Dive into the archives.
- Cat vs. Mouse: A Portrait of Graffiti and the Vandal Squad
The vandal squad (and ghost squad) was a thing I heard a lot about while in NYC last summer. This NPR clip does a nice job with an expose on their relationship to the world of graffiti and how the two interact. I’m not sure the laws are still the same. Either [...]
- Kitsch of the Day: Subway Scribbling
Some subway ad-graf highlights from a New York summer. Sure to motivate you out of the winter doldrums (or depress with thoughts of the state of pop culture). Either way, take a look.
- Project no. 2: Invisible Narrative
After a long time in the tubes, I’m ready to finally drop project no. 2: Invisible Narrative. Inspired by some experimenting with lasers and glow paint this summer, invisible narrative is a response to a world increasingly filled with nonplaces — places such as grocery stores or strip malls, where shared connections and experiences are [...]
- DoubleButter: Thoughtful Vandalism
In preparation for their upcoming show at the 400, David Larabee and Dexter Thornton (a.k.a. furniture design team DoubleButter and Milkweed) have been placing their own furniture around Denver. This guerrilla promotional installation features chairs and benches permanently installed in front of and around various Denver high art institutions. This (I’m assuming illegal [...]
