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When someone says trains, art is not the first thing that comes to mind. One may think: large loud dirty machines that hold me up as I try to get past this crossing to the other side of the road. To the average person, a litany of fleeting thoughts probably comes to mind when they see or think of trains. Something as gaudy and grimy as the railroad cannot possibly have any artistic value what so ever.

Art, in its purest sense, began to appear on trains as far back post bellum America. For years, decades even after this period, the art of and on trains remained a clandestine activity. It was allusive and mysterious. In the late 1960s, the thought of art and trains, together, took the proverbial giant evolutionary leap forward with the introduction of the spray paint can.

Out of this phenomenon grew an entirely new culture known today as writing graffiti. In a more broad sense, writing graffiti is an iatrical part of the development and history of the Hip Hop culture which is now as much a part of American culture as baseball or apple pie.

The Steel Wheels Show captures that very narrow sliver of space where art and trains exist together. Steel Wheels Show is a well-planned event that has succeeded at securing a cult following over the last 3 years.

The upcoming third installment will bring fresh new art to quench the thirst of the loyal follower and art enthusiast who has never seen this spectacular intriguing event. Artist range from the old to the new who employ a wide variety of mediums.
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Mint & Serf
Special Graffiti Unit

Opening:
Wednesday, July 28
6:00 – 10:00 pm

Exhibition Dates:
July 28– August 15

join the party – if you are in the area….

greetz from hamburg

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July 8th to 11th, Graz Austria, If your any where near here, you have to go, this is one of the coolest places and events in the world… Check out more info at  http://www.myspace.com/fourelementsaustria

Click the link below for more info yo!!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/Fresthetic/72689800002#!/event.php?eid=127838313911991&ref=ts

Last Thursday 10th over 200 persons celebrated the first solo show of Rene Almanza in Europe at RAS Gallery Barcelona.

Drinks, great artworks, lots of presents, huge mural paintings and nice people, there was nothing missed.

The exhibition will be up until July 3rd, if you are in town don’t miss the chance to see it!

All Rene Almanza’s artworks are available for international shipping http://www.subenysuben.com/blog/?p=152

Thanks to all of you that made the first SUBEN show at RAS Gallery one to be remembered.

You can preview the pictures report http://www.subenysuben.com/blog/?p=197

-Next SUBEN show at RAS Gallery “Dibujar Mata Violente” featuring BomK, Dran and Sowat-

SOLID GALLERY ONE, 334 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 / tel: 323.939.3003

SOLID GALLERY ONE presents

MERS ONE:

Paintings & Sculptures

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, June 26th 8PM-11PM

Mers is a Los Angeles based Graffiti Artist who has been actively painting aerosol murals since the early nineties. As a lifelong artist and a member of the legendary CBS Crew from Los Angeles, his creativity is not just confined to the large murals that he is widely known for. Mers has assembled a vast body of work on canvas and sculptures, a collection he will present as part of “Mers One: Paintings & Sculptures”, along with an installation in the gallery. Although Mers has been exhibited in gallery settings in the past, Solid Gallery One is proud to host his first solo show opening on June 26th, 2010 and running through August 15th.

When viewing Mers’ paintings, it’s evident that his fascination with old cars is one of his greatest inspirations. He states the he has “always been attracted to old cars, especially abandoned old cars, and how such great works of art made of chrome and steel could be left to rot.” He believes their resilience to weather and time affords them the utmost respect.

It is this fascination with forgotten works of art that reveals itself in Mers’ sculptural works as well, as he often makes use of found objects. While giving the objects a new meaning and relevance within his dioramas and mixed media sculptures, Mers masterfully finds that nostalgic connection that pulls his viewers in. The sensitivity he uses in selecting the objects that relate to one another, and his use of medium and texture are stories unto themselves.

When viewing the work of Mers, one can see the ever present lighthearted, tongue in cheek sense of humor that is what unites much of his collection. Together with his bold graffiti aesthetic, and his expert craftsmanship, “Mers One: Paintings & Sculptures”, without question, will inspire the masses!

Please join us as we unveil his much anticipated debut exhibition!

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Please join us on Saturday, June 26th 8-11PM

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Admission: FREE

Drinks are complimentary 21+

show runs thru August 15th, 2010

LOCATION:

334 N. Fairfax Ave. (just north of Beverly Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA 90036

PARKING: Arrow Parking lot directly across the street

(or street parking)

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“MERS ONE: PAINTINGS & SCULPTURES”
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