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The Brooklyn: Brooklyn Street Photography

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I’m very excited to be part of a great line-up of photographers in 17 Frost Gallery’s upcoming group photography show, The Brooklyn (organized by Jim Kiernan and Aakash Nihalani). Join us for the opening on Friday, April 5th from 7-10pm.

The Brooklyn: Brooklyn Street Photography
17 Frost Gallery
17 Frost Street (between Union & Lorimer), Williamsburg

Mr. Boy

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“That which does not kill us makes us stronger,” said Nietzsche. Life-altering injuries work similarly, pulling not just the injured but also their loved ones into the tumultuous aftermath. What do you do when your feet have literally been wiped out from under you? How do you find your way back to yourself? How do you escape the pain-pill fueled nightmare of fear, rage and darkness? Reality dissolves and perceptions change. You will never be the same. But though bones break easily and incisions run deep, kindred spirits run deeper. With Mr. Boy, a show of highly personal and enigmatic small works by Peter Carroll and Katherine Lorimer (aka Laser Burners and yours truly), the pair put the bleak events of the past year behind them. Their mutual love for graffiti is a strong undercurrent in the work, but it’s hardly the sole source of inspiration. Unleashed over a sprawling mosaic of over one hundred, unique, square tiles, Mr. Boy reflects an insight into the people, places and memories that make life worth living…

Mr. Boy: Small Works by Laser Burners & Luna Park
Opening: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 6:00-10:00pm
On view 4:00pm-4:00am daily through February 20.
Tender Trap
245 South First Street
Btw Roebling & Havemeyer
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Noxer’s Book of the Dead

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For fans of NYC graffiti, Noxer needs no introduction. Member of XTC, TFP, RIS, DOD… namsayin? For this solo show at Bushwick’s Low Brow Artique, Noxer’s dug deep into his blackbook. As one can expect from a true style originator, Noxer’s line drawings are highly inspirational, drawing from the iconography of ancient Egypt while remaining deeply rooted in NYC street life. Forget what you think you know about Noxer and come prepared to be surprised.

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Noxer DOD
THE BOOK OF THE DEAD

Curated by Jowy Romano
Opening: Friday, January 18th, 7-10pm
January 18 – February 2, 2013

Low Brow Artique
143 Central Ave
Brooklyn NY, 11221

How & Nosm at Houston & Bowery

How & Nosm detail (photo by Luna Park)

After Os Gemeos in 2009, How & Nosm are the second set of twins to paint the Houston/Bowery wall. This is but the latest mural for the increasingly sought-after duo, having just completed back-to-back mural installations in Stavanger (Norway) and Prague (Czech Republic). The wall references Superstorm Sandy and is dedicated to the memory of developer and street art supporter extraordinaire, Tony Goldman, who recently passed.

How & Nosm (photo by Luna Park)

How & Nosm (photo by Luna Park)

How & Nosm (photo by Luna Park)

How & Nosm (photo by Luna Park)

How & Nosm (photo by Luna Park)

A previous iteration of the wall was painted by Lady Aiko earlier this year. Click here for a round-up of the last 5 years on the wall.

OYE, Read!

Read *Open*Your*Eyes (photo by Luna Park)

I can’t think of a better way to start my week than coming across a brand new roller by one of my favorite artists! Open your eyes and read motherfucking books all day!

Read (photo by Luna Park)

Read (photo by Luna Park)

Read (photo by Luna Park)

Barry McGee in Downtown Brooklyn

Barry McGee (photo by Luna Park)

Downtown Brooklyn is one mural richer with this piece created by Barry McGee, commissioned by Vanity Fair, sponsored by Cadillac, and painted on a 96′ x 97′ wall on the side of Mark Morris Dance by Colossal.

Barry McGee (photo by Luna Park)

Barry McGee (photo by Luna Park)

Barry McGee (photo by Luna Park)

Barry McGee (photo by Luna Park)

Barry McGee (photo by Luna Park)

Barry McGee (photo by Luna Park)

Fall Wheatpastes in Brooklyn

Swoon detail (photo by Luna Park)

The last month has seen lots of new activity by old favorites. New wheatpastes have gone up in Brooklyn: Swoon and Over Under in Red Hook, ECB in Bushwick and Judith Supine in Williamsburg.

Swoon (photo by Luna Park)

OverUnder (photo by Luna Park)

OverUnder (photo by Luna Park)

ECB (photo by Luna Park)

Judith Supine detail (photo by Luna Park)

Judith Supine (photo by Luna Park)

Judith Supine (photo by Luna Park)

Noh J Coley – In the Midst of Living

Noh J Coley In the Midst of Living

Having closely followed Noh J Coley‘s development as an artist over the last few years, I couldn’t be happier that his first solo show opens this Friday at Weldon Arts. I don’t want to give away too much and spoil the surprise, but I will say this: Noh J does not disappoint, delivering a room full of exquisite, framed drawings alongside several large sculptural installations. Do not miss!

Noh J Coley In the Midst of Living

Noh J Coley In the Midst of Living

In the Midst of Living from Christian Carroll on Vimeo.

NohJColey – In the Midst of Living
Opening: Friday, September 7th, 6pm—9pm
Weldon Arts
181R Irving Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237

Elbow-Toe’s Street Cat Looks Back in Anger

Elbow-Toe (photo by Luna Park)

It’s been a while since he last graced the streets of Brooklyn with new work, but Elbow-Toe has returned to form with a fabulous, large-scale, feline piece titled Look Back in Anger. Click here to see the original, cut-paper collage upon which this piece is based. Fans of his work will recall that he put up an equally impressive, large-scale dog almost two years ago to the day.

Elbow-Toe (photo by Luna Park)

Elbow-Toe (photo by Luna Park)

Elbow-Toe (photo by Luna Park)

Aiko’s Historic First on the Bowery/Houston Wall

Aiko in front of her completed mural (photo by Luna Park)

With the completion of her intricate, stenciled mural titled Here’s Fun For Everyone, Japanese-born, Brooklyn-based artist Lady Aiko has the distinction of being the first female artist to paint the famed Bowery/Houston wall.

Aiko detail (photo by Luna Park)

Aiko detail (photo by Luna Park)

Aiko (photo by Luna Park)

Aiko (photo by Luna Park)

Aiko (photo by Luna Park)

Aiko (photo by Luna Park)

Aiko (photo by Luna Park)

Click here to see previous iterations of this wall.