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Sneak Peek: Mear Paints the “Snow White and the Huntsman” Pop-Up Gallery in LA

2012-05-16T21:29:59+00:00

Universal Pictures recruited the help of Los Angeles based graffiti writer Mear to transform a space on Melrose Avenue into a pop-up gallery. The temporary exhibition is based around the theme of the new Snow White and the Huntsman film starring...

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South Korean Children Build the World’s Largest Lego Tower

2012-05-16T20:52:43+00:00

Over 4,000 children spent 5 days and and used more than 50,000 lego bricks to create this 105 foot tower, which beat the old record set in France by just a few feet.

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Rime’s Detroit “Arrest Record” Sketches

2012-05-16T20:01:09+00:00

Rime AKA Jersey Joe just posted these dope sketches he did recently on old arrest records that he found while adventuring the urban wasteland that is now Detroit.

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Graffiti Outside Obama’s Chicago Home Sparks Investigation by Secret Service

2012-05-16T19:09:02+00:00

The message “Violence is Weak” was found scrawled on a barrier wall outside Barack Obama’s Hyde Park, Chicago home this morning. The Chicago police and Secret Service were on the scene investigating as this comes as the North Atlantic Treaty...

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Mural Shots From All City Canvas Festival in Mexico City

2012-05-16T16:59:33+00:00

Check out these great shots of some of the work done in Mexico City for the recent All City Canvas Festival. It seemed to be a real popular week with artists from all over coming to contribute some lively murals to different locations around the...

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Trailer: “On Fire, Born to Burn” Hardcore Bombing in Madrid

2012-05-16T16:29:22+00:00

“On Fire, Born to Burn” will satisfy the most hardened of graffiti bombers. From setting off fireworks in train yards, to fighting transit workers, to wholecar clean train action, this film seems to go above and beyond hardcore.

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Source: http://www.12ozprophet.com/index.php/news/on_fire_born_to_burn-trailer-hardcore-bombing-in-madrid

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier Gameplay Preview and Half Hour Film Prequel

2012-05-16T16:09:49+00:00

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is the latest in the successful Ghost Recon Series. It is currently available in multiplayer beta format for Ps3 and Xbox360 and is set to be fully released on May 22nd 2012.

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Source: http://www.12ozprophet.com/index.php/news/tom_clancys-ghost_recon-future_soldier-gameplay-preview-and-half-hour-film

Video: Get Sylvester 3 - Nigel Sylvester Animal BMX

2012-05-16T15:36:22+00:00

Check out the latest episode from his new series Get Sylvester, which features Pro BMX rider Nigel Sylvester. In this third episode, titled “Animal BMX”, Nigel reflects on Animal, which was one of his very first sponsors

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Summer Internships Available - Join the 12ozProphet Team

2012-05-16T15:30:58+00:00

Okay, these awkward people in this photo are not members of the 12oz Team, but you can be!

No joke, 12ozProphet is now seeking applications for Summer internships.

More information after the jump!

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Video: Slick’s Dissizit Blackbook Battalion Release Party at Xlarge LA

2012-05-16T15:20:22+00:00

LA OG Slick’s Dissizit and the XLarge store in LA recently hosted a blackbooks, biotches, and beer party to celebrate the release of the first edition of their new book “Dissizit BlackBook Battalion”.

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Interview with KAWS “The Nature of Need”

2012-05-16T14:42:41+00:00

Hypebeast got a chance to interview artist KAWS, also known as Brian Donnelly, during the preparation for his latest exhibition The Nature of Need.

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Preview: Cope 2 “Resilient” at Dorian Grey

2012-05-16T13:55:55+00:00

In just a couple days, Cope2, will host his new solo exhibition at the Dorian Grey Gallery located in the East Village on East 9th street. The show will officially open May 17th and run until June 24th, 2012.

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Video: A Brief History of John Baldessari Narrated by Tom Waits

2012-05-16T13:00:57+00:00

John Baldessari is one of the most influential artists to ever live. Check out this awesome short biography done by Tom Waits that is witty as hell and hilarious.

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Tomas Saraceno’s Cloud City Installation at The Met

2012-05-16T12:30:18+00:00

Tomas Saraceno, an artist from Argentina has put together quite an original and eye-catching piece of work. His latest installation, called the “Cloud City”, is now open to the public on the roof of the Met.

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Assorted French Graffiti Artists Collaborate for “French Kiss” Mural Series

2012-05-16T10:51:07+00:00

An assorted group of French artists have recently managed to set their ego’s aside and band together to create a series of “French Kiss” burners. It is not exactly clear if “French Kiss” is a crew of writers or perhaps just a collaborative alliance,...

