10 with student ID.  And hey all—Buy a Premium Ticket for $100 and you give much-needed support to Revolution Books.
To purchase tickets:
From Revolution Books: 212-691-3345, or on line at http://www.revolutionbooksnyc.org/Purchase.htm
From Harlem Stage: 212-281-9240 ext.6, or online http://www.harlemstage.org

For more information or to volunteer, call Revolution Books at 212-691-3345, Email: cornelcarldialogue@gmail.com

THIS EVENT promises to be a crackling evening of passionate and penetrating conversation over matters that many are seriously concerned about but have not dared to discuss out loud and in public. Cornel West and Carl Dix will break the silence and address from their different philosophical perspectives what the election of Obama really means for people in the U.S. and around the world.  And they will exchange over the need for resistance and the prospects for and path to liberation for the oppressed in the U.S. and indeed, for all of humanity.

CORNEL WEST is one of America’s most provocative public intellectuals and has been a champion for racial justice since childhood. His writing, speaking, and teaching weave together the traditions of the black Baptist Church, progressive politics, and jazz. The New York Times has praised his “ferocious moral vision.” Dr. West currently teaches at Princeton University.

CARL DIX is a longtime revolutionary and a founding member of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA. In 1970 Carl was one of the Fort Lewis 6, six GI’s who refused orders to go to Vietnam. He served two years in Leavenworth Military Penitentiary for this stand. In the aftermath of the 1985 bombing of the MOVE house in Philadelphia, Carl initiated the Draw the Line statement, a powerful condemnation of the attack. He co‑founded the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality in 1996. Carl coordinated the Katrina hearings of the 2006 Bush Crimes Commission.

Proceeds of this event will benefit Revolution Books in New York City and the Prisoners Revolutionary Literature Fund, which provides subsidized subscriptions to Revolution newspaper and other revolutionary literature to prisoners. Information about the Prisoners Revolutionary Literature Fund is available at http://www.prisonersrevolutionaryliteraturefund.org

July 7 › Nov. 29, 2009
Born in the Streets
GRAFFITI

Devoted to graffiti and street art, the exhibition Born in the Streets—Graffiti will bring to light the extraordinary expansion of an artistic movement that developed in the streets of New York in the early 1970s to rapidly become a world-wide phenomenon.
Today, graffiti has entered the cultural mainstream, crossing over to the realms of studio art, design and advertising. Yet despite its immense popularity, this essentially illegal activity continues to evolve at the periphery of the contemporary art world, its origins and evolution little-known to the general public.
The exhibition at the Fondation Cartier attempts to sketch the general contours of a subject that is vast and complex, encompassing many different ideas, media and movements across its boundaries.

VOX ARTIST COOPERATIVE: THE SEVENTH LETTER PROJECT
VOX Footwear is proud to announce the releasing of seven special edition collaboration shoes
featuring original artwork from L.A.’s legendary street artist group The Seventh Letter Crew.
With such amazing artists like Krush, Ewok, Bert Krak, Push, Steel, Reyes, Keichi Ito and Eklips
contributing their own brand of urban style,  the one-of-a-kind colorways will be incorporated
onto team models such as the Shale, Mono, Upgrade, and the Trooper. The first four Seventh
Letter Series color-ways will be dropping in November 2009 and the following three colorways
will be released in early 2010.

Contact for people that want to inquire about this project is: info@voxfootwear.com

For many of you that do not know, IZ TMB, was a subway god. From his beginnings in the early 70s he painted like there was no tomorrow and came up with one of the most iconic and recognized throw ups in subway writing history. It was by sheer will and determination that he became a true king of New York City. He was king of the lines and not only did throw ups but also whole cars and insides. While many people count IN TOP as the throw up king of all time, in actuality that title belongs to IZ who out painted and out lasted IN and mostly every other writer in the history on New York’s movement.

His style was always wild and psychedic seemingly inspired by some far out LSD trip which took him to another universe. His whole cars reflected this and his walls and drawings also captured his other dimensions of existence. In an era where style mastery was strict and copy cats were plentiful IZ’s style was avant-garde and loose, his blockbusters true works of beauty.

