Just finished watching the Banksy film, "Exit through the Gift Shop" which was a huge hit at the Sundance Film Festival and is being shown in select theaters across the country.

Centered around one man's obsession to film everything around him, French-Californian filmmaker turned street artist Thierry Guetta. Aka. Mr. Brainwash (MBW). Obviously also centered around the love for street art and the individuals who have made a serious name in this field, Including Shepard Fairey, creator of OBEY, Space Invader, who is Guetta's cousin, and of course Banksy. The widely revered and anonymous face of street art.



Shepard Fairey (OBEY) and Thierry Guetta (Mr. Brainwash)


I found the film to be pretty interesting. Coming in with no type of preconceived notion on what it might be about besides a documentary on street art.

My conclusion after watching the film? Mr. Brainwash's success, I feel, is more fueled by hype than actual talent. It was a right place right time situation.

I came home immediately to investigate further into the story and I learned that there is a wide array of speculation that the film and the creation of "Mr. Brainwash" may be a hoax. Put on by Banksy as a satire to art collectors and art "hype-beasts" everywhere.

It all kind of makes sense if it is.

They wont directly admit to it being a spoof but they wont deny it either. They kind of just, go around it.

Check this article and interview by New York Magazine's VULTURE with Mr. Brainwash, Thierry Guetta.

Whether or not it's real, a joke, or maybe just maybe, MBW's work actually holds weight and validity in the street art community, you have to appreciate the exposure the world of Urban Art is getting from these types of documentary's.

Check out the cities in which the movie is playing here.

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Andre 3000 doing his thing on the cover of The Beatles, "All together now".

Andre 3000 - All Together Now by Hypetrak

M.I.A keeps bringing fire for the new album.

Here's her new single, Teqkilla.

Remember album drops July 13th.

M.I.A. - Teqkilla by Hypetrak

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You know we had to keep it real and Spanglish it up for all ya'll. It's only right when you're living in Miami.

Because it's the beginning of Summer and lately its been so damn hot, we decided we'd cool you off with this little sale.

25% off everything on the store! You heard right. EVERYTHING!

And what better to cool you off, than a Popsicle! Any type, the long freeze pops, the ones in the shape of a triangle that they gave you in school, ghetto ass Kool-Aid ice cubes that you put tooth-picks in and let freeze. Just enter the code: POPSICLE and you'll get hooked up!

Keep cool and keep with us! We got some great stuff coming for ya!

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Our boys, ABSTRK and Patrick AKA. DoTheLiteThing are joining forces in what will be Visual Intercourse. Literally, thats the name of the event lol.

ABSTRK, being a HUGE force in the art world, and Patrick, with his incredible work of illuminating apparel, you MUST have seen the Nike Vandals I wore to the Kanye West Glow in the Dark tour couple years back. That pair of sneakers turned more heads than you can imagine.

Combine these 2 forces and its much needed visual stimulation!

Join us at this event, meet with us, meet the artists and enjoy some great art.

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Here is the press release:

Visual Intercourse:
An Appetizer For The Mental Extremist, Cooked Up By Two Inner-City Anomalies.

MIAMI, Florida (July 10, 2010) ABSTRK and DoTheLiteThing (Patrick DeAbreu) invite you to take a journey into the unique minds of two emerging artists through a visually stimulating installation of lights, 3-D illusions, a vast array of colors, and interactive art. From the neon lights to the grit behind the scenes, Visual Intercourse,
presented by Stash Gallery, offers a surreal display of common objects and familiar places with Miami serving as the inspiration.

The concept for the show materialized after the two artists collaborated on an illuminated sound activated art piece, with ABSTRK laying the foundation through paint, and Patrick, implementing the lighting and technology. Both artists’ work can be seen in the upcoming season of the Oxygen Network’s reality television show, Bad Girls Club.

