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- Art, Photographs
- April 4, 2011
When we think of art that leaves us peering into another world and contemplating the multiverse, there is one artist we invariably think of – Itch. Massively multitalented, and known throughout for his perception challenging, colourful and highly technically adept aerosol work (both solo and as a part of the AWOL crew), Itch is, without
READ MOREThese are the kinds of collaborative shows that we like seeing! In celebration of NAIDOC week, AWOL crew members Adnate, Slicer and Lucy Lucy have teamed up with several indigenous artists to present Fusion. “FUSION is an exciting collaboration of six Artists (three Indigenous plus three non-Indigenous) to produce a work in situ at Blak
READ MOREStepping into the darkened warehouse, the fresh aroma of shaved timber, resins and paint hit me immediately – nestled into an unsuspecting, near hidden laneway somewhere in North Melbourne, there is no doubt that it was a place of work; the scents prove as much. We walked to the back of the warehouse, Adnate passed
READ MOREA lot of Melbourne CBD go-ers woke up this morning to a fresh new piece of artwork on Little Bourke st in China Town, courtesy of visiting French contingent, Da Mental Vaporz. This is an inspiring piece, not only for the talent that went into it, but also because of the size! We need so
READ MOREThere’s no way this list couldn’t contain him, and he was mentioned several times whilst we compiled it. According to Arty Graffarti, Itch is “Already quite the established graffiti writer, street artist, digital artist and a whole swag of all things creative, its about time Itch got some [if not, more] recognition and I’m hoping
READ MOREWell, we’re entering into the last stage of the Top 10s for the year, those for December – following on from these, we’ll be doing a special compilation of each of our Top 10 stars five picks for the year in a big “The Best Of 2011” post – that’ll come close to New Years,
READ MOREThere is no doubt that colour has the ability to crack open the eyes of even the most weary of souls – and, if one has the ability to match swatches of vibrancy with free flowing, organic geometry, the harmony that ensues is more than palpable. Taj Alexander, aka Deams of AWOL fame, has, through
READ MORENext week at Melbourne’s Rist Gallery comes the exciting and anticipated exhibition ‘Swoop & Melodie’, with new works by Tasmanian born artist Taj Alexander (aka ‘Deams’ of AWOL Crew). AWOL Crew, whose members include Adnate, Itch, Li-Hill, Lucy Lucy and Slicer, is one of Australia’s most prominent graffiti, urban and street art crews. With artists
READ MOREIt’s been another fun week of viewing on the web, with a couple of really interesting and cool videos posted up around the traps. First up is the latest Secret Wars video from the first Semi Final of the Melbourne round – this was the battle between Pierre Lloga and Scale, and was a brilliant
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