beastman´s studio

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++++ Beastman is an artist, designer and photographer based in Sydney, Australia.
Years of skateboarding has strongly influenced Beastman’s characters, concepts and
unique style.  I met him in his little but really nice studio in Sydney. See some studio
photos and check out his work at his site. beastman.com.au
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By steph | Published: 10. May 2009
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wooden toy mag

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++++ Wooden Toy magazine is a world renowned art,design and skate magazine.
The ‘no rules’ layout and design won this magazine the 2007 People Choice Awards
for best designed magazine in Australia. Each issue has his particular theme.
I will show you some examples of the latest edetion. The handmade edition.
If you love really good artmagazines you have to buy one of this magazines!

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By steph | Published: 5. May 2009
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kid zoom & haha

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++++ solo shows by kid zoom and regan ‘haha’ tamanui at the boutwell draper
gallery, Sydney.  kid zoom is showing at his first soloshow in Sydney a big mural
installation inside the gallery. haha is showing his latest stencil work,
titled ‘phat of the land’.

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By steph | Published: 2. May 2009
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spiderXdeath

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++++ the “anti-social” show from Australian graphic artist “spiderXdeath” in the
“china heights” gallery, Sydney. His work ranges from custom skateboards to
7″ covers, Lp covers and posterart for international hardcore/metal & punk bands.
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By steph | Published: 24. April 2009
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glory holes

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++++ Trust Fun & Kris Moyes – Glory Holes
Award winning Australian designers Trust Fun and international director Kris Moyes
present a series of works titled ‘Glory Holes’ at Monster Children Gallery, Sydney.
This exhibition explores the increasingly blurred line between art and commerce.
The space is be filled with pieces covering a range of mediums including digital prints,
hand screen-printed glass, video projections and sculpture.
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By steph | Published: 24. April 2009
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2nd beach studio

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++++ my working experience goes on at some really nice beach studios in Sydney!
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www.s-t-e-p-h.com
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By steph | Published: 23. April 2009
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insane headache

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++++ good for insparation in the night but an insane headache the next day!
coopers ale, my favourite beer in Australia! little educationaltrip sketch by s-t-e-p-h

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By steph | Published: 22. April 2009
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empty magazine

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++++ the empty magazine – the aussie issue.
so, this is not the latest edition of the empty magazine, but it is a perfect
issue to show at this blog. this issue shows  only talented artists from Australia.
Published artists in this magazine are: Anthony Lister, Ben Frost,Meggs,
Justin Williams, Creepy, Jeremy Geddes and much more than you think…..

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By steph | Published: 18. April 2009
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simon lovelace

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++++ Simon Lovelace had a soloshow at the blank_space gallery, Sydney.
He is also the owner of this gallery. His work ranges from paintings, photography,
screen prints to music production.

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By steph | Published: 18. April 2009
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monster children magazine

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++++ I´m addicted to good magazines and I thought it´s time  to show
some nice oz mags. first one: the monster children magazine – a culture/
art/skateboard/surf/lifestyle magazine from Sydney. 120 pages full of
interviews, previews and other nice stuff. the cover was designed by artist
Cody Hudson, who is also interviewed in this edition.
check out some examples of the 22th monster children here…

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By steph | Published: 18. April 2009
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