Cool Hunting
Starting next week, WK Interact is bombing Barcelona's Maxalot Gallery inside and out. His black and white figures will adorn gallery walls, doors and the street outside from 21 May–23 June 2007.
Limited screen–prints, new mixed media paintings (right) and an outdoor triptych piece will be on display. The exhibition will also feature an installation of the artist's outfit and "guerrilla gear" used when putting up his artwork throughout different cities (below right). In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see some new impromptu pieces on Barcelona's city walls since the artist was in town. Keep an eye out and let us know if you see anything.
Also, check out his recent collaboration with Kobe Bryant and Nike here along with a video of the artist in action here.
WK Interact
21 May –23 June 2007
Maxalot Gallery
Calle Palma de Sant Just, 9 (a-b)
08002 Barcelona, Spain
tel. + 34 933 101 066

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