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HELLO You are holding issue 2 in your hands or maybe it‘s on the desk in front of you, who knows. And this is the introduction. But wait up; what the hell am I going to write here? I was never asking myself this question when I had the idea to launch a fresh contemporary DIY art & culture magazine - or however you want to call it. As a graphic designer and non-texter - before you start - you see the layout-grid in front of you, what font you are going to choose, which artists or idols are to be banned on paper, what engaging projects should be documented inside and how the logo will look like. But you don‘t think about the introduction text at all... Damn it. But hey, come on let‘s be honest with each other, when you are looking at any magazine do you really care about the introduction? Sit back, take five and just enjoy this issue... it‘s full of creative blood, sweat and ink drips. Yours truly
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CONTENT 12 LIL‘ ILLU BATTLE
SPOKE ILLUSTRATIONS VS BUBENTRAUM
14 PRIMARY FLIGHT
A TRAVEL REPORT BY MARC C.WOEHR
17 BOY81
VISUAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR BERN CITY
22 MILHAIL WASSMER
PORTRAITS, PARTYKIDS & 44 DAYS
26 MICROBOT
CREATING SURREAL WORLDS
30 MONOREX
A LONDON ART AGENCY
34 SPEERSTRA GALLERY
POST GRAFFITI AND CONTEMPORARY ART
38 NUMBER ONE MAGAZINE GRAFFITI-MAG IN MAG
42 RODJA GALLI (COLUMNIST) THUMBS UP
46 BROSMIND (COLUMNIST)
THE MINGARRO BROTHERS FROM BARCELONA
50 NICOLE AEBISCHER
PRESENTED BY SACHENMACHEN.CH (COLUMNIST)
54 HOPEHOPE (COLUMNIST) LOVESTORY
58 BEEN THERE, DONE THAT SNEAKERNESS, CANVAS BASH, TOKYO
61 ASPHALT
A T-SHIRT COMBO
62 C.R.E.A.M. PRODUCTS
64 SWISS MADE & READERS DIG IT PRODUCTS & BOOKS
68 CONTESTS & AGENDA
AMATEUR 003 COVER CONTEST AND MORE
70 DISTRIBUTION & THANK YOU WHERE TO GET AMATEUR
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Marc C. Woehr goes to Miami December 2nd - 9th, 2008 What exactly is “Primary Flight”? It’s a Street Art Festival that took place for the second time in the Wynwood Art District of Miami. 40 of the worldwide most known graffiti and street art artists were invited to present their art. It was organized by BOOKSIIII, Lynn Yohana Howard, Logan Hicks and Anthony Spinello. Their goal is to showcase the works of the artists in the street, the way they are – without nick-nack and hypocrisy. Your trip to Miami dates back a while. What springs to your mind first, when you think back? The approach to Miami after our 19 hour travel. The view was gigantic. And we knew that our dream had now become reality. I also remember the first sight of the ocean from ourhotel balcony, the smell of the salty sea, the sound of the waves. And the nice warm t-shirt weather – all in the beginning of December! Who is “we”? That’s me and my art partner Frerk (Marco Eckert). Together we created the wall on the spot. We work very well together, even though we have arguments once in a while. But that’s normal, isn’t it? And as long as our teamwork is fruitful and turns into something good, it’s even benefitial. Our styles harmonize well. Besides, it can’t be a coincidence, that we’re born the same day and our first names are almost alike. (laughs)
¬ Miami 2008
Describe your style. What’s special about you both and your walls? My art is rooted in graffiti, the archetype of Street Art. But in my 20 year old career as an artist I developed, because with graffiti you can’t express yourself so well, I think. I still work with the spray can, but it’s just one of many media I use. Frerk has also been painting for many years. However working on a real and big wall is quite new to him though. I can help him with my experience. In return he has helped me to become free from the strict rules of graffiti. Besides, his figures and my house facades complement wonderfully. Together we create modern, fleeting and distinctive/unique pieces of art, that fit into today’s time.
„I still work with the spray can, but it’s just one of many media I use.“ Marc C. Woehr
¬ Marc and Marco at work
www.primaryflight.com www.marcwoehr.de
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¬ Marc C. Woehr aka MFG - muster für gestaltung
What exactly was your assignment on the spot? We were fortunate to create a wall directly at the main street that led to SCOPE. It is one of those fairs, that took place in the context of Art Basel Miami. The wall was 35 meters long and was located straight next to the area of Obey, one of the most famous American artists in the region of Street Art. So, we couldn’t have pictured it better. Fairgoers were constantly passing by our wall. Besides, interviews were going on right in front of our wall, as well as some photo shootings with models. That was PR of the finest for us. How did this journey come off? The invitation came to us by Anne-Katrin Scherer from MODART Magazine (web.modarteurope.com). I thought I misheared, when she told me that we were invited to partake at Primary Flight, among just one other german artist (Stefan Strumbel). Prior to this event we have been able to take part at one other live act – at MODART Creative Boat Party in Basel, Switzerland (Art Basel). But to be part of Art Basel in Miami was a whole new ball game. Was this event somehow documented? The MODART Magazine has installed a blog (Miami tales) on the MODART website (http://web.modarteurope.com/artist-blog/miami-blog). Thanks to the diligent work of Nhu, Harlan and Lutz everybody can look up, what we experienced during the days and nights in Miami. Who did you get to know? As I mentioned before: Obey including his whole family. A very nice guy despite of his great success. But also Mr Brainwash and some gallery owners. Especially Tomy, a Columbian gallery owner, I have taken into my heart, because we had so much fun together. With Shane (Art Whino) from Washington D.C. we now started a joint project. Let yourself be surprised. All I say is: It’s about sneakers. Which experience will remain unforgettable to you? Oh, there are many! That I got to know the chairman of the Axel-Springer publishing house (Dr. Mathias Döpfer) trough a crazy coincidence after I’ve seen a long report on TV about him just a week ago, that was awesome! Other highlights for me were the open air concert of Yelle on the beach and the SCOPE final party in the famous SHORE club. But also the typical American experiences remain memorable: the barbecue man directly next to our wall; the police car that was watching over us with blue lights all the time; the illuminated panels of Art Miami; the eight-lane roads in the middle of the city; the DJ’s at the stores; the many cool partys and much more. Then the cordial heart of Anne, who served us with delicious food. All in all it was an unforgettable experience – in an artistic and humanly sense. ._.
