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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Artist Profile Update: Banksy

A few weeks ago, I went traveling with a close friend to San Francisco, California. There, we went on a hunt for original Banksy street art. While looking specifically for Banksy work, we discovered some incredible sights. Permanent, impermanent, fixed, illegal, visual, literary, any type of art you can imagine was present in this creative city. Here are a few Banksy pieces we found intact, in addition to anonymous community art that tickled our fancy.


Banksy work which says, "If at first you don't succeed - call an airstrike."

This art was impermanent, written on tape.
This Banksy mural was protected by a cover, placed there by the landowner.


This painting depicts the personal choices individuals make in regard to their effect on the larger community.
This Native American portrait by Banksy has since been defaced, but originally held a NO TRESPASSING sign. 


These were a few of many scattered words on a sidewalk.

"I know which way the river flows, when I was young, I was told." Community mural in SF.

Mural depicting community values



Banksy art in a private parking lot

This sign says: "Keep your coins, I want change." It is a common phrase used by Banksy, and this sign was placed in a window by a recently removed Banksy piece in the Haight neighborhood.


Wednesday, April 20, 2011

One Day by Matisyahu

Nothing like a positive reggae encouragement for peace and nonviolence. Enjoy!




Thanks to reggae-loving activist Emily W.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Update: The Yonkofa Project

Quick update on the Yonkofa Project! All the volunteers are alive and well, and they are overseas in Ghana giving it their all: volunteering, meeting people, recording, singing, dancing, learning, and helping out in their host community. Stay tuned for a guaranteed hilarious and insightful de-brief on their journey to Western Africa, complete with stories and photos. Thanks to all who contributed to their mission.