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April 14, 2012December 15, 2023

Artist ABOVE’s Latest: Blood Diamond

Submitted by ABOVE:

Africa has had a devastating history of blood diamond wars. Blood diamond refers to a diamond mined in a war zone and then sold to finance an invading army’s war efforts, usually in Africa where more than two-thirds of the worlds diamonds are extracted. This site specific social / political word play was painted on the exterior wall of Johannesburg’s largest diamond trader Jewel City. Jewel City is a six-block mega-precinct that serves as a base for some 300 diamond traders as well as South Africa”™s Diamond Board and State Traders Association. Jewel City is the largest diamond exporter in the southern hemisphere with over R7-Billion worth of Diamonds being exported every year.

I was able to get away with this diamond wall heist because I told the owners I would paint in big letters “Diamonds are a woman’s best friend” on the exterior of their building.

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October 14, 2011December 15, 2023

Art Vs. Vandalism: LA’s Unsanctioned Mural Debate

Saber, Graffiti Artist, Fights To Lift Mural Ban In LA
by Andrew Reilly
Huffington Post
October 14, 2011

For the artist Saber, participation in the democratic process has always been complicated. He’s an international graffiti legend, holding the world record for the largest graffiti piece, done along the LA river in 1997. Despite its place in the history books, the city of Los Angeles spent a whopping $837,000 to paint over it in 2009. Now Saber is approaching public art laws from a different angle, spearheading an effort to reform Los Angeles’ mural policies.

At the moment, LA’s regulations don’t begin to reflect the city’s vibrant public art culture; uncommissioned murals are banned outright, even if the mural is painted on private property with the consent of the owner. Violators are subject to serious punishment, as was the case with prominent LA artist Revok, who received 180 days jail time over various vandalism charges. Continue reading “Art Vs. Vandalism: LA’s Unsanctioned Mural Debate”

January 15, 2011December 15, 2023

More Banksy

14 Great Banksy Street Art Photos and Quotes from Street Art Utopia…
A terrific display of the artist’s hand and mind:

“Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a fucking sharp knife to it.” “” Banksy

“You”™re mind is working at its best when you”™re being paranoid. You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation at high speed with total clarity.” “” Banksy (Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall)

“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.” “” Banksy (Wall and Piece) Continue reading “More Banksy”

November 24, 2009December 15, 2023

Muto, A Wall Painted Animation by Artist BLU

Another animated street mural from artist BLU, an Italian painter who uses the streets to create epic works of animation. This short film, created about two years ago, is, in the artist’s words, “An ambiguous animation painted on public walls.”

MUTO, A Wall Painted Animation by BLU

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=993998&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1

Made in Buenos Aires
Music by Andrea Martignoni
Produced by Mercurio Film
Assistant: Sibe

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