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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.

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. 

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 ;)