tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77075671840023617462012-01-26T09:12:48.818-06:00...a city is more than concrete and brick.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comBlogger1121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-64315522362464529472012-01-26T09:12:00.000-06:002012-01-26T09:12:48.826-06:00

(click for huge) Corner of E. Mifflin and N. Webster Streets downtown. Almost impossible to keep track of all the political stickers and chalking near the Capitol these days.

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(click for big) Nice big, bold, colorful piece on the graffiti wall at Mother Fools right now. Adds some much-needed color to the otherwise snowy, muddy winter.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-66378473675860242452012-01-09T12:58:00.000-06:002012-01-09T12:58:30.264-06:00

Performance of Bobbette Rose's paintings and Jeffrey Pohorski's images being projected over Betsy Delzer's paintings on a University Avenue apartment building. Now this really is a clever idea, and very cool that the City of Madison is supporting it via the Madison Arts Commission. BLINK is an opportunity for experimental, ad-hoc, temporary works of art to sprout up throughout the

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-22340007504901213512012-01-01T10:00:00.000-06:002012-01-01T10:00:07.386-06:00

(click for big - from August 20, 2011)

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(click for big - from August 15, 2011) Willy St., of course.

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(click for big - from July 28, 2011) That's one cheerful Solve.

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(click for big - from June 18, 2011) Being that it's the end of the year I thought it high time I dug through all of my old cell phone photos from 2011 to make sure I had posted all of the street art I'd snapped. Turns out there were a handful I just plum forgot to put up, so this will be the first in a (short) series for the end of the year. Happy various holidays, and a good New Year to you all

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-31654087055700982352011-12-20T09:34:00.000-06:002011-12-20T09:34:29.846-06:00

Check this blog post, which contains some of the most incredible photos of street art from 2011. Basically, it's time to step it up, Madison.

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Nice, hip sugar skull sticker just off State St. on Gilman. Dig the Kanye glasses.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-49003468891985789422011-11-18T14:30:00.000-06:002011-11-18T14:30:58.639-06:00

Friend of the blog Michael sends this photo of a stencil found on the UofM campus.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-43462844747064717502011-11-02T12:39:00.000-05:002011-11-02T12:39:35.565-05:00

Lin Weeks of the Badger Herald put together a nice piece about Brendan Scanlon's life and art for the paper yesterday. Check it out here. An excerpt: That passion led Brendan to the Illinois Institute of Art in downtown Chicago, from which he graduated in 2007 with a degree in visual communications. He secured a job as a graphic artist with an advertising firm after graduation, but by that

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-79285654840217858352011-10-12T08:38:00.000-05:002011-10-12T08:38:17.754-05:00

This is awesome. robo-rainbow from mudlevel on Vimeo. (h/t Planet Propaganda)

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-62260287109675247102011-09-06T11:20:00.000-05:002011-09-06T11:20:14.840-05:00

 I'm not...entirely sure what's going on in this paste-up, but it is delightful. It's also on the back wall of Mickey's Tavern on Willy St., and still there as of this posting. Photo courtesy of Nick Nice. P.S. I love the fact that so many paste-ups have been going up this summer - much more than I've previously seen - and I'm pretty sure most of them are officially sanctioned by the building

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-79667513713677931752011-08-17T10:00:00.000-05:002011-08-17T10:00:08.405-05:00

This was too rad not to share: A project/street artist company called Graffiti Life out of the UK covered an entire house with their work for a party. Looks like fun - wonder if we could find a similar space anywhere in Madison....

