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Hryck. posted a photo:
I get the feeling you'll be seeing more from him soon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/5103292933/
Hryck. posted a photo:
Can't argue with that. I can barely do cursive anymore, but I can't argue with this.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/5061673156/
Hryck. posted a photo:
you can probably see where this is going
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/5028595712/
Hryck. posted a photo:
This is the best weather I've seen in a little while. And to top it off, the ankle seems to be healed up enough where I can go running outside again.
These are good days, my friends.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4994522393/
Hryck. posted a photo:
Would it hurt you to take five minutes out of your day? Would it?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4975399933/
Hryck. posted a photo:
I should probably point out that I had nothing to do with this.
In my world, this is pretty much the most awesome thing ever.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4873893792/
Hryck. posted a photo:
how do you really feel?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4903029331/
Hryck. posted a photo:
Ok, just got back in from DC. Bekah and I had a great time there, got to see an exhibit on Christo's Running Fence at the Portrait Gallery and an exhibit on # Allen Ginsberg's photography. We also got to hang out with some amazingly fun people, who were gracious enough to play tour guide to me and show me around their town.
Also, the only real graffiti I saw in DC was Tea Party graffiti.
Smell that? That's irony.
But, I left my film in Bekah's purse, so it'll be a few days until I get those developed and posted.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4896629630/
Hryck. posted a photo:
Really digging the KOSE/AM stuff that I've been spotting in the city. Seriously, this guy/crew has to be one of my favorite things at the moment.
Definitely not the first to have shot this, hopefully there'll be more along the way.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4880836517/
Hryck. posted a photo:
OK everyone, I'm going to DC for a couple days. Be good, OK? I don't want to hear about any problems when I get back.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4884482240/
Hryck. posted a photo:
You are awesome. Please keep doing this. Clemente was a hell of an athlete, and an amazing human being. People need to be reminded that these two traits are not exclusive to each other.
*co-number7-ugh, cough*
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4858606161/
Hryck. posted a photo:
This is an old tag, be in light of KIDS passing so recently, I had to post this. OI look at this, and I can't help but think of the difference between body and spirit, as represented by the black and the white.
Yeah, I'm reading more into this than was intended, but isn't that what we're supposed to do with art? Look at it and draw from it whatever meaning we need to?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4864706939/
Hryck. posted a photo:
This one is basically this one, plus a couple years of weather and deterioration. Time takes hold, and something turns into something else.
Yep.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4852157512/
Hryck. posted a photo:
I don't care what you're weekend was like, if you find some new Swoons, it was good.
Fact.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4784862455/
Hryck. posted a photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4788622521/
- No Name Stencil - posted a photo:
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- No Name Stencil - posted a photo:
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- No Name Stencil - posted a photo:
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Hryck. posted a photo:
I'll probably be remembered for my tags and opening up beer bottles with my ring.
Meh.
Others, will be remembered by what they leave behind. KIDS was a graffiti artist, someone's father, and someone's son. He left a body of work that stretches from here to God knows where. He left us way too soon, and I did my small part to keep his memory alive.
It's all there, in the new issue of Strongbox
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4791680573/
Hryck. posted a photo:
So, at this point, I think we all know that I like graffiti/street art. Some people don't, and I'm cool with this. There have been people that have posted their disagreements on my pictures, and they've all been cool people. They have their opinion, I have mine, and we've been able to have civil discussions about our differences in opinion. I can't tell you how much I respect it when two people can have a reasonable discussion about something they disagree over.
It's late, I'm enjoying a drink and a good breeze coming through my apartment courtesy of a loyal window fan, so I'm going to write down my thoughts on this once and for all. Next time someone disagrees with me on graffiti, I'm planning on politely referring them back to this post. Who knows, maybe it keeps a discussion going.
#1 Not all graffiti is created equal. There's a world of difference between Monet and Dali, and they're both artists. There is also a world of difference between Thundercut and Dan Witz. To lump them all in with a kid writing his name over and over is just short sighted.