I was lucky enough to be friends with IZ. I meet him in the early 90s way after his subway reign but he was still into it. At the time he was one of us, the guys that were trying to keep graffiti on trains alive, and was painting with SAR, FUZZ, and CAV. They were hitting the lines out in Queens while the rest of us were putting in work elsewhere. Always a bomber, IZ also got into painting freight trains and wall productions in Queens. By the mid-90s he was responsible for making the Phun factory (now 5 pointz) a reality and a place where writers could paint legally with no stress from police. Because of him many writers came out of retirement and the old school get togethers started.

For the past 10 years IZ’s health had been in a steady decline. He left NYC and moved around in order to be able to live affordably and where there was more accessible health care. We all saw a king deteriorating before our eyes but we also saw a man with a great spirit surviving. His illness seemed to come from as a result from all those years in the tunnels breathing toxic spray paint and track dust. The price he paid to be known is immense. He will not however be forgotten.

Iz was a humble and creative spirit. He was a truly giving and cool man. He was always down to help out whenever needed. He will truly be missed.

Mike - IZ may you rest in peace.

STUSSY: What were your earliest memories of graffiti?
GHOST: Just by riding the train, when I would go to Yankee games was when I first started to take notice. Didn’t know what it was or how they did it. I asked my mom and she replied with “don’t bother me with that bullshit.”

Since I grew up on the 7 line the first names that stood out were: Caine-1 Roger, Chino174, Vinny, Dean, Pro-1, Son-1, Fuzz-1 Quik, Killer56 Demo, Joey, Vade, Ex-1, Savage aka KB. Then when I moved back to the Bronx around 79/80, I saw: Blade, Comet, MG’s boys like Mark198, Fritos, Boots119, Russ, Kit17, Mitch77, Dr. Pepper, Ban2, Noc67, Part, Chain3, Skeme and Dez. The trains were bombed inside and out, stations were killed. It was a pretty dope time in the city.

STUSSY: How did you come out with Ghost?
GHOST: I was in a comic book shop looking at a rack and saw a “ghost rider” comic, thought it sounded cool. I went through numerous names trying to come up with something and finally just took that and it stuck.

STUSSY: Can you talk about the photo in the book with the upside down “Ghost” piece? Is there a story behind that?
GHOST: Not really, I just wanted to bug out and have a few laughs.

STUSSY: What is the story behind your favorite picture in the book?
GHOST: There’s a story behind every photo I guess, except the legal walls. There’s no story or fun to that. I would have to say when I did the 2nd story tower on the tracks on 103.

I told Bruz and Bri-1 what I wanted to do. Bruz then took me to Roosevelt hospital (to get my head examined you might think) where they had a 16ft. ladder lying around. So we took that shit and hopped on the train (which was crazy- everyone on the train was staring at us). We got off and I started to paint. I had bucket paint and since I’m not really a bucket paint kinda writer, I threw that shit away and did it with spray. Bruz and Bri-1 were doing a piece on the smaller house and I’m doing this piece on the ladder, trying to pay attention to the train so I wouldn’t get spotted. These kids were on the station running around copping tags and I knew that would be trouble if they got spotted because they would bring the heat on us. So I ran up to see who it was and it was my cousin and some of his friends. I believe Cro-1 and I forget who else was there. They bugged out to see me there, asking me what I was doing. Then I explained that I was doing a top 2 bottom and that you guys were gonna make it hot so you have to leave… Anyway, they left and I finished up my piece.

The next day I heard that when these kids left, they got raided at another station and I forgot who it was that got caught. They said that while thye were in the precinct that a call had come over the radio that there were three men walking the tracks with a huge ladder. At that point, we had finished up and took the ladder with us and went to the next station. We threw the ladder on someone’s roof and split the scene. The next day we rolled up to catch flics when the workers came out the tower to talk with me. They were cool. They were trying to figure out how I got up so high. I think I told them I was smoking angel dust and that’s how I had gotten up so high and laughed. You could see them in the photo hanging out. Yeah, we had a lot of fun back then, the shit we used to get away with.

STUSSY: What’s next for you? Projects? Shows?
GHOST: I have a few things in the works.

Kings of the City at the Maysles Cinema
May 1st - May 27th

(New York City, April 22nd, 2009) - Throughout the month of May, The Maysles Cinema presents “Kings of the City,” a selection of rare and classic documentaries that examine the emergence of graffiti as an art form and culture in New York City, and its influence on European culture and back again.  The series will include a month long Graffiti Art gallery (all sales go to the Graffiti Art education non-profit, “The Walls Belong to Us.”)

