Not much is going on in Portugal at the moment, as summer here strikes hard and the only thing people think about is hitting the beach and drink some beers at a nice place (can you blame us?). Although August is usually a vacations period, Paulo Arraiano and Leonor Morais have been involved in a project that will see that light of days (litteraly) this Friday 20th, tomorrow. Another good note on this project, is that it isn’t centralized in Lisboa or Porto, but rather in one of the islands of Açores. Too bad it’s just too far for us on the main land.

Secret Wars is back, and this Saturday night will be the quarter finals for the European League. Still on the run are Southampton & Amsterdam who might be our next challengers if we pass the quarter finals. So, if you have the chance go and support the national team. Info inside.

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.

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.).

Glad to ear that Pedro Matos will be showcasing a piece at 941 Geary, the new White Walls space in San Francisco, this Saturday 17th. Artists involved are: Aaron Nagel, Adam Caldwell, Akira Beard, Coro, Danny Heller, Dave Shubert, Eric White, Isabel Samaras, Jessica Hess, Jonathan Darby, Kevin Cyr, Michael Forbes, Morgan Slade, Pedro Matos, Robert Burden, Scott Hove and Shawn Barber.

Remember that video I showed you a couple of weeks ago from an abandoned building? Well, it’s now time to tell you who’s behind that. RAM & MAR are two Portuguese artists which names I’m sure you’ve already heard of. The name ARM came to give birth to the formula that was clearly working from a long date, in which RAM and MAR have been working together throughout the years. I’m lifting the curtain a little bit more for what’s coming soon.

The LOST finale basically took over my day yesterday, so I had little or no contact with internet/humanity for the past day with the hope of not getting any spoilers. Mission accomplished, so it’s now time to get back in business as these images are quickly spreading off through the internet, and the visit of Os Gémeos, BLU and SAM3 are making quite an impression to whoever passes by this building. Expect more soon, with the final pics and detailed info on the project. Untill then, here’s what’s been going on since the beginning. Stay tuned!

Vhils has already started to work on his new pieces in Italy for the new edition of the Fame Festival. Bigger pic inside.

It’s that time again, and Secret Wars is coming to Lisboa to battle Berlin this time. Our team will be made by Mar, Hugo and Chure. Right now Lisboa is standing on the 2nd place of the table, so winning points while at home is a must. Let’s go and support the national team for a great night. The judges for this next battle will be Kuska, Nomen Wize and of course, the audience. Come back soon for the chance to win a pair of tickets.