Some days ago, i actually wrote about the European Invasion by Obey aka Shepard Fairey with some really nice photos of his poster actions in London, Paris and Amsterdam. Today I found this nice video of that action days. It includes a small statement by Obey and a lot of nice impressions from the streets. I started in 1989 with that images of “André the Giant”, the wrestler, just as an inside-joke with some friends. But I really want it to put across the idea of an image, calling the use of public space in the question. ...

Yesterday, one of Berlin’s most famous urban artists Nomad opened his recent exhibition “Rainbowcoloured Tears of a Clown” at the Circleculture Gallery. “Circleculture Gallery is pleased to announce its first solo exhibition featuring the artist Nomad. As an original street artist, he developed his expressional variants conceptually and technically through interactive projects in interior and exterior spaces: combining writing and street art with poetry and classical painting. In this context, we become acquainted with Nomad’s street art in the gallery as part of a holistic work of art. The works shown move between humour, satire and human drama. At the centre is the clown or fool, who mirrors the ambiguity of human existence.” (press release) ...

Bigger, more colorful and even more detailed - This is seemingly a actual trend in the graffiti scene. In my opinion it’s to much. For me, a piece is a good one when it’s unique and has a attractive typographic character - Too many colors overlay the rather style… Quite similarly think the people from “Style needs no color”. They released their book “Black on White” with a big live painting (only in black and white) some days ago! Over 20 graffiti artists, including 3Steps, Faker,Mr.Cybe, Panik, Pesk, Ritak and Tabu, painted at the hall of fame in Koblenz. ...

From week to week, it’s harder to decide the three urban top shots from the Urban Artcore Flickr-group, ’cause every week there are are more members and a lot of great shots. What, you don’t know what I mean? Every week I feature the three best Urban Artcore shots of the last seven days. Perhaps you have a great shot of urban art, graffiti, architecture, street design, or other urban impressions, too – Become a member of the Urban Artcore Flickr-group and add your photos! ...

Since the mid-80s, shortly after he had worked himself up to the showcase graffiti artist of Spain, Madrid-based writer Spy began to deal with other forms of artistic communication in public space. Since then, Spy is titled as a second Banksy, because of the extreme innovation and audacity of his artworks. He therefore enjoys a heightened public interest, not only in Spain but also in Europe and around the world. ...

“Smash Proof” is the new book by European graffiti artist Smash 137. It’s art of the “On The Run” book series and will be proudly presented by From Here To Fame and friends. “Smash 137 has a worldwide reputation as being an innovator. His impact on the international writer’s scene is significant and widespread. He is what you might call a writer’s writer, with an advanced conceptual take on letter styles and modes of application. Equally at home in the street and in the gallery his work takes the art of writing to the next level.” (press release) ...

Somehow I missed the live art event, which took place in London several days ago. But of course I will still write something about it… “Live art” or “performance art” is where an artist creates a piece of art in front of audience. This experience gives the viewers some insight into the mind of an artist at work, which is not only exciting but thought provoking. StreetFest is the first and only live art street festival in UK. ...

It’s the fourth time this week, that I wrote something about New York-based street artist KR - a new record! Last weekend, I informed you about his cooperation with auto-manufacturer Mini, today the first photos of this event were published! KR customized a Mini Cooper S in his very own style in Hamburg. The car is outfitted in his signature silver-drip KRINK aesthetic and will be shown this Saturday at Vicious Gallery. Additionally you’re able to take a look at other new artworks by him. ...

Almost every bigger fashion label used street art or graffiti for their commercials or got directly in contact with international urban art protagonists in the last years. A few already have their own gallery! Street art is popular and for this reason en vogue. Also jeans fabricator Levi’s goes with the trend and brought two well-known urban artists on board of its advertising campaigns in the last weeks. On the one hand, Shepard Fairey made a whole poster series - the Levi’s collaboration graphics - in his famous Obey-style and on the other hand, KR designed some jeans and jackets for them. ...

I had already mentioned one thing or two about light art and its different uses by street artists. This time I will show you a really interesting video, produced by Sweatshoppe, a viedo artists and multimedia performers collective. The developed the LED paint roller! It’s a paint roller, which actually doesn’t paint any paint. Instead it is made of green LEDs (light emitting diodes) which work in conjunction with a camera next to a projector which is programmed with software that tracks its movements. ...