Yimmy in Japan

Misunderstood just doing it for the hood

New works by Lee Harnden - Melbourne.

Next tuesday!

No one else probably cares...but I do...

Lee Harnden a.k.a. Linz

Queensland born fine artist, and self confessed graffiti ‘writer’ Lee Harnden, also known by the underground pseudonym Linz, takes his solo exhibition to Melbourne for the first time this April titled ‘A Renaissance Uprising’. Comprising of works painted with oil, acrylic and spray paint, Harnden continually blurs the lines between graffiti and fine art; feeling equally at home in front of a stretched canvas as he is painting the raw streetscapes of the Bronx with the Godfather of graffiti – Seen.
Harnden’s dogged pursuance of perfection within his various art forms has seen him travel the world extensively, looking for inspiration wherever he can find it; whether that be bustling through the crowded streets of Lima or Hong Kong, or kicking it in the art and fashion districts of Paris, Los Angeles and New York. A celebrated graffiti writer of 17 years, Harnden has been a staple member of the Ironlak Team since its inception.

'A Renaissance Uprising' is yet another evolution and continuing pursuit of perfection for Harnden, whose last sold out solo exhibition was the acclaimed 'Amongst the Wolves' shown at the Perc Tucker Gallery (www.townsville.qld.gov.au/perctucker/) in Queensland. In 'A Renaissance Uprising,’ Harnden continues his quest to partner the knowledge of the renaissance master painters, and the underground grit of graffiti culture, with his own unique style and mastery of disparate mediums.
Harnden's bold jump between the brush and the spray can is nothing short of incredible when one steps back to take a look at the scope of his pieces.
'A Renaissance Uprising' officially opens on Friday the 4th of April 2008- 7:30pm at Per Square Metre Gallery.
The exhibition runs from 02-April-13 April 2008

Per Square Metre Gallery and Studio
191-193 Johnston Street Collingwood
Melbourne Victoria Australia
OPEN Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm
(+613) 94177991


For more information and press enquiries please contact:
Joel at The Kingdom Of Sad Machines
joel@thekingdomofsadmachines.com

Claws and Teeth

The dudes at Claws and Teeth have just posted this new resume for Ben Veitch. They've been filming some pretty amazing footage, definitely rivaling the Waldron Bros. in my humble opinion...

Terry Richardson x That little green guy

Click!

Damien

Woah...

Stolen from The Loss Prevention.

Claws and Teeth

Ben Veitch CTC from dan guy on Vimeo.

Also, if you like bodyboarding check out the Claws & Teeth blog. It's pretty tight, and they update it frequently...

DARK HEART NEWS...

Get the fuck outta here? So, here's an update less than two weeks since my last one. Wow!

Anyways. Life is good. Here are some photographs from the past two weeks;

ROSIES LIVE - 22.02.08

A couple of our mates formed a new band called Swandive. This was to be their first show. It was off the fucking hook. In fact I really enjoyed every band performing at Rosies that night.

Swandive.


Swandive.


Swandive.


Swandive.


Swandive.


Collisions.


Collisions.


Willows.


Willows.


Willows.


Ben, Spaza and Todd. My new Snitch homies.

The Surrogate.


The Surrogate.


A Secret Death.


A Secret Death.


A Secret Death.


A Secret Death.


A Secret Death.


It was also Gareth's birthday. He got given this keyring of his favourite football (soccer) team from back in England. He was stoked... That's Murdoch to the right.


Ninaberry hooked up a sweet vegan chocolate cake for Gareth's birthday. I'm not even joking, it was seriously one of the best chocolate cakes that I have ever eaten.


The cake before it was destroyed.

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL - 23.02.08

It was so fuckin' hot in Brisbane for Soundwave. No matter how much I drank, I stayed sober. Either way I still had a great day, and I didn't have to line up for two hours like everyone else, which was really nice. Highlights were Alexisonfire, City&Color, Killswitch Engage and MewithoutYou acoustic set. Afterwards we got our drunk on at Rosies. Killer.

Iron Maiden are Rad Cunts.


Alexisonfire.


I'm stoked on this crowd shot.


Thursday.


Shadows Fall.


Shadows Fall.


Shadows Fall.


... mosh it up.


Sharni and Todd.


Thomas from Fall of Troy with Sharni, Todd and Ben. Look how stoked Ben is.


Lochlan and Nick.


Incubus.


Incubus.


Saosin.


As I Lay Dying.


As I Lay Dying.


Dallas Green - City and Color.


Adam D of Killswitch Engage.





Killswitch Engage.


Adam D's shoes are untied.


Sweet mate.


For the record, Adam D is the funniest mother fucker. His stage presence is pure comedy.


Killswitch.


MewithoutYou.


MewithoutYou. Amazing.


Post-Soundwave party shuffle.





Uh oh, Joel is druuuunk...


Whhaaaagt!


Do it do it do it.


Joe and Helmet @ Rosies after Soundwave.


Cool guys.


Joe knows what time it is!


You know what I'm sayin'?


Jebus.


Um, drunk some more?





I liked this guys shirt.


Party.








New MySpace profile pic.






FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL - 02.03.08

I arrived drunk, then the following happened;



The booger man.


Insert N.W.A reference here.


The Flux Capacitor.


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New York George and Brent. Sweet dudes!
















Aesop Rock.


Aesop Rock.


Aesop Rock.


Rob Sonic.


Rob Sonic.


Rob Sonic.


Data Rock.


Data Rock.


Data Rock.




Chemical Brothers.





I went on this by myself, it was cool, man.








Twin of pixie!











"Ah, you're the guard that kicked me out when I jumped in the first time. But you didn't stop me the second time."


Jenny from the wok.











NY George and George the budgie.








Timmy and Jimmy.





Banana Brent.





Suddenly, the Redbull gave him wings.








Wings.





Bus ride back to the valley.


Too many drinks.


Red Bull angel to the rescue.





Valley buskers.


Lick-It.








Super Shazzz daddy.

















Parra.











Baldie.





Not Jenny from the wok. (Just in case you were too drunk and couldn't tell in the dark.)






Street walking;




Dan from Kill The Music. Partying.








Elana after getting in a scuffle with security. Crazy bitch. Ha.


Pony.

SNITCH - 21.02.08 & 28.02.08

Random photos from the past two weeks at Snitch. My Snitch photos can be found at Destroy All Lines.









Ebony.


A game of slaps.


Ben was getting hit hard. Didn't flinch.


Joel cops a rough one.


The aftermath.





Anna had eight cheeseburgers in her bag. If you ask me, Anna is just alright with me. Ha.








The lovely Lady Lana of Bell makes the best chicken tacos ever. Cupcakes are dividends.


Fc Five from Japan.


Fc Five.


Fc Five.


After I took this photo I was told by an officer that my camera would be confiscated as evidence in an offense if I took any more photos. "We don't want to end up on YouTube". All in all, fuck the police!


Miles Away.








Byron Bay kids.


Liks gave me this camera. I was stoked to rattle off some film and got some great shots on it. Pity I lost it during Incubus. Bummer.


She works at a photo lab and keeps the best ones. This is a corker.

That's all folks. For now I'll keep myself entertained with all the weird shit that Damo draws in-between tasks here in the office.

For example;

Mike Stewart

What a fucking SHREDDER!

DBD ALLSTARS

Couldn't resist posting this.

Death Before Dishonour staff writer Nick Lucas and editor Lochlan Watt, take a load off with Bobbi Starr and Belladonna.

Lazy lazy weekend...