The VandalList and Tattrx teamed up for a new tattoo related collaboration. Together we’re always happy to spread the love for other progressive-minded art lovers. Tattrx: tattrx.com International Directory of Modern Tattoo Art Matik (Kevin Weber Flugel) is a young tattoo artist living and working in Vevey, Switzerland. His work is simple and well executed, with very clean lines and imaginative characters. Just like any professional tattooist he is open for proposals and new ideas and he comes with great sketches for those willing to get a tattoo. His work has a very nice playful touch and if you are interested in getting a tattoo from Matik you can follow him on his Facebook page where he keeps you up to date with the upcoming events where he will be available. instgram : @matiktattoo Text: Diana Porumboiu #tattoo #tatuaje #ink #tattooartist #Matik

BAStattoo & GALLERYart caffe, placed in Cluj Napoca, has been inspired by the Buddhist temples, prevailing in luxurious details. Bodacious elements like the golden-wooden gramophone, the old yet preserved mirror, the dominance of dark-wood in royal furniture enhance the vintage vibe encased in the coffee shop. The selection of Tibetan paintings and Buddhist statues goes perfectly with the luxurious decor of the coffee shop which can be easily mistaken for an Asian palace or a Royal temple. The soft light brings in harmony due to the colors displayed in a warm pallete, golden details intertwining with the red walls, curtains and the seated place. For more details about the tattoo salon check the following  link . Adress: str. C-tin Brancusi nr 114 400458 Cluj-Napoca Phone: 0740 514 646 Email: bastattoo_galleryart@hotmail.com Website: http://www.BAStattoo.ro Text: Diana Slabinschi #BAStattoo #caffe #GALLERYart #TATTOOSALON

Alice Pasquini is an Italian visual artist born and based in Rome where she works as an illustrator, set designer and painter. Apart from that, she travels to different countries to make her art public and accessible to everyone. You are probably used to the street art that sends messages, makes statements and tackles social and political issues. Well, this one paints about positive emotions and brings joy to the grey streets. Alice says that she creates “art about people and their relationships, I’m interested in representing human feelings and exploring different points of view. I especially like to depict strong and independent women.” She did this on the streets of Salerno as well, for the Fondazione Alfonso Gatto. The organization was founded in honor of the 20th century poet, Alfonso Gatto, born in this same town. Since the writer’s hermetic poetry has always been inspired by love, the artist tried to recreate on the walls the feelings transmitted by the author through words. She kept her personal touch using bright and powerful colors and continued focusing on women as main characters. You can enjoy more of her art work on her website . Text: Diana Porumboiu #AlicePasquini #GRAFFITI #mural #streetart

Designer Steve Wintercroft has a series of inexpensive geometric masks. This collection of paper masks couldn’t have come at a better time, because Halloween is almost here. He prepared this collection which every crafter can easily make at home. So now, you can transform into one of the most popular animals, your favorite character from a science-fiction movie or in simple skeleton. The geometric paper masks are perfect for people who don’t like dressing up for Halloween and probably will make them feel differently about that, once they set their eyes on the freaky 3D geometric masks. Check out some of the mask options below: Text: Diana Scorici #diy #GeometricPaper #Masks #SteveWintercroft

Pejac is a Spanish artist that wanted to offer the experience of his art work to the people, and brought it on the streets. He recently created three pieces in the Asian part of Istanbul, in Uskudar, and amazed people passing by. Trompe-l’oeil is actually an art technique meant to deceive the eye using realistic imagery to create an optical illusion. Pejac creates beautiful murals that look like they always belonged there and he is often using the trompe-l’oeil technique. His purpose is to make people’s brain turn and think and he beautifully explains that: “I would like my work to produce the same result as when you whisper into someone’s ear; Gentle and discrete – but right into the brain… a whisper in the form of a question.” For him the walls are just like canvases and he paints them carefully and patiently with small brushes. Just like the artist declared “making a work look simple is quite complex” and we can confirm that by taking a closer look to the detailing of his murals. Text: Diana Porumboiu #mural #illusions #thestreetsofIstanbul #Pejac #streetart #GRAFFITI

The newest architectural creation belonging to British artist Alex Chinneck is making quite a fuss due to the unicity of the ‘levitating’ building in London’s Covent Garden. His project, ‘Take my lightning but don’t steal my thunder’, a beautiful dialogue between  architecture and art  recreates the iconic Covent Garden market building which appears like it is floating 3m (10 ft) in air. CNC-cut polystyrene being the dominant material used, the prefabricated building uses empty middle space, remaining with the top of the building ‘unsupported’. For rounding up this project the British Artist has teamed up with architectural consultants, structural engineers, steel fabricators, carpenters, and set builders. As Chinneck declares “My objective was to create an accessible artwork that makes a harmonious but breath-taking contribution to its historic surroundings, leaving a lasting and positive impression upon the cultural landscape of Covent Garden and in the minds of its many visitors.” ’Take my lightning but don’t steal my thunder’ will be on display at London’s Covent Garden’s East Piazza up till October 24, 2014. For a close view of the making and the result take a look at the video and photos below: Text: Diana Slabinschi #LevitatingInMidAir #LondonsFamedCoventGarden #MarketBuilding

