Author Archives: Jon

NYT Loves Graff

The New York Times Travel Section continues to write where you can see graffiti around the world. First Berlin and now in its own backyard, NYC. Weekend in New York | Street Art To the Trained Eye, Museum Pieces Lurk … Continue reading

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Obama Video # 2

Featuring my new friend Richard Montoya from Culture Clash. media PURO OBAMA embed: media THE DEVIL YOU KNOW embed: media OBAMA IN MY HEART embed:

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Obama Vids Online

I spent the last week producing some videos for Barak Obama for the web. Note the excellent Shepard Fairey poster as the backdrop. Check out the lot of them on Youtube.

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Conneticut Curtails Billboards

In the continuing battle over public space – Conneticut’s governor Jodi Rell has begun curtailing billboards in her state. Her executive order “halts any new contracts to build or maintain “outdoor advertising structures, devices or displays” located on state property.” … Continue reading

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Tony Silver: A Legend Passes

One of the most rewarding aspects of making “Bomb It” was meeting incredible people all over the world. One of the most extraordinary people that I met was Tony Silver. He was a wonderfully generous and extremely talented filmmaker. It … Continue reading

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