design for good
our friends at Betabüro are running a 24 hour design challenge next week. It’s on behalf of Not For Sale, the organisation trying to end human slavery and trafficking – www.notforsalecampaign.org It’s a great cause and the design project is interesting (although the brief can’t be released till the challenge begins). There are prizes too, [...]
OUTPOST art from the streets on Cockatoo Island, Sydney
November 4 – December 11 The OUTPOST PROJECT is all set to transform the gritty industrial spaces of Cockatoo Island, Sydney into an explosion of urban art. An impossible outcome, without the talent, commitment and energy of more than 150 artists, all willing to come on a journey with curators Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and [...]
Sculpture by the sea, Bondi
Fifteen years on, sticking art by the ocean is still a big deal. This year’s exhibition is bringing back some past glories, overseas artists and local entrants for its anniversary. When: Thursday, 3 November – Sunday, 20 November Where: Bondi to Bronte Coast Walk, Hunter Park, Bondi How much: FREE More at http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/exhibitions/bondi.aspx
What could be more creative than being different?
From advertising agencies to architectural firms, film to fashion, theatre and dance companies to music and production studios… By 2021, the Creative Spirit program aims to get every one of the 32,000 registered creative companies in Australia to commit to the trial of a person with a disability. Ultimately, this will make our community the [...]
Writers Bench: The Evolution of Melbourne Graffiti and Street Art Culture. 1980 – 2011
Writers Bench takes the audience on a first-hand journey through the historical timeline of graffiti and street art culture in Melbourne, exploring some of the revered artists who have helped to shape Melbourne’s cultural identity. Meet the legends of the graffiti and street art scene, as Writers Bench guides you through the events that created the [...]
the world is yours (but also ours)
O Zhang is a Chinese artist based in New York. Currently showing in Hong Kong at Art HK 11.
terry richardson’s hong kong
from the lovely people at ooi botos: Exhibition and book launch at ART HK 11 Exhibition from May 26-29, 2011 Hall 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Located next to the VIP Lounge) Terry Richardson is one of the most prolific and compelling photographers of his generation, having achieved acclaim and notoriety in equal [...]
after hours: murals on the bowery
a great new public art project in new york sees a varied group of artists use the roll-down security gates as their canvas. see more at art production fund
tea towel art out to dry
This novelty styled exhibition features the work of 14 Australian Artists who aim to investigate the indispensable nature of things. In keeping with the exhibition title each artist has used a linen tea towel (an indispensable item) as a surface to create an artwork. Artists have applied either paint, ink, collage, textiles or the soft [...]
vexta
MAY’S presents VEXTA MAY’S is excited to present Melbourne artist VEXTA. VEXTA will introduce her magical winged figures to the lane. These half-human half-animal creatures explore the way we have confined ourselves in our concrete jungles and the effect this has on our psyches. VEXTA’s obsession with cosmology, concepts of life, death and the future [...]
9 11 meets michael jackson
check out daniel askill‘s new exhibition in sydney: Opening reception Wednesday 20th April 2011 6 – 9pm Exhibition continues Thursday April 21st – Sunday April 24th 11am – 6pm Gallery A.S. at The Christian Science Church Cnr Liverpool Street & Forbes Street, Darlinghurst
before i die i want to…
check out candy chang’s new public art/community project on an abandoned house in new orleans. more at candychang.com
love japan. help japan. buy nice poster.
buy paul vicker’s ‘Love Japan – Help Japan’ Poster in aid of the Sendai Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster. proceeds from poster sales to Japan Aid via The Red Cross & Save The Children. A2 format 420×594 mm Giclée print on quality heavyweight paper in a Colissimo tube €30/$30/£30 or more with PayPal. contact vickers.paul@neuf.fr
visitor from japan
from our awe50me friend, no vacancy gallery… “The earthquake in Japan has been an enormous shock to everyone and it has been brought closer to home for us by the fact that Sean was very lucky to make it out to attend the opening of his solo show Visitor. Our hearts are with all the [...]
paul white’s auto abandon
now showing at melbourne’s metro gallery till march 14. check out more of his work at www.paulwhiteart.com
rojak in singapore
ROJAK 17: Co-Curated by BBH & FARM on Friday 18 February, 2011. 7pm at BBH, 5 Magazine Road, Central Mall, Singapore 059571. Welcome to the first ROJAK for 2011. Co-curated and hosted by our our awe50me friend BBH, it will also feature live performances by the Syndicate, V.O.X and The Sets Band. Chill with us [...]
feiyue launch in australia with some awe50meness
awe50me people, mojoko and zxerocool are amongst the fine collection of artists recruited by feiyue to reinvent their sneakers. come check it out at awe50me member gallery, no vacancy in melbourne.
SCOTT McCLELLAND/ SUPERMARKART – AUSTRALIA
NAME & AKA: Scott McClelland, Supermarkart AGE: 30ishish WHERE YOU FROM / LIVE: Currently based in Melbourne but work/play in Aisa. WHAT YOU DO: I make things that help brands connect with people. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY / ATTITUDE TOWARDS WHAT YOU DO AND THE WAY YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE: Reward people for giving me their [...]
design a logo for singapore for CitiID
The CitID Project / Honour Your City CitID is an ambitious project aiming to gain global consciousness by giving a (type)face to every city worldwide; big or small, rich or poor, famous or infamous, well-known or unheard-of. Be a part of it! go to www.citid.net this one by sheena aw
pantone my art
Pantone My Art Exhibition at tcc The Gallery Witness ten Singapore-based artists express themselves in monochrome. Using colours from the Pantone Matching System, these artists face the challenge of creating artworks predominantly in one colour tone which they selected at random. This proprietary colour matching system is traditionally used in a variety of design and [...]
poor little trees
acrylic on dead wood, variable dimensions in the south west of france. unfortunately they don’t exist anymore… http://www.stevenburke.org/index.php?/works/poor-little-trees/
