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Futura 2000
Leonard Hilton McGurr (born November 17, 1955), known as Futura, and formerly known as Futura 2000, is an American artist. Futura began painting graffiti as a teenager in the 1970s in New York and crossed over into the early 1980s art boom. Known for his distinctive style, a fusion of graffiti and abstract expressionism, Futura painted backdrops live on-stage for British punk rock band The Clash's ''Combat Rock'' tour. More recently, he is a successful graphic designer and gallery artist. Biography Born Leonard Hilton McGurr, he started to paint illegally on New York City's subway in the early 1970s, working with other artists such as ALI. From 1974 to 1978, he served in the U.S. Navy and traveled all over the world. In the early 1980s he showed with Patti Astor at the Fun Gallery, along with Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Hambleton and Kenny Scharf. One of the most distinctive features of Futura's work is his abstract approach to graffiti. While t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graffiti
Graffiti (singular ''graffiti'', or ''graffito'' only in graffiti archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written "monikers" to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. Modern graffiti is a controversial subject. In most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered vandalism. Modern graffiti began in the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s and later spread to the rest of the United States and throughout the world. Etymology "Graffiti" (usually both singular and plural) and the rare singular form "graffito" are from the Italian word ''graffiato'' ("scratched"). In ancient times graffiti were carved on walls with a sharp object, although sometimes chalk or coal were used. The word originates from Greek —''gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Hambleton
Richard Art Hambleton (June 23, 1952 – October 29, 2017) was a Canadian artist known for his work as a street artist. He was a surviving member of a group that emerged from the New York City art scene during the booming art market of the 1980s which also included Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. While often associated with graffiti art, Hambleton considered himself a conceptual artist who made both public art and gallery works. Early life Hambleton was born on June 23, 1952 in Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. He received an Advanced Diploma from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver in 1975. Hambleton founded and became a co-director of Pumps Centre for Alternative Art, a gallery, performance and video space in Vancouver where he had his first solo exhibition in 1976. Art career Street art Hambleton's early public art included his Image Mass Murder art. From 1976 to 1978 Hambleton painted a police "chalk" outline around bodies of volunteer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SP 38
Sp or SP may refer to: Arts and entertainment * /sp/, the sports board on the Internet forum 4chan * ''SP'' (TV series), a Japanese TV series * Game Boy Advance SP, an upgraded version of the Game Boy Advance handheld video game system, released in 2003 * Standard Play, a magnetic tape speed used for VHS * Story Pirates, a podcast * Subdominant parallel, a type of musical chord * SP, producer stage name of Mumzy Stranger (born 1984), British rapper * SP, stage name of Krisztián Éder (born 1988), Hungarian rapper * ''South Park'', an animated American television series * The Smashing Pumpkins, an American alternative rock band * The SP line of digital samplers marketed by Roland Corporation under its own name and the Boss brand, most notably the Boss SP-303 (2001) and Roland SP-404 (2005) Businesses and organizations * ''SP'' (magazine), illustrated news magazine in Spain between 1957 and 1972 * SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden * ScottishPower, Scottish energy compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Tic
Miss.Tic (born Radhia Novat; 20 February 1956 – 22 May 2022) was a French artist. She was known for her stencils of dark-haired women seen in the streets of Paris and associated with poetry. She was active as a street artist from 1985 onward. Biography Miss.Tic was born in 1956 in Montmartre, France, to a Tunisian immigrant father and a French mother from Normandy. She spent her childhood there until 1964 when the family moved to Orly, in the southern suburbs of Paris. She lost her mother, her little brother, and her grandmother in a car accident at the age of ten; her father died six years later. She was then raised by her stepmother, a barmaid. She escaped from that world and quickly started to work on her stencils. In the early 1980s, she spent a few years in California, among punk milieus of San Francisco and Los Angeles. She returned to Paris after the breakup of a relationship, and began her designs on the walls of parts of Ménilmontant, Montmartre, le Marais, Montor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speedy Graphito
Speedy Graphito (or Olivier Rizzo) is a French painter who is considered a pioneer of the French Street Art movement. Speedy Graphito uses stencils and brush to create paintings, prints and street art murals. Since 1984, his work has appeared in numerous exhibitions worldwide and he has created many performance events. Background. Speedy Graphito was born in Paris in 1961. In 1983, after a brief career as a graphic designer and art director, he joined the collective X-Moulinex. He left X-Moulinex in 1984.Riout Denys, tc., The Book of Graffiti, Editions Alternatives, Paris, 1990, p. 129. In 1985, Speedy Graphito attended the first meeting of the graffiti and urban art movement in Bondy, France. Other attendees included Jef Aerosol, Miss Tic, SP 38, Epsylon Point, Blek le Rat, Futura 2000, Nuklé-Art, Kim Prisu, and Banlieue-Banlieue By 1989 Speedy Graphito had participated in several art exhibitions mainly in Paris. By the late 1990s his works were being exhibited in ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vive La Peinture
Vive may refer to: *Vive, viva, and vivat, a Romance language expression * ''Vive'' (José José album), 1974 * ''Vive'' (Lucía Méndez album), 2004 *Vive (a cappella group), a cappella group from England, United Kingdom *ViVe, a state-owned Venezuelan television channel *HTC Vive, virtual reality head-mounted display *Vive (software) Vive is a members-only mobile video chat community. The company has offices in San Francisco, Berlin and Hannover. It is free to use. History Vive was founded in Hannover by Arnd Aschentrup, Matthias Kleinmann and Tobias Dickmeis. All three had b ..., members-only mobile video chat community *"Vive", the Spanish-language version of "Spirit" (Beyoncé song) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overpowered By Funk