¬ Marc C. Woehr, Shepard Fairey with daughter, Marco Eckert. Pic by Miss Fairey
¬ Marc C. Woehr and the BBQ man
Txt: Corine Schrieber Pics: Marc C. Woehr & Marco Eckert ¬ Wall done! Frerk & Muster für Gestaltung
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Why do you think it’s called a party?
Because deep down every human knows that the best thing about us hairless monkeys is our will to team up and do things together. Gathering a crowd might not always make things easier but it’s a water proof guarantee for more fun and a better show. A simple and stimulating truth, celebrated here by Weactivists Jason Lee and Stash – Go team, Go!
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Please describe yourself in 3 sentences. I am restless. I am heavy. I am now. How did you get into illustration? I’ve always tried to do what I enjoy. When are you the most productive? When I have to and at night. Then time stands still somehow und I can work undisturbed. Where do you get your inspiration? From life, friends, enemies. What‘s your favorite personal work? I don’t have a favorite work. I like it, when my current work becomes my favourite. That’s a good sign. How does a typical day look like? Waking up, working, sleeping. What‘s your next personal project? Oh, there are so many. But I’ve been working on a sound project since a long time that I finally want to finish. What would be your dream project? No clue. Maybe something with sneakers or so. You at the age of 16. What music did you listen? Quite various: From De La Soul to Prodigy, Nirvana, DJ Krust to Dr. John or Nu Jazz Sampler. Whatever pleased or newly arrived. You at the age of 66. What music will you listen? Perhaps things I listen to today and of course much new stuff. Maye by then I’ll be deaf due to iPod.
¬ Studio shot, 2008
Where is your favourite vacation-spot? Ticino (the Italian part of Switzerland).
¬ Kid drawing from 1988 !!!
What is important to you? Fun. Freedom. Dreams. Tell us an important lesson you have learned in life so far? Everything passes by. What do you love? So many things. Music, women, smoking weed, shoes, mags, parties, chocolate... Anything else you want to say? Power to the kids!
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¬ Blueboy and Blueboy masked, 2003
¬ Monthly posters for Gaskessel, 2003
¬ Baby Woodrose for ISC Club, 2003
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¬ Mando Diao for ISC Club, 2003
ÂŹ Fuck & Love for Wasserwerk Club, 2007
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¬ KOKS MACHT HOHL for Wasserwerk Club, 2008
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¬ Monthly posters for Wasserwerk Club, 2007 / 2008
¬ BM Boy for Bewegungsmelder, 2008 ¬ Who’s cool now? for Wasserwerk Club, 2007 ¬ Culture my ass for Wasserwerk Club, 2008
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Mikhail Wassmer is a 22 year old swiss/canadian, who spent half his life in Canada and the other half in Switzerland. After finishing an apprenticeship, that didn‘t fulfill him and with nothing holding him back, he set out to New York. That‘s where his journey began. How did you get into photography? It was at a party in Brooklyn, I met Zandy Mangold (zandymangold.com), who was shooting for the New York Post. I started assisting him and he got me an internship with Eric Ogden (ericogden.com) .Soon I realized that being a photographer, isn‘t as absurd of a goal as I thought it was until then. When are you the most productive? When I‘m in a surrounding that I feel comfortable in. What does a typical day look like? Hard to say, I‘m currently in a situation where I have no typical day. Days tend to include a bed, breakfast, some kind of work, music and a conversation. What‘s your next personal project? I‘m currently working on a project, in which I want to break down what home means to me. After returning home from being in completely different surroundings for over a year, I noticed that my personal views have shifted and I‘d like to visualize this. What would be your dream project? I‘ve never really thought about that. Where do you get your inspiration? Music, cinema and everyday life. I‘m currently hooked on (french) new wave cinema. Music is a bit harder to explain. It‘s a mix of classical, electronic, folk and ambient music. Artists like Goldmund, Max Richter, The Books and Kashiwa Daisuke, occupy a large amount of my time at the moment. What people do you admire? People who do what they love. What is important to you? What I love. What do you love? My five senses, music, dining, relationships (to both friends and partners) and conversations. Tell us an important lesson you have learned in life so far? To live it as intense, fulfilling and aware as possible.
