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STREET ART FILM FESTIVAL PRESS RELEASE:
Street Art Film Festival showcases new public art from around the world.
Films about artists and their art that transforms streets into galleries and changes established ideas about art in public space.
Featured Artists and Filmmakers: Craig Noble (Canada), Pose 2 (USA), Chor Boogie (USA), Joshua Mays (USA), Tats Cru (USA), BigFoot (USA), Above (USA), JR (France), Peat Wollaeger (USA), Wayne Horse (The Netherlands), Martin Zet (Czech Republic), Charles Westerman (USA)
The films featured in the Street Art Film Festival were carefully selected to assure that the audience will get a unique and intimate view into life of contemporary street artists and their artwork. Preserving artwork on film or video is a crucial part of street art. In many instances, the artwork lasts only a few hours before it is damaged, removed or becomes part of the environment. The audience gets a very rare look at some of the greatest pieces of contemporary art, many of which are no longer in existence.
We aim to feature art that contains an additional dimension because it takes place in a public space. The audience and its reaction is a significant part of the presented pieces. The interaction of public with artwork in public domain eclipses the visual aesthetics concerning the mural, sculpture or performance. Therefore the discussion between the artists and the audience concerning the public art policy and design of urban public places must be maintained.
Graffiti and street art are not only a new form of contemporary art, but also an innovative art movement tightly connected to our neighborhoods and communities. It is time to alter public art policies and recognize the new ideas and innovative approaches for refreshing our cities. It is not about physical walls and pedestals, but rather about connections and relationships among people.
This year the film fest will be held in the Contemporary Club in Trenton, NJ as a part of a series of graffiti/street art events in summer 2007.
Location: Contemporary Club, 176 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608-1104
Date: August 17, 2007
Time: 6-10pm
Entry: $2
More info: www.albuscav.us/filmfest
About Albus Cavus
Albus Cavus, NJ non-profit organization is an artist collective based in New Brunswick, NJ. We provide upcoming and student artists with supplies, counseling, networking and exhibiting opportunities. Visual art, performance and music are also used to promote development of creative thinking and artistic skills among local school children and youth. By maintaining art installations in public spaces we bring together the artists and local residents. These projects beautify the neighborhoods and build strong and healthy community in New Brunswick. Albus Cavus currently maintains 1.8-mile long bike path as an experimental public space for implementing participatory street art to revitalize this community place.
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