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One of our favorite artist duos working today, Herakut (Juxtapoz #97) kindly took some time out of their incredibly busy schedules to play a little game of 20 questions with us (it’s like that game you played as a kid, but better.)
Hopefully you have already read the grossly intriguing feature interview with them in our current February 2009 issue, so now you can learn a bit more about this pair that has been described as "schizophrenic in their creative process" who notice "quirky and humorous occurrences mere mortals would overlook." Not only are they insanely talented, but they’re funny too.
Enough about what we think of them; read what they have to say in 20 Questions with HERAKUT…

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from Juxtapoz

“Tattoos have traditionally been somewhat of a taboo in Asian culture,” writes Mikey Fresh. “In Japan and China tattoos were originally were used to mark criminals and gang members. Not too far away, in the nearby country of Korea, tattoos were used and viewed in a similar nature.”
That’s where Philip Spearman comes in. Half Black and half Koren, Spearman struggled to find his own identity for some time before finding an outlet through art. Tattoo art to be precise. “I’m starting to find my own niche in bringing Korean art to the forefront with tattoos,” states Spearman.
The ink speaks for itself: Spearman knows his way around a tattoo needle and has no problems sharing his tricks of the trade with any willing ear or mind. “The tattoo artist who has been recognized all over the world for his original and ground-breaking tattoo art remains grounded about his status as pioneer in modern Korean art tattoos,” Mikey Fresh continues.
Learn more on an artist changing the way people approach tattoo art and breaking down barriers, one tattoo at a time.
Entire feature with more photos here.

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from Juxtapoz

Someone walked into my office this morning and threw this book down on my desk, it proceeded to make my day, maybe even my week. Published in 1990 and written/photographed by David Robinson, it documents the “wall art” in Soho, NYC. It even includes a map so that we know that everything shown is below Houston, above Canal, and between Sullivan and Lafayette. Soho Walls is a gem of a time capsule for any and all interested in this kind of work. Now for your viewing pleasure, a sample of my favorite pages:

from overspraymag

Thinkspace Gallery present Dreamgirls & Ukes, the debut Los Angeles solo show from Portland based artist Amy Crehore, opening Friday, February 13th.
This exhibition will feature new paintings on both linen and antique ukuleles as well as an installation and a special performance. In addition to Dreamgirls & Ukes, they will also be presenting the debut solo show from local artist Anthony Clarkson.
Amy Crehore’s solo exhibit will feature a new series of oil paintings of playful, iconic nudes and will introduce some new characters. Ukuleles will play a role in these new narratives, giving the works musical ambience.
Crehore has also painted over a dozen antique ukuleles as part of this special exhibit. On these ukes, she will incorporate motifs from her paintings, plus she will be adding creative type and logo design. Crehore’s band, The Hokum Scorchers (duo), will be giving a rare musical performance during the opening night reception of blues, rags and jug band songs from the 1920s and 30s, so make sure to head out to Thinkspace on the 13th. You’ve got quite a lot in store for you!
More info at thinkspacegallery.com and catch a show preview on Flickr here.
More on Amy Crehore at www.amycrehore.com

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from Juxtapoz

The ever-evolving hands and minds of graf legends REVOK, RIME, and AUGOR have done it again. This time, the three guys got together to create something a little different. Completely devoid of any reference to their individual names, the guys have taken a collaborative step toward maintaining an upward trajectory in staying as true to the artform behind graffiti and street art as possible. Change is in the air and we like it.
Allow the homie REVOK explain himself in a conversation we had this morning:
“We (AUGOR/RIME/REVOK) are working on ‘THE MOVEMENT’. It is a collaboration of the 3 of us doing graffiti/street art or whatever you wish to label it in a new fresh way… instead of the tired, redundant ego-centric stuff we have been doing for so many years.”
You heard the man. Letters will always be at the core of graf and promoting ones name and crew will remain central, but having the vision and courage to recognize that the inherent artform behind the genre can expand is simply some of the freshest shit we’ve heard in a while. We can’t wait to see what else these fearless creators come up with next.
More on REVOK at revok1.com
More on RIME at jerseyjoeart.com
More from AUGOR at augsdraws.com

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from Juxtapoz

Next on the list for Corey Helford Gallery is Hooker DreamEscape, a series of new works by Los Angeles artist Natalia Fabia. Following her widely acclaimed 2008 exhibition, Hooker Safari, Fabia’s second solo show at the Gallery continues her tales of seduction by revealing the forbidden desires and secret fantasies of her modern-day belle de jours.
Providing tongue-in-cheek “dream-escapes” with jewel-toned forests and candy-colored landscapes, the artist creates the ideal environment for her bold seductresses to indulge themselves in life’s little pleasures. Fabia’s unique style evolves for Hooker DreamEscape, capturing a more heightened realism in this collection of oil-on-panel works, topped off, as always, by the artist’s signature glitter veneer.
The exhibition will also feature a limited edition of fifteen Lucite chandeliers, each baroque design elegantly displaying custom charms and hand-signed and numbered by the artist. The reception for Hooker DreamEscape is open to the public, and will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 7 to 10pm. The show will be on view until March 14, 2009.
More on Natalia Fabia and Hooker DreamEscape right this way…

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from Juxtapoz

Lifeline, a group exhibition featuring Alex Hornest, Ilia of Btoy, Jim Darling and Sesper, hits Carmichael Gallery on Thursday, February 6th 2009. That’s the same day as the opening of Chris Stain’s (work above) Up On the Roof Countin’ Pigeons solo show. Damn, Carmichael has a lot going on next week.
All these artists are very different in their personal aesthetics, so we imagine that this show will have a lil something to offer everyone- including free limited edition posters from Chris Stain to the first that show up to his opening on Thursday, February 5th. Sweet.
Grab all the details at carmichaelgallery.com and then see a preview of Sesper’s work for the show in a video below of him (literally) showing us his fresh paintings.

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from Juxtapoz

Scion Presents: The Big Geezers from Scion ART on Vimeo.

from overspraymag

It’s true, Neckface really does creep while you sleep. Hell, if you know anything about this illusive street and gallery artist, you know he actually does a lot more than creep.
Neckface, known for his scratchy monster-infused illustrations, just completed this new mural. Commissioned by Altamount for a whopping $146.78 in paint, the new addition graces the street-facing wall of Barracuda’s new store location on Melrose Avenue off Fairfax in (where else?) Los Angeles. Creep over and get a peek at it yourself.

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from Juxtapoz

Jose Mercado aka Munk One’s (Juxtapoz #96) design, Murder Scene, is both beautiful and grim. No, we’re not taking about his demise, but rather Munk One’s latest amazing illustration, which is now featured on the latest from GelaSkins as part of their Upper Playground series of artists.
Who doesn’t own an iPod, Blackberry, iPhone, laptop, Nintendo, and Sony PSP nowadays? Might as well gets yours looking as spiffy as possible. Cop your very own bit of portable Munk One illustration work now from GelaSkins here.

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from Juxtapoz