News Tagged: New-York

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    MCA DAY NYC - Saturday May 19th, Union Square 11am

    Tomorrow, Saturday May 19th, head to Union Square at 11am to celebrate the life of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Bestie Boys. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring songs, memories, and anything else that will help pay tribute to Yauch and his life.

    ©12ozProphet - Friday May 18, 2012

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    Video: Hip Hop 101 Interviews Slave of The Fab 5

    Peep this fresh, short interview of the legendary old school NYC graffiti writer Slave of the Fabulous 5 crew as he rocks a fresh wall for Hip Hop 101.

    ©12ozProphet - Thursday May 17, 2012

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    Before and After: 4 Train at Union Square

    Check out these awesome photos looking down at the 4 train at Union Square in New York from the same angle separated by what's gotta be more than 20 years.

    ©12ozProphet - Thursday May 17, 2012

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    Video: Hennesy Youngman's Art Thoughtz "The Studio Visit"

    Hennesy Youngman, the guru behind the Art Thoughtz videos, has done it again with this feature on what to do when someone is coming to visit your studio.

    ©12ozProphet - Thursday May 17, 2012

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    Kidult Responds to Marc Jacobs Releasing T-Shirt of His Own with Exclusive...

    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...

    ©12ozProphet - Tuesday May 15, 2012

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

    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.

    ©12ozProphet - Tuesday May 15, 2012

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    MCA "Gratitude" Rooftop Tribute Mural by Team Entree

    After the recent passing of Adam Yauch AKA MCA of the famed Beastie Boys we've seen a bunch of tribute murals painted in his memory. This one by the team at Entree Lifestyle was particularly moving.

    ©12ozProphet - Friday May 11, 2012

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    12ozProphet Photo of the Day: Futura, Dondi, and Phase 2 Backdrop for...

    While searching for the perfect thumbnail for our post about Afrika Bambaataa we came across this great image from back in the day standing in front of a graffiti backdrop painted by Futura 2000, Dondi, and Phase 2.

    ©12ozProphet - Friday May 11, 2012

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    MoMA PS1 "Sunday Sessions" With Afrika Bambaataa

    Head out to MoMA PS1 this sunday for a three hour set by the infamous DJ Afrika Bambaataa to help celebrate Kraftwerk's extensive influence on modern music and art.

    ©12ozProphet - Friday May 11, 2012

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    Closing Party TONIGHT: Tom Gould and Anna Delany's "Two of a Kind" at...

    Tonight head to the Klughaus Gallery for the closing party of Tom Gould and Anna Delany's exhibition Two of a Kind billed as "An Evening of Blackjack and Cee-Lo" from 6-10pm.

    ©12ozProphet - Friday May 11, 2012

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    Preview: Ari Marcopoulos "Wherever You Go" Marlborough Gallery

    Ari Marcopoulos is known for capturing the everyday lives of the artists, musicians, and skaters, as well as his gritty street photography, including feverish amounts of graffiti. Head to his opening tonight at Marlborough Gallery in Chelsea.

    ©12ozProphet - Thursday May 10, 2012

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    Street Artists as New York Nightlife's Core Figures

    In Disotecture part 2, street artists Keith Haring, Basquiat, and Kenny Scharf are described as some of the leaders of club design in the late 70's and 80's. On the gritty downtown NY stage, they were regarded as the people's artists of New York City, and subsequently turned into interior designers.

    ©12ozProphet - Thursday May 10, 2012