And following the rest of the night, we headed up towards the new Montana Shop & Gallery that was having it’s inauguration just yesterday as well. Rocket, Klit and Hium are 3 portuguese writers and the proud owners of the brand new space for Montana cans in town. The shop is easily spotted from the street on one of the best streets in Bairro Alto, and the space for the gallery is simply amazing. A high spot, big windows to showcase the works and international artists coming to exhibit their works in Lisboa. That said, INSA was the first invited artist to come and hell did he put up a show. Asses, titties and heels. Yeah you heard me right, but I assume you know his work already.
Oh, and they sell spray cans as well. Did I mention asses, titties and heels?

Yesterday night was a good day to be outside. Sure it was freezing cold, but that was no excuse not to go out. VSP is ongoing almost daily, and yesterday David Walker was starting to paint the background, so it was a good moment to get to know him and how he works. Worth watching him live if you have the chance. He’ll be painting today as well, so that might be a good chance to also meet him. In case you can’t just drop by, here’s a few pics from yesterdays beginning, also with Dj Ride on the decks in the bar.

Open almost daily, VSP is becoming an easy spot to catch up with new graffiti works every week. Passed by yesterday for another small photo shoot while people where painting listening to groovy James Brown like sounds, and our very own Sam The Kid. “Vai a Carina… CAAAA-RI-NAA! CAAA-RI-NNAAA!”

Koralie latest exhibition “Emanessence” is quite a candy to the eye, over @ Galerie L.J. Being that she’s quite an artist I admire, these new works bring some new techniques to the table. A more “3D” version of her dolls.
There’s already some pics available in the world wacky web.

Montana is finally setting foot in Lisboa, and not only with a shop but with a gallery as well. First international artist invited to the inauguration of the shop is the very own INSA from London. Expect some great works, some known writers to be behind the balcony, and more and more awesome superstar artists to follow up on this gallery.

So whenever time permits me to, I give a little jump down to VSP again. Last Thursday 3rd Nuria ad Glam were starting to paint another wall, so I decided to show up. Here’s the start jump pics, the rest will come soon. Stay tuned…

The “stupidly-awesome” super detailed last piece from Sten in Rome.
It hurts my eyes, just to imagine that it’s a stencil. Crazy…

It was around 2am when I decided to head over to Lux. I knew it was late, but gave it a go anyway. Ouch… What an ugly night outside. Everybody trying to get inside Lux, (the biggest queue I had ever seen) and so much confusion that after an hour, there’s a voice that shouts “THE DOORS ARE CLOSED”. That’s when bottles started flying in the air, and police where swinging their bats like there’s no tomorrow. An ugly show to an over capacitated night. Didn’t get to see Atrak but as things were going, I guess inside would only be the same. Hell all over! Nuno Lopes and lot’s more other familiar faces from the night clubbing were outside, just waiting to see how it would work. Being on the guestlist just wasn’t enough for that night. You’d need that “employers only” back door to really get in at that time. Instead, finished the night listening to an air pilot stories, which was rather interesting… Roger that! Over and out…
pic by Pastel1970

This post comes with a week delay, but not having internet at home makes it all harder. That said, here’s the whole story inside and a bunch of links to both the inauguration day (26th) and the car painting day (29th) pictures.

Live painting by artisti Veuch at Dune. Video wonderfully executed by Unusewall.
Check video inside…