"Overpowered by Funk" is a song by the Clash from their fifth album ''Combat Rock''. The song features rapping vocals by graffiti artist Futura 2000, who had previously designed the sleeve for their " This Is Radio Clash" 7" single. Poly Mandell plays keyboard on this track. Writing, recording, and release White funk became prominent in London during the early 1980s with bands like the Jam, Spandau Ballet, and Haircut One Hundred. "Overpowered by Funk" was originally recorded at Ear Studios (also known as The People's Hall of Frestonia) in London in September 1981 by the four members of the band jointly with the rest of ''Combat Rock'', using a mobile recording studio taken on loan from The Rolling Stones. In December 1981, they moved to New York City to complete the album. The recording sessions were carried out at the Electric Lady Studios, located at 52 West Eighth Street, in New York City's Greenwich Village, where Futura 2000 and Tommy Mandel, credited as Poly Mandell, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Combat Rock
''Combat Rock'' is the fifth studio album by the English rock band the Clash, released on 14 May 1982 through CBS Records. In the United Kingdom, the album charted at number 2, spending 23 weeks in the UK charts and peaked at number 7 in the United States, spending 61 weeks on the chart. The album was propelled by drummer Topper Headon's " Rock the Casbah" which became a staple on the newly launched MTV. ''Combat Rock'' continued the influence of funk and reggae like previous Clash albums, but also featured a more radio-friendly sound which alienated Clash fans. While the recording process went smoothly, the producing process of the album was tiring and full of infighting between Mick Jones and Joe Strummer. Headon's heroin addiction grew worse and he slowly became distant from the band while Strummer and bassist Paul Simonon reinstated Bernie Rhodes as manager, a move not welcomed by Jones. The band had disagreed on the creative process of the album and called in Glyn Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is Radio Clash
"This Is Radio Clash" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, released as a single in 1981. It received mixed reviews from critics who wanted the Clash to return to its anarchic punk roots. The experimental nature of the song drew praise, as well as the Clash's signature anti-authoritarian political lyrics. The song continued the Clash's shift to rap rock and funk, a combination which had succeeded in the American market. Release 7-inch single The 7-inch single also contains a B-side titled simply "Radio Clash", which is a remix of the title track with additional lyrics. The Clash stated at the time that they intended the songs to be heard as a single entity. The two recordings have the same playing time. "This Is Radio Clash" begins with the lyric: "''This is Radio Clash on pirate satelliteOrbiting your living room, cashing in the bill of rights.''" "Radio Clash" begins with: "''This is Radio Clash resuming all transmissionsBeaming from the mountain tops, using a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album Cover
An album cover (also referred to as album art) is the front packaging art of a commercially released album, studio album or other audio recordings. The term can refer to: * the printed paperboard covers typically used to package: ** sets of and 78 rpm records ** singles and sets of LP record, long-play records ** sets of 45 rpm records (either in several connected sleeves or a box) * the front-facing panel of: ** a cassette tape, cassette J-card ** a compact disc, CD optical disc packaging, package * the primary image accompanying a music download, digital download of the album (or of its individual Track (CD), tracks). For all tangible records, the album art also serves as a part of the protective record sleeve, sleeve. Early history Around 1909, 78-rpm records replaced the phonograph cylinder as the medium for recorded sound. The 78-rpm records were issued in both 11- and 12-inch diameter sizes and were usually sold separately, in brown paper or cardboard sleeves that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graphic Designer
A graphic designer is a practitioner who follows the discipline of graphic design, either within companies or organizations or independently. They are professionals in design and visual communication, with their primary focus on transforming linguistic messages into graphic manifestations, whether tangible or intangible. They are responsible for planning, designing, projecting, and conveying messages or ideas through visual communication. Graphic design is one of the most in-demand professions with significant job opportunities, as it allows leveraging technological advancements and working online from anywhere in the world. Education Referring back to the history of graphic design development, it is evident that the design field was always a skill demanding profession due to variability of printing responsibilities. Unlike pre digital era, where design craft was rather an exclusive practice, the current situation in the field is more accessible and welcoming for everyone. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illustrator
An illustrator is an artist who specializes in enhancing writing or elucidating concepts by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. The illustration may be intended to clarify complicated concepts or objects that are difficult to describe textually, which is the reason illustrations are often found in children's books. Illustration is the art of making images that work with something and add to it without needing direct attention and without distracting from what they illustrate. The other thing is the focus of the attention, and the illustration's role is to add personality and character without competing with that other thing. Illustrations have been used in advertisements, architectural rendering, greeting cards, posters, books, graphic novels, storyboards, business, technical communications, magazines, shirts, video games, tutorials, and newspapers. A cartoon illustration can add humour to certain stories o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
