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      DesignerCon UK Lands In London

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      DesignerCon, the hugely successful US event, makes its UK debut this month. Bringing together urban art, cult toys, sneakers, fashion, NFTs and more all under one roof, this is a must-do for all modern collectors and superfans.DesignerCon is an annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys, customs, plush, designer apparel and so much more with urban, underground and pop art in a celebration of all aspects of design from all over the world.For all those interested in non-fungible tokens, DesignerCon will be joining NFT Art guru Ricky O’Donnell as he hosts a world exclusive live NFT event. Fans can learn how to buy, sell, collect and bask in the glory of NFT platforms and networks, or ask Ricky questions directly in an open forum.Kingdom of Trainers boss Franklin Boetang will be hosting “The Kingdom”, an exclusive showcase of creative urban brands. In this arena, you’ll also be able to join Forcefield, who launch their UK website at the event, ride a special bike track created by Mate Bikes, view a bespoke installation by KarlaCorn and shop brands such as Cabral Mercer and Sailing Soul. For toy collectors, there will be collectables available exclusively to buy at the show, celebrating the Designer Con mascot “Vincent”. Check out Bearbricks Marty Vincent by Scott Tolleson , Dissected Vincent by Jason Feeny or Kidrobot Vincent Dunny.The Mighty Jaxx Artist Spotlight will showcase up and coming talent such as Amr Design, Christopher Luke, Da Star, anti-suicide toy Grum Reapur and more.Kicking off at the ExCel Centre, the event opens this Friday, August 20th.  Tickets are priced at £50 for Weekend VIP, £20 for standard Weekend and £10 for Day Passes.VIP ticket holders will receive a variety of products and perks that general admission does not receive. From Friday VIP night, to weekend early bird entry, exclusive giveaways, VIP line access for faster entry, VIP lounge access and a whole bunch more…GET YOUR TICKETS HERE  More

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      New wall by Case Maclaim in Breda, the Netherlands

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      International street artist Case Maclaim has created a new wall in collaboration with Blind Walls Gallery in Breda, the Netherlands. The mural is a tribute to NAC supporter and clubicon Hein van Poppel, who volunteered for the local football club for many years.Most people will remember Van Poppel as ‘the man of the corner flags’, as he collected the corner flags after ever match and made a show of it. In the early eighties he realised a football court in his neighbourhood of Westeind where many tournaments were held through the years.Blind Walls Gallery was appointed the ultimate spot for this more: the wall right in front of the football court. Several elements in the mural refer to Hein, NAC and the sense of unity that arose after realising the football court.German mural artist Case Maclaim sketched a situation of a daughter resting on her father’s knees. The girl is exhausted after a day of playing, a reference to the football court. Case also incorporated the corner flags and the NAC-scarf Hein wore during his honorary match in 2013.Case Maclaim is a graffiti painter who relies on his highly developed talent to create pieces that combine brilliant photorealism with a strong note of surrealism.Andres Von Chrzanowski’s artworks transport a strong visual message of movement and unity through overlays of hands in different positions; this movement is not just meant to be the depiction of physical body movement, but also political, societal action. Throughout his oeuvre, Case is creating a subliminal language understood by all, and after all, a hand gesture can tell much more than words ever could.Check out below for more photos of the mural. Photo credits: Edwin Wiekens, Rosa Meininger More

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      “Growing Wiser” by Telmo Miel in Aalborg, Denmark

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      Dutch artistic duo Telmo Miel just finished their latest mural at the 7th edition of the “Out in the Open” festival. The mural entitled “Growing Wiser” is located at the school of Klostermarken in Aalborg, Denmark.“The painting depicts a girl, reading multiple books with as many hands as she needs to hold them. Some books have been read, and stacked on top; There wisdom is gathered, symbolized by the owl. Around the corner is another one behind the books she’s reading, as hidden new skills to obtain.”Telmo Miel is composed of Telmo Pieper and Miel Krutzmann. They are famous for making impressive murals and paintings characterized by hyper-realistic as well as abstract elements.Their work is characterized by its uniqueness, formed by the two different styles of the artists. The work of Miel is rather romantic with picturesque features whereas the work of Telmo is humorous and provocative. Their work also shows a mix of techniques, combining spray paint and paint to create photorealistic, surreal and abstract compositions. Both artists work separately and come together with the sketches to analyse what combinations can be made. The result shows a great sense of technique and style with great attention to perspective and details.Telmo Miel, together with other artists making murals right now at “Out in the Open 2021”, will be opening a group show in collaboration with KIRK Gallery on Saturday. More

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      “CryptoPunk Pineapple 00001” & “Another Angel” by Ludo in Paris, France

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      Parisian street artist have recently shared his new pieces located in the streets of Paris, France. This first mural entitled “CryptoPunk Pineapple 00001” which depicts a pixelated pineapple skull smoking a pipe. His next mural shows an other angel watching the charts in light of the pandemic.As one can see on the murals, Ludo’s work primarily focuses on the combination of nature and human technology. He is constantly active with works across Europe, using trademark monochromatic paste-ups with dripping green highlights. The use of green shades is used as a simple method to gain recognition. It is a well-known mix that Ludo uses to convey his artwork, designs, and messages.Check out below for more images of the Ludo’s new pieces. More

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      Banksy new street works in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.

