These stunning paintings, a series he calls the ‘Harem Series’ are the work of Jonathan Viner and are available to buy now as limited edition giclees which are then triple varnished. More pics after the jump.

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After 6 months painting in Dublin last year Espo (aka Stephen Powers) has a new project on the go in the birthplace of graffiti.  Love Letter is a project by Stephen Powers with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. He’s been painting some amazing work over the last few months all based on love and in his distinct style that’s influenced on American hand painted signage.

More pics and some words from ESPO about the project after the jump… (more…)

Brilliant new stencil work from EVOL, where he’s converted concrete blocks into a miniature city. I’ll let the man himself describe it: “painted in a 10*8m hole in the ground on the abandoned slaughterhouse area in dresden, probably the former foundation of a huge boiler plant to derive soap from rendered beef fat or other utilization of carcass. however, even 15 years after closing down, it still smells nauseous. The main slaughterhouse complex was built 1906 by hans erlwein, kurt vonnegut’s novel “slaughterhouse five” also takes place there. caspar david friedrich painted that area called ostragehege in 1832, and my favourite footnote is that his father was a soap-boiler … ”

More pictures in his Flickr. Thanks to Unruth for the heads up.

As a big fan of great British design I’m delighted to see the prolific SEA Design have produced 3 pdfs of their work which are available to download here. ‘Works’, features many of their projects in great detail. Beautifully considered and realised with real care, a real tour de force.

For fans of Shepard Fairey this Tuesday (the 1st day of September, eek!) sees him release one of his most iconic recent prints again, this time as an open edition. Available here, it’s an offset edition of the long-sold-out eBay fodder screenprinted version. While we’re talking iconic prints, Shepard’s friend Ernesto Yerena has just released ‘El Che’, a screenprint tribute to the Cuban revolutionary realised in stunning detail, in 2 colour versions for all to buy and enjoy.

TypArchive is a collection of hand painted typography compiled by RD Granados. He’s compiled a great collection of quirky and beautiful type with contributions from other alphabet addicts from around the world.

He’s also got a small but quality collection of his own fonts over at StereoTypeHaus, I’m a big fan of  his Stylus family, which is FADER magazine’s typeface of choice.

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Strangely captivating the above is the winning performance from Ukraine’s version of Britain Got Talent. The sheer  talent of this woman is unbelievable, her ability to understand the sand and create immediate images is astonishing. Beats Susan Boyle for sure.

The website for our latest project ABSOLUT Original is live. It’s a gallery show featuring original Artworks by Irish Creatives inspired by the ABSOLUT bottle featuring Aisling Farinella, Abestos, BRENB, Clíona O’Flaherty, Chris Judge, D.A.D.D.Y, Eoghan Kidney, Glenn Leyburn, Hugh McCarthy, Jonathan McHugh, Maser, M&E, Steve Doogan, Steve Simpson, Studio AAD and Unthink.

5pm-10pm September 5th-20th 2009 at the ABSOLUT Fringe Factory, Dublin (AKA The Boys School, 8 Exchange St. Lower (off Wood Quay), Temple Bar)

Visit www.AbsolutArt.ie for details.

(Above image by M&E)

We have been asked to sit on a panel discussion debating the issue of creative opportunities  in recessionary times.

Barry’s Tea presents Recession: Opportunity Knocks
New spaces, collectives and initiatives are emerging all over the city.This town hall style evening brings together the people who are spotting opportunities and shaping Dublin’s cultural fabric. Hear the ideas, experiences and ways in which a generation address a recession as a fresh opportunity. Chaired by journalist Sinead Gleeson, the panel will include: Trevor O’Shea (Bodytonic/Airbound), BRENB (OFFSET2009 / The Small Print), Dylan Haskins (Exchange / Hideaway House), Kate Nolan (Re-Dress), Peter O’Brien (Dartmouth Sq/Edenbee), Conor Bereen (Coppinger Row) and Kaethe Burt-O’Dea (Sitric Compost Community Garden).

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9th, 7pm at the Metro Bosco tent on Georges Dock as part of Dublin’s Fringe Festival.

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