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Take Picture, Don't Steal.

Take Picture Don't Steal is a public art project started by a guy named Matt. He started leaving disposable cameras around Toronto, Canada with a simple sign saying: Take a picture, don't steal. Now he's looking to conquer the world. So far along with Toronto they've made it to NYC, Madrid, London, Manchester, Barcelona. Help him out!

Out & About: Hugh Leeman & JR's Inside Out Project

A few weeks ago I met up with Hugh Leeman and friends in the Tenderloin section of San Francisco. Leeman took part in JR's project Inside Out -- "a large-scale participatory art project that transforms messages of personal identity into pieces of artistic work" -- JR hopes this will become the world's largest public participatory art project.

Leeman has worked often with homeless men in his work here in San Francisco, creating their likeness on paste ups, paintings and t-shirts among other things. (The latter's proceeds he donates to the individuals who inspired the work). Inside Out it is a perfect avenue for Leeman's work: giving disposable cameras to men who live on the streets or in shelters to take pictures of their friends and 'neighbors'. The wall is a result of these photos. It was a beautiful Sunday -- and lots of people were there to help with the project, including the men who inspired it.

Be sure you watch the video below, it is the first in a series of vids about the project. Very moving. 

[hu]Man vs. Machine.

I spotted these string installations recently a few places around the web by [hu]Man vs. Machine. Pretty gorgeous, right?

Confetti System.

I was reminded by a reader recently how awesome and fun and sparkley Confetti System's creations are. Happy inducing, for sure. Also, they are selling 'knot ornaments' with 100% of the proceeds to go to The Red Cross for relief efforts in Japan. (I had no idea they have an online shop! I see a huge gold triangle in my future!)

Sneaky Peepholes.

Found these peepholes on Scouting New York yesterday. I love finding secret stuff in cities! Check them out & see the rest on Scouting NYC's blog. There are ten peepholes in total, each little exhibit is by ICP students, see all of the artists here.

All images courtesy of Scouting NYC's blog.