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Fine Line: Graffiti Art & Public Space
A Conversation with Jacob Kimvall and Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 5PM
Powerhouse Books, 45 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

FINE LINE: GRAFFITI ART AND PUBLIC SPACE:

A Conversation with Jacob Kimvall and Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez

As graffiti in New York City is increasingly criminalized, in other parts of the world Graffiti’s rawest and finest elements are finding their way into public spaces and major arts institutions recognizing the contributions of street art on popular culture and everyday cultural aesthetics. The conversation will explore the work of Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez and his evolving relationship to public space, galleries and the media also the work of art historian Jacob Kimvall, based in Stockholm, Sweden Mr. Kimvall has been working with various municipalities to preserve critical public spaces with historical significance for the Swedish Graffiti movement.

We humbly ask that you join us for what we hope is the beginning of a meaningful conversation around the historical implications of New York City’s Graffiti movement and how that visual arts culture is alive and thriving today.

In nine years Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) has grown into one of the most important outlets showcasing Hip-Hop arts in the country, featuring dance, theater, performance, the visual arts and music devoted to urban culture.

Lee Quinones “Only in New York” Art Car to be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson by Ford Motor Company

Las Vegas — Ford Motor Company will auction a 2009 Ford Flex art car, Lee Quinones’ “Only in New York”, at the Barrett Jackson auto auction in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday, October 10, 2009. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Urban Arts Partnership and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Ford Flex has staked a claim on the streets as a true American original.  So has Lee Quinones.  He emerged from the New York City subway art movement in the 1970’s to international prominence in the arts and in popular culture.  Appearing and starring in important films like “Wild Style”, his work is part of the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum, the Groningen Museum and the Museum of the City of New York.

“Only in New York” is Quinones’ vision of the Ford Flex as an urban social gallery, a reflection of both modern day New York and folkloric aspects of Big Apple culture.  The exterior of the Flex art car is hand-painted using spray paint and clear coats.

The hood of the vehicle shows a typical New York street filled with those chasing success.  The driver’s side pays homage to the constant movement of the city that never sleeps.  The passenger side presents imagery of the controversial and tumultuous activity of the economy that is rocking the city and the chaotic images of the past decades that created cultural dynamics.

Features include a hand-painted center console, a band of poetry on the doors and headrests featuring the renowned “LEE” signature tag.

The “Only in New York” Flex was commissioned by Ford along with Automobile Magazine to express the diverse nature and customization possibilities of this groundbreaking new crossover.  Unveiled at SEMA in 2008, this art car was instrumental in the naming of Flex as the SEMA Design Awards “Most Accessory Friendly SUV”.

All proceeds from the sale of this car will be donated to two great organizations:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) which is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes
Urban Arts Partnership which strengthens public schools by providing arts-based solutions to urban educational issue
For more information:
http://www.leequinones.com

For bidding information:
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?aid=303&ln=678.1&pop=0&it=1

Fine Line: Graffiti Art & Public Space
A Conversation with Jacob Kimvall and Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 5PM
Powerhouse Books, 45 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

FINE LINE: GRAFFITI ART AND PUBLIC SPACE:

A Conversation with Jacob Kimvall and Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez

As graffiti in New York City is increasingly criminalized, in other parts of the world Graffiti’s rawest and finest elements are finding their way into public spaces and major arts institutions recognizing the contributions of street art on popular culture and everyday cultural aesthetics. The conversation will explore the work of Carlos “Mare 139” Rodriguez and his evolving relationship to public space, galleries and the media also the work of art historian Jacob Kimvall, based in Stockholm, Sweden Mr. Kimvall has been working with various municipalities to preserve critical public spaces with historical significance for the Swedish Graffiti movement.

We humbly ask that you join us for what we hope is the beginning of a meaningful conversation around the historical implications of New York City’s Graffiti movement and how that visual arts culture is alive and thriving today.

In nine years Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) has grown into one of the most important outlets showcasing Hip-Hop arts in the country, featuring dance, theater, performance, the visual arts and music devoted to urban culture.

This afternoon I took my son to the opening of the Bronx Museum exhibition URBAN ARCHIVES: THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
Featuring the works of: CHARLIE AHEARN, JOHN AHEARN, AFRIKA BAMBAATAA, HENRY CHALFANT, JOE CONZO,
MARTHA COOPER, TATS CRU, STEFAN EINS, FASHION 時 裝 MODA МОДА, CATHERINE HAZARD,
LISA KAHANE, LADY PINK & JENNY HOLZER, Performances by ROKAFELLA & KWIKSTEP

Great archival images, motion pictures, flyers, paintings and gear. Footage of Grand Master Caz giving a freestyle on the barber chair is amazing! Seriously tho. Worth the trip Uptown.

Exhibition - October 4, 2009 - March 1, 2010
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street
D or B train to 167th Street/Grand Concourse
4 train to 161st St/Yankee Stadium

The Bronx isn’t burning any more.

This is probably one of the most amazing workshops to attend if you are a B-Boy student or practitioner. http://www.breakinconvention.com/pioneers

The video opens with Ken Swift articulating the importance of history and need for understanding the conditions surrounding the birth of the art form in order to progress. I will leave it to you to view it and learn. I can state as an old friend of Ken Swift and Mr. Wiggles their contributions and discussions with me over the years has had a profound impact on my work as an artist, and I cant even break. Much respect to their efforts and continued contributions.

