Alexandre Farto aka Vhils

Throwback to Scratching the Surface, Moscow 2010⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Scratching the Surface of old Moscow back in the winter of 2010 for a project curated by the great @stevelazarides. Impossibly cold days and nights yet heaps of fun in a somewhat surreal, out-of-this-world way. Missing those carefree days when we could travel and work outdoors anywhere, anytime. Special thanks to @brabe_mandrong for his unparalleled help over the years.⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ #vhils #alexandrefarto #alexandrefartoakavhils #throwback #10yearsago #streetart #arteurbana #publicspace #artwork #artecontemporanea #urban #graffiti #contemporaryart #arte #art #moscow #russia #lazarides⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsu9y3jXdE/?igshid=xcfkpby8n8wj

In times of crisis a small spark is enough to set off an explosion with lasting consequences, bringing to the surface all that is kept in check through the social order we take for granted in times of peace and prosperity. Back in 2010, inspired by the explosive and extremist reality brought about by the global financial crisis, I began working on a new body of works, a natural sequence to carving walls based on the concept of creative destruction. The hardest part was to explain what I had in mind as it had never been done before, but after eight months of trial and error with a team of experts the result was a technique that could produce a wall piece by means of explosives but also turn a 2-second explosion into a 1-minute video artwork – as ephemeral as it gets.⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ #vhils #alexandrefarto #alexandrefartoakavhils #art⁠ #contemporaryart #streetart #urban #streetart #ephemeral #video #videoart ⁠⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxuZeejeo3/?igshid=1fszka9icwqof

Thanks @danilo for this great video of last week's Instagram Live session!! - #vhils #alexandrefarto #alexandrefartoakavhils #throwback #streetart #arteurbana #publicspace #artwork #artecontemporanea #contemporaryart #arte #art #aquarantineproduction #livelapse #billboards #streetbillboard https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDvjRzFtZa/?igshid=rf7s28mfbiup

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Exactly a month ago, Shepard Fairey aka @obeygiant opened his first solo show in Lisbon at @underdogs10. I had the honour of collaborating with him. Shepard is an artist who has influenced tremendously an entire generation of artists to which I belong to. Seeing his stickers and posters back in the late nighties was without a doubt a turning point in my life. Later on, I was always impressed with his perseverance, humbleness and huge dedication to the movement. He came to Lisbon accompanied by his hard-working crew Dan Flores, Rob Zagula, Nicholas Bowers, Ananias and Jon Furlong. They all worked like crazy to leave 3 amazing walls and an impressive solo show in less than a week, so thank you all for it and for how inspiring it is to see you guys working. I also want to thank the entire teams at Underdogs and My Studio: @paulineloves___ , Raul, @d14n4sovs4 , @mariana._mesquita , Miguel Moore, @rei.marina , @filipemlucena , Rita RA, Sara. My Team @alexsxsk8 , @andr_alvezz , @viktor.so.lost , @dbcavalinhos , @alcatrao , @thebonus , @tiagohssilva , @russo1003p.v , Paulo Piedade , @pedrogramaxo , @josepandolucas @tiagohssilva @sereinlee . @obeygiant show is opening again from 1st of September until 23rd of September at @underdogs_gallery . Make sure you don't miss it. .. Big thank you to Shepard, Amanda and the whole family 📸 by @jonathanfurlong . #obeygiant #vhils #lisbon #us #la #portugal #art

VHILS PRINT GIVEAWAY WIN >>> 1 ticket for each of the 3 days of the festival + 1 Vhils “Bleach” print We're giving away a total of 5 three-day TICKETS + 5 VHILS PRINTS . To enter the giveaway: 1. Sign up to the newsletter at www.festivaliminente.com (Link in the bio👉🏽 @vhils ) 2. Tag 3 friends on the comments below. . That's all you need to do to go to Festival Iminente and win a limited-edition print by Vhils. Winners will be announced in the next Iminente newsletter on 29 August. . Double your chances. Participate on Instagram + Facebook. . Festival Iminente Oeiras takes place from 15 to 17 September at the Oeiras Municipal Garden. . ////////////////////////////////// VHILS PRINT GIVEAWAY GANHA >>> 1 bilhete para cada um dos 3 dias do festival + 1 print Vhils “Bleach” (ed. Londres) Vamos sortear um total de 5 BILHETES para 3 dias + 5 PRINTS do VHILS . Para entrares no sorteio: 1. Assina a nossa newsletter em www.festivaliminente.com (link na bio 👉🏽@vhils) 2. Faz tag a 3 amigos aqui nos comentários. . É o que precisas de fazer para ir ao Festival Iminente e ganhar um print VHILS de edição limitada. Os vencedores serão anunciados na próxima newsletter Iminente a 29 de Agosto. . Duplica as tuas chances. Participa no Instagram + Facebook. . O Festival Iminente Oeiras acontece de 15 a 17 de Setembro no Jardim Municipal de Oeiras. . ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// www.festivaliminente.com

