…Exploring the role of the prankster as artist, activist and social observer and the significance of the prank in society.
Mutiny of Colours is a documentary in progress focusing on some of the higher-profile graffiti artists of Iran. Priscilla Frank at HuffPo profiles 12 of the artists showcased, with plenty of visuals and access to the trailer. Some of the work is satirical. Some is political. All of it arose in a climate uniquely hostile to this sort of expression.
Street artists in Athens are expressing their economic concerns and frustration with vivid imagery:
See more images from Huff Post Greece.
From Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere:
For our latest mission, professional ballet performers pose as break dancers in New York”s Washington Square Park. The men hype up their tumbling routine to a gathered crowd before realizing they brought the “wrong music.” The crowd is surprised as they slowly realize the performer”s hidden talents.
This project was a collaboration with YouTube”s new Field Day channel. For more info and photos, visit Improv Everywhere.
My long-time friend and former neighbor, activist Doris Diether, is featured in this short film by photographer and filmmaker David Friedman. He made this wonderful homage to the friendship between Doris and artist RicKy Syers for AARP.
Pulling her own strings, 2013, Victor Shoup
Ricky Syers is an off-beat 50 year old street performer who found his calling as a puppeteer after a lifetime of manual labor. While performing in New York City”s Washington Square Park, he met Doris Diether, an 86 year old community activist. They became friends and he made a marionette that looks just like her. Now she”s joined his act and the two of them can often be seen performing together.
via Colossal