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-84596292631769676162011-08-16T16:00:00.000-05:002011-08-16T16:00:01.427-05:00

Another fabulous paste-up at Mother Fools, photographed again by beinshitty on Flickr. Love it. (And no, I won't apologize for the pun in the title of this post...I love puns)

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-37547729914602196982011-08-15T22:17:00.000-05:002011-08-15T22:17:00.616-05:00

This is spectacular. Paste-up outside of reliably street art friendly Mother Fools coffee house on Willy St., photographed by beinshitty on Flickr. I definitely recognize the style of this piece, but still need to brush up on my specific artist names.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-35319689772349442402011-08-15T10:00:00.004-05:002011-08-15T10:00:07.983-05:00

Witness/photographer JP says these stencils have been on the cooling unit out back of Nature's Bakery on Willy St. for some time now. No word on who the artist(s) is, but they're lovely.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-11755408821739856882011-08-12T14:36:00.000-05:002011-08-12T14:36:55.422-05:00

Muddy footprints emerging from the waters of Lake Mendota, onto the sidewalk, and up a wall. I call shenanigans! ...or clever mud stenciling, anyway. Witnessed/photographed by EK from earlier this year.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-73467620324154839372011-07-28T14:57:00.000-05:002011-07-28T14:57:48.386-05:00

It would seem that aquatic life is taking over Madison's streets. Thanks to HH for the photo.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-81299004547544703912011-07-25T10:00:00.000-05:002011-07-25T10:00:13.136-05:00

A ghost by a Ghost. College Library.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-73771867213571369372011-07-23T09:16:00.002-05:002011-07-23T09:20:33.267-05:00

Word came this morning that 27-year-old Kirk Tobolski was convicted by a judge in Chicago of second degree murder in the case of the death of street artist Brendan "SOLVE" Scanlon. The now 37-month-old case regarding the 2008 murder will go into "post-trial" motions and sentencing may happen as soon as September 1, or, depending on how things go, much later. A statement released by the Scanlon

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-71152603470948388682011-07-10T17:38:00.001-05:002011-07-10T17:45:17.406-05:00

(beautiful squid script - click for big) Maggie's moving to Madison in August (welcome, Maggie!) and was scoping out her new 'hood in advance when she spotted several pieces of street art. I'm chuffed that she thought to send 'em our way. All of this reminds me that I need to get better at recognizing artist signatures and styles so as to better give credit for works in the future. Any help

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-42693664739110054142011-06-28T14:59:00.000-05:002011-06-28T14:59:41.080-05:00

Dig it - a stencil of "FEMINIST" written as a knuckle tattoo - caught this on a bus shelter along Jenifer St. as I was walking to hit up a coffee shop for its wireless access. Moving sucks.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-79935651808589299712011-06-21T12:09:00.000-05:002011-06-21T12:09:23.805-05:00

I started this street art blog during the summer of 2008 (my how time flies), in large part because of the story of Brandon "SOLVE" Scanlon's murder. Originally from Madison, Brandon had since moved to Chicago and was making a name for himself there as a street artist when he was, tragically, stabbed and killed in an alley near his apartment. Stickers and stencils of "SOLVE LIVES" almost

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-86105389148799890012011-06-20T11:58:00.000-05:002011-06-20T11:58:19.859-05:00

 Photographer Elisa Derickson is pretty sure this stencil is of Corey Feldman - and apparently he's not down with you walking your stinky ol' dog in Yahara Place Park, y'all.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-6393343663947936702011-06-13T09:00:00.000-05:002011-06-13T09:00:07.026-05:00

 (click for huge)Political protest yarnbombs up at the Capitol building. Sent in by Ald. Satya Rhodes-Conway, now newly appointed to the Madison Art Commission which, given her appreciation of street art, I take as a good sign.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-63174303353402514552011-06-10T18:35:00.000-05:002011-06-10T18:35:08.535-05:00

(Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Bldg, Madison WI, May 9 2010) I love mud stencil art. No one can legitimately complain about vandalism, they fit into the "art is transitory" theme, and these especially are just awesome. Creative expression. All stencils by artist Wanderoo, photos by various folks - all related, of course, to the protests in Madison (and Wisconsin) over the governor/Republican

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-31776820729304828812011-05-12T14:23:00.000-05:002011-05-13T15:24:23.003-05:00

Nice, simple commentary. Stencil on Jenifer St., photo submitted by L.W.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-58212041358596090572011-05-05T18:55:00.000-05:002011-05-05T18:55:49.021-05:00

(click for big) At the corner of North and Hoard Streets. Sent in by Satya Rhodes-Conway (and by the way I love that an alder is contributing to this site - street art for all!).

