Known Gallery Presents:

Working An Angle

Recent works by Augustine Kofie

[This will be my first solo show at Known as well as my first solo in LA since my 

Futurism exhibition at Zero1

 Gallery. I’m truly honored to have the chance to share a lot of these more dense collage works with my LA peoples, especially since my last 2 large shows were out of town. 30+ works as usual including dense collage and assemblage on wood with yardstick framing, paintings on canvas and hand painted multiples will be on display for 2 weeks.]

Opens: May 26, 2012 | 8-11pm
Runs: May 26 - June 9, 2012

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

A 37 minute 4×4Tracktor Soundtrack for the show on my Mixcloud.

Teaser video on my Vimeo

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Graffuturism breakdown&love

HYPEbeast

KnownGallery post

SensesLost post

BATES @ 12ozProphet post

DRTY post

Detail of:

Circulations of a Linear Lust 2010/ 2011

28 x 48 x 1 3/4 inches

Found paper, product packaging and chipboard, 

ball point pen, white-out, rub on Letraset, xerographic gel transfer  & acrylic ink on wood panel. 

Finished in matte gel medium. Framed in mahogany lattice & found vintage yardsticks.

Opera Gallery NYC Presents:

Streets Of The World

Opening May 19, 2012

For the first time, Opera Gallery will be uniting forty of the most important contemporary artists to emerge from the Street Art Movement. These artists span the globe, including the United States, Brazil, France, Ukraine, Poland, Belgium, Israel, Spain and China, proving that the Street Art Movement has no borders.

OPERA GALLERY NEW YORK

115, Spring Street

NEW YORK NY 10012, USA

Tel (1) (212) 966 66 75

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Catalogue of exhibition in PDF format

Remi Roughs’ workst for the exhibition

Hi-Fructose preview

BrooklynStreetArt preview

Promo for Augustine Kofies’ first Solo showing at Known Gallery as well as his first solo in Los Angeles in over 3 years.

AUGUSTINE KOFIE / WORKING AN ANGLE
Opens: May 26, 2012 | 8-11pm
Runs: May 26 - June 9, 2012

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

info@knowngallery.com

Knowngallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming

Film & Edit:
Andy Snavley @ Bendymusic.com & Lee Cowan

Music:

4×4Tracktor Sountrack streaming on Mixcloud

She Left An Impression No. 02 [2012]

15 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches

Found paper, acrylic, ball point pen & xerographic transfer on wood panel.

Finished in matte varnish. Framed in mahogany lattice & found vintage yardsticks.

CREWEST Gallery presents

“Mission Accomplished” 

Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 7-10pm.

Exhibits close on May 27, 2012

Artwalk event takes place Thursday, May 10, 2012

Crewest Gallery

110 Winston St.

Los Angeles, CA

90013

213-627-8272

Artists that will show at MISSION ACCOMPLISHED in May include:

AISE, ALEX “DEFER” KIZU, BRANDED, BRON THERON, CAB, CHAZ BOJORQUEZ, DAVE KAWANO, DCYPHER, EDGAR HOILL, ERIBERTO ORIOL, EVAN ESK, EYE ONE, FLYCAT, GEORGE CLINTON, GEORGE YEPES, GONZO247, GREGG STONE, GUSTAVO ALBERTO GARCIA VACA, HASTE, HECTOR “HEX TGO” RIOS, HUIT, JOHN CARR, JUAN CARLOS “HEAVEN” MUNOZ, KOFIE, MARIA KANE, MAX NEUTRA, MEAR ONE, MICHAEL PIZARRO, MR. PUPPET, MR.WANY, OSCAR MAGALLANES, OVERTON LOYD, PABLO CRISTI, RAPTUZ, RITZY PERIWINKLE, ROME, SAHL, SAND ONE, SCOTCH, SHERM, SKET, SLOKE, CRISTIAN “SMEAR” GHEORGHIU, STEVE GRODY, STEVE MARTINEZ, STREET PHANTOM, SYNDROME, VYAL ONE, AND MORE…

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Full background for the show here

Larger viewing on my Flickr

Crewest official flyer

Found on KCET

Crewest on FB

Crewest Blog

I had the honor of having my Circulatory System installation and a mural in SF documented by Colin M Day 

during my stay in SF last year. Due to Colin documenting 2011’s Art Basel projects, this one got bumped back, so it was a treat to see it finally posted.

