Among the famous graffiti artists from New York City’s 1970s subway era was an unassuming talent from the unassuming borough of Queens. The Italian-American rock and roller who wrote DON 1 MAFIA blasted onto the scene like a meteorite out of nowhere. His influence on this art form transcended the inner city and he became a legend and a household name. But his descent from the top of this name game, a result of the hedonistic lifestyle of New York City at the time, was just as swift, and for years DON1 has lived in obscurity. Fortunately, as a photographer studying at the prestigious school of Art and Design, DON1 documented his iconic work, along with that of his well known contemporaries, using his trusted 35mm camera. This penetrating work takes the reader inside the supernova that was DON1’s creative life with nearly 200 never before seen graffiti photos of the most undocumented NYC train lines and an even rarer glimpse at work from his black book.
KR~1, TPA, TSS, MAFIA staggerin’ the mind with a new vid!
Native New York artist Louie “KR.ONE Gasparro returns to his original stomping grounds of Long Island City / Astoria riding the wave of creative expression to his solo art show at C.A.W.S. (Cause Art Will Survive) This 7 minute clip blasts through the evening of Saturday March 10th 2012 which featured 28 selections of Gasparro’s urban contemporary graffiti style canvasses and drawings. Also featured were Gasparro’s “Graffantasy” series. A triptych of illustrations highlighting the influence and combinations of heavy rock music, fantasy art and graffiti art. ‘Art is my life”…I move through it, and it moves through me”
For more info on Louie “KR.ONE” Gasparro’s art, go to WWW.KRSTORM.COM
Looking towards legendary Rock band KISS once again, Vans works up a new collection for Fall 2009. This latest lineup will feature artwork from the band’s “Rock and Roll Over” 1976 album, implemented onto the classic SK8-Hi and Slip-On sneaker models alongside a selection of apparel including t-shirts and denim. A release is scheduled for next month.
> Looking towards legendary Rock band KISS once again, Vans works up a new collection for Fall 2009. This latest lineup will feature artwork from the band’s “Rock and Roll Over” 1976 album, implemented onto the classic SK8-Hi and Slip-On sneaker models alongside a selection of apparel including t-shirts and denim. A release is scheduled for next month.
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