Legendary photographer, Shawn Mortensen, passed away. Shawn truly influenced pop culture with his moment capturing pictures of artist such Tupac, The Foo Fighters, James Brown, and some many others. Shawn’s works will never be forgotten. Provided by the Good People @ SuperTouch.
For 20 years, a subculture in Brazil has emerged under society’s radar. Favela on Blast tells the stories of sex, love, poverty and pride for Rio’s marginalized people. They have their own language, style, and heroes. It’s a movie that’s fast, heavy and violent like the city itself. This film is a flash of a few lives of charismatic people that relate to the funk music and a retelling of the subculture itself.
Favela on Blast shows the culture surrounding “Funk Carioca,” a musical rhythm that mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980’s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian music. It is one of the most interesting musical
movements in the world, and it comes from one of the most violent and poorest places too: the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Bombastic rhythms coming from the Miami Bass and loops and samples are united to powerful rap vocal using Brazilian slang. This is music that is designed to be listened to as loud as possible and with high bass pumping through the tropical nights of Rio.
Here is some recent work by Dante Horoiwa in Sao Paulo. Provided by the Good People @ Nice.
Last Thursday, the Upper Playground crew opened a new gallery focused store in Mexico City. The store will carry some appeal but more artwork will be available for viewing. Check out more picture at Upper Playground. Provided by the Good People@ Upper Playground.
This weekend, Format Magazine released its Tattoo Issue. This issue as featured interview with Chris Nunez, Munk One, Joker, Ed Hardy, and many more. Provided by the Good People @ Format.
In his first solo show, Ego, Addiction, and Other Bedtime Stories, Sam Flores will be at Subliminal Projects on May 2, 2009. Sam works will depict human existence in modern day culture. Provided by the Good People @ Juxtapoz.
The Brazilian Museum of Esculpture, MUBE, begins its Graffiti Art showcase, which will expose nine of the most talented artist involved in the Brazilian street art scene. Featured work by Binho, Does, and Dalata are three of the nine featured artist. Provided by the Good People @ Nice.
In his solo show, Veiled Beauty, Hush will showcase some of latest works. If the name does not catch you initially, then hang out at one of the local art galleries in London and his name will ring bells. Hush’s work is influenced by modern culture, graffiti, and street art. Hush will be at the Fifty24SF Gallery on Thursday. Provided by the Good People @ Upper Playground.
Fifty 24SF
252 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415)252-9144
Fernando Chamarelli is an upcoming Brazil artist and illustrator. Chamarelli’s works reflect his creative experience in street art and tattooing. You view more of Chamarelli’s work at his myspace page.
