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Peepshow Collective

A new book by Peepshow

Launching at Beach London, 20 Cheshire Street
23 / 05 / 2012

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“Peepshow has achieved a rare alchemy: corralling a set of unique visual talents into a cohesive, and hugely influential, collective.

Over the past decade, the London based group have worked across illustration, animation, set design, textiles and art direction for such clients as the Victoria & Albert Museum, M&C Saatchi, BBC, The New York Times and SHOWstudio, while also creating their own work for books, exhibitions and events worldwide.” — peepshowcollective.blogspot.co.uk

I couldn’t agree more. Not only are they one of the very few collectives that have actually stayed together as a unit, they are arguably one of the most successful! The book will document work from each member (ten), as well as presenting a rare chance to see behind the pixels – an interview with all of Peepshow’s members offering their take on where they start, when they decide to stop, and what happens in between.

Book designed by Studio EMMI
Photos by Jere Salonen

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Competition

In 2008 we asked 40+ creatives to create their own interpretation of a Cult, Classic or Obscure film poster from the past — whether it be a literal or abstract solution.

The result was ‘Now Showing’, an Art exhibition (London + Barcelona) paying homage to more than 70 years of film, through the form of prints, one off screen prints and sculptures. Contributors included: Paul Willoughby, Michael Gillette, Nathan Fox, Pietari Posti, Mario Hugo, HORT, James Joyce, Build and Hellovon to name a few. You can see the full set here.

Attracting the attention of Creative Review, Wallpaper*, The Guardian and Film London it was one of our most successful projects to date and has spurred on similar themed projects since.

4 years on and we reckon it’s about time we laid the project to rest. After this week the posters will no longer be available to purchase. To help commemorate this, we will be running a twitter competition all week. The lucky ‘Follower’ picked at random will get to pick any of the 26 posters above. The winner will be announced next week.

TO ENTER: simply tweet the following: .The ‘Now Showing’ alternative film posters will be gone next week. RT for a chance to win 1 of these 26 posters http://bit.ly/L1orIB #nsc

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They Interviewed

I just started taking the camera around with me, and I just started documenting all the art openings and nightclubs that I was going to, just having a good time.

Acclaim have interviewed the legendary photographer Ricky Powell, who rose to fame through snapping the Beastie Boys, Dondi White, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, KRS One and Run DMC amongst many others.

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Just Heard

Julian Marshall, A 22-year-old film director from Washington has created a short narrative film based on Shepard Fairey’s life at art school. The film approaches the origin of OBEY in a similar fashion to how The Social Network approached the origin of Facebook and has the backing of the man himself. Find out more here and here.

“Based on the true story of Shepard Fairey’s first act of street art, OBEY THE GIANT tells the story of a young skate punk challenging a big-city mayor and the powers-that-be at art school. Frustrated by his inability to gain respect within the confines of art school Shepard sets out to gain notoriety and acclaim by targeting the most powerful man in Providence, former Mayor Buddy Cianci.

Risking expulsion and jail time Shepard plasters Andre the Giant’s face over the image of Cianci on a campaign billboard. As word of Shepard’s prank gets out, Shepard learns that art is a weapon and attention is both a blessing and a curse.” — kickstarter.com

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Just Seen

New(ish) porcelain figures by Barnaby Barford. Found at Beautiful Decay

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Exhibition

My Feelings Like You

New solo show by Gary Taxali

The Outsiders, London

“Grammy-nominated Gary Taxali is one of north America’s foremost contemporary artists, and globally recognised as one of the top fine artists working within popular culture. The Outsiders London is proud to be bringing Gary to London for his first UK solo show My Feelings Like You. There’ll be a mixture of medias and collage on old book covers and paintings, in varying sizes including his largest pieces yet at 152 x 203 cm.”
— theoutsiders.net

Having seen the pictures from the private view on Facebook, this looks like a must see if you are in the area. The show runs til Saturday 2nd of June 2012.

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Exhibition

Lost For Words

New solo show by Kinsey

FFDG, San Francisco

“FFDG is pleased to present Dave Kinsey’s first solo show in San Francisco since 2000 entitled “Lost For Words”, an exhibition of mixed-media paintings by the Los Angeles and Three Rivers, CA based artist. There will be an opening reception for the show on Friday, May 18th (6-9pm). The artist will be present.“ — fecalface.com

Gutted that I’m going to miss this by a few weeks! Gah!

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Just Heard

I saw Arrested Motion tweet about the Frieze Art Fair yesterday and instantly fell in love with this new piece by Geoff McFetridge for Toronto-based gallery Cooper Cole . Thanks to Geoff for sending over the image.

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Just Seen

Keith Haring: 1958 – 1990

“Keith Haring died of AIDS-related illnesses in 1990 at the age of 31. The Keith Haring Foundation was established in 1989 to assist AIDS-related and children’s charities, and maintains the largest resource of archives on the late artist, Keith Haring. Haring’s bold lines and active figures carry poignant messages of vitality and unity. His legacy made an impact on late 20th century art and grants us all a vision for the future.” — haring.com

This 80-foot long artist’s proof currently on display at Pace Prints (NY) looks interesting!

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Just Seen

“The children, aged four to nine, are shameless posing while enjoying their cigarette or cigarillo. So why kids? By portraying adults as children all the attention went to the smoking. An adult would draw too much attention to the portrayed person. Thus these portraits evoke question such as: is the smoking ban the right way to get rid of an absurd addiction and are smokers treated like little kids who can’t make the difference between good and bad?” — juxtapoz.com

I really like these, I know I shouldn’t! Found at Juxtapoz

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