¬ CLICK. Mikhail on the road, 2008
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portraits
medium format film shots from New York and Montreal.
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44 days
a documentation of the 44 days Laura and I spent together in New York this past summer.
What about your project „partykids“? Partykids is an on-going project started in late 07 in New York. I plan on working on it in various cities around the world.“
What‘s your favorite personal work? Why? 44 days. It documents the end of the most exciting, eventful and influential time of my life. The memories attached to the project mean a lot to me.
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partykids
portraiting partykids in a new light.
www.mikhailwassmer.com www.wearepartykids.com
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ÂŹ Metal heart, Photoshop & Tablet, 55x40cm, 2008
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M ICROB OT The actual surreal drawings of Swiss interactive designer Microbot remind on Dali. Eventhough that was never the artist‘s idea. How did you get into what you do? I just liked creating own stuff and worlds for all my life. When I got a computer I liked that there were lots of people creating images with it and sharing their stuff in the web. I wanted to join this too and see the possibilities - so I just started. Bought a tablet, installed a few programs and tried on error. What are your sources of inspiration? It can be everyday things like music, games or a good movie. Everything can give you a good basic idea, theme or story. It‘s pretti much at random. What do you think about Dali? Dali was a genius! He created places which no one could imagine - aside from him. He tried thinking different about things and developed his unique imagination. Can you imagine what a beautiful mind this man must have had? I also like the story of Dr. Freud. Both of them were exploring subconsciousness and dreams. When we talk about Dali, let me point to Yacek Yerka. He‘s a living artists doing the most amazing surrealism paintings these days. What‘s your favorite personal work? Why? Its hard, I dont really have one. I like blue moon, drug free zone my new one red apple and metal heart. They‘re all very personal work so they mean more then other works to me. How does a typical day look like? Its pretty much random. Sometimes I get up at 3pm, sometimes I get up at 6am. It depends on when I go sleep. I had days when I went to bed at 1pm and slept till 10pm or even longer. So I don‘t really have a typical day. What‘s your next personal project? I‘m actually planing on some sky citys and isometrical paintings. Also I started a new painting of some kind of statue. It will be called „the beauty in her“ and I try to put in some secret elements. What would be your dream project? A project that has no limit to the budget is something I dream about. Or some really huge painting where I have lots of time to create it, which means big budget. Most of the time I‘m doing 6-8h works for clients since they‘re not able to pay more. My personal work is like 80+ hours. So my personal projects are usually the most fun and best projects at the moment. What do you love? My rats, my friends/family, guitar, music in general. I also love lots of art but not everything. I love surreal unique stuff the most. What people do you admire? My big friend from spain Jerico Santander, Peter Jaworovski from hejz who is always supporting me. Jesar One which became a good cyber friend too. And yeah, everyone who supported me - like you, Lain. You‘re an amazing person! Thats very rare these days. Wow. Thank you, Dave! Tell us an important lesson you have learned in life so far? Dont let people tell you what you can and can‘t do. Anything else you want to say? Thanks for the opportunity to be in this magazine. It‘s a big honor for me. And as usual Keep it real!
¬ Microbot - studio shot, 2009
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¬ Blue Moon, Photoshop & Airbrush, 130x85, 2008 ¬ Last Days, Photoshop, 100x60cm, 2008
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¬ Magic Box, Photoshop, 50x80cm, 2008 ¬ Red Apple, Photoshop & Tablet, 150x80, 2008
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Five years ago on the dark east end streets of London, a collective of young artists were hungry for work and frustrated with the lack of opportunities offered by the large creative firms within the city. They met one night to discuss a way of taking destiny into their own hands, being their own boss and ultimately attracting a healthy stream of exciting clients ... Monorex was born! This would act as an umbrella brand for freelance creatives - a central hub they could call home, working in harmony with other exciting individuals in all areas of design. Monorex would operate differently than any other design studio, working in a tight knit family environment. Helping each other develop and improve, having fun and enjoying themselves on each project put before them... The secret ingredient! Based on a similar business structure to M.A.S.K (old skool cartoon), where artists would be picked on their particular skills and characteristics depending on the brief at hand. Aiming to approach each project with a fresh and unique outlook, Monorex have strived to push the creative boundaries wherever possible. Started with only a handful of artists, Monorex now boasts ties with over 50 freelance artists Worldwide. Artists include: Teck 1, CHU, Jimi Crayon, Inkie, Sickboy, Alfa, Wen, Miss LED, Reeps 1, Mr K, Stika, Wany 1 to name a few. Current clients include: Reebok, Xbox, Toshiba, Ubisoft, Tiger Beer, Edding to name a few... Watch this space!
