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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Daniel Silk on Jul 20, 2010 10:41:21 GMT 1, Viva la Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape
Viva la Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by krevice on Aug 1, 2010 22:12:55 GMT 1, gustavo pandolfo was cool enough to bless my book with some writin at the opening in sd
will post pics soon..
gustavo pandolfo was cool enough to bless my book with some writin at the opening in sd
will post pics soon..
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Daniel Silk on Aug 5, 2010 10:53:50 GMT 1, www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-7998-canvas-to-street.html
Viva la Revolucion @ MCASD
"The most interesting aspect of Viva la Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape is in the subtext. As I neared the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, I ran into a young couple on bikes who were excitedly pointing out street-art locations on the exhibition map and setting off on a self-guided tour. I’ve witnessed people discovering the Os Gemeos piece on the Horton Plaza parking lot for the first time. I’ve walked by both young and old folks standing in front of Shepard Fairey’s piece in South Park, wondering aloud if it’s President Obama’s face on the body of a geisha or a monk. Almost daily, people post pictures of their own Invader sightings on Facebook. And as I write, three young arts groups are busily researching San Diego street art and putting together a bike tour in Tijuana and San Diego that explores the local history of the urban phenomenon. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen and heard such a wave of public reaction to a museum show. This reaction, no doubt, was guest curator Pedro Alonzo’s main intent. The conversations encouraged by art in the urban environment—or, conversely, urban art placed inside a white-walled museum—are the most intriguing thing about street art itself. Not everyone likes graffiti, wheatpastes or stencils imposing upon their pristine public spaces. And some who love street art for its subversive, clandestine nature think Fairey and other urban artists who show in museums and engage with the establishment are sellouts. Both have points. In Revolucion, on display through Jan. 2, the goal of inspiring dialog was achieved the minute the outdoor pieces “intervened” in public spaces. (You can find a map of the outdoor pieces at mcasd.org.) The indoor part of the show, though, ran the risk of muffling the art’s message by taking it out of its urban context. But thanks to the overwhelming beauty of the huge installation by Swoon, the eye-catching, urban-decay-turned-art by Vhils, the music-making trash can by David Ellis and Roberto Lang and the anti-consumer collection of prints by Banksy (this is the largest collection of his prints ever shown in public), the show was just provocative enough. If only Banksy had graced us with one of his outdoor pieces, right? Yet, as one museum staffer pointed out—there’s still time."
www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-7998-canvas-to-street.htmlViva la Revolucion @ MCASD "The most interesting aspect of Viva la Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape is in the subtext. As I neared the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, I ran into a young couple on bikes who were excitedly pointing out street-art locations on the exhibition map and setting off on a self-guided tour. I’ve witnessed people discovering the Os Gemeos piece on the Horton Plaza parking lot for the first time. I’ve walked by both young and old folks standing in front of Shepard Fairey’s piece in South Park, wondering aloud if it’s President Obama’s face on the body of a geisha or a monk. Almost daily, people post pictures of their own Invader sightings on Facebook. And as I write, three young arts groups are busily researching San Diego street art and putting together a bike tour in Tijuana and San Diego that explores the local history of the urban phenomenon. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen and heard such a wave of public reaction to a museum show. This reaction, no doubt, was guest curator Pedro Alonzo’s main intent. The conversations encouraged by art in the urban environment—or, conversely, urban art placed inside a white-walled museum—are the most intriguing thing about street art itself. Not everyone likes graffiti, wheatpastes or stencils imposing upon their pristine public spaces. And some who love street art for its subversive, clandestine nature think Fairey and other urban artists who show in museums and engage with the establishment are sellouts. Both have points. In Revolucion, on display through Jan. 2, the goal of inspiring dialog was achieved the minute the outdoor pieces “intervened” in public spaces. (You can find a map of the outdoor pieces at mcasd.org.) The indoor part of the show, though, ran the risk of muffling the art’s message by taking it out of its urban context. But thanks to the overwhelming beauty of the huge installation by Swoon, the eye-catching, urban-decay-turned-art by Vhils, the music-making trash can by David Ellis and Roberto Lang and the anti-consumer collection of prints by Banksy (this is the largest collection of his prints ever shown in public), the show was just provocative enough. If only Banksy had graced us with one of his outdoor pieces, right? Yet, as one museum staffer pointed out—there’s still time."
