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Juxtapoz x Grotesk June 2009 Cover

Evan Pricco — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:50:01 +0000

This sort of just speaks for itself. Grotesk specially did this cover work for Jux’ June 2009 issue. One of my favorites we have ever done. Used a little of his lettering, a perfect, timeless cover image from one of the best artists around, a good friday.

Joey Garfield did a nice job in Portland with fine artist Chris Johanson, and the MQ portrait that Sam Bassett took was on point. Video game, 3D, and fine artist Coro gave us a little San Francisco in June, Skinner did some bizarre portrait with his neighbor (in a very entertaining way), and CR Stecyk did a nice portrait of Steve Olson. Thank you to Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant and Chronicle Books for helping out as well. And Jamel Shabazz as well.

I’ve always been a really big fan of Grotesk, but now working closely with him proves he is the real deal. Perfect cover.

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Grotesk for Juxtapoz

James Oliver — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:03:09 +0000

Famed artist Grotesk is the latest name to plaster hiw work over the highly coveted cover of Juxtapoz magazine. In addition to the cover the magazine extends its feature on the artist in the current issue to 12 pages while there are many more notable mentions this makes for a must have.

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Jam Master Jay Print by Grotesk

James Oliver — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:46:11 +0000

Renown artist Grotesk has a keen eye for folk Art, street photography, hand painted signs, vintage sport graphics and old school hip hop. The last of which is the source of inspiration with the Jam Master Jay print of which Grotesk has crafted. Taking on board the RUN DMC legend and giving him angel wings as he goes aloft, check out the piece of artwork unfold below.

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Grotesk’s “Wannabe Bike Messenger” Print

James Oliver — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:43:04 +0000

Brookly based Swiss artist Grotesk has been at the centre of the scene for over a decade now culminating in some of the most memorable work for labels like Stussy, Alife amongst many more. His work stretches far and wide while remaining on point with any movements within the streetwear scene and here is a perfect example. Taking humor he has created this satire on a “wannabe bike messenger” in New York.

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Barack Obama x Upper Playground x Digital Gravel

Evan Pricco — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:05:27 +0000

I got an email from my friends over at Upper Playground this morning, announcing they have just teamed up with Digital Gravel to sell their exclusive artist-designed Obama prints on limited edition tees through Digital Gravel’s web site. All proceeds, as always, go to creating more stickers, prints, tees, and promotional items to get Obama in the mind’s of every voter. Its a great cause; buy one if you can’t afford a campaign contribution. I love what UP has done with the Obama prints and tees. I’m proud that they have taken a lot of time to devote themselves to the campaign. The tees include designs from The Date Farmers, Munk One, Sam Flores, Alex Pardee, Grotesk, Morning Breath, and Ron English. I like the Grotesk design a lot, that red one above. . . .

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