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-49863132106480262582011-05-04T21:10:00.000-05:002011-05-04T21:10:49.041-05:00

(click for big) OK so this is a really rad stencil. Bike path underpass, E. Washington Ave. (probably won't be there for long).

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(click for big) This (nicely done) little plague-bearer was photographed by Chris Bianchetti.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-76057473421765565622011-04-19T09:09:00.000-05:002011-04-19T09:09:38.602-05:00

(click for big) House knows. Thanks to CV for the submission! A reminder that anyone can submit photos of Madison area street art to me at madstreetart AT gmail.com

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-90421523482590752532011-04-13T10:00:00.003-05:002011-04-13T10:00:12.395-05:00

(click for big) Some topical, if hilariously misspelled, protest graffiti - along some lovely little stenciled...VHS tapes? I think? Nice duo, side of the Bartell Theatre downtown. Though c'mon folks, is "strike" really that hard to spell (unless we're talking the Urban Dictionary definition for "stike")?

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-58366068492853970312011-04-12T10:15:00.001-05:002011-04-12T10:15:01.101-05:00

 (photo submitted by David B.) Someone's stenciling sparrows...anyone know who?

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 (click for big)Over at the corner of Cottage Grove Dr. and Monona Dr., on the city's northeast side, the Jade Monkey Cocktail Bar sports this pretty epic mural on the back wall of its building. I've passed it a few times before but never had my camera handy, until today. When it was cloudy and the light was awful. But hell, it's still some (presumably commissioned) beautiful work! Details: (

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(Humanities Building - click for big)Word.

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Sticker on side door of Mother Fool's coffeeshop  I just can't bring myself to do it. (That's Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, union-buster extraordinaire, for those of you who don't recognize that smug mug)

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-89431373900132020762011-03-16T12:57:00.000-05:002011-03-16T12:57:58.254-05:00

(click for big) Not entirely sure when this went up - it's possible I just haven't been as observant as I think I am - but I didn't notice the piece/mural until today. Along E. Paterson, near the intersection with E. Washington. Pretty sure it's a sanctioned work, since it's on the side of a business and quite big/intricate. Nicely done!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-79279471377326235252011-03-02T13:30:00.000-06:002011-03-02T13:30:30.827-06:00

Great new mural on the side of Mother Fools, in honor of the several weeks long protest happening in Madison against the governor's budget bill that, among other things, strips collective bargaining rights from public employees. I've been all over the action, if you're interested in getting caught up.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-39512151333247000122011-02-24T21:29:00.000-06:002011-02-24T21:29:22.668-06:00

I wouldn't go so far as to call this art maybe, but it's still important. The first #wiunion related graffiti I've seen in two weeks of protests.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-16890187035796409352011-02-08T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-08T08:00:05.881-06:00

Awesome collaboration of causes here: World renowned artist, Sofia Maldonado painted a quarter pipe skate ramp LIVE... The exhibit will be on display until March 22nd... Want to know the best part? The Madison Skatepark Fund will hopefully be able to auction the art off (in March) as a fundraiser for our cause! The Union galleries are always free and open to the public.I missed the night Sofia

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-46938362694172597312011-02-07T15:35:00.000-06:002011-02-07T15:35:44.313-06:00

Dig this one - something wonderfully eerie about it.  CV spotted this piece on Atwood Ave. and was kind enough to snap a photo and send it in (remember, anyone is welcome to submit a photo of street art work to me at madstreetart at gmail dot com - just so long as it's from the Madison, WI area). Apologies for the lack of posts lately - my life has been busier than usual (if that's possible)

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-62515585820848491312010-11-22T09:00:00.001-06:002010-11-22T09:00:10.154-06:00

Wind power is sexy. So is this stencil. Spotted and photographed by ritch97x on Flickr.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-63853219797892093972010-11-20T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-20T09:00:00.599-06:00

Can't help but chuckle at this one. On the side of Cork n' Bottle liquor store, and submitted by reader Jen.

