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Ernie Barnes Dies at 70

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One of my favorite artists has past away today. We have collected his paintings for years which can be seen at www.hobbsgallery.com

Acclaimed artist Ernie Barnes, best known for his unique figurative style of painting and whose work was immortalized on classic television and album covers, died last night, according to reports. He was 70 years old.

According to his official biography, Barnes was born July 15, 1938 to Ernest Sr. and Fannie Mae Geer Barnes during the Jim Crow era in Durham, North Carolina. As a child, young Ernest would accompany her to work and was allowed to peruse the extensive collection of art books. One day in junior high school, a teacher found the self-admitted fat, introverted young Barnes drawing in a notebook while hiding from the bullies who taunted him daily.

For over 40 years, his art has been admired and collected internationally. His national traveling “Beauty of the Ghetto” exhibition in the 1970s featured some of his timeless works as “Storyteller,” “High Aspirations” and “The Graduate.” His famous 1971 “Sugar Shack” dance scene appeared on the “Good Times” television show and on the Marvin Gaye album, “I Want You.”

Enjoy these images of his work!

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Why Prosecuting Shepard Fairey is Bad for Boston

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For those of you who have never had the pleasure to experience the Contemporary and Urban artworld of Boston, here is a little insight. As collectors who frequent  DirtyPilot well know we are located outside of Boston. In the mid 1990’s we had a beautiful gallery on Bostons prestigious Newbury Street across from the Ritz Carlton. We showed some fantastic artists like Crash, Daze, Basquiat, Haring, Kenny Scharf, Mark Kostabi and others. Though working with the artists and clients were a pure joy, others thought the art work we were bringing to Boston was not worthy of this prestigious address. After standing toe to toe with several other gallery owners in our building and absolutely no support from the local papers and press we decided the battle was too large for us to fight alone. Needless to say I have never visited a Boston art gallery since. Attached is a link written by writer and artist Caleb Neelon.

Please take a moment to read. Although Caleb is much younger and may not have been a part of the Boston art scene 15 years ago, it amazes me to see that nothing has changed and if anything it sounds worse. The case against Shepard is a travesty for not only Shepard, but for all of us that call Boston our home and have to live in what I term (at least for me) a Contemporary Cultural Desert!

Please read as Caleb explains the situation very well. A MUST READ!

http://www.theartwheredreamscometrue.com/

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DirtyPilot Book Release-"Year One Rewind"

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DirtyPilot.com "Year One Rewind" Deluxe edition release

 

DirtyPilot.com  is releasing their first hardcover book Titled “YEAR ONE REWIND” each Deluxe Edition Book will be signed by various artists (at random) and will also come with a choice of one of 3 limited edition prints.

GHOST – 8″x10″ archival Pigment print, hand signed and numbered. Ed: 50
ALBERT REYES – 8″x10″ one color silkscreen with hand embellishing. Ed: 50
PAPERMONSTER- 8″x10″ 2 color silkscreen, hand stencil embellishing. Ed: 50

Year One Rewind featured artists include up and coming talents along with established artists, such as Chris “Daze” Ellis, Kime Buzzelli, Bravo Jet, Albert Reyes, Papermonster, Chris Stain, Ghost, Ewok 5MH, Cern YMI, Dennis McNett, Greg Gossel, Stephen Tompkins, Enrique Martinez, Justin Bua, Michael Krueger and Daniel Johnston

A sturdy, 96 page hardcover compellation of shows, Dirtypilot.com Year One Rewind dedicates from two to six pages of illustrations of each showcased artist as well as the dates the artists showed their work on Dirtypilot.com. It also delivers biographical sketches on each contributor. The book’s introduction by offers insightful background information on the origin and focal point of the Dirtypilot site. If you’re passionate about urban art and urban artists and want to learn more, Dirtypilot.com Year One Rewind is a visual treasure trove for collectors that you won’t want to be without.

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JEFF McMILLAN & Graff Artist EZO at DirtyPilot

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California’s own Jeff McMillan (work above) and graffiti legend, EZO (work below) are the latest creators to grace the digital walls of www.DirtyPilot.com for a showing on view now through April 15, 2009.
     

McMillan’s Zuben Rat Salad and Friends features new acrylic paintings on paper along with a limited edition print, while EZO’s Work on Paper is just that: a collection of varied and beautiful drawings and paintings on paper.

EZO has been writing graffiti since 1979, and he began his first comic strip in the seminal Latino culture magazine, Latin New York, in 1984 called Graffiti Tales. He reenergized and reorganized the Graffiti Hall of Fame in Spanish Harlem to its former glory in painting the entire location at once by enlisting the top NYC train era artists from Stan 153, to Seen, to Tats Cru, and 30 other artists (which hadn’t been done since it’s inception in 1982.) EZO’s accomplishments contiunue, but you’ll have to check out the rest of his work and read all about him in checking out his latest work now online with Dirty Pilot at www.dirtypilot.com  

 

  

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NEW JEFF McMILLAN PRINT – 3/17/09

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To commemorate the DirtyPilot opening of artist jeff McMillan. Titled “Zuben Rat Salad and Friends”,  DirtyPilot has published  this amazing new print, titled “Zuben Minestrone”.Printed on 100% cotton rag, this archival pigment print  measures 13×19 inches on 100% cotton rag. Each will be signed and numbered by the artist and will be an edition of only 25. here is a preview of the image.  Enjoy!

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DIRTYPILOT Turns a NO SHOW into a NEW SHOW- CHECK OUT the LEGENDS of GRAFFITI!!

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Dirtypilot.com turns a NO SHOW into a NEW SHOW!!


As rumors fly of graffiti artists Seen’s health problems, his work never showed up at dirtypilot.
Needless to say, no SEEN show this month.

With help from Alan Ket and others, graffiti all stars joined in  for an impromptu  group show. With Graff legends such as Crime 79, Min, Tack  FBA, Part One, Fuzz One, Noc 167, cern YMI , Ces- One, Daze, Ghost, T Kid, Ket, RIFF  and others. Check it out www.dirtypilot.com

Also in the pilots lounge The Master Blaster himself –  IZ THE WIZ took over with more than 40 totally dope pieces, A show not to be missed.

We apologize to Bravo Jett who’s show was postponed till the fall due to all the confusion this month.

And remember, where would the urban and contemporary art scene be today if these guys weren’t out there hitting the trains 30 years ago!! Keep that in mind….
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DirtyPilot set to release "Year One Rewind" a survey of art shown from our inaugural year

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Check it out. DirtyPilot set to release “Year One Rewind” a survey of art shown from our inaugural year.
This hardcover measures 8″x10″. A 96 page book is profusely illustrated with work by Albert Reyes, Bravo Jett,
CERN YMI, Chris “Daze” Ellis, Chris Stain, Daniel Johnston, Dennis Mcnett, Enrique Martinez, GHOST,Greg Gossel, Justin Bua, Kime Buzzelli, Michael Krueger, PaperMonster, and Stephen Tompkins.
Coming Spring “09”!! Distributed by LAST GASP.

 

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