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RECAP: Rime & Toper “Snap Back – Dangerous Drawings About NY” Opening at Klughaus Gallery NY

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Last Saturday, we had our anniversary show at Klughaus Gallery featuring RIME & TOPER.  This was our final show at the 47 Monroe space before we move to a new location in 2013!  We will definitely miss this place.  The title of the show, “Snap Back – Dangerous Drawings About NY” lived up to it’s name as the Fire Department & NYPD showed up because there were so many people that came to see the show.  A catalog of the remaining pieces is available on our website: http://./images/flyers/klughaus_rime_toper_catalog.pdf

Special thanks to our sponsor Beer Right Now!

The show is up through Jan. 1, 2013.  We are open Thurs & Fri from 1-7pm and Sat & Sun from 12-6pm (and any other day or time by appointment.)

Klughaus Gallery (Chinatown/LES)
47 Monroe St.
New York, NY 10002
646-801-6024

Check out some of the photos from the opening night below:

RIME TOPER "Snap Back" at Klughaus Gallery

Rime & Toper - Snap Back at Klughaus Gallery

TOPER BBT "Snap Back" at Klughaus Gallery

RIME TOPER at Klughaus Gallery

Klughaus Gallery NYC LES Chinatown

Rime at Klughaus Gallery Opening "Snap Back"

Rime Opening at Klughaus Gallery NY

Jersey Joe & Meca

Rime Graffiti at Klughaus Gallery NYC

Snap Back - Dangerous Drawings About NY Opening

Eric Haze & Chino BYI

Eric Haze & Chino at Klughaus Gallery

Liz at Klughaus Gallery

Rime at Klughaus Gallery

Rime "Dangerous Joseph Shit" at Klughaus Gallery

Rime Story at Klughaus Gallery

Story about the painting by RIME above:

“Teenagers on a pigeon infested rooftop painting with a twin brother lookout on the street level. Lookout all decked out in a flashy white track suit looking as if he’s slinging on the block. Cops roll up interrogating and notice his eyes stray to the roof. Laying across a few inch spread of pigeon shit you further flatten to avoid the maglite shine. New Yankee cap has been officially violated. Hold tight but disgusted until they bounce. No desire to finish, just the urge to strip to minimum, get home and disinfect.”

TOPER "Roomates" at Klughaus Gallery

TOPER "Thugsport"

RIME/TOPER "Blast Off"

RIME Detail at Klughaus Gallery

Below are some photos from the opening found on Instagram…

Klughaus Gallery Opening

FDNY x Klughaus Gallery

Packed at Klughaus Gallery

Press Coverage Links:

Juxtapoz – http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/rime-a-toper-qsnap-backq-klughaus-gallery-nyc

Downtown Magazine – http://downtownmagazinenyc.com/snap-back-dangerous-drawings-about-new-york-highlights-some-of-the-citys-best-in-street-art/

Fresh Paint NYC – http://freshpaintnyc.blogspot.com/2012/12/openings-rime-toper-snapback-klughaus.html

Tattered Fedora Flow – http://tatteredfedoraflow.com/2012/12/18/rime-toper-snap-back-dangerous-drawings-about-new-york-klughaus-gallery-recap/

Animal New York – http://www.animalnewyork.com/2012/rimetoper/

Klughaus Gallery (Chinatown/LES)
47 Monroe St.
New York, NY 10002
646-801-6024

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We leave you with this Converse Wall to Wall video featuring Jersey Joe:

Klughaus x The Seventh Letter Trucks in Miami for Art Basel 2012

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Klughaus Gallery was in Miami for Art Basel showcasing some of the top graffiti artists on our fleet of Klughaus trucks.  The artists who were a part of this project included: RIME MSK, TOPER, OBLVN, GOREY, DCEVE SMART, VOR DBI, STAE2, ALOY MSK, KAPUT VTS, LARGE VTS, ANTHONY LISTER, WITNES/TYKE, GREVE and last but not least an OIL (RIP) tribute by JUNE, DZEE and friends.  Throughout the event, live music was provided by MR. GREEN and MECA on the drums on top of the trucks!

The concept of this Klughaus project was to showcase the true nature of “graffiti.”  Graffiti writers dedicate a lot of time and effort into their work while not expecting any monetary rewards.   There is also no guarantee how long the work will last (sometimes gone within hours.)   With the forced cycles of graffiti in this project, every one of the artists painted with the mindset that their artwork would be gone within 24 hours (and running less time the longer it took them to paint.)  This forced a “purist” mentality upon the artists but it did not stop any of the artists from producing top-notch quality work!