Fabien – Le Tatoueur “The satisfaction of customers is the nicest compliment for me.” – Fabien Belveze Fabien Belveze is a phenomenal artist from Albi France. He said: “I started tattooing when I was 13 years. Before that, I worked in a lot of areas until the day I decided to try my luck with my lifelong passion: The Tattoo! Passion for the art, I started by aerography, but nothing conclusive, learning to tattoo is not easy. When I have had the opportunity, I have not hesitated.” Realism , old school , new school , the graph are some of the styles he loves … He struggled to find one where he had to get involved … But realism is still his favorite! Check out his outstanding work: Instagram: instagram.com/fabienletatoueur Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabienletatoueur Tumblr: www.fabienletatoueur.tumblr.com Website: www.thinktattoo.com Text: Diana Scorici #Fabien #tattoo #tatuaje #ink #tattooartist #LeTatoueur

The Irish artist known under the pseudonym Fin DAC (Dragon Armoury Creative) just delivered a new piece in West London. The artist, a web developer/designer during his spare time got involved in the street art a few years ago and since then he spread his work around 7 countries. For the latest piece in West London he was once more inspired by the feminine sensuality. Women are often his main inspiration and most of the times they have tattoos and piercing eyes looking straight to the passersby. He plays with colors that become the means of creating the atmosphere and conveying the message. The models are usually black and white and as a trade mark the color is centered around the eyes, like a paint stain. Scroll down for more pictures and for a live experience, the mural is to be found on Elgin Avenue, West London. Text: Diana Porumboiu #mural #MaidaVale #streetart #GRAFFITI #FinDAC #WestLondon

Anonymous street artist, who goes by the guise of ‘Skid Robot’, through meaningful and subliminal murals along the streets of Skid Row, Los Angeles aims to raise awareness and empathy of extreme poverty by covering the walls, where homeless people live, with imaginary homes and sceneries . Apart from setting the display with the reason to bring joy and create knowledge of their precarious situation among people, he also meets the needs of the homeless by giving out care packages of toiletries and food when he drops by to do his paintings. Follow him on his Instagram account to see more of these street art with a cause. http://instagram.com/skidrobot Text: Diana Slabinschi #streetartist #Creating #ImaginaryHomes #RaisesAwareness #TheHomelessSituation

In creating the soft and smooth to the touch graffiti, the aesthetics side being a plus, contemporary artists created an eco-friendly mural, in which no aerosols where used, what the streetart needs is just a dash of water to thrive. Choosing the right space to cover is needed to be taken into consideration, otherwise you risk of committing vandalism. Take a look at the ingenious recipe. To get started you’ll need: 3 cups of moss (washed, clean of soil) 2 cups of buttermilk or 2 cups of yogurt (should be plain yogurt) 2 cups of water or beer 1/2 tsp of sugar corn syrup (optional) a blender that you probably don’t want to use other than for this More info:  wikihow Text: Diana Slabinschi #Ever #mural #streetart #GRAFFITI #Project #moss #diy #TheCoolest

Photograper Dan Martensen born and raised Pleasantville New York studied photography at the Rhode Island School of Design, later worked as an assistant to photographers Tom Munro, Stephane Sednaoui and Annie Leibovitz. Even since childhood he got preoccupied with arts, the photography being a long way road. He worked with the biggest models, musicians, artists and coolest young trend setters around the world. He has been featured in in shows across the globe including the New York Armory Photography show, Art Basel, and recently in an exhibtion at the acclaimed Deichtorhallen Museum in Hamburg. His portrait and fashion work has been published in i-D, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The Last Magazine, and GQ. Dan has shot campaigns for ESPRIT, H&M, Costume National, and Converse One Star. He has collaborated on special projects with designers such as Alexander Wang and David Yurman. Dan’s first book entitled “Pictures from The Southwest”is due out this fall. His portofolio imbued the eye of the beholder with sun-kissed portraits, freezing beauty and facial expressions in a minimal, elegant display. Contact: FOR INQUIRIES IN THE USA M.A.P. caroline@mapincusa.com FOR INQUIRIES IN THE UK AND EUROPE M.A.P. juliebrown@mapltd.com FOR INQUIRIES IN GERMANY Kristina Korb kristina@kristinakorb.com FOR WORLDWIDE SYNDICATION Trunk Archive licensing@trunkarchive.com direct contact: studio@danmartensen.com webpage: http://danmartensen.com/ Text: Diana Slabinschi #model #DanMartensen #photography #surf #skate

Odeith paints a giant tribute to Bob Marley in Quinta do Mocho, Portugal Portuguese street artist Odeith pays a giant tribute to Bob Marley somewhere on the streets of Quinta do Mocho in Portugal. His portofolio reunites incredible anamorphic graffiti artworks, creating the illusion 3D pop-out letters. He has headed towards a new direction when creating this fantastic monochrome portrait of the legendary Bob Marley. One Love! Text: Diana Slabinschi #agianttribute #mural #Paint #Odeith #streetart #GRAFFITI #bobmarley