SECRET WARS One of Monorex’s most successful concepts has been the live art battle Secret Wars - where artists battle over a 90 min period (1 on 1) using only black & white paint. Set up as a “knock-out” cup competition with an artist being voted out of each consecutive round, the aim of the game is to visually beat your opponent and win over both guest judges and the crowd vote. Secret Wars has been running for just over three years, starting originally in London but now operating on a global scale. Secret Wars will soon be recognised as fully fledged sport at the Olympics... Watch this space! Last year the SW guys travelled 6000 miles around Europe in a mobile camper van battling local artists from countries such as France, Spain, Italy and Germany. They have also collaborated with Reebok and Ecko on various high profile events, with more collaborations planned this year the Secret Wars team have the World at their feet. Secret Wars will be starting in Zurich in March 09... Check the website for more details! -.Txt: Mr T Pics: various Monorex members
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Speerstra Galleries Post Graffiti and Contemporary Art Located in Geneva and Bursins, Switzerland, focusing on the American and European Graffiti movement, Speerstra Galleries present internationally renowned writers from the 70’s and 80’s from New York, such as John „Crash“ Matos, Chris „Daze“ Ellis, John „Jonone“ Perello and Aaron „Sharp“ Goodstone. Swiss Graffiti artists, Sigi „Dare“ Von Koeding and „Smash 137“ from Basel. Rcf1, Honet, AlÎxone, Scandal and Mist from Paris, France. In 2001, the Speerstra Gallery opened its first space in Paris, France. In 2007, the gallery moved to Bursins in Switzerland. In October of 2008, Willem Speerstra opens his second Swiss artspace in the historic center of Geneva. For Willem, his work as an art collector and gallerist, is characterized by a genuine bond of trust and friendship between him and his artists. Devoting his entire professional life, towards the diffusion of Graffiti Art and its‘ integration into the art market and ultimately in the history of art.
Willem, when did you start to collect and work with Graffiti Art? I discovered Graffiti Art at the age of 11, while living in Amsterdam. My father bought this great painting from American Graffiti Artist „Dondi“ White (1961-1998). He is an art collector, who began to buy Graffiti Art in the early 80’s and opened his first gallery dedicated to Graffiti in 1984. Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper released the so -called Graffiti Bible „Subway Art“ in 1984. I discovered, that trains and walls were painted since the early 70’s in New York. This book became a turning point in my life. Ten years later, I started my own Graffiti Collection. Meeting the artists was a great experience and today the „Speerstra Collection“ has more than 200 paintings and works on paper. The galleries in Geneva and Bursins will be promoting their work through solo and group shows. What‘s your favorite painting from your collection? „Sky’s the Limit“ by Bill Blast, painted in 1983 (80’ x 112’). It is one of the biggest works in my collection. In 1976 Bill Blast, also know as „Wise“, painted on trains and basketball courts before working on canvas and showing in art galleries in Europe. This work of art has been in the „Speerstra Collection“ for over 25 years. Who buys Graffiti Art at your galleries? Our clients and visitors come from all different places and backgrounds. Some have been following the gallery for many years and others are totally new to Graffiti on canvas. Today’s Graffiti collectors were around 10 years old when it all started… (1980’s), they grew up with Graffiti painted on walls and trains and are not afraid to bring this form of art into their homes. Recently, international auction houses, such as Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Artcurial have been selling Graffiti Art and world records for paintings by Futura 2000, Jonone and Crash have been made. What do you think, what will Graffiti Art look like in 20 years? The movement is already 40 years old and young kids will always feel the need to express themselves. Graffiti exisits all around the world, from Brazil to China. Shows and events take place every year, as well as museum shows and more are planned in the near future, wait and see…
¬ Speerstra Gallery in Bursins, Switzerland ¬ Willem Speerstra in Bursins, Switzerland
What are your next exhibitions? In February, old school NY artist „Daze“ will exhibit his latest works on canvas and paper called „While the city sleeps, reflections on the 3rd rail“. This show is a reflection of Daze’s early years, while writing on New York city trains in the mid-70‘s. In March, the Geneva gallery will show Swiss born artist from Basel „Smash 137“ for the very first time. He is one of the most active writers worldwide today. Karambolage „contemporary typography“, a show not to be missed for all those in appreciation of the art of „Writing“.
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¬ Daze “Coney Island” / 1990 / 180 x 325 cm
¬ Crash “Smoking” / 1981 / 130 x 245 cm
¬ Bill Blast “ Skys the limit” / 1983 / 200 x 280 cm
GALLERY SPEERSTRA / GENEVA Grand Rue 13 CH-1204 Geneva Switzerland Phone: +41 (0) 78 718 53 99 Open: Wednesday to saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm and by appointement.
¬ Futura 2000 “Eliminator” / 1984 / 133 x 189 cm
GALLERY SPEERSTRA / BURSINS Chemin des Cerisiers 1 CH-1183 Bursins Switzerland Phone: +41 (0) 21 824 20 10 Open: Friday and saturday from 2 pm to 6 pm and by appointement.