The mobile nature of these trucks allowed us to bring the artwork to life while rolling down the main streets of Wynwood and then over to Miami Beach (where most of the artwork was contained inside of galleries.) This “Out-of-the-box-truck” approach definitely turned heads when we paraded down NW 2nd Street in Wynwood Saturday night (Teen Wolf style) with drummers & a bunch of people on top of a freshly painted truck by RIME & TOPER.  Miami police eventually shut us down but it was fun while it lasted!  Stay tuned for a video of the project but  in the mean time, check out some of the photos below:

SMART CREW (DCEVE)

STAE2 GFR

GOREY 156

ALOY MSK

OIL (RIP) by JUNE, DZEE character by OBLVN

ANTHONY LISTER

VOR138 DBI

KAPUT & LARGE VTS

TOPER BBT SMART CREW

RIME MSK

Also, if you are in New York, check out RIME & TOPER‘s show “Snap Back – Dangerous Drawings About New York” opening Saturday Dec 15, 2012 6-10pm at Klughaus Gallery (47 Monroe Street New York, NY 10002.)  Details on the show here: http://./rime-toper  For a preview catalog, please email sales@.

Exhibit Recap: Jurne “Keys To The City” up through Dec. 1, 2012 at Klughaus Gallery

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We had the pleasure of working with Jurne on his solo show debut, “Keys To The City” at Klughaus Gallery on Saturday. After watching him spend multiple days and nights (literally sleeping in the gallery) preparing for the show, we could tell that he was very dedicated and serious about his work. Jurne even ended up cutting all the mats to his pieces by himself! In the end, all his hard work and attention to detail paid off! It was one of the most packed openings we’ve had. Most importantly, there were no shortage of red dots popping up through the night!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported! Special thanks to Ironlak and Beer Right Now for making this a successful show!

Jurne “Keys To The City” will be up through Dec. 1, 2012

Klughaus Gallery
47 Monroe Street
New York, NY 10002
646-801-6024

Klughaus Gallery hours are:
Thurs. & Fri. 1-7pm
Sat. & Sun. 12-6pm
*We are also open by appointment any day of the week.

Check out some photos from the opening below…

The map pieces below are one of a kind.  Jurne found vellum maps of Parisian neighborhoods while exploring an abandoned electrical facility in Paris.  He found patterns on the maps and then painted them on the backsides.  He then layered colored paper to create more pattern and finally  detailed the work w/ his signature typography.  Believe me, you need to see these pieces in person because the photos don’t do them justice!

While most people design screen prints on the computer these days, Jurne exposes the screens for his prints using paper cut outs.  The print “Mars” below was specifically made for the show.  They are also hand embellished in an edition of 7.  An original paper cut was also on display in the photo below the print.

There was a series of layered decollage pieces.  These were all hand cut with precision and layered on top of a painting underneath.  It is very hard to appreciate the detail of these pieces unless you see them in person!

Klughaus Gallery
47 Monroe Street
New York, NY 10002
646-801-6024

For a catalog, please email sales@. or visit the website:
http://./jurne

Stephen Powers – A Word is Worth A Thousand Pictures at Joshua Liner Gallery

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One of my favorite artists w/ graffiti roots, Stephen Powers’ show “A Word is Worth A Thousand Pictures” at Joshua Liner Gallery.  Go check out the opening tomorrow 9/6 at 548 West 28th St # 334

This is an amazing show and it’s up through September 29, 2012.  Go check it out if you have the chance!

Upcoming: Klughaus Gallery presents Victor REYES & STEEL MSK “All Write You Scumbags” opening Friday Sept. 14, 2012.  For more info, check out http://./reyes-steel You can RSVP for the opening at: rsvp@.

 

NYC Plans for Forsyth Plaza Park in Chinatown (Mini-High Line?)

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Last year, we noticed that a bunch of the graffiti covered delivery trucks had disappeared from Forsyth street right by the base of the Manhattan Bridge.  It turns out that there was police crackdown on the unsanitary practices including food vendors who would “pee in a bag and throw it out on the street and never clean it up.”  I guess the city is now taking it a step further in trying to make the area a lot nicer for the community.  (Personally, I love the gritty/grimey aspects of Chinatown)

Below are some proposed renderings for the re-vamp of the base of the Manhattan Bridge to be known as Forsyth Plaza Park.  The “Asian Americans for Equality” organization is involved in this project scheduled for 2014 if it gets approved by the Public Design Commission.

I guess the condition that the spot is in today is definitely a step up from the early 90′s, when the area was a squat/shantytown.  Below is a photo of the are from 1992:

For more information about this project:
http://www.thelodownny.com/leslog/2012/02/cb3-approves-plan-for-forsyth-plaza-park.html
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4eIzUF5UOl9MWFnV1ZQTk5UWG1ZNG5QWnFPZF84dw/edit