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Post by carlcashman on Apr 27, 2015 20:58:05 GMT
That is super-duper. Proper sketch, that. Lovely. Yer I got lucky. A tag would have been great, but she wandered off with my book for half hour and came back with that |
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Post by someonesbrain on Jun 8, 2015 18:49:25 GMT
I was in Weimar (Germany), a city not far from where I live, yesterday. And even though I knew that Akut studied at the university there I was surprised to find an old Herakut mural in the backyard/playground of a secondary school.   |
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Post by Commissioner on Jun 22, 2015 9:52:19 GMT
Amman - Jordan  AkuOne from the popular duo Herakut was recently in Amman, Jordan where he, in collaboration with AptART and UNHCR, painted this new and symbolic mural on occasion of the World Refugee Day 2015 an event celebrated yesterday 20 June in several countries. “As One I Am Fragile. Together We Are Strong”, as the mural was titled, was painted together with youth and local young adults and intends to raise awareness of the resilience and solidarity of humanity sharing the voice of displaced people from various nations. The mural stands as a beautiful reminder of the fact that only working together we will be able to stay strong and reach higher goals. Berlin / Greifswalder Strasse 87  |
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Post by Commissioner on Jul 3, 2015 0:54:57 GMT
Sankt Pauli Stadium in Hamburg   The German duo HERAKUT is now in Hamburg where they just finished this haunting mural painted for Viva con Agua in occasion of “Unfamiliar” – Contemporary Culture Festival at the so-called Millerntor-Stadion that with the participation of Herakut and Clemens Behr, among others. Titled ‘Some People Think Of Dreams As A Waste Of Time. We Have A Different Tradition.’ the new mural shows the image of a kid sitting on his father’s (or maybe grandfather’s) shoulders whilst he tries to catch soap bubbles made by the old man’s pipe. A beautiful reminder of the power of dreams. The theme of this year’s art, music and cultural festival is “Unfamiliar” – the potential of perspective and will be complemented with a symposium highlighting the role of the arts in intercultural exchange running from 2 to 5 July 2015. |
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Post by treweman on Jul 3, 2015 1:13:31 GMT
Like others who have posted here, I am very taken with Herakut's art. In particular, I like their earlier, darker work. I am fortunate to have this large original from their 2008 Dirty Laundry show.  |
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Post by treweman on Jul 3, 2015 1:20:02 GMT
Another large original in my collection from the same Dirty Laundry show in 2008. The one above is painted on a wooden door, this one is on a canvas.  |
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Post by Commissioner on Jul 3, 2015 1:43:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2015 6:09:03 GMT
Distinct change in style recently and not liking it at all. Pity as a lot of the older stuff was great.
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Post by treweman on Jul 3, 2015 12:06:37 GMT
Distinct change in style recently and not liking it at all. Pity as a lot of the older stuff was great. I'm not sure that it is style so much as it is composition, but I agree with you. The newer paintings seem more happy/hopeful, and the older work seems more dark/sad. Of course, this change may have a lot to do with Herakut's stated objective of creating a children's storybook on walls all around the world. I just wish that they would go back to R rated for Mature Audiences (who take anti-depressants) paintings, and move away from the PG-13 paintings that seem to currently occupy their time. More sad dogs and people wearing human suits and animal skulls as hats, and less cute little girls with big eyes and pony tails tied with ribbon. Having written this, I still see the same style and incredible skill in their newer works. No one paints eyes like the dynamic duo from Germany, and few can convey such a sense of pathos through body posture and facial expression. |
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Post by alittle on Jul 3, 2015 13:36:23 GMT
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Post by redneck on Jul 3, 2015 14:43:02 GMT
treweman x2 great herakuts but the top one is really something else again absolutely fucking heartbreakingly beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2015 15:38:14 GMT
Here you go boys and girls, my small but perfectly formed canvas.  |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Jul 14, 2015 16:18:00 GMT
Here you go boys and girls, my small but perfectly formed canvas. Wonderful, congrats. Edit - have got to ask @araplatoon, is the saucepan 3D or simply painted? I'd love to think it, and the reflection have been painted on. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2015 16:57:08 GMT
All painted mate! Can't believe I actually nearly sold it this year. The wife loves this one and is pushing for another..
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Post by redneck on Jul 14, 2015 16:57:32 GMT
Here you go boys and girls, my small but perfectly formed canvas. Absolutely gorgeous painting,the eyes are so haunting.Congrats @araplatoon |
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Post by Commissioner on Jul 16, 2015 23:33:23 GMT
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Post by cardiff on Jul 17, 2015 4:30:07 GMT
Here you go boys and girls, my small but perfectly formed canvas. Great piece...good move coming to your senses and holding on to it! |
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Post by cardiff on Jul 18, 2015 15:07:21 GMT
Distinct change in style recently and not liking it at all. Pity as a lot of the older stuff was great. I'm not sure that it is style so much as it is composition, but I agree with you. The newer paintings seem more happy/hopeful, and the older work seems more dark/sad. Of course, this change may have a lot to do with Herakut's stated objective of creating a children's storybook on walls all around the world. I just wish that they would go back to R rated for Mature Audiences (who take anti-depressants) paintings, and move away from the PG-13 paintings that seem to currently occupy their time. More sad dogs and people wearing human suits and animal skulls as hats, and less cute little girls with big eyes and pony tails tied with ribbon. Having written this, I still see the same style and incredible skill in their newer works. No one paints eyes like the dynamic duo from Germany, and few can convey such a sense of pathos through body posture and facial expression. I agree w/most of your thoughts, although have a slightly different take on their recent works. Like you, I really love the aesthetics of the Dirty Laundry era pieces and appreciate the "darker" themes (love your DL piece on wood that is pictured above). That said, I also like the evolution of their more recent work...especially where there is an interesting contrast or tension between the cuteness/innocence and a darker or more serious underlying theme. To me, they are at their best when the image is born out of their wording vs some of their pieces (that I still love by the way) that are just images w/no words. I love their work and it doesn't hurt that in addition to being incredible artists, both of them are also amazingly cool and kind people. |
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Post by redneck on Jul 19, 2015 19:19:00 GMT
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Post by EKAP on Aug 16, 2015 12:19:07 GMT
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Post by someonesbrain on Sept 15, 2015 12:02:27 GMT
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Post by redneck on Sept 15, 2015 20:03:34 GMT
Would love to see some photos of this if any members are in Rome and are going
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Post by Commissioner on Oct 23, 2015 22:49:46 GMT
Herakut & M-City collab - Sao Paulo, Brazil - The O.Bra festival  |
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Post by mikeydread on Oct 24, 2015 16:42:51 GMT
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