The Kids Are All Right!

NEKO, Madrid

Despite the fact that the issue of advertising using public space to spread commercial messages that in turn have gross negative affects on our society, isn't really being adressed these days, I am heartened to see such a healthy dose of artistic action on the streets that pays no mind to the legal basis upon which these ads come to exist on our streets. The city is ours and the messages we choose to surround ourselves with are a reflection of who we are collectively. We should be ecstatic that citizens take the time and effort to bring us something other.

Lister, Sydney

NEKO, Madrid

NEKO, Modus, and Pedro Sega Hit Madrid

Neko made me aware of this post on a few Madrid based takeovers. Continued bombardment of the streets in Madrid no matter what...Amazing

VIA: Arte En La Calle

No, no se me confundan, no nos ha dado por correr la ultramarathon como Murakami, ni siquiera porque rime con moombahton, ni por esas, en otra vida puede, pero en esta va camino de que no. Mas [AQUI]

NEKO - Consumers Go Home

NEKO isn't happy about the holiday crowds on one of the busiest shopping streets in the world. This influx of outsiders required a little of his attention. 

NEKO Free T-Shirts

You want a free T-shirt? Then break into this ad shelter and take it! More amazing work from NEKO [HERE]

Neko Keeps the City Lights Bright in Madrid

Neko just sent me this recent takeover from Madrid. Believe in the power of light!

NEKO Was Here - Months of the Year

NEKO has been at it again with a long time collaborator ROSH. This piece in particular stood out to me as it suggests he will be back at this location month after month. I look forward to March and beyond.

Ad Disruptions by Nuria Mora

Nuria is one of the MaSAT organizers and a force to be reckoned with. Vandalog has some new ad disruptions posted today.

Via Vandalog

Black Hearts / Colour Souls - NEKO and Rosh

Neko and Rosh Have been out on the streets spreading good will in Madrid and here is the video to prove it.

ROSH and NEKO in Madrid

Rosh and Neko put up a collaborative piece at the Gran Via station in Madrid. It says ( clockwise): Existence - Concentration - Street art - Perseverance - Graffiti - Passion - Soul - Mind - Body - Love

From Madrid To New York For Street Interactions: NEKO and Nuria Light Up The City

NEKO 23rd and 8th avenue

Some months ago I traveled to Madrid to meet the other organizers of the MaSAT project. We had for the past few months been speaking via email and as I stepped off the plane I got my first sight of my new friends. Tired from a long flight, we sat outdoors and ate indian food for our first meal, an odd introduction but somehow quite normal for a boy from NY. We quickly set into a long week of mapping, printing, and organizing the largest advertising takeover Madrid had ever seen. I stayed at one of their apartments and was guided through the city by eyes accustomed to watching the streets. We spoke of art, advertising and public space at length while we prepared our protest with delicate care.

I flew home exhausted, but with three new friends overseas and a promise that if they ever needed a place to stay in New York, they were more than welcome to stay with me. It was not long before plans were made and just last week, NEKO and Nuria arrived at JFK. Hungry, I took them for indian and their journey began as mine had, with a belly full of curry. For the next week I did my best to abstain from work and show them both the same hospitality that they showed me in their own country. A lot of time was spent on the streets, out late investigating the city, some of the results of which can be seen here.

Nuria Mora - From Williamsburg Bridge Courtesy of Luna Park

NEKO - Chinatown

NEKO - 31st and Fashion Avenue