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Political Minded Artwork

Obama – Hope and Change 2008

Noam Chomsky – 2003

Rene Lévesque – 2004

Angela Davis – 2004

Paul Krugman – 2004

Past pieces by the HVW8 Art Installation for it’s Political Minded series.

Art and Politics are tricky bedfellows, which is again demonstrated in the controversy over the role of the NEA and the promotion of policy objectives. The role of art in politics isn’t truly defined, but its presence is regularly invited and appreciated. HVW8 works to open dialogue and to include those in the conversation that will be impacted. We can only note that completely shutting the door rather than keeping that conversation open derides youth involvement.

(For the record we’re Canadian and don’t qualify for NEA funding).

read:

The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion? http://tinyurl.com/nc7hrl

999

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Tonight –

1st 250 guests receive a limited tee + 7″ @ 999 Closing Party. Starts at 9:09pm. 9 DJs. 715 Hampton Ave Venice 90291

artwork by HVW8 (Brian Armstrong and Tyler Gibney)

Now on HVW8 Music!

 

Parra in Berlin

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Dutch artist Parra is set to emark on his very first exhibition and pop-up shop initiative in Germany later this month. An artist who’s style has come to be known for his eclectic mix of type fonts, iconic colors and sexualized imagery, the Amsterdam-based creative will look to have his work displayed first via an exhibition at Pool Gallery in Berlin followed by a pop-up shop at Wood Wood Berlin two days later. Aside from his own personal artwork, he has also become heavily involved in music act Le Le.

“I like the tee shirt but I will get the painting” – Works of Art by Parra
28 August – 10 October 2009
Opening 27 August 2009 19:00 – 24:00
Pool Gallery
Tucholskystrasse 38 10117 Berlin, Germany
Phone +49 30 243 42 462

“I like the painting but I will get the tee shirt” – Products of Art by Parra
30 August – 10 October 2009
Opening 29 August 2009 19:00 – 24:00
Wood Wood

Rochstrasse 4 10178 Berlin
Phone +49 30 280 47 877

View past HVW8 exhibitions with Parra.

HVW8 Int’l Podcast Vol.12: Hawthorne Headhunters Part II

Once again gracing the HVW8 stage, originally coming from that special place between Long Beach and Los Angeles (Hawthorne, Ca), we have the Hawthorne Headhunters. Recorded live at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

The crew, including the additions of Jimi James, Coultrain, Stopha and TeLuv on vocals, are all on hand to give us more of what they started on the podcast about a two years ago. Here we are for round 2.

In the mix we hear full tracks from the current Hawthorne Headhunters EP release along with bits of solo material, inspirations for future work and, until now, unreleased works being refined for future projects with HVW8 Records.
You heard it here first.

Full track listing available soon.

The highly anticipated debut release from Proh Mic, Ced No and Stoney Rock (aka Black Spade) – The Hawthorne Headhunters – on HVW8 records. The EP is available digitally through iTunes now and on limited edition 12″ vinyl in the HVW8 Shop now – internationally in September.  Hawthorne Headhunters. HVW8 Records.

Subscribe free to the HVW8 podcast in iTunes.

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on iTunes

Special thanks to:

Jimi James – www.myspace.com/rahrahgirl
Coutrain – www.myspace.com/coultrainmusic
TeLuv – www.myspace.com/teluvproductions
Stopha – www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaGk59JE2W0&feature=related

Kenny Fresh for the help out – www.freshselects.net/

Always to Pabst Blue Ribbon!
www.pabstblueribbon.com

Photography and podcast production by Solid State Los Angeles
www.solidstatela.com

Gallery Internships

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Thank you Tatiana.

HVW8 Gallery is seeking interns for fall. If you would like to intern at the HVW8 gallery please email tyg@hvw8.com

More information on internships at the HVW8 Art & Design Gallery  HERE.