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NUMBER ONE (Graffiti magazine) The legendary Swiss NumberOne Graffiti magazine was thought to be dead. Different to many others we didn’t except these rumors. Way back in some dusty archives, in between old issues of pin up magazines, Amateur heaved NumberOne out of its nearly retirement. Much has changed since NumberOne was founded. The Internet has replaced many quality magazines throughout the last years. More than ever class and experience are required to prevail, for the readers’ sake. Since legends are immortal, from now on a part of Number One lives in a compacted format within Amateur Magazine. We are proud to give you the real McCoy. www.numberone-gear.com
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RODJA GALLI (ro*) High five! Once again illustrator ro* did a great „handjob“ for Amateur. Thumbs up for the black and white! www.rodjagalli.com
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BROSMIND (Alejandro & Juan Mingarro) More witty designs by our friends the Mingarro brothers and their team in Barcelona. www.brosmind.com
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SACHENMACHEN (Thomas Walde & Florian Hauswirth) The guys from sachenmachen.ch talked to Nicole Aebischer. Maybe because they think girls from Écal don‘t get the respect they deserve. Rightly. www.sachenmachen.ch
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HOPEHOPE (Marisa Pichler) HOPEHOPE proudly presents 4 ambitious and young pairs of artists, musicians, designers and comedians. It’s kind of a lovestory between these protagonists. Introducing Burn’s Boys, Griesbach, Duo Hinterletscht, Julian Amacker and Monica Santana. Photography: Julia Brütsch -.- Styling: hopehope -.- Hair and Make-up: Katja Jaisli www.hopehope.ch
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In the the beginning, beginning is the is Name. You are a name and become somebody; without a name you are one. give In there the name. Yougiven are given a name and become somebody; without a name youno are no Names one. Names us the opportunity for immortality. Writing one‘s name is to leave a part of oneself behind for all to see. give us the opportunity for immortality. Writing one‘s name, is to leave a part of oneself behind for all to see. In the initial years of In of the the graffiti graffiti bombing bombing inin New York, York the New the subway subway was was the the newspaper newspaper of the streets, of streets, an an alternative alternative communication communication system moving through The system The Five Five Boroughs. Boroughs. Kids left their names behind Kids behind on on the the subway subway for all alltotosee, see,it gave it gave them an identity. for them an identity. The The ecoeconomic boom riches of the postnomic boom andand the the riches of the post-war warhadn’t era hadn’t reached the social the era reached the social classclass in theinpoor poor neighborhoods the although city, although the neighborhoods of theofcity, the train train were lines were covered with billboards prailines covered with billboards praising lusing and luxury and wealth. A name can transxury wealth. A name can transport power port status, powerlike andthe status, like the and billboards, thebillboards, kids could the kidsthemselves could praiseinthemselves in the city’s praise the city’s community. community. The first of writers The first generation of generation writers scarcely docuscarcelytheir documented their was artwork. There mented artwork. There no need to; was no need to; bombed subway bombed subway cars would runcars for would years, run for years, exposed to millions people, exposed to millions of people, for of everybody forsee. everybody see. The MTA (Metropolito The MTAto(Metropolitan Transportation tan Transportation Authority the declared State of Authority of the State of New of York), New on York) war on the graffiti “vanwar thedeclared graffiti “vandalism” and by the dalism” bymuch the mid 80s pretty cars much of mid 80s and pretty of the subway were the subway cars were the cleaned. Documencleaned. Documenting artwork became ting the artwork taking necessary; taking became pictures necessary; of the pieces was pictures ofIn the wastwo obligatory. In the obligatory. thepieces mid 80s photographers, mid 80s twothe photographers, shared the who shared same passionwho towards graffisame passion towards graffiti,a got together ti, got together and published book, which and to published a book, was to bewas become the “bible”which for generations of come the “bible” for of writers writers — Subway Art generations by Henry Chalfant and — Subway Art byThe Henry Chalfant and MarMartha Cooper. photographs immortatha Cooper. The became photographs lized in the book, a richimmortalized basis for wriin the book became a rich basis for writers ters throughout the world. throughout the world. Pics to the right Artist: Old school pioneer Blade painting the New York subway (1976) Artists: Shampo and La Mano on a billboard of the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana (2001) NumberOne Magazine
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Once more works from the multidisciplinary studio founded by the Mingarro Brothers based in Barcelona. Their style is fresh, optimistic and always combines fantasy and humour.
ATM Campaign for promoting public transport. Client: ATM Agency: Tiempo BBDO Spain, 2008
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¬ SANDWICH (top left) Client: 55DSL (Italy, 2008) Every season 55DSL selects 5 artist from different countries and gives them total freedom to design their exclusive graphic to be printed on a T-shirt. ¬ LARRY AND THE BLIND GIANT (top right) Limited edition figure (Barcelona, 2007) ¬ FINAL ROUND (middle) Visual identity for Elisava Design School Degree Ceremony (Barcelona, 2008) Real size Champion's belt for graduate students (diplomas) ¬ XMAS (previous page) Mingarro Brothers (Brosmind) portrait by Rebekka Ehlers. Spain, 2006 ¬ THE HAPPY PILLS (next page) Mingarro Brothers (Brosmind) portrait by Rebekka Ehlers. Spain, 2006
MEATMAN Illustration for magazine cover. Client: Étapes Spain, 2008
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CORAZON Illustrations for the medical book Coraz贸n y Mente, by Valent铆n Fuster and Luis Rojas Marcos. Client: Planeta Spain, 2008
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CAGANER Illustrations for Christmas bonbons packaging. Client: Enric Rovira Photographer: Meritxell Arjalaguer Spain, 2008
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ÂŹ Joker vase, B&B Italia
WWW.NIC OLEAEBIS CHER.CH
ÂŹ Pyllon chair and table, B&B Italia
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What was your dream job, when you were 8? It definitely wasn‘t being a designer. I was more interested in playing outside and creating crazy chemical mixtures or brewing dangerous liquids. When did you know that you wanted to be a designer? I never really knew it. I just fell into it, which isn‘t a bad thing. After college, I wanted to take a year off (like most of the students), when my mother let me know about an entry-call for an art school. I applied for it, never thinking that it would work out. Imagine my surprise when I got in. How was the time after studying, til you found your way? After my studies at the Écal, I was a little fed-up with designing, so I did several „non-design-jobs“. After half a year, I went to Oslo to work in the studio of Norway Says, as an intern. It turned out to be very encouraging and I was quite motivated to do my own stuff afterwards. Now I have a great combination of being 60% employed as a graphic designer at CRIC print (www.cricprint.com) and having enough time to work for myself. What is your day like and what is your favorite time to work? Atelier? Coffee? I don‘t have an atelier. In my co-location, we have an „office room“ and half of this room became my working space. Because 2 „design-days“ aren‘t that much, I like to have somewhat of a plan as to what I‘m doing during the day. It stresses me out less. I take coffee-breaks spontaniously, sometimes more, sometimes less. Do you like to work in collaboration with other designers or do you prefer to work alone? I mostly work alone, but like to discuss my projects (or design-problems) with friends. Their objective points of view help me a lot.