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by walshy on Sept 1, 2010 15:34:18 GMT 1, Bit of a cop out that they are all prints though. Would prefer to see 1/2 quality canvas's come out of the wood work, than the prints. Rest of the event looked incredible though
Bit of a cop out that they are all prints though. Would prefer to see 1/2 quality canvas's come out of the wood work, than the prints. Rest of the event looked incredible though
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by RPM on Sept 1, 2010 16:02:27 GMT 1, This is a tremendous show, but with anything, there are things that I thought could have been done to make it better. I thought the pieces from Shep were boring (the Warhol and Basquiat portraits) although I understood why they were selected. It was sort of impressive to see so many Banksy prints in one place (all Kate's were matching numbers). But I agree that a true OG or even photos of his street pieces would have been better.
I tried to view this exhibit as what would impress someone that is completely new to the scene and only knew "street art" as graffiti. The Swoon and David Ellis pieces were the standouts. Although Vhils and Calma stepped it up as well. And the Os Gemeos was amazing, especially considering it was made from the leftovers of Swoon's installation.
Overall, if you can check this out (and the surrounding pieces on the street), it is well worth your time. I'm even more excited to see what MOCA and Dietch have in store for us next year ...
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This is a tremendous show, but with anything, there are things that I thought could have been done to make it better. I thought the pieces from Shep were boring (the Warhol and Basquiat portraits) although I understood why they were selected. It was sort of impressive to see so many Banksy prints in one place (all Kate's were matching numbers). But I agree that a true OG or even photos of his street pieces would have been better. I tried to view this exhibit as what would impress someone that is completely new to the scene and only knew "street art" as graffiti. The Swoon and David Ellis pieces were the standouts. Although Vhils and Calma stepped it up as well. And the Os Gemeos was amazing, especially considering it was made from the leftovers of Swoon's installation. Overall, if you can check this out (and the surrounding pieces on the street), it is well worth your time. I'm even more excited to see what MOCA and Dietch have in store for us next year ... RPM
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Daniel Silk on Sept 1, 2010 16:19:44 GMT 1, Os Gemeos in San Diego for MCASD Viva La Revolucion
Os Gemeos in San Diego for MCASD Viva La Revolucion
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by walshy on Sept 1, 2010 16:41:13 GMT 1, Can you shed any light on what plans Deitch have ? Have they not closed anyway ? or did you mean jeffrey deitch
Can you shed any light on what plans Deitch have ? Have they not closed anyway ? or did you mean jeffrey deitch
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Backpack Punk on Sept 1, 2010 17:48:37 GMT 1, Can you shed any light on what plans Deitch have ? Have they not closed anyway ? or did you mean jeffrey deitch
He is referring to the upcoming show in the Spring of 2011 at M.O.C.A. that Jeffrey Deitch is now the director of.
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by RPM on Sept 1, 2010 18:08:40 GMT 1, Haha. Yes, that's what I was referring to. Apologies for the typo. I should learn to finish my first cup of coffee before attempting to post a message. Surprised the correct pictures even ended up being posted ...
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Haha. Yes, that's what I was referring to. Apologies for the typo. I should learn to finish my first cup of coffee before attempting to post a message. Surprised the correct pictures even ended up being posted ... RPM
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by etched on Sept 1, 2010 19:50:59 GMT 1,
wow - great pics ....
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by RPM on Sept 1, 2010 20:02:43 GMT 1, Thanks etched. Had to be super sneaky taking the photos as there is a strict "No Pictures" rule at the museum. And the guards actually patrol around confiscating phones/cameras to enforce the rule.
Anyhow, my favorite is the one of the woman kneeling at the Calma installation. I have no idea who she is, but she walked into the room right as I was about to snap the shot. She knelt down as if she were praying and I thought it was a cool moment to capture.
