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I am Crime: Art on the Edge of the Law

From Steffani:

SOMarts presents:

I Am Crime:
Art on the Edge of the Law
March 9 – April 19, 2012
934 Brannan St. (between 8th & 9th)
San Francisco, California
Free Admission During Gallery Hours
Tuesday–Friday, 12–7pm
Saturday, 12–5pm

Events
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 8, 6–9pm, fee admission
I Fought The Law: A Conversation with Artists & Attorneys: Wednesday, March 21, 7–9pm
free admission
Undocumented and Unafraid: An Evening of Film & Conversation: Friday, April 13, 6–9pm
$5 suggested donation
Closing Reception: Thursday, April 19th 6–9PM, free admission

I Am Crime: Art on the Edge of Law is an exhibition of more than 20 artists and collectives who challenge, question or circumvent the law through their work. Curated by Justin Hoover, I Am Crime touches on issues of equity””who gets to break the law, when, and why. “True Crime,” a collaborative installation conceived by Critical Art Ensemble, preserves equity by inviting any visitor to become part of the exhibition – click here for details.

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Mad Men Ad Mash-ups

Earlier this month, a new ad campaign promoting the March 25 premiere of AMC’s 5th season of Mad Men appeared all over New York City.

Almost immediately people began anonymously altering the ads:

Garth Johnston of Gothamist issued a challenge to anyone wishing to have their way with the ads. The contest is now closed, and here are some of multitudes of submissions (some are real and some are altered on computers):

Continue reading “Mad Men Ad Mash-ups”

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Brisbane’s Bitter Bench Battle

‘Bitter bench’ which tilts forward when used part of unknown artists’ group protest against Brisbane City Council’s response to homelessness
by Robyn Ironside
The Courier-Mail
February 3, 2012

PUBLIC transport users are literally being thrown off their seats in bus shelters as part of a bizarre protest against the Brisbane City Council’s apparent response to homelessness.

An “unofficial” public artwork in William St, the city, features a bench that tilts forward when used – tipping people off.

A spokesman for the artists’ group, who wanted to remain anonymous, said the so-called “bitter bench” was installed without council permission on the site of a recently removed bus shelter popular among Brisbane’s homeless. Continue reading “Brisbane’s Bitter Bench Battle”

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Peddling Pussy

Submitted by Larry Croft:

As seen on urbanvelo.org:

Mimosa Pale, an artist from Finland, invites her fellow citizens to climb into her vagina-themed bike taxi. Her intention is to protest the world”s fascination with phallic objects, and so three times a week she hits the streets of Helsinki.

Read the whole story at www.jalopnik.com

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