Writers' Block On The Run

I've produced a couple new articles on graffiti in San Francisco that were both published in the SFBG this week. The first is oriented around this week's free issue and explores five lesser known public art locations in the city. I got a chance to catch the grand opening of Kommunitas, of Bluxome allery fame. It has some mind blowing murals now, the most stunning piece boasts over 500 colors across maybe 50 feet of wall space. Check the picture above.

You can find pictures of the Mac Dre in Langton Alley here, 3 parts of the Defenestration here. And a historical document of the Defenestration building at Funk and Jazz. No pictures of Lilac but Plug 1 has some shots of the Iz the Wiz tribute. Historical document of Bluxome / Kommunitas at Graffiti Archaeology. Nothing for Oak Parking lot yet, anyone got some?

I also wrote an article in defense of the tag. Oh the hated on tag! I thought it could use some love or at least a bit of context. The film Infamy (2005) does a pretty good job providing more background and perspective on the aesthetics of and lifestyle emerging from the tag.