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Oh this is so good. Nice, effective piece of political stenciling. I have a feeling Madison is going to see a big uptick in this sort of thing now that the Republicans have taken over the state government. Call it a small silver lining. Photo taken by A.M. in the area of the Humanities Building down on Library Mall.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-1291517324784435962010-11-18T13:08:00.000-06:002010-11-18T13:08:44.984-06:00

A lovely photo of a charming mural on the side of a cafe just off State Street downtown. Dig the addition of the Solve tag via word bubble. This picture comes courtesy of Neos Design on Flickr.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-49635996453577244352010-11-02T11:24:00.000-05:002010-11-02T11:24:40.807-05:00

Oh hey! This is cool - the Badger Herald came out and interviewed yours truly for a short but sweet piece about this very blog. Unexpected, for sure, but always nice. Check out the article here - and please, if you see any great art around town (or even the county) send it my way! I need all the help I can get with this thing. In the meantime, here's a great painted piece I spotted along Johnson

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-17789361659695442582010-10-02T07:00:00.000-05:002010-10-02T07:00:04.969-05:00

Looks like a few folks have been working on the back wall of Brennan's on University Ave. Thanks to tipster N for this spotting.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-74960536222084938322010-09-30T16:03:00.006-05:002010-11-05T17:00:47.490-05:00

I took a quick walk down State Street today and what did my eyes spy but some seriously garish colors where once there had only been the cold modernism of the city's "fancy" new bus stops. I approached the friendly girl still putting the finishing touches on some of the knit work inside the shelter, and she explained that the "yarn bombing" was part of the Madison fall Gallery Night, which is

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-30906370596054501002010-08-17T20:09:00.004-05:002010-08-17T20:14:50.514-05:00

I had the great good fortune to take my first (and, frankly, long overdue) trip to New York City last week and snapped a few shots of the street art in the East Village. Granted, I didn't even scratch the surface because that shit's everywhere. I am, quite honestly, insanely jealous. C'mon, Madison, step it up! :)

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-51689470979730531402010-08-02T13:17:00.003-05:002010-08-02T13:19:11.068-05:00

This colorful guy was spotted and photographed by Josh back in April (so I suspect it's no longer there) in the bicycle path tunnel under E. Johnson St.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-35874152509660593872010-07-01T10:00:00.002-05:002010-07-01T10:01:18.113-05:00

Dance Your Troubles Away, SWIVOriginally uploaded by claredickersonAnother fantastic work by SWIV. It can also be seen on the side of Mother Fool's at the moment.(It's also another photo by intrepid street art reporter Clare D.)

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-79077364801750915382010-06-19T14:06:00.002-05:002010-06-19T14:07:53.153-05:00

SOLVE Y❤U, Nice-OneOriginally uploaded by claredickersonThis is currently wheat-pasted to the side of Mother Fools on Willy St. - an excellent piece by artist Nice-One. Photo by Clare D. on Flickr.Seems like some of the best street art in town is SOLVE related.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-82047904053481429302010-03-30T16:24:00.003-05:002010-03-30T16:27:17.815-05:00

He's alive!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-14922211942973918662010-03-18T15:45:00.003-05:002010-03-18T15:51:14.416-05:00

There's been some great local coverage of the beautiful Centro Hispano murals in recent days. Check out the coverage at 77 Square and the full page spread in Capitol City Hues.This has all been in conjunction with the official celebration of the completion of the works.The Williamson Street Art Center, in partnership with the center and the Overture Center for the Performing Arts, celebrated the

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-5655274173612506652010-01-25T10:59:00.007-06:002010-01-25T13:58:32.428-06:00

I'd been meaning to get out and take photos of the bright new murals that popped up on the corner of Williamson and Few St. just a short while ago, but thankfully muralist and community artist Sharon Kilfoy beat me to it. She was also kind enough to provide information about the work.This panel includes the Amazement Company playing at the first Willy St Fair, Mona and her Way House Gallery of

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-30996287750426172182009-11-23T15:45:00.002-06:002009-11-23T15:46:51.113-06:00

EHS Retrospective 8Originally uploaded by qtouchClick the photo for a gallery of shots from the East High reception and show of Brendon "SOLVE" Scanlon's artwork, courtesy qtouch.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-15346910079865031382009-11-13T10:19:00.004-06:002009-11-13T10:24:39.145-06:00