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      Looks like Banksy is spending his summer holidays in the UK as a few pieces have just popped up in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.As usual with the elusive British artist, he dropped a series of brilliant works which are sure to be enjoyed by the local vacationers.Could it be related that Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Lowestoft are submitting a joint bid to become the next UK City of Culture in 2025?Expect to hear from Banksy confirming these works shortly. More

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      New “Artiste” Deck by Shepard Fairey OBEY x UNO Collaboration

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      Today, UNO #1 card game in the world is announcing its latest collab with contemporary artist, activist and illustrator Shepard Fairey for the release of an all new UNO deck made with sustainable materials: UNO Artiste Series: Shepard Fairey.The deck is designed hand-in-hand with UNO at Shepard’s LA studio (Studio Number One), the UNO Artiste Series: Shepard Fairey deck features new, original environmentally-themed art in Shepard’s iconic graphic style.The will deck will be available exclusively on Mattel Creations on Friday, July 30 at 12pm ET, 9am PT. SRP: $20.00UNO Artiste Series: Shepard Fairey features new, original environmentally-themed art in Shepard’s iconic graphic style and design elements including:

      A consistent illustration style and limited color palette, mirroring Fairey’s signature style that fans have come to love.
      In keeping with Fairey’s fascination with repetition in his own art, the deck includes the phrases “Card Game” and “Artiste Series” repeated on the front of the package.
      Shepard Fairey’s wife, Amanda Fairey, is prominently featured in the deck.
      Four special two-sided cards that create two different art pieces when put together.
      The UNO Artiste Series deck is made with sustainable materials, including recyclable cards, a paper belly band around the cards, wood-free paper for the instruction sheet and all cellophane wrapping removedAs a paper-based product, UNO has always been committed to creating a low-waste and reusable card game for all people to enjoy. This deck follows the launch of UNO Nothin’ But Paper, the first fully recyclable UNO deck without cellophane packing materials, part of UNO’s plan to remove the cellophane from from 100% of standard, paper-based decks entirely in 2021 and Mattel’s goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all products and packaging by 2030. More

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      Abstract Mural by Elian Chali in Yekaterinburg, Russia

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      At the international street art festival STENOGRAFFIA in Yekaterinburg, Argentinian artist Elian Chali painted the wall of the university building using the signature features of his style– basic geometry, abstraction and contrasting color schemes.Elian Chali, an Argentinian author with over 10 years of street art experience, created an art object in Yekaterinburg, the capital of street art in Russia. Mural on 62 Vosmogo Marta Street stands out in the context of the city with bold colors and simple shapes. With his art objects, Elian starts a discussion between people and urban space. The main idea of ​​all his works is to show that life in the city is beyond everyday routine. And it is thanks to his abstractions that the dialogue between the townspeople and the artist can develop as successfully as possible. Such images are not defined by specific images – a passer-by himself can think out what he sees in this work.Elian explains: “Abstraction does not give you prepared answers, you have to think about it. It also works like a bridge. I am building one part of the bridge, and passers-by are completing it. Also, I enjoy working in a variety of environments. There are many countries, a lot of contexts and conditions. Abstraction and geometry make me a big part of this environment without too many problems”.The architectural shape of the wall was also important to Elian because he wanted to work on the festival with a non-standard surface. The most suitable canvas for the author was the wall of the Ural State University of Economics. The seven-story building was built in 1981 and the area of ​​the painted wall is 400 square meters. In addition to its scale, the surface is distinguished by its own rhythm of panels, on which Elian applied his abstract forms, thereby giving the space a new dynamic.Elian Chali’s large-scale works can be found in more than 30 cities in countries such as Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Spain, Canada, Chile, United Arab Emirates, USA, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Peru and others. He is the founder and co-director of the Kosovo Gallery (2012-2015, Cordoba) and was the chief curator of the MAC Feria de Arte Contemporáneo. In 2016 he published his first book, Hábitat. His work is documented in many publishing projects related to art, design and architecture. Check out below for more photos of the mural. More

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      “The Slash” by Motorefisico in Santa Croce di Magliano, Italy

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      Street art duo Motorefisico just recently worked on their latest urban art intervention in the framework of the 8th edition of Antonio Giordano Urban Art Award (Premio Antonio Giordano) in Santa Croce di Magliano, Italy.The artwork, entitled “The Slash”, has been made on two facades of a private building, in the heart of downtown Santa Croce di Magliano. The inclination of the two facades made it possible to create two different optical effects that merge at the intersection with one of the windows, thus giving the composition a remarkable kinetic 3D effect. More