Im really pleased with the piece and it covers some particular bits I dont speak on that often + the inclusion of my re-edit looping of Silver Apples’ “Oscillations” gives the vid a steady smashing.

All above photos courtesy of Ian Cox 

Agents Of Change/ Megaro Project/ Karpo Restaurant/ Central London

Earlier last month saw the completetion of this impressive and eye catching project by the Agents Of Change for the Megaro Hotel and Karpo restaurant. What looks to be one of London’s largest street art / graffiti murals has been painted by the four members of Agents of Change – Remi/Rough, Steve More, LX.One and Augustine Kofie with assistance from David Shillinglaw. The project encompasses the two sides of a five storey Georgian building located directly opposite St. Pancras International Station in Kings Cross, London.

With the building wrapped in scaffolding, it took the artists two whole weeks to complete, using over 150 litres of emulsion and 160 litres of spray paint. On it’s unveiling, the buildings colourful new addition was very well received although it was met with some opposition from a member of the King’s Cross Conservation Area Advisory Committee who felt “what was an attractive building had now been knackered with a layer of permanent paint,like an unwanted tattoo”!

We personally feel it is a great addition to the city and especially the Kings Cross area. And what with London hosting the 2012 Olympics this summer it makes for a fantastic first impression on national and international visitor arriving into St. Pancras, highlighting London as a vibrant and creative city.

-Hooked Blog, May 2012 

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Here is the London Evening Standard coverage of the mural

Graffuturism coverage of the mural as well as the Karpo collection

Arrsted Motions coverage of the mural with photos by Butterfly

Street Art News coverage of the mural

Urban Art Core coverage of the mural

12oz Prophet courtesy of Mare139

Complex Magazine coverage

UK’s Creative Review coverage

LE GUIDE DE L’ART CONTEMPORAIN URBAIN 2012

LE PREMIER HORS-SÉRIE DE GRAFFITI ART MAGAZINE

+100 ARTISTES / 212 PAGES / 400 ILLUSTRATIONS

Most recently I was included in the the French urban contemporary art publication ‘Graffiti Art’ magazine’s

LE GUIDE DE L’ART CONTEMPORAIN URBAIN 2012.  The beautiful 300 page issue brings together a selection of more than a hundred artists from both Street and Graffiti arts of today who had an important place on the art market in 2011. The guide is directed to the art lovers and the curious. A catalogue to learn all about this important movement of the twenty-first century.

Many thanks to Sophie & Samantha of Graffiti Art magazine for the support!

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More information and purchase can be found here.

Graffitiartmagazine

Sesame Street System [2012]

Complete shot + detail 

20 x 30/5 x 2 inches

Found record covers, pencil, ball point pen,

acrylic and xerographic gel transfer on wood panel. 

Finished in a matte varnish.

Framed in found yardsticks and

mahogany lattice.

Sesame Street presented by The Seventh Letter & Neff Headwear

Benefiting City of Hope’s Department of Pediatrics 

Featuring:
Aaron De La Cruz, Amanda Lynn, Anthony Lister, Askew, Augustine Kofie, Axis, Carlos Donjuan, Dabs & Myla, Dame, Danny D, Ewok, Franco Vescovi, Jaime Oliver, Jasper Wong, Jeff McMillan, Joe King, Kelsey Brookes, Leo Eguiarte, Madsteez, Mambo, Mark Dean Veca, Matt Nichols, Mr. Cartoon, Munk One, Nate Van Dyke, OG Abel, Patrick Martinez, Persue, Pose, Revok, Rime aka Jersey Joe, Samuel Rodriguez, Sage Vaughn, Sever, Slick, Stash, Steel, Todd Bratrud, Trevelen, Victor Reyes

Show runs Saturday, April 28 to Sunday, April 29, 2012

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Seen on Instagram

Los Angeles Times

Huffington Post 

Seen on Pop Curious 

Her approval [2010]

48 x 48 x 1 1/2 inches

Acrylic and spray paint on primed duck canvas.

Finished in matte varnish. 

Framed in mahogany lattice.

