News Tagged: Brooklyn
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Video: Love Letter to Brooklyn Slideshow
Steve Powers' Love Letter to Brooklyn is a large-scale mural project in Downtown Brooklyn. This slideshow by Chino shows some behind the scenes shots of the murals being painted as well as documentation of the final artwork.©12ozProphet - Wednesday November 02, 2011
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Chino Shares His Photos and Thoughts on Steve Powers' Love Letter To...
For the public art project, Love Letter To Brooklyn, Steve Powers found inspiration in the life story of graffiti writer, author, and 12ozProphet blogger Chino, who grew up blocks away from where the murals were painted in Downtown Brooklyn. Chino shares his photos and thoughts on the project.©12ozProphet - Tuesday November 01, 2011
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Recap: Red Bull Trick or Treat BMX Event in Brooklyn
12oz was invited to a Red Bull sponsored BMX event last Friday, where pro-riders made it through a Halloween-themed obstacle course in Newtown Barge Park, Brooklyn. Red Bull gave out plenty of schwag as riders competed through each round. Guest judges included Dave Ortiz of Dave’s Wear House, Brian Tunney from ESPN, and Vinnie Sammon from Animal...©12ozProphet - Monday October 31, 2011
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12ozProphet Photo Of The Day: Brooklyn Scrap Yard 1995
Here is our 12ozProphet Photo of the Day. Cope2 posted this photo on his 12ozProphet blog. Here's what he had to say about it: "Man I miss this place even though the subway car’s were going for scrap metal or even dumped into the ocean for the fish to breed going here and painting these train’s was like almost being back in the early and mid...©12ozProphet - Tuesday October 25, 2011
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Brooklyn Night Bazaar at the Dekalb Market
The 12oz team finally got down to Dekalb Market in Downtown Brooklyn this past weekend. Noted hipster destination, but the place is big enough to share. The Market includes permanent local vendors hawking their goods from repurposed shipping containers, an urban farm, plus classes on topics like edible weeds and how to can the perfect homemade...©12ozProphet - Thursday October 13, 2011
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New Yorker's Eye On Culture Spotlights Steve Powers's Love Letter To...
On the New Yorker's Photo Booth Blog today they feature photographs by Gus Powell capturing Steve Powers (aka ESPO) in action as he paints his Love Letter to Brooklyn series over the Fulton Mall Streets of Brooklyn. Scroll down to check out a couple of the flix and click here to view the whole story on the New Yorker website.©12ozProphet - Monday October 10, 2011
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Spike Lee Returns to Brooklyn for One Day Pop Up Shop
This past Saturday, Spike Lee returned to his film studio headquarters on South Elliot for what was advertised as a one day pop up shop. The “shop” turned out to be a 6-hour block party, with two large promo tents selling both new and vintage 40 Acres and a Mule merchandise. Lee was also promoting his upcoming movie, Red Hook Summer, due out in...©12ozProphet - Monday October 10, 2011
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Spike Lee Announces One Day Only Pop-Up Shop in Brooklyn
On October 8th Spike Lee will be opening a pop-up shop in Fort Greene, Brooklyn called Spike's Joint Pop Up Store. This one-day only event will feature new and vintage 40 Acres gear. Spike Lee, being a legend for his style back in the day, is sure to be selling some classics. Just make sure to hit the ATM on your way because the sale is cash...©12ozProphet - Tuesday October 04, 2011
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Photos: Trusto Corp Street Interventions in Brooklyn
Trusto Corp just uploaded photos of a couple street interventions around Brooklyn. Scroll down to check out a few that we love. You can find more on their Flickr Photostream.©12ozProphet - Thursday September 29, 2011
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Jay-Z Introduces the Brooklyn Nets and Announces Concert to Christen New...
Brooklyn Stand Up. At a press conference yesterday, Jay-Z talked about plans for next year's opening of the Barclay Center, wIth the introduction of the Brooklyn Nets, and an opening concert by Jay-Z. The Barclay Center was an extremely controversial development and drew a lot of protest from neighbors. It is undeniable that New York has always...©12ozProphet - Tuesday September 27, 2011
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Music Mondaze Video: Evidence - You (prod. DJ Premier)
In keeping with our weekly music videos we’ve been feeling this track by Evidence from Dilated Peoples off his upcoming album “Cats & Dogs” dropping September 27th.©12ozProphet - Monday September 26, 2011
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ESPO 'Love Letter to Brooklyn'
ESPO does it again. Taking over city after city, and now finally making it to NYC. Commissioned by Macy's tp paint the parking garage, ESPO looked for inspiration in the streets from conversations he and his team had with people passing by the parking garage. Powers also interviewed a long-time BK resident David Villorente for the piece....©12ozProphet - Thursday September 15, 2011