This mural, on the back wall of O'Keeffe Middle School on Madison's near east side, was originally painted in 1992 and apparently touched up in 2002 by students with the help of art teachers. It's always been a favorite of mine, living in the 'hood as I do. It's just so cheery!According to photographer >Elab'rãt>'s description, though, "To understand some of the imagery in the mural, it is

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-31017315880105767872009-11-08T17:43:00.002-06:002009-11-08T17:47:17.061-06:00

This is the current mural on the graffiti wall over at Mother Fool's, and I have to say, it's absolutely stunning. I'm fairly certain I've seen work by this artist around before--it's a distinctive style--and it's all been just as good. I'm always amazed at the different technqiues and levels of detail that some folks can reach with the spray can.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-40017974521650061882009-10-29T09:36:00.002-05:002009-10-29T09:38:41.198-05:00

I love it when people make my job easier. Such is the case with photographer Peter Patau, who sent in this submission today, taken in the alley behind Riley's Wines of the World. Seems an appropriate find for this haunted time of year.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-57979132838978148422009-10-16T12:45:00.006-05:002009-10-16T12:58:57.406-05:00

Vilas Hall, on the UW-Madison campus, does seem to attract an inordinate amount of stenciling. Whatever the reason, it provides for some fun double-takes whenever you walk through its outdoor corridors. This series of shots comes to us courtesy of C & V, who say they love this blog. Well, this blog loves them right back! And all of our other readers and contributors. You make things a little

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-65331287552692522962009-09-29T15:37:00.004-05:002009-09-29T15:41:04.504-05:00

Intrepid photographer Peter Patau snapped this shot of a gnarly skull on a picnic table in Wingra Park. The title he gave the photo seems even more appropriate considering the nasty weather we've been having lately. It won't be long before seeking out street art becomes a major expedition. Our local alt-weekly's website also picked up on this one.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-4568296832862075022009-09-21T21:46:00.002-05:002009-09-21T21:48:36.131-05:00

So asketh these incredible posters stuck to the wall outside of the Weary Traveler on Willy St. (as well as Mother Fools). Is there a story to these?

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-67582365522357952482009-09-17T12:53:00.003-05:002009-09-17T12:57:25.019-05:00

Just got the head's up from SOLVE's father, Bill Scanlon:Brendan Scanlon, the artist known on the streets as “SOLVE,” grew up in Madison and graduated in 2002 from East High School. After graduating he lived in Chicago, where he worked as a graphic designer and became recognized, in traditional art circles and on the streets, as a prolific and intensely creative artist, before being struck down

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-22275841971306153712009-08-31T10:40:00.003-05:002009-08-31T10:43:13.957-05:00

Literal street art! This Sunday, Madison held its first annual "Ride the Drive" event, wherein 6 miles of downtown roads were shut down to all but bike and pedestrian access. There were a lot of kids and adults out doing chalk art on the suddenly accessible streets, too, and the above shot was snapped by intrepid kite aerial photographer Craig Wilson.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-46020322867490949132009-08-28T14:08:00.004-05:002009-08-28T14:13:21.425-05:00

Looks like disgraced ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been hiding out in Madison - this, apparently, in the middle of his attempts to cash in on noteriety by appearing on various reality TV shows and hiring himself out as a terrible Elvis impersonator. He should really look where he's going. Photo by USB.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-28724694895038770042009-08-13T14:05:00.004-05:002009-08-28T14:07:48.330-05:00

This little guy glared up at me from the pavement near the capitol square, at the corner of W. Main and S. Fairchild streets, as I was headed to a gig at The Frequency. There wasn't enough time (for obvious reasons of personal safety) to get close enough to figure out if he was made of the same stuff as the crosswalk, but it looked awfully similar. Clever work, regardless.Takes the term "street

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-62595467185032024862009-08-11T10:36:00.005-05:002009-08-11T10:39:47.660-05:00

I spotted this while on my commute home from work last Friday. The Pink Ranger has sadly already been removed (I think it was just a paste-up), but the little transformer guy is still there, keeping watch. This was on a wall where Escape Java Joint used to be on Williamson St. One of the bigger and more whimsical pieces I've seen in awhile.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-36936940295186103702009-08-06T12:23:00.004-05:002009-08-06T12:28:09.951-05:00

