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Chris - who has written 596 posts on Environmental Graffiti.
Chris (50% English, 50% Italian) is the evil overlord and creator of Environmental Graffiti. When he's not battling those pesky Jedi Knights, he can be found blogging about weird and wonderful environmental news. It's sort of becoming a full time job...he is quite surprised!
5 Incredible Works of Leather Art
Leather is one of the most versatile materials available to an artist. Normally the preserve of clothing or sofas, artists have been using it for centuries as a form of decoration and self expression. From the elaborate saddle covers of the 5th century BC Nomads of the Altaic Region to modern day contemporary wall hangings, working with such an unforgiving medium as leather requires a truly masterful skill
Continue reading...Divine Intervention [PIC]
Friday, October 10, 2008
As we search and scour the vast realms of the inter-tubes, we often find real photographic gems like this one. Entitled “Air Traffic Control” this incredible image was taken by Flickr user Pensiero. As far as we know the statue stands in Rome, however, we’re not exactly sure where.
Continue reading...These Breasts Have a Message For Us!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
*UPDATE - we had originally hosted these images on a free image host. They were subsequently removed for being pornographic. Obviously people can’t tell the difference between art and sculpture and vulgarity* Image (c) of Chris Jordan When looking at this sculpture from a distance, one may be forgiven [...]
Continue reading...Welcome to the Brand New Environmental Graffiti
Monday, August 4, 2008
I know we haven’t published anything for a week or so, but that’s because we graffiti artists have been busy at work creating the brand new layout of Environmental Graffiti – we hope you like it! The design was created by Antonello Romano (graphic design) and implemented by Alfred Armstrong’s Likemind (web development company). They are both awesome and I’d highly recommend them. We’d also really appreciate your feedback.
Continue reading...What’s The Story Behind This Pic?
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Courtesy of the US Navy comes this amazing image. We have no idea what the story is behind it, so we are asking you to come up with an explanation.
Continue reading...The Biggest Secret Rock Concert [pics]
Monday, July 7, 2008
Deep within the underground labyrinth of the Luray Caverns, Virginia, USA is what is likely to be the world's largest and awe inspiring musical instrument: The Great Stalactite Organ. The Luray Caverns were discovered on August 13th 1878 by a group of local men who became the first to see the abundant underground cave formations of stalactites, stalagmites and columns.
Continue reading...30 Abstract Satellite Images of Earth
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
By Tom Davie and Chris Ingham Brooke The Optimist, Kalahari Desert Namibia “It is impossible to give a clear account of the world, but art can teach us to reproduce it - just as the world reproduces itself in the course of its eternal gyrations.” Albert Camus
Continue reading...The Secret Voices of Bridges
Thursday, June 19, 2008
In the second part of our “playable buildings” series, Environmental Graffiti reporter Jammie Nicholas, explores the work of Sonic Artist Jodi Rose. All images courtesy of Jodi Rose. Since the 20th of June 1994, Jodi Rose has been travelling the world in search of the unheard voices of [...]
Continue reading...Mysterious Russian Cement Rain Causes Hole in Moscow House
Thursday, June 19, 2008
By Matthew Simpson Image by Hoyasmeg Last Tuesday, seemingly out of nowhere, a huge lump of cement hurtling from the sky crashed through a suburban Moscow home, creating a large hole. But what was the cause? Why, it was the Russian Air force attempting to change the weather [...]
Continue reading...Feature: the Cradle and Grave of the SUV
Monday, June 16, 2008
Environmental Graffiti Reporter Matthew Simpson explores the past, present and future of an American icon in entropy. Rusted Willys Jeep. Image via Extra Funky The Sport Utility Vehicle has been an American icon ever since it was born into mass popularity during the days of World War II [...]
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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