Is there any designer from the present or the past, who you appreciate a lot?
Can you describe your way of design? What are you interested in?
The couple Eames of course, because their design is timeless. Then the
My projects normally begin with a problem that‘s really bothering me. I then
Bouroullec brothers, Jaime Hayon and of course Norway Says. They‘re
try to find a way to visualize it and make it into an object of mine.
just crazy Norwegians.
Do you have a personal style or approach? What is important for
How was 2008? 2009?
you?
2008 was crazy, exhausting, motivating, frustrating and amazing. In fact,
I like it sober and clean. Well designed details are really important.
it wasn‘t boring at all. Let‘s see what happens in 2009 and stay spontanious.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Dreams?
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No idea. Hopefully still happy with what I‘m doing, just a bit wiser... Interview: Thomas Walde & Florian Hauswirth (sachenmachen) What project has given you the most satisfaction? The Joker vases. It all began with a silly little sketch, which suddenly grew enormously. I really didn‘t expect it.
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Project for the Passionswege of the Vienna Design Week 2008: „Tischerl“ Silver is mostly used for dining objects such as cutlery, candleholders and napkin rings. And for jewelery of course. I had the pleasure to work together with the ancient manufacturer ‚Die Wiener Silberschmiede‘. Their range of products includes cutlery from the royals of Habsburg, objects of the Wiener Werkstatt, as well as new drafts from contemporary designers. Instead of designing just one object for the table, I chose to do an entire table. The coffee table with this touch of nomadism, is a combination of handcraftet silverplate with CNC cut out legs. A combination of ancient knowledge with new technology. I was also playing around with materials, such as metal, plexiglass and MDF. -.Txt: Nicole Aebischer Pics: Klaus Fritsch (below), Nicole Aebischer
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Marc: Shirt Levi’s Vintage, Trousers Levi’s Engineered, Shoes Schoo On y va Gigi: Shirt Levi’s Engineered, trousers Levi’s Engineered, Shoes Shoo On y va
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BURN’S BOYS Gigi Burn Art Teacher & Illustrator and Marc Burn DJ & Artschool-student with a marked preference for photography & collages are working together because of the honest communication and the sense of humor. www.gigiburn.ch (Exhibition Gigi Burn @ Erlengut, Erlenbach 24.4.-2.5.09)
Zuzka: Dress and Shoes H&M, Bags Griesbach Katka: Overall and Shoes H&M, Shirt Levi’s Blue, Bags Griesbach
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GRIESBACH Zuzka & Katka Griesbach founders and designers of Griesbach create a world of bags together where design and haptics stands in the center of their work. It’s sort of a symbiosis the two sisters are forming together and best reason why they work together is that they can’t be without one another. www.griesbachweb.com
Severin: Shirt Levi’s Blue, Overall Levi’s Red, Leggins Svea On y va Stefan: Blazer Levi’s Red, Trousers El Ganso On y va
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DUO HINTERLETSCHT For Severin Richiger & Stefan Waser, musical comedians, there was no reason not to work together. And they have lots of fun! www.duohinterletscht.ch
Julian: Shirt Levi’s Vintage, Levi’s Monica: Karen Walker Maud Zurich
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JULIAN AMACKER & MONICA SANTANA Julian (musician and flower-fields-biologist) & Monica (musician and scenographical designer) work together because the way to their bandroom is not so long - they can sing after dinner together and they admire the amusing get-together. www.myspace.com/julianamacker - www.cuida.ch - www.monicasantana.ch
September 27th 2008 - Theater National, Bern
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>> Mai 9th 2009 SNEAKERNESS @ Schiffbau, Zürich www.sneakerness.com
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November 29th 2008 - KiFF, Aarau
For their fifth anniversary the Pussiesparadise Crew invited 11 artists to the legendary KiFF in Aarau. Each of the creatives got a one-squaremeter big canvas, that had to be done before dinner. Cheers.
