STREET ART FROM GERMANY: German Graffiti Legends MA’CLAIM September 25, 2010

STREET ART FROM GERMANY

GOETHE-INSTITUT LOS ANGELES in collaboration with LA ART MACHINE,
supported by the GERMAN FOREIGN OFFICE

present

German Graffiti Legends MA’CLAIM

AKUT, TASSO, CASE and RUSK a.k.a. MA’CLAIM have managed to paint their way up to the very top of international Graffiti scene in no time. The crew from the former GDR has breathed fresh air into the world of graffiti writing due to their peerless workmanship of a mix of classic graffiti and photorealism.
Their extraordinary productions have been cause for numerous discussions within the scene. Ma’Claim have attracted an international fan community and are an inspirational source for other graffiti artists.

"The Goethe Institut Los Angeles and the L.A. ART MACHINE are proud to present Vox Humana, a live mural
installation with MA'CLAIM, September 21-24, 2010 on the corner of Palms and Motor in Los Angeles."
The Crew will give an artistic commentary on the state of the Earth in an era of climate change.

A second opportunity to see MA’CLAIM in action will be on Saturday, September 25 from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Wilshire Courtyard for a LIVE paiting session.

September 20 through 24
3459 Motor Ave.
L.A., CA 90034
Wall Commissioned by the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

September 25
Goethe-Institut Los Angeles
5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100
L.A., CA 90036

2:00 – 6:30 p.m. Live Painting
7:00 p.m. Conversation with Ma’Claim,
Retna and Tom Kummer

Official Website: http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/los/ver/en6482334v.htm