In addition to the sixteen films that will be screened throughout “Kings of the City,” many NYC graffiti pioneers, such as KET ONE, Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez, and the legendary Tats Cru will be on hand to present screenings and contextualize the rise of graffiti culture from a subversive act to an international movement.  On Friday, May 1st, Manfred Kircheimer, director of the cult classic Stations of the Elevated (1980),will be on hand to discuss his impressionistic study in motion of the graffiti tattooing of New York City subway trains in his legendary film that is set to the music of the jazz great, Charlie Mingus.

- The Maysles Cinema: The Best Spot for Film Geeks
“For a $7 suggested donation per screening, you can catch rarely seen documentaries, often followed by discussions and/or appearances by the filmmakers.  What it lacks in stadium seating and surround sound, it makes up in sheer character and inventive programming.”
    - New York Magazine (2009 Best of New York)

Please direct all press, requests for reservations, and series passes to cinema@mayslesfilms.com
Kings of the City:  Graffiti Film Series Schedule

Friday, May 1st
7pm
KET ONE Presents:
The Master Class with Straight Man aka Lava One and Two
Dream City
Dir. Steve Siegel, 1986, 7 min.
Excerpts from Steve Siegel’s Dream City with loads of trains from the good old days.

Stations of the Elevated:
Dir. Manfred Kirchheimer, 1980, 45 min.
Director Manfred Kirchheimer presents his cult classic art film with music by Charles Mingus.
Manfred Kirchheimer will be present for Q&A immediately following the screening.

James Top: Presentation on the People’s Wall in Harlem

Opening Cocktail Reception following Q&A.

Saturday, May 2nd
3:00 pm
Stylewars
Dir. Tony Silver, 1984, 70 min.

All City
Dir. Henry Chalfant, 1985, 16 min.

From Here to Canarsie
Dir. Henry Chalfant, 1987, 21 min.
Henry Chalfant has been one the most energetic documentarians of New York graffiti over the years. Henry will be available for book signings and will also present a slideshow with unpublished photos from the 80s. Graffiti artist Skeme’s unforgettable mom, Barbara Andalcio, from the film Stylewars and former Transit Police officer Conrad Lesnewski of Hickey & Ski fame will also be available for the q&a.

Henry Chalfant has been one the most energetic documentarians of New York graffiti over the years. Henry will be available for book signings and will also present a slideshow with unpublished photos from the 80s. Graffiti artist Skeme’s unforgettable mom, Barbara Andalcio, from the film Stylewars and former Transit Police officer Conrad Lesnewski of Hickey & Ski fame will also be available for the q&a.

7:00pm
Tats Cru Presents:
Kings of Broadway
Dir. Chris “Freedom” Pape, 1998, 22 min.
In the 80s while some NYC writers went the gallery route other writers were kinging the legendary Broadway lines. This film tells the story of the latter and features the writers Ali, Bama, Crash, Ket, Part, Stan 153, Terror 161 and Zephyr.

Bombin’
Dir. Dick Fontaine, 1987, 58 min.
Join Brim from Tats Cru as he crosses the Atlantic to get up. This rarely seen film also includes Bio from Tats Crew as well as the musician Goldie from the UK. Tats Cru, also known as “the Mural Kings,” is a Bronx based crew of prominent writers that made the transition from trains to commissioned walls.

Wednesday, May 6th
7:00pm
Presented by Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez
Graffiti Post Graffiti
Dir. Paul Tschinkel, 1984, 26 min.
This lesser known film deals with the initial interest from the established art scene in graffiti. The film features art dealers Sidney Janis and Tony Shafrazi and artists like Crash, Lady Pink, Fab 5 Freddie, Jean-Michel Basquiat among others.

Inside Outside
Dir. Andreas Johnson and Nis Boye Rasmussen, 2005, 57 min.
Inside Outside presents some key figures from the current graffiti inspired street art scene including Zevs from Paris, Swoon, KR and Earsnot from NYC, Ron English from Jersey City, Adam & Itso from Sweden and Denmark, and and Os Gemeos and Pigmeus from Sao Paulo.

