Observingarts: Blank Space The Dirty Art: A Celebration of Norwegian Street Art

This Friday, January 15th, 2016, Blank Space is opening its newest show, The Dirty Art: A Celebration of Norwegian Street Art, Vol 3, which is the third installment of an annual show highlighting Norwegian street art and artists. The public is welcome Friday January 15th  from 18:00 – 21:00, and every Friday – Tuesday from 11:00 – 17:00 until March 1st , 2015. The show features the work of Espen Henningsen, Martin Whatson, Atle Østrem, Hama, Argus, David Stenmarck, and Martin Mauseth Hvattum. Most artists will be present for the opening night.Prints or other original works will be available for sale.

Observingarts: Dismaland

Picture: http://www.dismaland.co.uk/

Coming soon… Dismaland Calais.

All the timber and fixtures from Dismaland are being sent to the ‘jungle’ refugee camp near Calais to build shelters.

 No online tickets will be available.

Dismaland

Observingarts: Detroit murals in the Market features 45+ local and international street art artists

"Traveling artists from as far away as Australia, New Zealand & Spain joined an ambitious group of Detroit artists to continue the district’s vibrant history of large scale murals, putting their unique voice on display throughout the city. In addition to the estimated 45,000 market patrons who visit each weekend, thousands more flocked to watch these artists create new murals from start to finish in the historic farmer’s market". Full story and really nice murals at 1xRUN

Observingarts: September samba: Brazilian graffiti.

I could not resist sharing two pictures of Brazilian graffiti previously being part of my art collection. An Albanian friend now have them in their new home - pure joy! 

They are so organic and make me want to .......... dance samba! 

Even in the grey september light of Scandinavia.  

Wikipedia lets me know that graffiti are writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted illicitly on a wall or other surface, often in a public place. Graffiti range from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and they have existed since ancient times.