DirtyPilot.com Presents :Friends With Knives – Curated by PaperMonster

Posted on September 19, 2009 by DirtyPilot

DirtyPilot.com presents “Friends With Knives”. DirtyPilot and PaperMonster have teamed up to present a wonderful range of skill and creativity from some of today’s most talented stencil artists from all over the globe. Show Opens today thru Oct 16.

The stencil art show will exhibit pioneers, established and up-and-coming stencil artists such as: LECKOmio, E.L.K. , SOULE , Peat Wollaeger, PaperMonster, L.E.T., Nathan Phaneuf, A1One , Billy Mode , Ben Slow, Koleszar, Dave Lowell, Mefee, Roy Schreuder, and HAHA. This show aims at demonstrating the variety of stencil art techniques in both message and style at a global level with artists from Iran, Germany, USA, Australia, France and the United Kingdom. Stencil graffiti art continues to be a powerful growing force in todays art world and it is this level of talent that is pushing the field of stencils into beautiful new heights.DIRTYPILOT.COM OPEN 24/7

DirtyPilot.com Presents- Daniel Johnston – Black & White

Posted on September 19, 2009 by DirtyPilot

A Survey of Black & White drawings from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s

http://www.dirtypilot.com/lounge.html

DirtyPilot.com presents Daniel Johnston Black & White.
A survey of drawings by Daniel from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s
Don’t miss this opportunity to see over 60 rare drawings spanning 4 decades.

Over the last few years, Daniel’s drawings are showing in larger and larger galleries and prices for his work are climbing steadily higher. Personally, what astounds me about Daniel’s work is the fact that he is an absolute unending wellspring of creativity, the likes of which I have never witnessed before. No creative blocks here… what he thinks and feels gushes out on to the paper, or into a song. But, perhaps the most incredible part of the story is that all of the superlatives that have been used in describing how wonderful his music is can also be used for his artwork. I can’t think of one other artist in history who has so excelled in two such diverse artistic fields: visual art and music. The only one who comes to mind as a possible contender is John Lennon.ALSO CHECK OUT NEW PRINTS BY DANIEL JOHNSTON DIRTYPILOT.COM OPEN 24/7

New Paintings by GHOST!!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by DirtyPilot

Ghost is One of New Yorks most celebrated, intriguing and respected New York City Graffiti artists who has taken the successful leap into the fine art world and always creating a buzz at Dirtypilot.com. A NYC subway era legend, Ghost developed his unique formal technique through his involvement with the NYC Graffiti movement where he became recognized for his original style and vibrant color combinations, along with his sense of satire. Check out the backroom Gallery.

http://www.dirtypilot.com/backroom/ghost_cousinfrank.html

and see Cousin Frank’s (Ghost) new paintings

Why Prosecuting Shepard Fairey is Bad for Boston

Posted on April 7, 2009 by DirtyPilot

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/

JEFF McMILLAN & Graff Artist EZO at DirtyPilot

Posted on March 23, 2009 by DirtyPilot

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

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

Posted on February 15, 2009 by DirtyPilot

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….