Five years ago the cool and likeable crew, with the strange name „Pussiesparadise“ started their art mission. A handfull of good friends began to make the streets more colorful. Today, besides their smooth blog with high-class photos, the creative label runs a small streetwearbrand. Check out their website, pussielovers!
¬ FINISHED CANVAS BY: (from top left to bottom right) LACK, EZRA, PASE54, MALIK, TI, V11, DR.DRAX, LAIN, LISA, RO*, KENNYNEED pics: meQ (Pussiesparadise)
www.pussiesparadise.ch
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TOKYO
November 2008 - Tokyo
„Miss Turner and November 2008 ITokyo, enjoyed lots of „Miss Turnerdoing and I enjoyed things relots of things while search and acquidoing urban research and sitionacquisition in times of in times of downturn.“ downturn.“ – Colin Schaelli Colin Schaelli
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¬ still life by Valérie Félix - www.valeriefelix.com
¬ action skid by Kenji Haruta - www.haltac.com
Logos & Stickers
Asphalt Combo This project is a series of numbered and limited to 100 pieces T-Shirt combo. With every T-Shirt you get a new inner tube for your bicycle and a mask which can be used for different occasions. Fjopus7, is a passionate swiss graphic designer and a follower of fixed gear, as you can guess. For the visuals, he created a Mexican scull by replacing traditional elements with parts of a bicycle. Go. www.fjopus7.com
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anything / supreme / alife
Snake & Feather Sweater
T-Shirt
Sein
Prism
Ici c‘est bienne
After their sweater „We are not from New York“ Swiss collective Die Seiner released another ironic piece of shirt. Wordplaying with 3 huge NYC brands. Not all good things are from New York! Black glossy print on black shirt. Limited to 50 pieces. S, M, L.
Enjoy is the way of Prism. Prism‘s main idea is to promote the work of various Swiss and European artists, by doing clothes, expositions, happenings or parties. Anyway, we like their new multicolor-printed sweaters.
Youth crime, unemployment etc., things you get to hear when talking about Biel/ Bienne’s multicultural population.
www.sein.se
www.the-prism.ch
www.icicestbienne.ch
Amateur Shirt Sein
Obama „Change“
Independent Artisans
Wrongwroks
Obey
The first official Amateur Magazine T-Shirt is ready. Limited to 33 pieces! Design by Lain from Die Seiner. Available exclusively at Home Street Home, Aarau or online:
Just in time Wrongwroks released this print. A classical Wrongkroks-Bite, this time eith Channel‘s No.5. Each color is limited to 50 pieces. Yellow already sold out.
„Order of Independent Artisans“ emblem in a typical Shepard Fairey style. Let‘s join the Obey Clan.
www.sein.se www.amateur-magazine.com
www.wrongwroks.com www.verdict.ch
The “Ici c’est Bienne”-shirt on the other hand shows the creativity and knowledge arising from this coalescence of different cultures.
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www.obeyclothing.com
Modern Utopia Sixpack France
Air Wildwood
The «Modern utopia « collection from Sixpack France is inspired by radical architecture movement such as Achigram and Superstudio, which both have been very influent during the 60’s and 70’s. French ill-studio is responsible for the designs of the clothes and a mini fanzine.
Bold design and sleek lines highlight the new Nike Air Wildwood - a streetwise shoe that‘s short on bells and whistles and long on comfort and style.
Nike ACG
www.sixpack.fr www.ill-studio.com
store.nike.com
artistic journey through graffiti, graphic art, publishing, and tattooing. His fine art is exhibited throughout the world and through the products he creates with Rebel8. Founded in 2003 with partner Joshy D., Rebel8 is an independent lifestyle brand committed to retaining the sense of authenticity found in Mike’s work. The shoes featured include the No Skool 2 Mid, J-Lay, Chukka Low, Sk8-Hi Pro, and Slip-On Pro. The T-shirts feature graphics hand-drawn by Mike Giant. Off the Wall!
Mike Giant Pack
Instant Digital Camera
Vans X Rebel8
Polaroid PoGo™
Rebel8 have partnered with Vans to bring you the „Mike Giant Pack“. Featuring collaborative footwear and apparel custom-designed by Rebel8 co-founder Mike Giant.
The digital version of Polaroid‘s iconic instant camera, the Polaroid PoGo™ Instant Digital Camera is a full-feature digital camera with an integrated printer. It is the first digital camera and printer combination that is small enough to take on-the-go. Available: End of 2009
Well-known for his prolific contributions to skateboarding (e.g. former designer for Think Skateboards) and street art, Mike’s path in life has been an uncompromising
www.vans.eu www.rebel8.com www.mikegiant.com
www.polaroid.com
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Bok
Spuntino
Coffee and Cigarettes
Trestle
Bird feeder
Hybrid furniture
A smooth, „out of the flat“ trestle designed by Florian Hauswirth, member of „Die Seiner“ and „Postfossil“. By clamping the board between the legs the trestle becomes 3D and ready for use.
Dino Salvatico‘s Spuntino is composed by 2 steel sheet pieces, a plastic piece and a spoon!