This rather nice photo comes to us courtesy of Peter Patau, a fine local photographer and budding street art spotter. The piece looks to be done on a train car on the tracks along the southwest bike path, so it may just be passing through town.I know graffiti on trains is as highly illegal as anything, but I must admit that I enjoy the added color. There must be a certain thrill for the artist,

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-26251102607244228592009-07-27T14:41:00.003-05:002009-07-27T14:49:41.470-05:00

Well this is nice/unexpected:[Brendan] Scanlon, a Madison native, was a Chicago-based muralist who went by the alias "SOLVE." He was killed last summer, stabbed in an alley at age 24. Now, a tribute to his street art lines the Playhouse Gallery hallways in the basement of Overture.It sounds like a great show, representing both SOLVE and many of the artists who respected and were touched by his

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-34519423749574940702009-07-21T16:43:00.004-05:002009-07-21T16:45:41.154-05:00

Spotted and shot by the intrepid beinshitty.I really dig this piece. It almost looks vintage, but the colors are still bright. Also delightfully weird. I'm not entirely sure of the medium.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-4603368725700195992009-07-06T13:00:00.000-05:002009-07-06T13:00:06.658-05:00

The sign was pretty dirty, so maybe the mask makes sense. Found along Jenifer St.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-27072159351645326382009-07-05T14:19:00.001-05:002009-07-05T14:22:31.773-05:00

Found painted on the side of Africana Restaurant, 2701 Atwood Ave. I hear the fufu is quite good.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-88041140780103353452009-06-24T13:47:00.002-05:002009-06-24T13:53:14.450-05:00

J sends us this snap of a mural on Atwood, where one of the youth community centers used to be located. And though the center has moved, the mural lives on! And, as of right now, it's true that Atwood is the hottest. As well as pretty much every other street around here. Someone get me a fan....

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-63515453206835043002009-06-23T12:22:00.004-05:002009-06-23T12:24:50.007-05:00

Intrepid on-the-ground reporter DW sends in this snapshot of a particularly feisty sticker/paste-up on the corner of Gorham St. and Fordem Ave. on the city's northeast-ish side. Is that angry man someone in particular? I don't recognize him. But I like how "America" is in quotes.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-66713754422148566732009-06-02T11:20:00.003-05:002009-06-02T11:26:27.395-05:00

One of our city's most vibrant and visible pieces of street art (and the masthead for this blog) has officially been slated for demolition. The mural on the side of Tranquil Tattoos (1900 E. Washington Ave., on the corner with First St.) will turn to dust once the "Emerson East" project goes in. The project, to include housing, retail, and underground parking space, was just approved by the

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-14998845632682393592009-05-05T10:00:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:19:05.715-05:00

I wandered out into the golden light of early evening this past Friday in order to check out some of what was on offer for Gallery Night, when Madison's artists throw open the doors of their musty studios and allow the public to wander through and check out their wares. It's a fantastic idea, and the crowds of people that can be seen walking from place to place are a testament to the events

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-43005525480810155622009-04-17T11:09:00.002-05:002009-04-17T11:12:46.990-05:00

The flowers are beginning to bloom, grass is greening, and celestial love is in the air and on the streets. Photo courtesy of Olive, our bicycle-bound, street art hunting gal about town.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-784934001342631082009-04-15T16:12:00.003-05:002009-04-15T16:15:41.466-05:00

Spring, slowly--cannot come fast enough.Finally got out on a photo walk/art hunt last weekend. More to come. This painting/mural is a permanent feature on the bike path near the Atwood neighborhood's community gardens.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-69883526106535421292009-03-13T11:12:00.006-05:002009-03-13T11:24:20.306-05:00

Looks like the MPD is "cracking down" on graffiti in the city, especially on the north side. They've gone so far as to release a summary police report on 8 recent arrests.The report also trumpets "Graffiti is a 'quality of life' crime the MPD will continue to focus on. It is hoped these arrests will serve as a deterrent to others."Read the full report here.Thing is, I'm actually against the

