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“Leave The Beef On The BBQ” at @guerrerogallery opens Saturday 8.25.12.
Pretty incredible list of writers involved: Jurne, Horfe, Crash, Rammellzee, IZ THE WIZ, Cap, Ces, Yes 2, Vogue, Erupto 327, OBLVN, Con, Cense, Remio, Bates, Skuf, Min, Med, Dondi, Sye, KEO, TKid, Joker, Lead, Nope, Jash, Omens, Jase, VFR, Cope 2, Indie 184, Queen Andrea, Anger, Axis, Spray, Jenks, Bio, Nicer, Renos, MQ, Quake, Curve TGE, Wand, Monk, Estria, Dmote, Faust, Gorey, Saze, Smash 137, Geso, Cecs, Yen 34, Enron, Dr. Sex, Ceave, Voice, EwokOne, Kaput, ORFN, Trike, OZE 108, Vans the Omega, Claw Money, Pez, Dceve, S8N, Jick, Sibl, Egs, Nmph, BG 183, Kuma, Wane 1, Pemex, Evade, OE3, Egs.
Excited to see fine-art OR graffiti from all these folks…
“Guerrero Gallery presents “Leave the Beef on the BBQ”, a summer showcase dedicated to exposing the accomplishments of a diverse selection of established, mid-career, and emerging graffiti writers. Through a collection of work characterized by both old school tradition and contemporary styling, we witness the range of these artists’ influences and capabilities by way of common roots in graffiti culture and practice.
Graffiti has been an active subculture since the 70s. A platform for individuals, which serves as a form of communication amongst peers and the public, it remains one of the purest American art forms in existence. The art of writing and drawing on public space surfaces has provided a foundation for the development of new art forms and has influenced the prominent nature of the street art movement. The cultural relevance of our featured artists’ work is evidenced in the dynamic outcomes of their craft, where integration of present-day methods from the new school have promoted the creation innovative outlets, while conventional modes of the old school have and will continue to greatly impact generations.
The title of the show playfully suggests the unification of graffiti writers who come from different backgrounds and ideals. Under the shared vision of creating a powerful exhibition that speaks to the inherent diversity of contextual styles within the graffiti subculture, we still remain true to each individual writers voice and what the craft is all about. When presented together, these artists’ work provide a narrative that depicts the involved evolution of the graffiti art form; Examined individually, these works lend to the unlimited possibilities of these pioneering artists’ influence in the art world.
This show, a bridge between the world of fine art and what graffiti has been, is and will become, represents the roots of Guerrero Gallery. Without graffiti and our community of associated friends, we wouldn’t be here today. This show was developed to express our love and support for the graffiti trade and its future, which we believe should be actively recognized and understood.
Contributing curators are: Metal Man Ed, Roger Gastman, Tim Diet, and Mr. Kiji.
Please join us for great music by: DJ Kool Breeze.
Also, feel free to bring your own food for the BBQ. You bring it, we’ll grill it!”
Guerrero Gallery 2700 19th St. SF CA.
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13 years ago… still like it. Oze 108, kyt, kil, San Francisco, 1998. Caltrain tunnel/time capsule that had been sealed since 1991(?).
Oze108 by funkandjazz on Flickr.
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Vigilante Vigilante will have an East Coast premier soon.
“A new breed of crime-fighter now stalks the urban landscape: the anti-graffiti vigilante. These dedicated blight-warriors stop at nothing to rid their neighborhoods and cities of street art, stickers, tags, and posters.
Yet several of these vigilantes have become the very menace they set out to eliminate. In their relentless attempt to stamp out graffiti, they have turned to illegally and destructively painting other people’s property. VIGILANTE VIGILANTE is the story of two filmmakers who set out to expose these mysterious characters and discover a battle of expression that stretches from the streets to academia.” Caught the opening of this in San Francisco, it’s a pretty amazing film. The dedication of the filmmakers to track these guys down and document how and why they buff is a great story in itself. The maniacs they uncover is an even greater story. Civilians who are just as addicted to painting as any graffiti writer is a bizarre paradox. Oze 108 got a few wise ass quotes in there too. Go check it if it comes to your town.
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Kittens Yet Tigers San Francisco, San Jose, 1998 was a good year. Oze 108, Puzl, Tor, Moz, kyt.
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SF late 1990s
