Da Bomb: Graffiti in Libya
The BBC presented its readers with a question, should the (mostly) political graffiti that canvas Libya’s walls be allowed to remain or should the graffiti be erased. Its a common debate one that has existed since the Berlin Wall and is now being debated in Palestine. The paint screamingly rejoices of the Gaddafi regimes the recent down-fall, and is a reminder that the people have been victorious. 
The argument could journey both ways: now that there is a new leadership and with it a somewhat clean, albeit, dusty slate, why keep the remains of a past regime. A regime that leaves its people with scars and wounds, both literally and figuratively.
The opposite side to that argument, is that the graffiti serves as a warning to those who will take up the task of rebuilding and leading Libya, to take heed and not abuse the will and patience of its people.
There is also another proposition, to focus on more important matters of state rather than the trivial, and let the people’s voice ring in whatever form that they so chose. Paint is more agreeable to the eye than bullet holes.
Bomb It Artist Update: New Art From Pez
New update from Pez just in. Check out his awesome work!
The Boat features the combined talents of Pez, Skida, Ecks1, Caz2. Gris
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In the News: Street Artists Mear One, Chor Boogie Shark Toof Bring Suit against AEG & Ritz-Carlton
A local art organization, L.A. Art Machine, and three prominent California artists, Mear One, Chor Boogie, and Shark Toof, brought suit today in federal court against Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) and the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live, owned by AEG, for destroying $100,000 of their artwork. The artwork had been loaned to AEG and the Ritz-Carlton Residences for a high-end promotional event at the luxury condos located at L.A. Live, but instead of being returned to the artists, the artwork was dismantled and discarded, according to Daniel Y. Zohar of Zohar Law Firm, P.C. in Los Angeles, who is representing the artists and the L.A. Art Machine.
(Photo by Khoi Nguyen/ArrestedMotion.com)
“What AEG did was in violation not only of my clients’ economic rights, but a violation of their moral rights as defined by federal and state law,” explained Mr. Zohar. The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and the California Art Preservation Act (CAPA) protect the rights of artists and forbid the desecration, alteration or destruction of works of art.
“These renowned artists had agreed to show their artwork at the Ritz-Carlton Residences to help AEG attract affluent potential clientele to their vacant, multi-million dollar condos. Yet in return, their valuable art was coldly destroyed,” Mr. Zohar added.
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Tagged Chor Boogie Shark Toof, LA Art Machine, Mear One, Ritz-Carlton
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Da Bomb: East London Painted By The Arts
East London, since the 20th Century, has been a haven for artists and artistic institutions. “Pretty much every major artist in London has worked in East London at one time or another, including numerous Turner Prize winners.” [1] Bethnal Green, once home to Jack the Ripper and WWII bombings, has among neighbouring localities, become home to a number of galleries: Modern Art, Fred, Vilma Gold, 20 Projects, The Cell Project, Victoria Miro to name a few….
If in London Key Streets to Hit:
Bethnal Green Rd.
Hackney
Hackney Wick
Shoreditch
Hoxton Rd.
Vyner St.
ART GALLERIES
20 Projects
7th Floor
100 Brompton Road,
London, SW3 1ER
U.K.
Lomography Gallery
117 Commercial Street,
London, E1 6BG
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QX
Outside World Gallery
44 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DP
07814 430 852
Victoria Miro
16 Wharf Rd City of London N1 7RW
Signal Gallery
32 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LB
020 713 1500
Hoxton Art Gallery
64 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3PE
020 7739 6852
French Riveria
91 Brick Lane, Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL
0872 148 0522
Check Out: First Thursdays
FYI: On the first Thursday of every month the galleries and museums of East London open their doors late!!!!
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Tagged 20 Project, Bethnal Green, Galleries, Graffiti, Hackney, Hoxton, London, Shoreditch, Street Art
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