VIVA LA REVOLUCION: A DIALOGUE WITH THE URBAN LANDSCAPE
Jul 18, 2010–Jan 02, 2011 at MCASD Downtown, Jacobs Building

For the first time in history, the majority of the world’s population lives in urban communities. The urban setting and its corresponding lifestyle are major sources of inspiration in contemporary culture. This is an historic revolution in visual culture, in which the codes and icons of the everyday—found on the streets in graffiti, signage, waste, tattoos, advertising, and graphic design—have been appropriated and used as an integral part of contemporary art-making. The urban landscape inspires and serves as both a platform for innovation and a vehicle for expression for many artists. The city itself, its buildings, vehicles, people, and advertisements, are not only the surface where the art is applied. The city fuels the practice.

A multifaceted exhibition that explores the dialogue between artists and the urban landscape, Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape features works both in the Museum’s galleries as well as at public sites throughout downtown San Diego.

The exhibition includes a diverse range of 20 artists from 8 countries that are linked together by how their work addresses urban issues including -- Banksy (U.K.), Dr. Lakra (Mexico), Dzine (U.S.), FAILE (U.S.), Shepard Fairey (U.S.), JR (France), Barry McGee (U.S.), Ryan McGinness (U.S.), Os Gemeos (Brazil), Swoon (U.S.)

Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape is curated by guest curator Pedro Alonzo and MCASD Associate Curator Lucía Sanromán.
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Image: Study for proposed sculpture assisted and realized by the Busan Biennale committee.
Resin, plaster, foam, fiberglass, automotive paint, speakers, audio
7th Busan Biennale
11 Sept. - 20 Nov. 2010

Busan Biennale

Velo
Bicycle Culture and Design
Velo introduces a wild bunch of passionate cyclists – frame builders, urban planners, artists, photographers, and those who ride professionally – who are making an impact. They are not only shaping styles, but promoting cycling as a primary form of transport. The book also explores the aesthetic of today’s cycling culture and presents custom-made frames and art bikes as well as a selection of contemporary illustration and design influenced by the cycling movement. Geared toward anyone who has a personal or professional interest in cycling, Velo is the fast lane into a current topic that is both entertaining and socially relevant.
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Beyond the Street
The 100 Leading Figures in Urban Art
Editors: Patrick Nguyen, Stuart Mackenzie
Beyond the Street is comprised of interviews with 100 key players in street and urban art from around the world, each of which is richly illustrated with inspiring images. Its impressive list of participants, as well as the unique diversity of their perspectives, makes the book an authoritative manual on these genres. For the first time, this 400-page tome brings together the direct points of view of leading artists and the most important sales outlets for street art as well as key commentators, collectors, and enthusiasts. Combined, these separate and distinct outlooks create a uniquely authentic collective portrait of street and urban art that is captivating, informative and entertaining.
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Bass Museum of Art And Café Bustelo
Limited-Edition Demitasse Cup
MIAMI BEACH, FL (November 2, 2009) – Bass Museum of Art and Café Bustelo announce their partnership to commission a yearly series of numbered, limited-edition demitasse cups created each year by a different contemporary visual artist of Hispanic background.
All proceeds from sales will benefit Bass Museum of Art.
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Brass Knuckle Love - Full color, hard bound, Artist Publication
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This will be the Artist first monograph published by the German publisher Gestalten, dedicated to the sculptures, paintings, installations and studio practice by the Chicago-Based artist Dzine. Also included will be text and personal photos of the artist and his fabricators at work showing the process and inspiration for his studio practice.

About the publisher:
*Always working directly with talented young designers and artists, Gestalten brings a deep understanding of visual culture on a global level. Gestalten is committed to presenting visual trends with timeless substance. Gestalten publications specialize in developing content for aficionados of cutting-edge visual culture worldwide. The company has 40 staff members through offices in Berlin, London, New York and Tokyo.




The Truth

Renown French publisher Onestar Press has produced a hand crafted multiple based on the artist's current studio practice exploring Chicano Lowrider culture. Housed in a custom, handmade, 24kt gold plated engraved case, are pigment prints on heavy stock paper and a printed colophon on letterpress label. All signed by the artist and dated, including the edition number.
Founded by Christophe Boutin and managed by Mélanie Scarciglia, Onestar Press and Three Star Books are both publishing houses dedicated to the production of hand-crafted, museum collected books and editions by international contemporary artists.
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Publisher : Mélanie Scarciglia
Editor : Christophe Boutin
Assistant to the artist : Brittany Reilly
Photography : Andreas Larsson
Retouching and printing : Executive Artists, Paris
C-prints on FUJI COLOR Crystal Archive Paper Supreme for Digital Premium
Mats : Ouest Encadrement, Plougoumelen
Technical Assistant : Dany Morales, R.I.P. Car Club, Miami
Custom Engraving : Eddy Picado of Eddy’s Hand Engraving, Miami
Chrome and 24kt Gold Plating : Speedy’s Metal Finishing, Los Angeles
Crafted in an edition of 20 copies and 2 prototypes.
The 20 copies are signed and numbered by the artist.
Price on request (POR)





The Upset: Young Contemporary Art
Editors: R. Klanten, H. Hellige, S. Ehmann, P. Alonzo
Language: English
Release: September 2008
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