SWINDLE is pleased to present:

TWENTY-SIX
New Works by RISK
December 13 - December 20, 2008

Opening Reception
Saturday, December 13, 7-11 p.m.

Track 16 Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave.
, C-1
Santa Monica, CA 90404

In a career spanning twenty-six years, graffiti artist RISK has impacted the evolution of street writing as an artform in Los Angeles and worldwide. RISK pushed the limits further than any L.A. graffiti writer had ever gone before by bombing – what would later be referred to in the graffiti world as a "heaven" – on freeway overpasses and other highly visible spots throughout the city gaining major notoriety for his unique style. At the peak of his career he took graffiti from the streets and into the gallery with the launch of the Third Rail series of art shows; he later parlayed the Third Rail brand into the first authentic line of graffiti-inspired clothing.


In describing this exhibition, RISK states: "Twenty-Six is a collection of letters that I painted as if I were painting on the streets, using what paint and materials I had in my studio, while making sure they all had the movement and the energy of good old-school graffiti. It is a celebration of where I'm at today and where I have come from. Twenty-six letters of the alphabet, twenty-six years; I can't think of a better way to define myself and my view of graffiti art.
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Contemplating the arc of his career, RISK attributes his success to something deep inside him. "I think I was the first to do a lot of stuff because I was competitive. I always wanted to take things one step further.
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For more event information, please visit the Track 16 website at www.track16. com

Zune Arts: The Lost Ones.
book signing in Chicago & Los Angeles

Thursday - July 31st - 7-10 PM
7522 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Artists Present: Steve Niles and Kime Buzzelli

Saturday - August 2nd - 4-6 PM
Quimby's
1854 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Artists Present: Gary Panter & Dr. Revolt

Zune Arts: The Lost Ones.
book signing in Los Angeles & Chicago

Thursday - July 31st - 7-10 PM
7522 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Artists Present: Steve Niles and Kime Buzzelli

Saturday - August 2nd - 4-6 PM
Quimby's
1854 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Artists Present: Gary Panter & Dr. Revolt

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..> ..> ..> ..>    NOVEMBER 27th SWINDLE and House of Diehl present Style Wars The Style Battle Championship Tour 2007 Live Style Battling + Performances by JODY WATLEY and HOUSE OF DIEHL! VIP Judges include: Jeffrey Sebelia, Jody Watley, and more! Vogue Magazine calls House of Diehl "Punk meets Warhol"... Michael Musto calls Style Battling "the newest variation on krumping." 8 contenders go head to head to create fast fashion live for the title of Los Angeles Style Battle Champion, and $1000 in cash and prizes! Tuesday November 27th, 7PM CINESPACE 6356 Hollywood Blvd First 50 people to mention SWINDLE, receive FREE ENTRY Tickets $7 Advance / $10 at the Door 21+ http://houseofdiehl.com/ http://moli.com/stylewars    December 1st IMPERFECT UNION Imperfect Union, a solo exhibit of new works by Shepard Fairey. This show displays a provocative collection of politically charged paintings, screen prints, stencils, album covers and mixed media pieces rich with metaphor, humor and seductive decorative elements.Imperfect Union is derived from the first line of the U.S. Constitution "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union". For Shepard Fairey, critiquing the imperfect union, far from disparaging the United States, is a patriotic step toward shaping a more perfect union. December 1, 2007 - January 14, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, December 1, 8-11pm Merry Karnowsky Gallery 170 South La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, California 90036 Voice 323.933.4408    December 4th Jonathand Adler and Swindle invites you to a fete IN HIS FAB L.A. STORE Pick up a signed copy of his book "MY GUIDE TO ANTI-DEPRESSIVE LIVING" and feel good about your spending habits Personalized Pots, Curious Confections, Spirited Spirits, Diva Discounts & Groove Giveways Including a chance to win a weekend stay at the groovy Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort December 4th, 2007 5 - 8 PM 8125 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA please RSVP to la@jonathanadler.com t: 323.658.8390    Issue ICONS 2 .. Issue Icons 2 - OUT NOW Available at the Swindle Store This year, the SWINDLE Icons are more than celebrities or ubiquitous faces in the media. We relish in the merits of these men and women who have transcended failure to make their unique mark on culture. But most of all, we celebrate these Icons whose influence will persist long after they are gone, through the people they have mentored, and inspired. Featuring Interviews by: Steve Buscemi, Debbie Harry, Buzz Aldrin, Scarface, Deepak Chopra, Marianna Faithfull, Naomi Wolf, Nick Cave, Takashi Murakami & Many More    SUBSCRIBE NOW Get the next six issues of SWINDLE, Subscribe Now   Home : Subscribe : About : Contact : Back Issues : Where to Buy © 2007 Swindle Magazine