#2 Tagging someone's home or business is wrong. Call me hypocritical, but it feels different if someone tags a WalMart. I mean, they'll just hire an illegal alien and pay them below minimum wage to get rid of it, where the average person has to go out and clean it up by hand. I get annoyed whenever someone tells me that they poured a concrete sidewalk in front of their home, only to have someone write their initials, their frat's name, or whoever they're dating for the moment in it. This leads me to my next point,
#3 If it's common public property, it should be fair game. Again, I'm not saying that someone should have the right to tag Mount Rushmore, but a busway? Back of a street sign? Mail boxes? Have at it, give me something interesting to look at. If my tax dollars paid for an empty space, I should be able to see something on it besides an advertisement for Disney, Coke, Nike, or McDonald's.
#4 Oh yeah, if you don't take care of it, then it's your own fault if someone tags it. I've been down many disgusting, rancid alleys that are the backs of businesses. They throw their garbage out in the alley, completely missing the dumpsters. I can think of more than a couple times stepping over needles while on my way. Some don't clean it or manage it in any way. Of course someone is going to try something with it. Same with abandoned buildings and other structures. If you're going to create an eyesore, don't complain if someone tries to do something to beautify it.
#5 Last, for now, graffiti/street art invites crime and decreases property value. I would argue that a lot of other things have probably happened to decrease an area's value before some kid with a can of Rustoleum came along. Believe me, I'm not a proponent of the Broken Window Theory (really too simplistic, and blames the common man for the sins of larger forces), but if all the industry, school, people and hope leaves an area, blaming a tagger is kind of too little too late.
And besides. They might actually do something of value.
What's your take on this?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hryckowian/4813660737/
bayt posted a photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bayt/4475195235/
Florian Hufsky, @oneup,
11.13.1986–12.16.2009
Eulogies from Michael Zeltner and Paul Bohm.
Florian’s sites:
Blawg
geeq.at
Graffiti Research Lab Vienna
@oneup (twitter)
1000points (flickr)
Soup
1kpoints (youtube)
1kpoints (myspace)
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=196
“It’s been a long time. We shouldn’t have left you… without a dope beat to step to.”
G.R.L., Open Frameworks and graffiti legend Tempt1 have teamed-up to bring you the latest weapon of ocular assault: the EyeWriter. Source code, free software, HOW TO guide, videos and eye tags by Tempt1 available at eyewriter.org.
“Art is a tool of empowerment and social change, and I consider myself blessed to be able to create and and use my work to promote health reform, bring awareness about ALS and help others”
– Tony Quan, aka Tempt One
The EyeWriter core development team consists of Zach Lieberman, Chris Sugrue, Theo Watson, James Powderly, Evan Roth, Tony Quan & The Ebeling Group.
Made possible through support from the Not Impossible Foundation and Parsons Communication Design & Technology.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=177
notgnihsaw posted a photo:
GWU Open Source Laser Tagging, Part II
for the Gelman Library Berlin Wall Commemoration
Special thanks to
Tim Miller from the Student Activites Center for help setting up and the use of his projector.
Shaun Woods from the School of Media and Public Affairs for their video camera.
All creative credit goes to the Graffiti Research Lab
http://www.flickr.com/photos/film617/4071399388/
notgnihsaw posted a photo:
GWU Open Source Laser Tagging, Part II
for the Gelman Library Berlin Wall Commemoration
Special thanks to
Tim Miller from the Student Activites Center for help setting up and the use of his projector.
Shaun Woods from the School of Media and Public Affairs for their video camera.
All creative credit goes to the Graffiti Research Lab
http://www.flickr.com/photos/film617/4070638097/
notgnihsaw posted a photo:
GWU Open Source Laser Tagging, Part II
for the Gelman Library Berlin Wall Commemoration
Special thanks to
Tim Miller from the Student Activites Center for help setting up and the use of his projector.
