Roger Gastman Livres

Born in 1976 in Glendale, California, SABER had already made his name a visual fixture in Los Angeles by the end of his teens. But it was as a 20-year-old that he completed the painting that would catapult him to the status of a global legend. His piece on the sloping bank of the Los Angeles River is nearly the size of a football field, and can be read clear as day from a satellite photo. In a famous photograph taken by his father just after it was completed SABER stands on the piece and appears as a tiny speck amid a giant blaze of color.In the years since, SABER has continued to push himself as an artist. He has created groundbreaking metal and wood sculptures, painstakingly rendered hyper-realistic canvases, and works in many other media.We all want to remain permanent, explains SABER, and in his book, MAD SOCIETY, he shows the entire scope of his efforts at permanence from oil paintings on canvas to the largest graffiti piece in the world. Alongside a wealth of photos, the monograph comes complete with colorful stories of his graffiti misadventures.Among the thousands of people who make up the graffiti community around the world, there are few names that carry the same legendary quality as SABER.

This title contains a compelling, action-packed mix of Anthony Lister's gallery work and outdoor paintings. It documents his physical and intellectual travels as he explores themes from flawed superheroes to classical mythology characters.

Juxtapoz Art and Culture magazine was established by California artist Robert Williams in 1994 to document an exploding art movement emanating largely from the West Coast of the United States. In the intervening years, this movement has gone global and Juxtapoz has rebranded and reimagined itself to better represent a generation of artists intent on working outside the ossified art establishment. In this first volume, Juxtapoz Illustration, artists such as MODE 2, Grotesk, KozynDan, Mike Giant, James Jean, Evan Hecox, Alex Pardee, Jeremy Fish and Morning Breath are briefly profiled and then allowed the space to let their work do the talking. While all of the artists featured in this volume have experienced professional success and artistic accolades, they remain accessible to the commercial client and art collector alike representing this phenomenal modern movement perfectly.

Focusing on the life of Gregory "Batman" Davis, a founding member of the Crips, the narrative delves into the history of this notorious gang, which began in 1969 with just ten members in South Central Los Angeles. Batman's journey intertwines with a diverse cast of characters, including cult leaders and infamous criminals, providing a unique perspective on gang culture. Unlike previous accounts, this story offers a comprehensive look at Batman's experiences and the influential figures he encountered, presenting a gripping tale of survival and identity.

This book is a retrospective about While you were sleeping, a graffiti art and indie culture magazine.