In collaboration with W Hotels' White Space project, SWINDLE presents an exhibition of works by Chris Yormick at W Times Square. W Hotels' White Space is a program that brings an ever-changing visual/sensory experience in the public spaces of W Hotels, while supporting the work of emerging artists.

Chris Yormick's approach to painting reflects his teenage years spent in DC in the late 80's and early 90's as a skateboarder and graffiti writer with a special sense of balance between physical and structure. Yormick has made a formidable career as an artist, designer and art director, utilizing his unique understanding of compositional balance. Yormick's artwork has been features in gallery shows over the world. He has done design work for clients such as DefJam, eS Footwear, Fuel TV & more.

W Hotels' White Space
W Times Square
1567 Broadway (at 47th Street)
New York, NY 10036
(212)930-7400
http://www.whotels.com/
Special guest DJ, complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres

RSVP: rsvp@swindlemagazine.com

VANS SKY GALLERY EXHIBITION

marco zamora, sage vaughn, kelsey brookes, cole gerst, derek albeck, jophen stein

NEW IMAGE ART GALLERY
november 2-4, 2007 (that's right ... just three days!)
7pm to 10pm on friday - grand opening event
1pm to 6pm on Saturday
noon ot 4pm on Sunday

join us friday for the grand opening with drinks and music plus bidding on sky gallery art and other works from the artists with portions of proceeds benefiting their selected charities.

New Image Art Gallery
7908 santa monica blvd.
west hollywood, CA 90046
phone: 323.654.2191

newimageartgallery.com
vanskygallery.com

Dance Right, please don't Dance Wrong.

Party this thursday celebrating the birth of MFG himself!

The Seventh Letter X Known Gallery Proudly Present

RAT'S W'SUP!!!

Friday September 28th, 2007
7pm - 12am

A Solo Show by:
FATE - AWR - MSK

Curated by: David Flores ATC

Come enjoy a ratikill night at:
Progression Gallery
250 West 2nd Street
Pomona, CA 91766

Live DJ's:
DJ SPell, Mr. Japson (TSL, Nose Wheelie),
Hazen (BassRush, TSL)

also Live Hardcore band: A.D.

Free giveaways!
all ages, free drinks
more info at:
www.knowngallery.com

This July, Scion presents the fourth installment of the Scion Installation Art Tour: 'It's A Beautiful World'. Launched in 2003, Scion Installation is a revolutionary art tour featuring work from an unprecedented collective of contemporary artists. For 4 years the tour has evolved, and each year the medium with which the artists showcase their work evolves. For Installation 4, the theme "It's a Beautiful World" was interpreted by each artist in one of four mediums; painting, photography, sculpture, and collage. Scion Installation 4 will visit 9 cities around the country with a final stop in Los Angeles where all of the artwork will be auctioned off to the public, and 100% of the proceeds will go toward art related charities.

Featuring art by:
Andrew Pommier, Angela Boatwright, Blaine Fontana, Blek le Rat,Books llll, Caia Koopman, Chris Yormick, Cody Hudson, Dalek, David Choe, Eye One, Francesco LoCastro, J. Shea, James Jean, Jeff Soto, Joshua Krause, Kofie,Mel Kadel, Michael Sieben, Mike Giant, R. Grimes, Rammellzee, RETNA, Ron English, Sage Vaughn, Sam Flores, Tim McCormick, Travis Millard

SEPTEMBER 6 - 27: NEW YORK

The Reed SPace151
Orchard StreetNY, NY 10012
212.253.0588
www.thereedspace.com/newyork

Opening Event:
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
7PM - 11PM

www.scion.com/installation
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