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Thanks etched. Had to be super sneaky taking the photos as there is a strict "No Pictures" rule at the museum. And the guards actually patrol around confiscating phones/cameras to enforce the rule.
Anyhow, my favorite is the one of the woman kneeling at the Calma installation. I have no idea who she is, but she walked into the room right as I was about to snap the shot. She knelt down as if she were praying and I thought it was a cool moment to capture.
RPM
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Ken Hashimoto on Sept 1, 2010 20:14:11 GMT 1,
Was allowed to bring my camera inside (it's amazing how far a business card will take you!) They wouldn't allow photos of the Banksy print retrospective (amazing to see all together) or of the Shepard pieces, so apologies in advance!
Full photoset here: www.hifructose.com/the-blog/819-viva-la-revolucion-indoors.html
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by etched on Sept 1, 2010 20:46:21 GMT 1, looks like a fantastic show all in all - date farmers piece is likeable too ......
looks like a fantastic show all in all - date farmers piece is likeable too ......
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by ceevee on Sept 1, 2010 21:08:38 GMT 1, I went to this a couple of weeks ago. I think my favorites were the Ryan McGinness pieces, of which you can only see part of one in the above pictures. I also enjoyed the Vhils and the Swoon pieces.
The Banksy print collection was impressive, but having them all side by side I feel decreased the impact of each print.
I went to this a couple of weeks ago. I think my favorites were the Ryan McGinness pieces, of which you can only see part of one in the above pictures. I also enjoyed the Vhils and the Swoon pieces.
The Banksy print collection was impressive, but having them all side by side I feel decreased the impact of each print.
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Baurmann Gallery on Sept 3, 2010 3:23:05 GMT 1, @ Ken...
They are also some of the nicest people who run the MCASD...Jenna was so kind to even introduce me to Pedro first thing (in addition to showing all of the SD artists I brought the highest respect too), whom I got to chat with for a little bit. I had always heard good things about him but never had our paths cross yet, though he was very kind to previously include several of my Shepard pieces for his ICA, CAC & Warhol museum shows. Seeing what he accomplished in San Diego (which is his original hometown too) was phenomenal, especially given San Diego's long history of not being friendly in the LEAST to graffiti or any forms of street art.
The MCASD always had unbelievable potential and their La Jolla location had some amazing shows like the Alex Grey “Chapel of Mirrors”…but I definitely think, especially given the street work and mural installations, this was a very landmark show that really showcased the potential for a positive, thriving art scene in San Diego. Hopefully it will be the start of even bigger and ambitious subsequent shows in other lucky cities as well.
@ Ken...
They are also some of the nicest people who run the MCASD...Jenna was so kind to even introduce me to Pedro first thing (in addition to showing all of the SD artists I brought the highest respect too), whom I got to chat with for a little bit. I had always heard good things about him but never had our paths cross yet, though he was very kind to previously include several of my Shepard pieces for his ICA, CAC & Warhol museum shows. Seeing what he accomplished in San Diego (which is his original hometown too) was phenomenal, especially given San Diego's long history of not being friendly in the LEAST to graffiti or any forms of street art.
The MCASD always had unbelievable potential and their La Jolla location had some amazing shows like the Alex Grey “Chapel of Mirrors”…but I definitely think, especially given the street work and mural installations, this was a very landmark show that really showcased the potential for a positive, thriving art scene in San Diego. Hopefully it will be the start of even bigger and ambitious subsequent shows in other lucky cities as well.
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Baurmann Gallery on Sept 3, 2010 6:35:14 GMT 1, Here are some shots from the streets (I posted earlier but got buried w/ the old posts, but reposted here in a more proper spot for them):
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Daniel Silk on Sept 20, 2010 11:21:11 GMT 1, Viva La Revolucion, San Diego
Viva La Revolucion, San Diego
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Viva La Revolucion @ MCASD in San Diego, by Daniel Silk on Oct 8, 2010 12:11:52 GMT 1, Viva La Revolucion
Viva La Revolucion
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