Check out her site here

Very happy to see this lady’s website has been updated. Enjoy!

www.faith47.com

The site’s been updated with more screenprints and their latest artworks. Check it out!

www.bitchesincontrol.com

McCaig Welles Gallery is pleased to announce Queens Arrive…, a group exhibition curated by Indie 184.

Queens Arrive… features an elite group of international female artists of contemporary graffiti culture. This unique exhibit is a refreshing perspective on the street art scene. Celebrating various intricate personalities and styles. This exhibit of presentations and interpretations are sure to entice.

Exhibiting Artists: Claw Money (NYC), Mickey (Amsterdam), Hera (Germany), NIna (Brazil), Fafi (Paris), Siloette (San Francisco), Acet (New Jersey), Zori4 (Puerto Rico), Spice (Australia), Egr (Canada), Koralie (NYC), Klor (Canada), Femme9 (Kansas), Sherm (Los Angeles) Martha Cooper (NYC) and INDIE184 (NYC).

For further press information:  www.mccaigwelles.com

Message from Faith47:
“hi there….

we are facing a new anti-graffiti by-law in cape town which takes away the house owners rights to give permission for any artworks on their walls besides a house number.

The new, proposed graffiti by-law makes no distinction between vandalism and public art that is done with the permission of the owner of the property.

Please can you assist us in our efforts to amend this by-law by signing the petition and forwarding it on…

As we need to present it to the council during the public participation process.

thank you, here is the link and below are the details of the two points in the by-law that we would like to amend.”

http://www.petitiononline.com/art4all/petition.html

To:  The City of Cape Town

The new, proposed graffiti by-law criminalizes all forms of public art and violates our personal right to freedom of expression on private property.

It makes no distinction between vandalism and public art that is done with the permission of the owner of the property.

The by-law will soon be presented for public discussion and these are the two main issues that we feel need to be addressed:

1. The definition of ‘graffiti’ under the by-law is too broad. It classifies ‘graffiti’ as any inscription, word, figure, letter, sign, symbol, sketch, picture or drawing. There should be a clear differentiation between ‘graffiti vandalism’ [e.g. gang tags, scratchings] and public art that is done with permission from the owner [murals, colourful characters and positive, inspiring messages].

2. The by- law removes the legal right of the private property owner to paint anything other than a house number on his/her wall. We strongly believe that the private property owner should maintain the right to determine what to paint on to his/her property without permission from the City.

If you agree with these two amendments please sign the petition on the link above and hopefully we can adjust the by-law to become a more inclusive one and thus limit the damage it can potentially do to the creative growth of our city.

From artist/filmmaker YZ/Open Your Eyes comes a feminine view on the city of New York:
“The urban scenes have always been male dominated. The “street” was considered a dangerous playground for a long time, and the few girls were excluded. Today, we finally see young ladies who by means of work and perseverance offer quality propositions and new approach of their discipline.
New York City Girls is a journey into the heart of the city. Through several portraits of women living in New York, we discover their universe; graffiti, skateboard, breakdance, handball, bike messenging, fashion and music. Far from the feminist demands, those young followers of urban culture live their passion simply, without asking the question of a possible legitimacy of kind other than their talent.
Beyond the cultural aspect, New York City Girls is also a social documentary; Due to the diverse cultural background of the characters, this film is an eulogy of social diversity. These women are the emblems of the New York of today; A cosmopolitan city where cultures meet and exchange to create a new lifestyle.”

See the movie trailer here: New York City Girls Trailer
The next screening of the movie will be at gallery Itinerrance on February 12th. Doors will open from 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm and the projection will start at 7:00 pm.

For the true Miss Van fans:
“To celebrate the new year, Princesas Market is proud to present you our latest creation.
Two limited pieces of “Wood Pin” jewelry envisioned by Miss Van
and exclusively produced by us, here in Barcelona.”

The pins are exclusively available at Princesas Market

The old website was up and running for a few years, but now the 123 KLAN is back with a fresh, restyled site.
I for one am very happy to see a better organised website and all the new fresh graphics of this dynamic duo.

Found+Lost is the sequel to bestseller Love/Pain (now in its second printrun) and presents a selection of artworks by illustrator Ephameron from 2006-2008: design, drawings, snapshots, paintings, collages and more. The book is published by Bries.

Come to the exclusive book presentations at Avenue and Hanazuki and get your copy autographed!

Overspray is going political on your ass!!!
This issue contains in-depth articles tracing street art’s historical roots in politics all the way back to the Situationist International using stencils to revolutionize France in the 60’s.

Read about Swoon taking on the cause of the victims of a Mexican serial killer, the lowdown on street art laws all over the world, graffiti in Gaza, and the billboard liberation front dressing up in gorilla suits and charming the cops.

Check out the Overspray website to get a hold on the new issue.