Mission Mission

In last week’s I Heart Street Art, we heard from a street artist called Eddie with an interesting take on why he does what he does:

It’s a matter of public space. Whose space is it? That’s a big issue for me. You walk through the city and it’s more and more dominated by advertising. It’s getting to a point where there’s no blank space. You go to take a piss in a bar and there’s an ad. So you put a sticker on it. There’s a conversation going on out there. Most of it is talking at you; it’s not a dialogue. So whether I’m invited or not, I’m gonna participate in the conversation.

I’ve been thinking about that all week, so this week I talk more about the dialogue, and I make fun of Davis:

I Heart Street Art: Street Art Vs. Corporate Advertising

Plug1 and Plug2 of WHATIMSEEING DOT COM are in Paris right now, and they just sent over this shot of my new favorite boutique.

Also, check out a rare post showcasing work by Plug2.

Mission Cycling was there.

Beer + Nosh was there.

Photo by everyday photos.

I always thought these bad boys were bolted down. What gives?

Photo by eviloars.

Previously:

Trash Tipping

Designs are in! I can’t wait for them to actually build it so they can then render it a lot like this for the next Tony Hawk game. Please tell me you’ll be able to enter Zeitgeist and shred the picnic tables.

DLX has tons more images here. Folks sound happy about it in the comments: “this is going to be the dopest thing to hit the city since koston at hubba.”

Previously:

Million Dollar Skate Park

Olivia wasn’t drunk, she swears. Be careful when crossing Guerrero, kids.

On the bright side, Olivia, now you’re totally undercover badass.

Mission Bikes opens its new shop on Valencia today. Says our good buddy Monty:

They’re going to have beer and vegan food n’ stuff.

They’re definitely legitimate. I wrenched for 4 years before moving to the yay and helped them out when they were forming. They’re running a pretty solid operation these days.

Link.

Dolores Park View was dazzled along with other attendees at a planning meeting at which final(ish?) designs were revealed. Important things to note: “Super Slide” and “natural boulders.” Wicked! Check it all out here.

Saturday 18 Reasons hosts an art opening and scavenger hunt. Among the artists featured is Mission Mission pal Ariel Dovas (eviloars on Flickr) who says, “The basics are that you hang out with some art, then you buy maps to go hunting for other art hidden around the neighborhood. Guaranteed to be awesome.”

And if that’s not enough to sell you, have a look at this KQED account of a previous 18 Reasons scavenger hunt event, complete with pictures and play by play:

Epic Saturday: 18 Reasons’ Hare & Hounds

(Thanks, Ariel! Thanks, Emmanuel!)