They Come At Night
Dir. Volker Sattel and Mario Sentrup, 2008, 30 min.
In a sleepy German town some of the most renowned street artists are secretly brought together by a corporate sponsor to create illegal public installations. Featured in this film are Mare 139, Os Gemeos and Nina, JR, Blu, Zevs, Brom, Dr. Innocent, Martha Cooper, Akim One, Mr. Horse, Nixfiti, Zasd, Kami, Sasu.

Wednesday, May 13th
7:00pm
Cope 2 Presents:
Cope 2 Documentary Preview
Dir. Carl Weston & Sascha Jenkins, 2009, 15 min.
See a preview of this work in progress on Bronx legend Cope 2 from the team behind the infamous “Video Graff” series.

Writers
Dir. Resistance Films, 2004, 90 min.
This film tells the story of the Parisian graffiti scene from 1983-2003. The film includes interviews with Henry Chalfant, Futura 2000, Seen UA, Mode 2, JonOne, Bando CTK among many other legendary French writers.

Wednesday, May 20th
7:00pm
Forbidden Rebels
1983, 29 min.
A documentary on the New York scene made in 1983 featuring Dez aka DJ Kay Slay, Sharp, Delta, Spin and G-Man. With bombed trains for days.

Kroonjuwelen
Dir. Stunnedfilm, 2006, 76 min.
The Dutch documentary Kroonjuwelen tells the story of one of the oldest and most important graffiti scenes in Europe. Some of the writers featured are Quik from New York and Delta, Shoe, Zap and High.

Wednesday, May 27th
7:00pm
Tunnel Vision
Dir. Reid van Renesse, 2003, 2 min.
This short film with footage shot in 1983 shows Zephyr, Min One and Revolt painting a wall. Reid van Renesse will be present for the q&a.

Spraymasters
Dir. Manfred Kirchheimer, 2008, 85 min.
Spraymasters follows up on some legendary writers from the 70s and 80s. The film includes Lady Pink, Lee, Futura 2000 and Zephyr and lots and lots of trains.
Manfred Kirchheimer will be present for post screening discussion.

http://www.mayslesinstitute.org

Maysles Cinema | 343 Lenox Ave/ Malcolm X Blvd. | New York | NY | 12345

FIFTY8 GALLERY
presents
B-Line B-Boy Drawings and Sculpture
by Carlos Mare139 Rodriguez
58 Coles St. Jersey City, NJ. Friday May 1, 2009 7-11pm
Jersey City, NJ. May 1, 2009- “The B-Boy is the physical Graffiti artist, he is the lyrical and
kinetic scratch, he is the break beat manifest, the most modern of all dancers.”
Fifty8 Gallery presents B-Line B-Boy Drawings and Sculpture the anticipated solo
exhibition of renown sculptor, painter, Carlos Mare139 Rodriguez. Inspired by his
childhood era connection to the B-Boy culture this unique series of works are a study in
capturing the dynamic movement of the ‘break’ dancer in what he calls ‘linear still
frames’. Mare139 provokes us to consider through his simplification of shapes and
gestures what gravity defying kinetics are involved in the dance form.
Fascinated as a youth with close association to well known B-Boy crews, he learned the
art from the insiders perspective and well understood the text and physical nature of
B-Boying by being present at countless ‘jams’ or ‘battles’. Correlating the dance to the
abstracted letter forms of graffiti was shared among his circle of influence, several whom
were also graffiti artists, among them Doze Green.
Internationally exhibited and collected his graffiti sculpture works are among the most
important and innovative of the post NYC subway graffiti movement. His most recent
showing is currently in the Grand Palis in Paris for the exhibition Tag au Graffiti.
Mare139 has also designed the 2005 and 2007 Red Bull Beat Battle Awards, The B-Boy
SPY Award for the Rock Steady Crew as well as the Annual BET Award (Black
Entertainment Television).
58 Gallery is easily accessible from NYC by Path. Enter the PATH train at 33rd, 23rd, 14th,
9th, Christopher St. or from World Trade Center in Manhattan and exit after two stops at
Grove Street in Jersey City. From there it is a short walk up Newark Ave. to Coles St.
where you make a right and find the gallery.
please contact: orlando@fifty8.com, 917.349.1693
http://www.fifty8.com
http://www.mare139.com
http://www.m139design.com
http://www.stylewars.com

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/04/20/movies/1194747016962/critics-picks-style-wars.html