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-82391736056270135552009-03-02T11:32:00.003-06:002009-03-02T11:37:35.133-06:00

Even in the midst of so much snow and ice, street art connoisseurs are out looking for new work to admire. Tipster A. sent in this shot of a stencil found at North Webster and E. Dayton. He was also kind enough to send along word of several other art sightings, and I'm hoping to hit the pavement soon to search out some of them on my own.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-55982817496204891672009-02-26T16:21:00.004-06:002009-02-26T16:29:46.962-06:00

While areas just north of Madison are currently getting hammered by a snowstorm, those of us in the city are sitting through a very early thunderstorm. It's a little eerie, because it seems premature and could easily turn into crazy bad ice later on - but it also gets me to thinking about spring.You see, I'm going a little bit stir crazy, wanting to get out into the world for some serious biking

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-30038144345798520422009-02-09T12:00:00.001-06:002009-02-09T12:14:32.418-06:00

This isn't directly related to Madison, but I find it interesting and relevant to what this blog is all about: Shepard Fairey was arrested in Boston while on the way to his art opening, based on warrants issued for old street art he'd allegedly put up.Fairey is the artist behind the blue and red Obama "Hope" poster, among other things. He's also currently dealing with the AP's (pretty ridiculous,

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-40291228009550000102009-02-02T22:25:00.002-06:002009-02-02T22:30:09.731-06:00

Even under all of the snow and ice, a little insectile color shines through. Now that the days are slowly getting longer, too, I may have more time to wander the side streets with my camera, looking for hidden art. Well then, happy Imbolc!And thanks to tipster A.S. for taking the photo and sending it in.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-51715805084402483642009-01-13T10:26:00.004-06:002009-01-13T10:29:18.142-06:00

SOLVE Show in ChicagoOriginally uploaded by {Elab^rate=>Word on the grapevine has it that there's a SOLVE show in Chicago this weekend. SOLVE was a Chicago-based graffiti artist originally from Madison who was killed last year, spurring a whole slew of tribute work across town.If you're a fan of the medium, the artist, or just a curious onlooker and find yourself in the area come January 16th, be

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-45380257405299860862008-12-16T11:30:00.001-06:002008-12-16T11:52:58.741-06:00

As anyone in the vicinity of Madison knows, it's damn frigid out these days and thus difficult to motivate myself to get out and find/snap pictures of street art. But it's still out there, covered in snow and ice, adding a splash of color to the otherwise dreary landscape.This one was found on Broom St., just off State, and sent in by tipster D. Taken literally, it just makes me think about how

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-38374493415848623212008-12-09T10:36:00.002-06:002008-12-09T10:37:00.881-06:00

After all, it's still FallOriginally uploaded by Olive TaliqueThis photo of a stencil downtown was taken on Dec. 6, after the first dusting of snow fell on Madison this year. Currently, we're in the middle of a much larger storm--something like 6-12 inches coming down around us. This can make it difficult to get out and find other bits of street art, but we'll keep looking!Appreciate this small

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-33751500990443651662008-11-04T15:28:00.002-06:002008-11-04T15:29:30.784-06:00

IMG_4598Originally uploaded by brmaniaciIt's election day in the good ol' US of A, and that means the rash of political tagging, graffiti (in the form of stickers and signs), and even projected images is coming to full head.The above photo is of a large projection being done on the side of a University of Wisconsin-Madison building last night. This sort of thing isn't just being done on behalf of

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-80192624089314341272008-10-23T10:51:00.002-05:002008-10-23T10:52:36.411-05:00

My heart will never bleed...Originally uploaded by Olive TaliqueThe ever-observant Olive Talique has snapped us a photo of this fresh bike path stencil. While I agree with her that the "Up with bikes! Down with pants!" is definitely a favorite, this one, though slightly more cynical, is definitely up there.This reminds me of a very recent article in the Capital Times called "Pedestrians and

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-82968754091296774012008-10-21T13:15:00.005-05:002008-10-21T13:21:04.258-05:00

A helpful tipster has informed me that the MPD are conducting a bit of an investigation into some recent graffiti - no word yet on the specifics, but the "Investigative Services Department of the Dane County Sheriff's Office, who are assisting the Madison PD" are attempting to question people with some history of graffiti work.Now might be a good time to bone up on how to effectively deal with

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-78134197415492788102008-10-09T15:52:00.003-05:002008-10-09T15:54:13.173-05:00

This lovely photo comes courtesy of Mando Photography, and was taken of a laundromat on S. Park St. here in Madison. Now this is what I call good use of commercial wall space. Anyone know who the artist is?