Initially inspired by illuminating apparel, DoTheLiteThing transitions into the art world with his premiere, offering a fresh urban perspective through a burgeoning medium. ABSTRK, exploring his “stylisms” and the characters he paints, transforms his graffiti
influenced art to canvas while continuing to express his style through murals. Selected by Gibson to customize an electric guitar auctioned off at the Hard Rock Casino, ABSTRK’s work has also been seen at art shows such as Primary Flight during Art Basel and through a vast array of street level installations throughout Wynwood and the Design District.

Set to the musical stylings of Madame Turk, Visual Intercourse guarantees an electric show catering to audiences seeking a raw and colorful experience.

The event takes place July 10th from 7-11pm at Stash Gallery located at 162 NE 50th Terrace, Miami, Fl.
For more information please visit stashgallery.com

To all those who were able to attend any Art Basel event in Miami, or that saw some of the coverage we had on the site, you must have noticed the huge presence graffiti and urban art has had on the event as of the past 2 years. It's not common for an event of that nature recognize an art form that has been misunderstood for so many years. We gotta be proud of the advances our culture has had.

Were happy to see that not only is Miami's Design District hosting graffiti in the growing cultural sector of the city, it's also embracing it and sharing it with the youth!

The Wolfgang Roth & Partners Fine Art's gallery will be hosting a Graffiti and Street Art Camp. They will feature guest artists and video presentations. They will not only teach these kids about the the urban art but will be introducing them or for those whole already know, reinforcing their knowledge in prominent artist and their influences. Artists such as Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, as well as other local artists.


The first camp session for children between ages 5 to 9 will be held July 12 – 16. The camp will be held at our large, bright Gallery in the heart of Miami's Design District from 9 am to 3 pm daily. A daily recess will be included so kids can burn off some steam!

The $300 fee includes all supplies and materials as well as two snacks and organic lunch daily provided by our talented Chef Richard!

Contact them directly for any information!

Wolfgang Roth and Partners
201 NE 39th STREET
MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT, FLORIDA 33137
T +1 305 576 6960
F +1 305 576 6961
WWW.WRPFINEART.COM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUES - SATURDAY / 11am - 6pm

Not so much morning anymore. Excuse the tardiness but 24 hours just isn't enough. I'll put in a call about maybe making these summer days longer.

We have a few projects in the works. Not only getting some more brands up for you on the store but heading to New York 2 times before the years over and of course heading to Vegas for Magic in August. Next month, we'll have a special feature on the lovely ladies that uplift and continue making this culture something beautiful. We hope to be working closely with brands on some official and exclusive releases as well as be part of some events that you might not want to miss.

I suggest you strap up your combat boots.

Ladies stay up, Fellas keep up.

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Since the discovery of Arular (shouts to my cousin), M.I.A. has been a staple in my music library. Her Joan of Arc-esk self has empowered a many a nation in revolt and created a fire in most other individuals. Mostly, she just makes you wanna riot and go crazy. I love that.

Here you have some Behind the Scenes footage of M.I.A. on the RANKIN photo shoot of the July issue of Dazed and Confused. In anticipation to her awaited album /\/\/\Y/\.





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One of my all time favorite groups has got to be the Roots. They delivered on cue with Rising Down and I'm positive we wont be dissapointed with How I Got Over.

Dropping tomorrow, the new Roots album, How I got over, is characterize as "depicting the everyman's search for hope in this dispiriting post-hope zeitgeist."

Appearances include John Legend as well as artist from all over the spectrum including Icelandic alt-pop singer Patty Crash, newcomer Sugar Tongue Slim, and long time Roots’ Crew members Dice Raw, Truck North, and P.O.R.N.



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CIRCA 1994

Shouts to UPNORTHTRIPS for the flick.

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Just a take on the whole BP Oil Spill situation.

Shouts to Lyfe for the piece.

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Our boy Mercy has done it again. Dropping 3D, with the help of producer Zino yesterday.
Emotionally driven, it goes deep in the heART of artist Mercy, taking you through experiences of a love once had, and a love lost and still coming strong with the lyricism. Tracks include collaborations with P.Hall and Bishop

Also, Check the 3D Overture, the intro to the album. Its ya girl! Mercy kindly asked me to give him a spoken word piece to intro the album and well, there you have it!

Download the album Here!

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