Shaun Woods from the School of Media and Public Affairs for their video camera.
All creative credit goes to the Graffiti Research Lab
http://www.flickr.com/photos/film617/4071191516/
www.fatheat.hu posted a photo:
I decided to do this sketch again. Now in Lublin, Poland on EuroJam Session
Big Up to Boston, Stier, Naris, Esteo, Nasimo, Tone, Kate and the crew for dealing with all those difficulties!
F*ck the rain!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatheat/3650699089/
Michael Neff posted a photo:
I used to work in the building next door.
Part of my ongoing series of chalk-outlined shadows at night.
www.michaelneff.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/army-of-neff/3513203702/
Michael Neff posted a photo:
This is the receiving entrance for Dean and Deluca. There wasn't a trace of the chalk when I went back this morning.
Part of my ongoing series of chalk-outlined shadows at night.
www.michaelneff.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/army-of-neff/3512396333/
notgnihsaw posted a photo:
GWU Open Source Laser Tagging
Special thanks to
GWU E-Council for the monetary support.
Tim Miller and SAC for the use of his office, camera and projector.
The George Washington University Media of Public Affairs for their video camera.
All creative credit goes to the G.R.L.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/film617/3302255848/
notgnihsaw posted a photo:
GWU Open Source Laser Tagging
Special thanks to
GWU E-Council for the monetary support.
Tim Miller and SAC for the use of his office, camera and projector.
The George Washington University Media of Public Affairs for their video camera.
All creative credit goes to the G.R.L.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/film617/3301948617/
notgnihsaw posted a photo:
GWU Open Source Laser Tagging
Special thanks to
GWU E-Council for the monetary support.
Tim Miller and SAC for the use of his office, camera and projector.
The George Washington University Media of Public Affairs for their video camera.
All creative credit goes to the G.R.L.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/film617/3301813143/
Michael Neff posted a photo:
Part of my ongoing series of chalk-outlined shadows at night.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/army-of-neff/3001166425/
Michael Neff posted a photo:
Part of my ongoing series of chalk-outlined shadows at night.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/army-of-neff/3001166425/
Much love to all of our friends at APMT4, CBC-NET, Yosuke, Takahiro, and everyone that stood out in the rain or sucked paint fumes with us. Peep the full photo set here.
graffitiresearchlab.jp coming soon Godzilla to the streets of Tokyo.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=165
Much love to all of our friends at APMT4, CBC-NET, Yosuke, Takahiro, and everyone that stood out in the rain or sucked paint fumes with us. Peep the full photo set here.
graffitiresearchlab.jp coming soon Godzilla style to the streets of Tokyo.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/t%e2%99%a5ky%e2%99%a5/
I received word from James via an email forwarded from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. They visited him on Friday and report that he is in good health and eager to get back home. He was arrested 5 days ago in Beijing for “upsetting public order” and is now serving 10 days for suspicion of activities in regards to his affiliation with the organization Students for a Free Tibet. He has not been formally charged through the judicial system and should not be subject to further judicial proceedings. According to the authorities he will be released Aug. 30th and allowed to depart China. The Embassy stated that it continues to advocate on his behalf at the highest levels and monitors his case around the clock. Updates will continue here and at fffff.at
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/aug-30th-release-date/
I received word from James via an email forwarded from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. They visited him on Friday and report that he is in good health and eager to get back home. He was arrested 5 days ago in Beijing for “upsetting public order” and is now serving 10 days for suspicion of activities in regards to his affiliation with the organization Students for a Free Tibet. He has not been formally charged through the judicial system and should not be subject to further judicial proceedings. According to the authorities he will be released Aug. 30th and allowed to depart China. The Embassy stated that it continues to advocate on his behalf at the highest levels and monitors his case around the clock. Updates will continue here and at fffff.at
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=163
Still no word from G.R.L. co-founder James Powderly since he was detained in Beijing 48 hours ago. Information will be posted here and here as it is received. Till then cross your fingers, pour out some Tsingtao, and throw up some FREE POWDERLY on your MySpace.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/free-powderly/
Still no word from G.R.L. co-founder James Powderly since he was detained in Beijing 48 hours ago. Information will be posted here and here as it is received. Till then cross your fingers, pour out some Tsingtao, and throw up some FREE POWDERLY on your MySpace.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=162
The Graffiti Research Lab has officially renamed The Verizon Communications Corporation in a ceremony supervised by the U.S. Department of Homeland Graffiti to celebrate the July 9th FISA Legislation granting telecommunication companies retroactive immunity from legal action in cases of warrantless and unconstitutional wiretapping. Under its new name, The National Security Administration, the behemoth telecom will enjoy a greater degree of freedom from assault by litigious U.S. citizens when breaking the law and capitulating to the Bush administration. Thank god for liberal senators like Barack Obama who are looking out for the little guys like AT&T, BellSouth and other major telecom companies. When asked about the FISA provision, NSA/Verizon chairman and CEO Ivan Seidenberg, said, “This is a big new step for our company and our investors.” He continued, “Now we ARE the government, so fuck you… try to stop us! Mwahaha!”
