Art Bureau's Blog – October 2008 Archive (4)

Q&A with Julio Rölle of 44flavours {printed in Art Bureau 15}

Why 44flavours and not 66, 69 or 77?

The name comes from a Brooklyn ice cream van you see all over the hood during the summer, which Sebastian Bagge, who is my partner in crime, saw in a film. And no joke—it really was called 44flavours. The name is perfect because when we decided to start a magazine, that was exactly what…

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Q&A with Someguy from 1000 Journals Project {printed in Art Bureau 15}

Your website is very thorough in explaining the 1000J Project, but could you give a very brief synopsis about it?

The 1000 Journals Project is a worldwide collaborative art experiment. One thousand journals were sent out into the world and those who find them add something—writing, artwork, photographs, whatever they…

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Eyeformation {printed in Art Bureau 16}

Eyeformation's latest project is CITY BIRDS—a flock of colorful birds inhabiting an installation/mural created by the artist and other participants.

The project began in the summer of 2007, when the first CITY BIRD illustrations found their way on skateboard decks designed by the artist. Soon after, the birds were being constructed from recycled and found wood as two standard shapes—one with the wings…

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Q&A with Filmmakers Jon Reiss & Tracy Wares {printed in Art Bureau 14}

Editor's Note: On the heels of its world premier at the Tribeca Film Festival, Tracy Wares (producer and director of photography of the film Bomb It) agreed to answer some questions about graffiti, the documentary, and her travels while filming. A shoutout to N.O.M.A.D. who helped with this email / instant…

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