Hip Hop has suffered another loss with the passing of Mr. Magic today. The Super Rockin mix master whose career is a testament to the development of Rap and popular music has left the DJ booth of life. His works carry on with us in the RAP ATTACK series of LPs and of course our off the beat box recorded cassettes, dust them off and give them another play in memorial.

I recieved this email from DJ Premier a good friend of his so I thought I would share his words with you-

I WANT TO SEND OUT THE UTMOST RESPECT AND CONDOLENCES TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN RIVAS——aka MR. MAGIC

HE PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING OF A HEART ATTACK…..

TRUE HIP HOP HEADS KNOW THAT HIS HISTORY IS SO LONG
DUE TO HIM BEING THE FIRST RAP MIXSHOW TO EVER BE ON COMMERCIAL RADIO ON NEW YORK’S WBLS—(107.5) WITH MARLEY MARL AND FLY TY IN 1982-1984…....THEN WENT ON TO WHBI IN OCTOBER OF 1984 AND THEN
BACK TO WBLS in 1985 and WDAS in Philly SIMULTANEOUSLY

HE PAVED THE WAY FOR ALL RADIO STATIONS THAT EVER DID MIXSHOWS AND ALSO SPARKED THE CAREER OF BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS DUE TO THE DISS HE SHOWED WHEN THEY CAME TO SHOP THEIR DEMO TO HIM AND WAS TURNED AWAY WHICH THEN SPARKED “SOUTH BRONX” AND “THE BRIDGE IS OVER”.......

HE WAS KNOWN FOR HIS DIRECT AND SARCASTIC ATTITUDE ON THE AIR AND EVERY ARTIST WANTED HIS APPROVAL WHEN IT CAME TO BREAKING NEW RECORDS….....HE EVEN HAD SONGS DEDICATED TO HIM BY THE LEGENDARY WHODINI—(“MR. MAGIC’S WAND”) WHICH WAS SURPRISINGLY PRODUCED BY ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS THOMAS DOLBY…....

SHOUTS OUT TO MARLEY MARL AND FLY TY FOR THE CORRECT INFORMATION ON THIS…...

REST IN PEACE MR. MAGIC…..........DJ PREMIER

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Photo- Luis Lucas

As many seasoned graffiti writers know or should know ROC or RocStars was and is an elite group of style writers from NYC who were holding NYC down at a high pitch from the late 70s to the mid 80s. Among the most famous of our group were COS207, SHY147, KEL First, DURO, MIN ONE, and many others who were affiliate crews like TFP, TC5, CIA, RTW, TVS etc. Our focus was in tradition of style writing and whole car productions, hi impact colors and best style post TDS.

Adding Keen to the roster of new generation style writers to the crew has proven to both inspire him and us here but also keep the legacy ongoing. I have posted his work numerous times so we can witness the evolution of his art and his unrelenting desire to be the best he can be in the game. Originally an OG Londoner he holds UK down and is a part of their history which many are not familiar with, before there was Berlin there was London, I can attest to this when I was there in 85 when the scene was still going hard. There will be an upcoming show at RareKind Gallery which covers this history, I will post that soon too.

Come on out on October 3 for the first MBP Urban Arts Fest! The two-part, one-day festival will go from 1PM-2AM. The whole day is about the thriving urban art community MBP has advocated since its inception. With skateboard demos and contests, live painting, music and DJs, photography and art installations and plenty of art and books for sale, there will be something for everyone!
We will be taking over and transforming the entire lower-half of Castle Braid (114 Troutman Street, Myrtle Ave/Bwy JMZ Train) in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The day’s first part runs from 1PM-9PM and is open to all ages; 8PM-2AM is 21 and over, featuring free beer and a dance party.

Our non-profit beneficiary is Art for Progress, an organization dedicated to supporting rising multi-discipline arts in New York City.

What to expect:
• Gallery-style art installations
• Live graffiti exhibitions & public graffiti wall sponsored by Montana Colors
• Live entertainment, DJs, dance & musical performances
• Skate park & sponsored game of S.K.A.T.E hosted by Substance Skateboards
• First 500 guests receive a FREE copy of Talk Balk: The Bubble Project by Ji Lee
• Special Guest Signings
• Free corresponding entry to the Brooklyn Artillery Art Fair at the location, hosted by the Williamsburg Gallery Association
• All Ages Arts & Crafts: postal sticker tagging how-to; design your own “Umberto” character from Dutch artisit/illustrator Tijn Snoodijk; make-your-own recycled material tote bags with Bags for the People, design your own canvas laptop case from AIAIAI and more!
• Local & International Artist Showcases & Tables
• Unveiling of exclusive OBEY x PEEL poster by Shephard Fairey for Peel Magazine (authors of MBP’s PEEL: The Art of the Sticker)
• Shopping (MBP bookstore & Local Artists’ offerings)
• Food & Drinks (Brooklyn Brewery, Hoegaarden, Food Trucks)
• Gift Bags & Prizes – with bags from Bags for the People, goodies from Mimobots, Cafe Bustelo, Zoo York, AIAIAI and more!

ARTISTS/SPECIAL GUESTS
• Martha Cooper, Going Postal
• Remo Camerota, Graffiti Japan
• Ji Lee, Talk Back: The Bubble Project

And many more go to http://markbattypublisher.com/mbp-urban-arts-fest/ for more info…