CHF 145.-
This hybrid furniture by Yves Siegrist, independent interior- and furniture designer, is inspired by the real use and the misappropriation of the user. It is an office furniture for breaktimes. The design shows a mixture between a timber trestle and the old painting bench well known in art schools.
www.sein.se
www.sitio.ch www.dinosalvatico.com
www.yvessiegrist.wordpress.com
Thespill
Playground in Paradise
Furniture & Carpet elements
Rubik‘s Cube sculptures
The furniture consists of two cuboids, cushions and a carpet element which can be used – depending on the need – as a sofa, a lounge, working island, a couch or a guest bed. Designed by Corina Zuberbühler, member of Postfossil - a collective of ten Swiss designers pursuing the question „How will we live in a postfossil fuel age?“
Fashion designer Nataly Schönenberger, founder of NDS-Flugtaschen, goes art. She ordered 6000 of the fancy Rubik‘s cubes, to use them as components for her animal-sculptures. Every colored square is sticked on by hand! Various shapes. Prices on request.
www.postfossil.ch
info@threelogy.ch
Out of machined birch plywood. Available at „Home Street Home“, Aarau and via www.sein.se
You can find Spuntino in sitio showroom in Zürich or via www.dinosalvatico.com
Different colorways coming soon! CHF 95 Fr.-
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Big Geezers Tour – Book and DVD Work in Progress & Bildschöne Bücher ISBN: 978-3-939181-03-3
Kim Young-Hee Sculpture 2D - Very Korean. Very European. Very Universal. rupa publishing ISBN: 978-3-940393-07-4 A presentation of the actual producing from international accredited, Corean artist Kim Young-Hee published by Munich based rupa publishing (they also published wellknown „the Nature of Snowboarding“ by Lozza some years ago). Kim Young-Hee‘s latest works of art are filigree, often illustrations of only a few centimetres in size, which are eternalised in a state of changelessness with the aid of photography. Available in German and English. Besides the normal illustrated book, there is a limited to 100 Collector’s Edition.
Big Geezers – a term here used to describe an international mix of artists who over the years have built friendships and used their common passion for painting towards various collaborations and shared moments around the world. In August 2007, Carhartt invited a bunch of the Big Geezers, including internationally known street artists, a photographer, two camera men, and a writer to go on a 3 week road trip: 5500 km in a nightliner. Along the way, the group was joined by new friends and old faces as the speed increased and the good vibes spread. Copenhagen, Oslo, Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava – in each city the Big Geezers painted inside a Carhartt store and outside in a public space. In both they were free to use the walls as they wanted. These painting sessions were also free; performances, which were open to the public. Art in action, and at every stop there was a great spirit of community and celebration for imagination, feelings that easily transferred to the hundreds of people who came in touch with Big Geezers on this trip. A year later, the paint is still on the walls for people to see and feel, but to have a look at the entire experience you’ll need the Book and film documenting the journey. See the details in the process; the differences in cities, colors and the shared love for painting. www.carhartt-streetwear.com www.bildschoene-buecher.de
Asterix und das Atomkraftwerk Verlag Plutonium around 1971
I got this little treasure from Fliegendruck. It‘s a fake comic from the 1970s „Asterix and the nuclear power plant“. Eventhough the cover doesn‘t live up to its promise, I really like the idea.
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apartamento Issue 2 an everyday life interiors magazine ISBN: 977-2-013-019-003 Interior design in a different light. Second issue of this very cool Spanish publication featuring: Christopher Bollen, Max Lamb, Erol Alkan, Jem Goulding, Markus Miessen and many more. www.apartamentomagazine.com
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PRUNE AKA THE ESOTERORIST His body is anchored to this world, while his mind travels through the universe.
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Do you want to make the cover-design of the third issue? No topic, no rules. Can be photography, can be illustration, can be anything. Besides the cover, the winner gets 4 pages inside the third issue, open and free to his or her creativity. You can download the digital cover template at: www.amateur-magazine.com/contest Username: contest Password: iwillwin
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Smoking kills: You know it and we know it. That does not mean that a pack of cigarette should not look good! After the success of the last edition in 2005, Fred have decided to launch a new pack design contest. The 5 best projects will be produced as limited editions and sold in Fred selected places. More infos on their website: www.smokefred.ch
March 27th - 29th
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March 28th - 31st
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March 28th - April 5th
FUMETTO
@ Imprimerie, Basel. Artstuebli‘s annual graphic-art exhibition with Anna-Lina Balke, ro*, Wes21, Reto Ehrbar, Smash, Hausgrafik and many more. www.artstuebli @ Merkker, Baden. Sneaker Art touring exhibition with Ezra, Ders, Herr Orm and many more. More stops: www.welovekicks.ch @ City of Lucerne. International comic festival. www.fumetto.ch
May 9th May 14th - 17th
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SNEAKERNESS
@ Schiffbau, Zürich. It‘s all about sneakers. After Bern the exhibition/fair/gathering stops in Zürich. www.sneakerness.com
ED FESTIVAL
@ Zürich. The European Design Festival includes the ED-Conference, the ED-Award ceremony, several Design Walks and other design events. www.ed-awards.com
June 6th
ART CLASH
@ FREITAG Produktionshalle, Zürich. After a one year break the original Art Clash is back. This year as a team-battle! Artists to be announced. www.artclash.ch
June 10th - 14th
ART BASEL
@ City of Basel. The world‘s premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works. www.artbasel.com
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No. 002 S/S 2009
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