The Adventures of Darius and Downey: and other true tales of street art, as told to Ed Zipco by Leon Reid (Author), Brad Downey (Author), Ed Zipco (Author), Swoon (Introduction)

246 pgs. (80 color illustrations) English language
Thames & Hudson Publishing (May '08) 9.1" x 6.1" x 1.3"

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Through a series of true stories, this unique book reveals the tight-knit, exciting world of street art. Darius (aka Leon Reid) and Downey (aka Brad Downey) did their first piece together in Brooklyn in 2000—a life-changing experience marking the birth of
a partnership that would go on to revolutionize street art.

Ed Zipco, an acute and empathetic commentator on urban graffiti art, relates their most memorable experiences, from their early exploits and brushes with the law to their work internationally in London and Berlin. Along the way, we witness their artistic evolution from conventional graffiti tagging to ambitious street installations that are both wittily entertaining and startlingly subversive.

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Public Discourse by Brad Downey (Director), Quenell Jones (Cinematographer), Tim Hansberry (Editor)

Released in '03
Running time 00:45'oo

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Public Discourse is an in-depth study of illegal installation art. The primary focus is
on the painting of street signs, advertising manipulation, metal welding, postering and guerrilla art, all performed illegally.

Public Discourse is about passionate artists who want their work to be seen by a wide range of people rather than be confined to the systemic structures of galleries and museums. This non-fiction film presents an in-depth study of the use of subversive messages, mimicking of advertising methods and the presentation of three-dimensional sculptures to the public.

Shot in the classic cinema verité style using compact mini-dv and video 8 cameras, Public Discourse follows the art-making from initial idea through to exhibition, capturing the artists' private and personal moments of exuberance and regret.
Public Discourse is about passionate artists who want their work to be seen by a wide range of people rather than be confined to the systemic structures of galleries and museums. This non-fiction film presents an in-depth study of the use of subversive messages, mimicking of advertising methods and the presentation of three-dimensional sculptures to the public.

The film features Ellen Harvey, Obey Giant, Darius Jones, Swoon, Nato, Desa, JJ Veronis, Bob Dombrowski, Rate, and many more. It also features an original score by Japanther and packaging by Eric Adorn.

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The Adventures of Darius and Downey: and other true tales of street art, as told to Ed Zipco by Leon Reid (Author), Brad Downey (Author), Ed Zipco (Author), Swoon (Introduction)
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Public Discourse by Brad Downey (Director), Quenell Jones (Cinematographer), Tim Hansberry (Editor)

€35.00 + shipping (signed by Brad Downey)