On what has to be one of the most awaited projects for the street-art enthusiasts to show up in Lisboa, FAILE came to blow everyone’s expectations, including mine. For over a week, I had the privilege to follow the process of building from up close. I couldn’t be more happy to know that people are walking and stopping by to see what it’s all about. I know there’s some pics out already, but this post had to be written with some time and only after getting back a couple of times and seeing peoples reactions. So, jump inside for extended and uncut version of the temple.

And guess who else is in Lisboa? That’s right, artist Remed is in Lisboa and has just left a piece in Anjos (Damasceno Monteiro stairs) with Maria Imaginário.

Our Portuguese artist Vhils has left his mark in San Diego. He’s done new pieces for the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego exhibition “Viva La Revolucion”, alongside other big names like Swoon, Gémeos, Faile and many others.

Stencilarte, a Portuguese stencil documentary filmed in 2009 by the director Pedro Guerreiro. Includes interviews and works by: Ace, Ego, Caos, Pariz, Adres, Another, Naxa, Roket, Doc, Bif, Pzt, Eime, Klash_013, Maniaks, Seka, Make a Stand, 157, Royal Fish Club, WIP… The final version is finally online and can be seen inside.

Artist Costah has just updated his website with new works, which include some stop motion videos, a studio visit and some shots from his latest pieces in Figueira da Foz. A taste of what can be found on his website can be seen inside.

GAU (Galeria Arte Urbana) is calling for artists to show their proposals for the renewal of their Lisboa panels.
Some pics of the past editions can be seen here.

GraffitiArt Mag is a French magazine specialized in the urban art movement around the globe. In this months edition, they are supporting this website and Portuguese Street Art. And for that, this is my way of showing love to a great magazine on the subject. The content on the mag is really good, and this months cover focus on the great Aryz and his huge walls. Get it near you or online.

Yeap. These videos give me a hard time, but it’s so rewarding to see them finished. FAILE are just finishing the works for tomorrow, but words can’t describe the epicness of this project. Yesterday I showed you a little teaser, but these works are 3D, so you need video to understand the dimension of what’s being done. If this doesn’t make you wanna go out and see it for yourself, I honestly don’t know what will. Jump inside to see the video, and all the info for the show.

Ok, I know I haven’t been active on the blog, but that’s due to the amount of work going around at the time. But what better way to come back if not with the wonderful news from FAILE. The guys are working hard from day to night, and I’ve had the pleasure to meet them and the team helping them on this massive project. Talking with the guys, I’ve learned they had been to Portugal twice, and have done some research for this project. I can surely say these are some of the coolest artists I’ve had the pleasure to have met and chat with. Expect a whole different take to their poster and stencils artworks, and I can’t advance anything without being too revealing. It’s gona be massive! For those who don’t remember, FAILE are some of the selected artists from the PortugalArte ’10 event starting this Friday 16th.

And on the next day, Saturday the 18th only in a different place, another Portuguese artist is exhibiting his artworks for a group show at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego entitled “Viva La Revolución”. Alexandre Farto aka Vhils will line up with such names as: Akay (Sweden), Banksy (U.K.), Blu (Italy), Mark Bradford (U.S.), William Cordova (U.S.), Date Farmers (U.S.), Stephan Doitschinoff [CALMA] (Brazil), Dr. Lakra (Mexico), Dzine (U.S.), David Ellis (U.S.), FAILE (U.S.), Shepard Fairey (U.S.), Invader (France), JR (France), Barry McGee (U.S.), Ryan McGinness (U.S.), Moris (Mexico), Os Gemeos (Brazil) and Swoon (U.S.).