Santas Ghetto In Bethlehem
December 20th, 2007
I know this news is a bit late but had to post it nevertheless. Santas Ghetto, the annual supermarket-art show created by Banksy and selling the works of fellow graffiti artists. The artists have set up shop in a former chicken shop on Manger Square in Bethlehem opposite the Church of the Nativity, and along the way have used the dividing West Bank security wall as an 8 meter high blank canvas which they have decorated with highly symbolical and provocative images. When I first heard the news I couldn’t believe. It was a fucking brilliant and brave idea. There was a lot of mixed feeling about it, but when you go aganist the grain there normally is.
The ghetto extends over three floors and incorporates the work of more than 30 artists. Among them Souleiman Mansour, Abed al Rohan Mousain, Sam 3, Ron English and Sir Peter Blake. Artists from Ramallah, Gaza and Bethlehem’s Dehaisha refugee camp are well represented. Others have come from as far afield as Washington DC, Madrid and East Sussex.
A message from Santas Ghetto: ‘We would like to make it very clear Santa’s Ghetto is not allied to ANY race, creed, religion, political organization or lobby group. As an organisation the only thing we’ll say on behalf of our artists is that we don’t speak on behalf of our artists. This show simply offers the ink-stained hand of friendship to ordinary people in an extraordinary situation’.
More pics after the jump
CRS (Lupe, Pharrell & Kanye) - US Placers
December 20th, 2007
When I first heard this song I wasn’t feeling it. It took a minute to grow on me. I love the simplicity of the video. I found it quite funny aswell. The kids actually look like them. This piece was directed by VA$HTIE for the song Us Placers off Kanyes mixtape Cant Tell Me Nothing, using child versions of each artist. appearances by: Jamie, Plain Pat, Stephen SB WEAR Barr and Ruffy. The video was shot for the love of the song on zero budget! DOPE
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HOW TO TREAT A SUPA-WOMAN!
December 17th, 2007
I featured Amanda Diva a while back when she came to London and we hooked up. She’s a multi talented sister (MTV2 Presenter, Radio personality, Artist and Poet) with tons of energy and a vast amount of knowledge.
Above is her Webisode 8 on ‘How to treat a Supa-Woman’. Guys, pay close attention. Especially to Countdown 5 Lol.
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T.Magic Quote Of The Week pt.34
December 16th, 2007
“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.”
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Blue Magic Release
December 8th, 2007
Balancing function and freshness, the attention to detail on this wearable piece of artwork focuses on the dye, wash and weave of thick, rich materials. Anyone can wear a solid black jumper. But only fashion-forward thinkers who can handle being the centre of attention are able to rock a fresh black sweat, dressed in a blood-red neck, dipped in a royal blue hem, with yellow and orange cuffs.
A fashion as well as a mission statement, in four words – Art Is My Hustle – T.Magic encapsulates the visual pulse that’s beating in our urban centres. Combining the artist’s classic values of sharp construction, bold colours, street culture and smart graphics, this limited-edition winter thread has three core components: comfort, utility and style to start your new year’s revolution with creative game.
With a T.Magic-signed poster on spot UV gloss finish included as part of the exclusive package and only 150 of these certified street heaters made worldwide, time isn’t on your side if you want in. Is an item cool because it’s hard to get, or is it hard to get because it’s cool? Philosophise when you’re dead. In the meantime, Savile Row, watch your back.
Release date: Friday, December 7 @ 11:59pm
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Hope For The Best…
December 3rd, 2007
Big shouts to Kano for rocking the TM ‘Hope’ tee on the Jools Holand show BBC2. Much respect.
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Blue Magic
December 1st, 2007
Wats up people. Here I present to you Blue Magic. For those of you who have seen the film ‘American Gangster’, I’m referring to that product/addiction. Yesterday, I went to inspect how it was cooking up (Quality Control). It’s definately made from 200% PURE (I mean RAW) talent. No artificial colors, flavours or sweetners. It will be served sometime next week. But in the mean time have a look at the pics and wait patiently for that important email, with the release date and time.
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T.Magic Quote Of The Week pt.33
December 1st, 2007
“Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.”
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Think Different Pt.1
November 28th, 2007
Here I present to you Greatness. My boy put me on to this and I was like ‘Whoa!’. You guys don’t understand how excited I get about being creative. It’s like a rush for me. These guys have really thought differently. Enjoy
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Artist: Blu - Fantoche (Stop Motion Wall Animation)
November 26th, 2007
For me, this has to be one of the best Wall Animations from Blu. That must have taken him forever to accomplish. I went down to his exhibition (@ Lazarides gallery) awhile back. The size of his artwork is enormus. Diggin it!!!
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