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Video: JR's Wrinkles of the City.

JR has been updating his You Tube page with new videos. Hustler of Culture posted a video of his beginnings in 2000, and I had to follow suit and post one as well.

Last year I posted about JR's project Wrinkles of the City, LA. I was unaware that there was a video documenting the people who's images he wheate-pasted. It's a great video. Wonderful to see the pieces come to life. And man, it's so touching and moving to hear them speak about their wrinkles! I'm creeping up on 40 and it's interesting how I never really once thought about getting old until the past year and a bit. It's a trip, really.

I love the strength and wisdom in these interviews. But above all I love the freedom they each person has all gotten with age. Amazing. I want that.

Above photo courtesy of Sonja Teri, taken by Shannon Cottrell of the LA WEEKLY.

VIDEO: Steve ESPO Powers

Steve Powers talks about Love Letter to Brooklyn and so much more to Vice Magazine in their Art Talk series. "And some of it is just trying to paint some really fly pick up lines..."

You can hear a podcast I did with Mr. Powers last year right here.

Out & About: Lango

On my way home a few weeks ago, I happened upon Lango finishing up a piece of his right around the corner from my house. So glad I caught him in action and realized it was him. It's such an intense, amazing piece -- so much work!

Video: Jovi Schnell & her "Evolves the Luminous Flora" Mural.

In January, I posted about Jovi Schnell's amazing piece of public art mural; "Evolves the Luminous Flora" which just happens to be right around the corner from apartment. I had spoken a few times with Jovi about her mural and was really taken with her process and inspiration behind it. It's really interesting to hear all of the thought behind the piece. Recently, the SF Arts Commission walked through the mural with Jovi on their video series Culture Wire, discussing all of the symbolism and the work behind the mural. I am delighted to post it here so you can read it. I think you'll be really inspired. (You may recognize the photos ;)

Above in Australia.

STICKS & STONES... from ABOVE on Vimeo.

Sadly, street artist Above literally had his bones broken (and a concussion) while working on a mural in Adelaide, Australia. But he's got a great sense of humor and the irony wasn't lost on him, afterall the mural says: 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will always save us'. :-/

Above worked with Chris Edser, Tristan Kerr, Ankles, Joshua Fanning and photographer Jonathan van Der Knapp on this project. All photos by Jonathan van Der Knapp.