Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$
A bandit character wearing an MSG jacket is signed by CROMEFACE, in an โAlec Monopoly dripping/styleโ ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ
Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$ golden coins and a bandit wearing an MSG Jacket looks at him holding a bitcoin money bag and tossing a gold coin with his left hand. The bandit is looking up at Mr. Monopoly with glasslike orange eyes and a question mark. The bandit is not taking all of the coins and Mr. Monopoly is not worried of dropping them.
Rich Uncle Pennybags as Tony Montana from Scarface by Alec Monopoly
Alec Monopoly dresses this Wynwood warehouse with Mr. Monopoly as Tony Montana . Very Miami. Unlike other street artists, Monopoly avoids vandalismโoften painting on abandoned buildings and warehouses rather than government properties or businesses. His adoption of the board game character Mr. Monopoly as his mascot was inspired by the stockbroker Bernie Madoff and is intended as a criticism of the billion-dollar bailouts and deregulation associated with major banks.
Haroshi uses old skateboards to create these statuettes called โGunzosโ. Now this is what I call up-cycling
Art Basel and skateboarding might not have much in common. But in Miami Beach, these seemingly distant worlds will meet, thanks to self-taught Japanese artist Haroshi. Haroshi uses discarded skateboards to produce sculptures that address materialism and spirituality, but also pay homage to a passion shared by millions. His pieces will be exhibited by Tokyo gallery Nanzuka, one of the 29 participants in this yearโs Nova sector, which focuses on recent work by a fascinating array of artists. text via artbasel.com
Smooth Egg with Bow by Jeff Koons is 1 out of 5 from a series called โCelebrationโ which began in 1994
This Magenta egg with and orange bow is part of the โCelebration Seriesโ which he began in 1994.
Jeff Koons made 10 eggs. 5 have a smooth surface and the other 5 have a rougher and a more wrinklier finish, which are called โ baroque eggsโ
The design refers to ideas such as (re)birth and fertility.
The coating technique is similar to the one used in the automotive industry.
Do-ho Suh's Yellow Refrigerator presented by Victoria Miro at Art Basel Miami Beach 2018
Refrigerator: is a fabric sculpture made by Korean artist Do-Ho Suh. He calls these sculptures โSpecimensโ which are replicas of household items. His โfabric architectureโ sculptures are meticulously crafted by hand using Korean techniques and 3D modeling theories.
Art Basel 2018, Miami Beach Convention Center
Polyester fabric, stainless steel wire, and display case with LED lighting
Edition of 3 + 1AP
Eduardo Kobra's NYC Mural: A Tribute to Hope and Tolerance
Kobra's mural symbolizes the intertwining ideals of these revered figures, emphasizing their teachings of compassion, unity, and understanding. It's a powerful testament to the enduring impact of kindness and tolerance in shaping a more harmonious world.
Scrooge McDuck, Mr. Monopoly and Richie Rich in the clouds
He seems to be loving Miami and Miami seems to be loving him.
In the outskirts of Wynwood, next to the gas station of NE 2nd Ave and a block down from Midtown Garden Center, Alec Andon decors the facade of this commercial location with his iconic characters holding money bags. they are also portrayed with another style of oculus.
Eduardo Kobra's Einstein Mural in New York
Eduardo Kobra's Albert Einstein mural at 212 8th Avenue in Chelsea is one of eighteen works created for Colors for Freedom, a five month project that brought large scale portraits of historical figures to buildings across New York City.
Eduardo Kobra finishes a new mural for the Wynwood Walls
Delve into the vibrant world of Eduardo Kobra at Wynwood Walls, where his stunning mural stands as a testament to global diversity. Curated by Goldman Global Arts, this iconic artwork beautifully captures Kobra's kaleidoscopic style, featuring five children representing the five continents. Immerse yourself in the fusion of artistry and cultural harmony within Wynwood Walls' captivating display by Eduardo Kobra.
ALEC Monopoly goes all out with a HUGE mural in Wynwood
In Wynwood', Alec Monopoly's vivid murals beckon exploration. 2100 NW 2nd Avenue. The collaboration between Monopoly and street artist T3SOE adds layers of interpretation. It might signify a sense of vindication, pardon, or a symbolic right of passage, allowing Monopoly's characters to coexist within the bustling street art landscape.
Chuck Close, "the pixel master" explores using mosaics for the first time creating a series of 12 portraits for the 86th street subway station in NYC
The artist explores this medium to create 12 portraits of fellow artist/friends. This is of course by using his famous grid style and assistance of an amazing team, which he never fails to mention.
๐Location: 86 street +2nd avenue M.T.A
Spotted: Eduardo Kobra Painting Ellis Island in the West Village
Five immigrants photographed at Ellis Island now cover the side of a public school in the West Village. Eduardo Kobra was still painting from the lift when I passed the wall.
It's Tristan Eaton's turn on the Houston/Bowery Wall
Name: Intermission
Sponsored by: Montana Cans
Curated by Goldman Global Arts
Sipros Sipros in Wynwood ๐
A quick look at one of Sipros Sipros famous faces in the side streets of Wynwood.
Some people always forget that they can find on of the best street artists of the world hidden between the side streets of the neighborhood.
ART OUTSIDE THE WALLS
The ones that caught my eye at "UNTITLED" art fair December 2017
Art Untitled, Art is an international art fair founded in 2012. It focuses on balance and integrity across all disciplines of contemporary art. Untitled, Art innovates the standard fair model by selecting a curatorial team to identify, and curate a selection of galleries, artist-run exhibition spaces, and non-profit institutions and organizations, in discussion with a site-specific, architecturally designed venue.
Untitled Art just announced the exhibitors for this year's Miami Beach Edition
The international curated art fair embarks on its seventh edition in Miami Beach with a dynamic roster of 133 international exhibitors from 29 countries and 55 cities.
Murals by Okuda replace "The Wave" ๐ by the mysterious 1010 in the Design District
Rag and Bone always does this, they change their artwork every once in a while. It is always sad to see a wall go. That is the thing with street art, that in a way it will always be temporary. Either by replacement, teardown or simply by wear-down
A Mantaray outside the Wynwood Walls by Studio Insano
Manta ray is an ovoviviparous animal which means that the female gives birth to live babies. One or two babies are born once every two years
Wynwood Kitchen's frontal facade displays work by "Seth Globepainter" Mono-chromed children
One of the things I enjoy about Wynwood is that art isn't confined to a gallery. You find it on restaurants, commercial buildings, side streets, and unexpected corners. This mural by Julien "Seth" Malland covered the faรงade of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar and became part of the neighborhood's constantly changing visual landscape.
Cloe Hakakian brings more faces to Wynwood *sponsorfed by Montana-Cans
One of the reasons Wynwood has become such an important destination for public art is that artists arenโt limited by the dimensions of a canvas. Entire buildings are becoming the artwork. Public art in Wynwood extends far beyond aesthetics. Murals bring color, personality, and a sense of place to buildings that might otherwise go unnoticed. As more artists contribute to the neighborhood, the streets themselves become part of the experience, attracting visitors, photographers, businesses, and continued investment.