Husky Brown Interview for BBC News

We are always keeping our eyes close to the streets especially when you find something special. When you look around the streets of London and see some of the amazing artwork displayed around the backstreets of Brick Lane to name a few, you may just come across one artist in particular who really takes graffiti art to another direction with pure finery. His name his Husky Brown and we have been fan of his work since he hit our radar.

Working for the BBC in the UK, we had the chance to speak to him and find out the world of Husky and the forthcoming exhibition. - 

Jane Murray – Journalist (BBC)

Jane: Why did you feel doing a solo Exhibition for you in the UK is so important has a Street Artist?

Husky: Doing a solo show is important as if it’s your debut; I’ve been doing many exhibitions, galleries, or placing my work in derelict buildings for the public for a while and its only right to give the people what they really want from Husky without getting caught-up with the celebrity hype because I roll with rap stars and rock bands. When I won the Belton Street Art Award helped highlighting my name globally, so I’m giving back to the people the ‘Big Show’. 

Husky Brown - Graffiti Artist & Illustrator 

above photo: 
(left) Husky Brown 
(middle)  Mohammad Ali 
(right) Punch Records Executive

Jane: What can we expect from the exhibition with reference to your work?

Husky: You will see some new work especially from Husky and I will be exhibiting some personal favourites to reminisce. I will be doing a signing and Limited Edition Prints will be available for the people. I’m taking the show to three major cities in the UK in the summer in a top secret location. The venue crazy, I’m on some of that Banksy type shit at the moment when it comes down to finding the right spot for placing my work. My street team have cat eyes, so it’s all good. “Husky laughs”.

Jane: What do you think about other street artists taking art to big places?

Husky: To be frank, from the top of my head I like Banksy for his attitude and artists who push boundaries too inspire a positive movement. Swoon for instance; a female in the cold pushing the artistic skills with fantastic imagery on the street walls in New York subways and the streets. Elbow Toe with his cool sketches and pencils work, and Ireland’s Connor Harrington. I have a strong artist connection with all these talented individuals and they produce good work why I give them all respect.

above: 
 Street Art Exhibition 
2010 Coventry

- Janet Greenwood - Journalist

Making of the New Polo Advert

Volkswagen is launching a campaign called “Last Tango in Compton” featuring Argentinean Tango world champions dancing to a hip hop track to promote its new Polo vehicles.The campaign, created by DDB UK, features the strapline “Tough. Beautiful. Polo.” and aims to convey that the Polo is beautiful as well as reliable, safe and tough. In the ad, Argentinean Tango world champion Gasper Godoy and his partner Manuella Rossi, the world number two, are dancing to “Don’t Stop” by hip hop artist Roc C.

Volkswagen says high profile digital and social media activity, featuring making of and behind the scenes footage, will support the TV activity. Director Jonathan Glazer, who is best known for his work on the Guinness Surfer, Sony Paint and Levis Odyssey campaigns, shot the TV ad. 

Last Tango in Compton is the first time DDB UK and Jonathan Glazer have partnered since the Volkswagen Polo ’Protection’ campaign in 1998.

This story first appeared on Pitch, Centaur’s subscription-based online interactive marketplace for agencies and clients to share news, opinion and debate.

Husky Talks about French Photographer JR

I've always been a great fan of JR’s work over the years and his photography speaks to people with truth and reality.  As award winning graffiti artist myself, we both have this need to demonstrate risk, and that’s what make our work become better and calculated. Being a street artist has its challenges and will always be viewed has vandalism for those with ignorance. Thanks to myself, Banksy, JR, D-Face, Blu, Claws Money and Sheppard Fairy will take the street art movement global with commercial-mass appeal for galleries to have our street art placed in a gallery for show.  

I can’t speak for many artists but I started painting stop the boredom especially when you a teenager living in the 80’s. Those days were so limited back then, and the street art scene was very small and if you knew another set crew of graffiti artist in the block, you would be grateful for the competition. Now everyone wants to be a street artist, who feels that they are graffiti.

I love the game and touring around the world puts money on the table. If you have commitment and true dedication you can make a decent living from creating art. You have to always be step ahead and totally out there to do this. It’s cold on the streets and you sleep in the day to paint in the dark.  Once you prepared to overcome these issues then you may have a chance, but If I knew all the answers how to become a millionaire over night, then you better off dialling an 0800 number for the answers. 

Fresh Daily...Husky Brown promotes Urban TV Advert for iPad

(above) Graffiti Street Artist Husky Brown design application icon for apple software and Advertisement Agency

Graffiti Street Artist Husky Brown was captured with no escape on the reality television culture show 48 Hours by the production team of  LOUD Music Channel. The show has been piloted in the UK and some parts of Europe which has been a success for creative people. To describe in a few words their audience; students, mature adults and creative people. Or imagine channel 4, MTV and Apple under one heading with creative commercials and unique branding, they are now taking the show onto apps where you subscribe each month and you can watch and download full length shows for the iPhone and Blackberry user too opening an optional  programs too the iPad feature apps. The show will be online worldwide around mid April and will feature many famous celebrities and unseen footages from many well-known names in the art world. WATCH THIS SPACE! 

Mr Brainwash

MR. BRAINWASH ICONS EXTENDED

Tens of thousands of people have already witnessed ICONS. The brainchild of L.A. street artist and phenomenon Mr. Brainwash’s opened on Valentine’s Day in New York’s Meatpacking District. Because the crowds continue to pack the 15,000 square foot exhibit, MBW has decided to extend ICONSthrough the end of April. The venue is jam-packed with original art and bigger than life installations – like a giant boombox, a Yellow cab, Michelin Man, and so much more that only Mr. Brainwash can pull off. All of the canvases, prints and broken record pieces are new – created after his mega-successful Life is Beautifulexhibition in Los Angeles in 2008.

MBW is also the man behind the camera for Banksy’s new movie, “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” The film is ten years in the making and premiered Sunday,January 24, at The Sundance Film Festival. The unannounced feature was all the buzz in Park City, Utah. “Exit Through the Gift Shop” tells the story of Mr. Brainwash’s move from France to the U.S. and his fascination with the growing street art movement. Along the way, he filmed some of the industry’s biggest names – Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Faile Mr. A, Space Invaders and more. Then he met and befriended Banksy becoming the only man to capture him in action on video. But in  this highly anticipated movie, Banksy turned the camera back on MBW. Banksy has said, “It’s the story of how one man set out to film the un-filmable. And failed.” Banksy’s publicist told The Guardian, “It’s a film about a man who tried to make a film about me. Everything in it is true, especially the bits where we all lie.” Sundance Festival Director  John Cooper said the story was so bizarre that he questioned whether it could be real. ”‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’ is one of those films that comes along once in a great while, a warped hybrid of reality and self-induced fiction while at the same time a totally entertaining experience,” he added.

In addition to his photography credit for “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” and his ICONS show in NYC, Mr. Brainwash will also be doing the limited edition prints and posters for the 2nd Annual Carmel Art & Film Festival in October.