You knew it was inevitable that the Philadelphia murals of Steve Powers’ “A Love Letter For You” project would end up in a book. If you have not had the benefit of seeing these walls in person, or just want a chance to have a piece of art history in your collection this book is a must. The project, a collaborative effort of of Steve Powers, The Mural Arts Program, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage produced 50 art covered walls in West Philly, a part of Philadelphia is dire need of much rehabilitation.
“A Love Letter For You - Brick Valentines On The Philly Skyline” documents the art and the neighborhood that inspired this ambitious public art project.
In 1984 Steve Powers started climbing rooftops in his neighborhood and painting his alias ESPO as a dues paying member of the ICY graffiti club. 25 years later he returned home to Philadelphia in the summer of 2009 to write a love letter across the same rooftops facing the Market-Frankford line. The letter, meant for one, with meaning for all, encompasses 50 walls on a 20 block stretch of market street. Drawing input, inspiration, and work from the community Powers created a letter to and from west Philly. This unprecedented public art project was a collaboration of Powers, The Mural Arts Program, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. It required 1200 cans of spray paint, 800 gallons of bucket paint, and the skilled hands of 20 of the finest spray painters in America, who Powers put into the legendary ICY club.
Softcover
9.25″ x 6.25″
96 pages
Over 100 full color images
Following the KRINK Mini and in the tradition of BMW art cars, Mini has released Wash Me. Wash Me showcases the works of a dozen or so artists whom converted their own Mini’s into rolling works of art.
It seems that almost every post these days is about an upcoming event, but that is what winter brings. Not to say nothing happens in the summertime, but who cares, it is nice out and we all want to be outside. Now that it is dark by 4 p.m. it is time hide below fluorescent lighting. This time around it is one of the many book release parties for Sasha Jenkins’ and David “CHINO” Villorente’s Piecebook Reloaded. This particular gathering is taking place this Friday (11/20) from 6:00 - 9:00 at the Wealthy Hostage store, located at 1924 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, and will feature art work by one of the books artists KEO. There will be music by DJ Paul Kersey and a complimentary beer bar.
The New York Public Library is not different than any other business. As times change and the purpose of your existence evolves, so too much your identity. This video shows the evolution of the new logo design for the NYPL from concept to finished design.
Today’s NYPL is about books… and so much more.
It is about ready access to information, providing digital content and reaching out to our communities both locally and globally. For a library moving forward, we needed a new logo design.
A new logo that is user-friendly, accessible, dynamic and relevant.
A new logo that works well in every medium from print, to products, to our website.
Like most of us I probably walk past close to a thousand advertisements every given day, but tend to ignore almost all. However, this morning a particular ad (an illegal one at that - I’m looking at you NPA) caught my eye. While walking to work, I passed one of many boarded-up construction sites (more shopping coming soon!) and was struck by something that subconsciously jumped out at me - a headless Shakira. Now sure, I have dreamed about chopping the heads off of many of these dime-a-dozen, studio produced, pop stars many times before, but this time it wasn’t just a daydream. That is when I recognized the handiwork of Decapitator in this adjusted Rolling Stone magazine ad for the latest issue with Shakira on the cover. After snapping the above pic I went into the office and pulled up the Decapitator’s Flickr page to learn that beyond his modifications to a few NYC ads, he also planted a few modified versions of this months Rolling Stone in the Union Square Barnes & Noble. Now, I have been kind enough to inform you of all this, so if you make your way to BNN and see the Decapitator Rolling Stone issue - GET ME ONE TOO!
Reveal, explore, and celebrate the fascinating LEGO® story in The LEGO® Book. From its beginnings in a carpenter’s workshop and the development of the first plastic brick, to the group’s current position as an international brand, a timeline highlights key moments in LEGO® history.
Fascinating facts on every significant LEGO® product line, theme park, video game, artwork, competition, club, collectible and more combine with images from the LEGO Group’s photo archives-many seen here for the first time-and inspiring ideas on how to make a variety of things from just a few bricks. Packaged in a beautiful slip case with cutting-edge design, this two-volume set also features Standing Small-a 96-page book celebrating the minifigure.
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