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Preview: Antoine Verglas’ Book “Show Girl” Launch and Signing at Clic Gallery

2012-05-16T10:00:55+00:00

Antoine Verglas, a very prominent and well known fashion photographer, will be releasing and signing his new book “Show Girl” tomorrow at the Clic Gallery on Centre Street in NYC.

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Video: Lynx Anarchy “The World’s First Invisible Ad”

2012-05-16T09:43:16+00:00

Lynx Deodorant (known as Axe in the US) created the first ever Invisible Ad in Sydney, Australia which used modern technology to make something never seen before.

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12ozProphet Forum Shot of the Day: Dabs and Myla in Detroit

2012-05-16T07:35:39+00:00

We always appreciate updates from the streets of Detroit. The latest work to go up is this mural by Dabs and Myla whose cartoon colored pencil mural was featured on the front page of 12ozProphet yesterday.

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Kidult Responds to Marc Jacobs Releasing T-Shirt of His Own with Exclusive Photo in Action

2012-05-15T20:17:45+00:00

Ever since Kidult blasted the storefront of Marc Jacobs SoHo boutique last week the blogosphere has been buzzing. Marc Jacobs responded by selling a T-shirt with the image. Now Kidult answers back…

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Preview: Doze Green “Luminosity in the Dark Rift” at Jonathan Levine Gallery

2012-05-15T19:52:55+00:00

Doze Green‘s newest gallery show “Luminosity in the Dark Rift” opens this Saturday May 19th at 7 pm at the Jonathan Levine Gallery in Manhattan and runs through June 16th 2012.

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Music Video: “Murder” 2 Chainz feat. Kreayshawn

2012-05-15T19:37:53+00:00

Check out this latest video for “Murder”, dropped by 2 Chainz featuring white girl mob’s Kreayshawn. The song is featured on 2 Chainz’ T.R.U. Realigion mixtape, but now the long-awaited video has surfaced and it’s eerier than ever.... Read More

Busted: Markers Can Get You High… Especially When Filled with Cocaine

2012-05-15T19:22:48+00:00

Graffiti culture has a rich history of customizing markers to fit your needs but this dude took it to a whole new level. Officials at Kennedy airport have seized 16 pounds of cocaine hidden in markers, deodorant, and nail polish.

Photo: Taste FUA Fresh Flicks From The Forum

2012-05-15T18:49:24+00:00

These awesome Taste ATT flicks were recently posted on the FUA thread in Writers Forum by makineasykills. Enjoy.

Chuck Close To Make $1 Million Dollar Murals For New Second Ave Subway

2012-05-15T16:44:29+00:00

The second avenue subway, due to open in December of 2016 has announced that famous local artist Chuck Close will be apart of a new program“Art for Transit”, that will incorporate work of his into the subway station on 86th street.

Kids Reenact Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” Music Video in Tribute to MCA

2012-05-15T16:43:35+00:00

Last week, a father by the name of James Winters filmed a tribute to the late MCA by reenacting the Beastie Boys classic video “Sabotage” with his kids and nephew. Little kids with mustaches are always funny, and this video is a pleasant addition to...

Bombing Science April Recap feat. Interviews with Hiena and Narc

2012-05-15T15:58:46+00:00

Bombing Science has released their April 2012 monthly recap. This issue features their best pics from the month, a sketch and wall section, as well as interviews with Hiena and Narc. Check out the full online issue after the jump.

Tuff City Mid-May Madness

2012-05-15T15:55:17+00:00

Tuff City Styles posted up a couple real nice photos featuring the compliation of work done throughout May so far that they’ve referred to as “Mid May Madness”.

Recap: Kaws “The Nature of Need” at Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong

2012-05-15T15:54:52+00:00

Galerie Perrotin hosted the much awaited “The Nature of Need” gallery show by Kaws in Hong Kong today. The gallery showcased a wide spectrum of new work by Kaws including over 50 vertical rectangular paintings that are a new feature in Kaws’ oeuvre...

Dabs and Myla Stay Sharp in Detroit

2012-05-15T15:37:06+00:00

Peep these flicks taken of Dabs and Myla’s recent work they threw up on a wall in Detroit. Bringing color to the wall, they painted a mural of some lively colored pencils placed between both their names.

Today: Bates and Niels Bjorndahl “Appreciation for Letters” at Maquis-Art in Paris

2012-05-15T15:15:23+00:00

Bates and Niels Bjorndahl collaborated on canvases together, merging abstract art and graffiti. These new works are being presented for the first time in Appreciation for Letters opening today at Maquis-Art in Paris.