Apparently, one day was how much it lasted on the streets, but this tile will definitely last on the internet. José Sócrates, who I’ve dedicated a poster some time later last year (see here) was given a false square name to the Mompilher square in Porto. Reads “Eng José Sócrates (Liar, corrupt, incompetent, Prime-minister of Portugal 2005-2011)”. Artist unknown.
The year end is coming, and so is the highlights and stats of the year in review as usual. Lot’s of work at the time so updates have been a little scarce, so take this time to eat lot’s of sugary stuff and give out gifts to whoever deserves them. And if you’re an artist, you know what to do for xmas night.
Work in Progress Garrett is a platform that has been receiving artists for the past weeks, working on several rooms for the period of a week. João Samina was one of the artists, leaving a big stencil wall in one of those spaces.
With the end of the year coming to a closure, Canal 180 have made a mini documentary on the work of MaisMenos±, an artist that completely stood out in the year of 2011. Here’s a small reminder of what he did throughout the year.
To announce the new book by Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, Montana Shop & Gallery Lisboa is holding a book signing and a special custom print specially made for the event. Limited to 25 to be sold on the day ONLY. After the event, prints will NOT be available. Part of the sales proceeds to Nariz Vermelho institution. More info inside.
To celebrate the 2nd anniversary at Montana Shop & Gallery, ARYZ was invited to leave some of his process drawings for a small show. After leaving this amazing wall in the heart of Lisboa, his show was packed throughout the night. This kid has skills, and his drawings prove that for his tender age. Check some of the pics from the show and the night of the event inside.
Shifting the attention on to Portuguese artists outside Portugal, these are the latest pieces by Rotten Leftovers in the forests of Switzerland. Expect some more soon.
Just got word of this wall in Setúbal, by artist 2-Hands for the “Setúbal mais bonita” (a prettier Setúbal) project, by the city council. The bird on the wall reflects on the name of the adjacent house “Adega dos Passarinhos” (birds wine cellar), a place where Bocage used to take his mistresses back in the days.
As part of the Montana Shop & Gallery Lisboa anniversary, they’ve invited artist ARYZ to paint a building in the city centre. Once again, he did not disappoint with this huge wall painting in Lisboa. Amazing dynamic and colors to his characters. Don’t miss his show tomorrow night.
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