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-5498442772281153792008-10-08T11:22:00.002-05:002008-10-08T11:25:24.154-05:00

Sender-inner Michael alerts us to the presence of this presumably stuck truck in a small alleyway near King of Falafel in downtown Madison. I've passed this very truck myself, and kicked myself for not taking a picture of it. Michael offers us this cell phone cam glimpse of the extremely tagged back-end. I might go by and get another, clearer shot of it, too. Certainly adds an interesting splash

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-70778836447652114732008-10-01T16:00:00.000-05:002008-10-01T16:00:01.586-05:00

Apparently, picking up a free copy of the Onion on the square is a dangerous, well-watched proposition. The people are rebelling, however, by claiming Isthmus as their own.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-17094123739737444702008-09-30T16:30:00.000-05:002008-09-30T16:30:01.264-05:00

Ah, the Mifflin St. Co-op. The neighborhood no longer willing and/or able to sustain it as a business, it closed its doors a couple of years ago. The spectacular mural on its Mifflin-facing wall, however, remains relatively unchanged, and I hope it stays that way.For a great, comprehensive history of the Mifflin St. Co-op, check out Waxing American's post on the subject.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-70519176837121097112008-09-29T16:17:00.004-05:002008-09-29T16:25:23.182-05:00

I'm somewhat surprised that I totally failed to catch this when it happened ("somewhat" because I was rather engrossed in my own project around that time), but I've just received an email from tipster Q about a really cool graffiti wall project that happened over at Brittingham Park back in July. Photos from the event are now available for your viewing pleasure here.Sadly, the wall was only up

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-76861479529928339902008-09-22T15:36:00.003-05:002008-09-22T15:41:15.765-05:00

Sender-inner Jesse spotted this lovely piece near the dumpsters by Amy's Cafe and emailed it to yours truly via some sort of fancy cellular technology. The kids and their gadgets these days--I can't keep up! But street art, ah yes, that still makes sense to me.I mean, who can't get behind a wolf shooting friggen laser beams from its eyes?! That little symbol indicates that this may be another

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-60974207717456442002008-09-19T13:56:00.003-05:002008-09-20T14:55:21.823-05:00

I'm not annoyed by this piece, spotted and photographed by Ann:Sort of a combination stencil and sticker or paste-up, I think.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-36464450211283676642008-09-15T08:07:00.005-05:002008-09-15T08:16:44.119-05:00

Another couple of submissions from David D. (thanks!) here - some interesting stencils. This first one is apparently on the Murray St. underpass, and the second is somewhere in the Langdon St. area. I'm not sure who the guy in the second one is, though, so if you recognize him as some celebrity I ought to know, please holler. And as for "Life I love you all is groovy" - I have no idea, but I tend

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-51260807465254258522008-09-11T15:25:00.002-05:002008-09-11T15:30:20.762-05:00

Nicole P. sends in this positively fierce submission, showcasing the always imposing form of Mr. T on what looks to be the side of a utility box of some sort (on Midvale Blvd). We're pretty sure this particular one has since been scraped off, but others have been sighted around town. Long live Mr. T!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707567184002361746.post-50879915754753157942008-09-10T08:06:00.003-05:002008-09-10T08:16:12.460-05:00

Two good ones today, and I think they make a nice point/counter point:True or not, the happy tree would like you to think positively about the coming eco-apocalypse!Or maybe it just hasn't realized what its own fate would be in such a scenario. Uplifting! Thanks to Dave D. and Emily S. for sending these in. The first can be found in the Langdon St. area and the tree is somewhere on Donna Dr. in

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