For a list of other U.S. Senators who are protecting the rights of all Americans who own communication monopolies click here.
Stay tuned for more action from the GRL’s latest WMD, the L.A.S.E.R. Stencil, aka the Green Lantern, in its international debut.
GRL: doing the U.S. governments dirty work since 2006.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/official-nsaverizon-grand-opening/
The Graffiti Research Lab has officially renamed The Verizon Communications Corporation in a ceremony supervised by the U.S. Department of Homeland Graffiti to celebrate the July 9th FISA Legislation granting telecommunication companies retroactive immunity from legal action in cases of warrantless and unconstitutional wiretapping. Under its new name, The National Security Administration, the behemoth telecom will enjoy a greater degree of freedom from assault by litigious U.S. citizens when breaking the law and capitulating to the Bush administration. Thank god for liberal senators like Barack Obama who are looking out for the little guys like AT&T, BellSouth and other major telecom companies. When asked about the FISA provision, NSA/Verizon chairman and CEO Ivan Seidenberg, said, “This is a big new step for our company and our investors.” He continued, “Now we ARE the government, so fuck you… try to stop us! Mwahaha!”
For a list of other U.S. Senators who are protecting the rights of all Americans who own communication monopolies click here.
Stay tuned for more action from the GRL’s latest WMD, the L.A.S.E.R. Stencil, aka the Green Lantern, in its international debut.
GRL: doing the U.S. governments dirty work since 2006.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=161
It’s right here.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/wheres-the-beef/
It’s right here.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=159
Mamzel*D posted a photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dartemis2/2613367784/
Peep the Leaks from inside the Dept. of Homeland Graffiti Liquidation Sale.
Grafgate opens on First Friday, June 6th, 2008
8 p.m. ’til late • free and open to the public
Exhibition runs from June 4th - June 28th
@ Gallery Anno Domini
in Man Jose, Caliboringya
BTW, dont believe the hype, The GRL was not invited to San Jose or supported in any way by Zero1. Why are we on ur website? We’re self-produced, independent and free to say, “FUCK YOU 01!”. All praise to Gallery AD.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/departmental-leaks/
Peep the Leaks from inside the Dept. of Homeland Graffiti Liquidation Sale.
Grafgate opens on First Friday, June 6th, 2008
8 p.m. ’til late • free and open to the public
Exhibition runs from June 4th - June 28th
@ Gallery Anno Domini
in Man Jose, Caliboringya
BTW, dont believe the hype, The GRL was not invited to San Jose or supported in any way by Zero1. Why are we on ur website? We’re self-produced, independent and free to say, “FUCK YOU 01!”. All praise to Gallery AD.
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=154
diamondjef posted a photo:
Andrew Pawlikowski
http://www.flickr.com/photos/diamondjef/2551443641/
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