Urban Legends Blog

Estria foundation post

URBAN LEGENDS EXHIBITION

Friday, April 27- Saturday, May 26, 2012

LA Mart Design Center/ Source LA

1933 South Broadway

12th Floor Suite #1240

LA, CA 90007

Urban Legends exhibition and auction celebrates public art from around the globe.  Highlighting artists from the U.S., Europe, Africa, Mexico, and more.

“Urban Legends” Fine Art Auction. This live auction will occur during the VIP opening. Works will consist of large scale murals; collages; rare, limited edition photographs; and more. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the serious or beginning art collector to bid on and purchase rare works of art from an international roster of critically acclaimed muralists, graffiti writers, and contemporary urban artists. Art collectors will not want to miss the most exciting art auction happening in the city of Los Angeles.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Chor Boogie, Codak, Cryptik, Kofie, Mear One, Pablo Cristi, Shark Toof, Tewsr, Warren Heard, BAM, Brett Cook, Can Love, Cern, Ckaweeks, Doves, Erin Yoshi, Estria, Jher Judy Baca, Katch, Kent Twitchell, Level, Mare 139, Martha Cooper, Meres, Sand, Vogue, Vyal, Woier, Alexander DC Smith & Hans Haveron, Aly Kouroma, Ekla, Evan Mendleson, Freddy Sam, Graffiti of War Project, Herakut, FOODONE, John Park & Christina Angelina, KIDGHE, LIBRE, Max Neutra, SANER, Yusef Davis, Van Saro, Estevan Oriol, Eriberto Oriol, Chaz Bojorquez, RETNA, Andrew Hem

FRIDAY, APRIL 27
VIP Preview, Exhibition Opening and Auction:
Press and VIP Preview 6:00pm -7:30pm
Exhibition Opening 8:00pm-11:00pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 28
PUBLIC Exhibition Opening:
7:00pm – 10:00pm

PRESENTED BY:
The Estria Foundation, L.A. Art Machine, The DoArT Foundation

HONORARY PARTNERS:, The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (MCLA)
Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC), ICU Art, Crewest
Mobile Mural Lab, Find Art Magazine, SOCIAL MEDIA:

ABOUT THE L.A. MART DESIGN CENTER

L.A. Mart Design Center is Southern California’s singular, comprehensive source for nationally branded, designer licensed and custom manufactured furniture and accessories, defining today’s West Coast lifestyle and the modern, well-designed home. Uniquely positioned at the gateway to downtown Los Angeles’ dynamic urban and residential renewal, and freeway adjacent to outlying communities of affluence, LAMDC offers one-stop-shopping access to a respected and extraordinary range of traditional through contemporary furnishings and design inspirations for both the interior design professional and the design-savvy consumer.

Well and Good presents:

April 23 - May 5, 2012

A contemporary art exhibition celebrating 10+ years of Discovery at the Mill Centre.

Discover the new contemporary art by 12 global artists:

Apex (San Fran), Augustine Kofie (LA), Chor Boogie (San Fran), Elicser Elliott (TO)

Gene Pendon (MTL), Labrona (MTL), Li-Hill (TO), Mediah (TO), Pascal Paquette (TO)

Patrick Thompson (TO), Recka (TO), Other (aka Troy Lovegates) (TO)

Commerce Court West Lobby

199 Bay Street
King & Bay, Toronto, ON

The exhibit is open daily.

M-F 10am - 6pm

S-S 12pm - 5pm

Discovery Exhibition runs from April 23^rd through May 5^th, 2012, open to public April 24^th onwards.

New artwork by street artists from Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles and San Francisco will be showcased and available for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Dixon Hall Mill Centre, a centre that offers carpentry training programs to women overcoming the effects of violence and abuse, aboriginal communities, deaf and hard of hearing and at-risk youth.

To see the artist roster & their work check here

Wellandgood.ca/discovery

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Who: Well and Good, Toronto’s premiere alternative creative collective specializing in street art in collaboration with Dixon Hall, a social

service agency serving Regent Park and surrounding communities since 1929.

Dixon Hall is a multi-service community agency that provides programs and services to downtown east Toronto since 1929. Programs include employment services and training programs, senior services, health and wellness programs, a homeless shelter, at-risk youth programs, day camp, music school, and more.

About Well and Good:  Well and Good has gained recognition as Toronto’s premiere alternative creative collective specializing in street art. They also provide artist management and development services. 

Special thanks to Barefoot Wines and Steam Whistle Brewing for their contributions of good cheer.