Londres chamou e nós fomos. E eles gostaram. Vê o filme e ficas a perceber porquê. Mas o melhor mesmo é sentires tudo ao vivo em Setembro, em Oeiras. Bilhetes à venda, dia 29 Agosto, às 16h00. . Assina a newsletter do festival iminente (Link na bio 👉🏽 @vhils ) . . London called and we went. And they liked it. Watch the movie and you’ll understand why. But the best thing is to feel it for yourself, in September, in Oeiras. Tickets on sale, on August 29, at 4:00 p.m.. . Sign up to our newsletter here so you can keep up with ALL OTHER NEWS (link in our bio 👉🏽 @vhils ) .***************** * Thank you! @capitaofausto, @orelhanegra, @staylocall, @ycwcb, @throestheshine, @__trkz, @young_oficial_, @kronikok, @slowj_oficial, @scuru_fitchadu, @allenhalloween_yk, @mikeelnite, @yen_sung, @djmarfox, @naturalblackcolor, @vado_mka, @soundslikenuno, @karlonkrioulo, @odreadquematougolias, @deejaybig, @raulwindson, @brankoofficial, @xinobi, @moullinex, @proseeds3, @noiserv, @marsianorocky, @a_capicua, @djmaskarilha, @carminho, @djride, @vhils, @maismenos, @b0rdalo_ii, @fredericodraw, @contra.rua, @pedritastudio, @fabiomcolaco, @fahr021.3, @felipepantone, @catarinaglam, @jorgecharrua1, @kruelladenfer, @maria_imaginario, @mosaikone, @batidaofficial, @teresa.esgaio, @_thecaver_, @youthone_ . Horário Sexta 15 e Sábado 16 das 14:00 às 2:00 Domingo 17 das 14:00 às 22:00 Schedule Friday 15 and Saturday 16 from 14:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday 17:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DIA 29 DE AGOSTO OS BILHETES SÃO COLOCADOS À VENDA ÀS 16.00H. O BILHETE CUSTA 5 €/DIA (one way ticket). ASSINA A NOSSA NEWSLETTER E SERÁS NOTIFICADO DESTA E TODAS AS OUTRAS NOVIDADES. @festivaliminente . Link na bio 👉🏽@vhils . On 29 August the tickets go on sale at 4:00 pm.The ticket costs €5/DAY. Day tickets – single entry only. Sign up to our newsletter here so you can keep up with this and other news. . IMINENTE OEIRAS'17 15-16-17 Setembro Bilhetes à venda dia 29 de agosto as 16h00 no festivaliminente.com e ticketline.pt / assina a nossa newsletter. @capitaofausto, @orelhanegra, @staylocall, @ycwcb, @throestheshine, @__trkz, @young_oficial_, @kronikok, @slowj_oficial, @scuru_fitchadu, @allenhalloween_yk, @mikeelnite, @yen_sung, @djmarfox, @naturalblackcolor, @vado_mka, @soundslikenuno, @karlonkrioulo, @odreadquematougolias, @deejaybig, @raulwindson, @brankoofficial, @xinobi, @moullinex, @proseeds3, @noiserv, @marsianorocky, @a_capicua, @djmaskarilha, @carminho, @djride, @vhils, @maismenos, @b0rdalo_ii, @fredericodraw, @contra.rua, @pedritastudio, @fabiomcolaco, @fahr021.3, @felipepantone, @catarinaglam, @jorgecharrua1, @kruelladenfer, @maria_imaginario, @mosaikone, @batidaofficial, @teresa.esgaio, @_thecaver_, @youthone_1h

@FestivalIminente / 15, 16 e 17 de Setembro em Oeiras. / Bilhetes à venda dia 29 de Agosto as 16h00 no nosso website festivaliminente.com e ticketline.pt / Assina a nossa newsletter para seres o primeiro a conseguir o teu lugar (Link na minha bio 👉🏽 @vhils) . Festival Iminente 15, 16 and 17th of September in Oeiras, Portugal.New music and new art in an experience of intense collective intimacy. Tickets will go on sale on August 29th, 4pm GMT at festivaliminente.com and ticketline.pt. Sign up our newsletter (link in my bio @vhils ) ***************** MÚSICA by TRKZ (MZ), You Can't Win, Charlie Brown (PT), Kroniko (PT), Slow J (PT), Scúru Fitchádu (CV), Allen Halloween – Unplughetto (PT), Throes + The Shine (PT), Mike El Nite (PT), Capitão Fausto (PT), Yen sung (PT), ORELHA NEGRA (PT), DJ Marfox + DJ Nervoso (PT), Cachupa Psicadélica (CV), NBC (PT), Vado Más Ki As (PT), Chullage + Convidados (PT), Karlon (PT), Hollyhood + Convidados (PT), Dj BIG (PT), REGULA (PT), SHAKA LION (PT), Branko (PT), Enchufada Na Zona (PT), XINOBI + Moullinex (PT), Pro'Seeds (PT), Young (PT), Noiserv (PT), Bruno Pernadas (PT), Rocky Marsiano & Meu Kamba Sound (PT), Capicua (PT), Dj Maskarilha (PT), Carminho (PT), Dj Ride (PT) //// ARTE by Vhils , ±MAISMENOS± , Berru , Bordalo II , Frederico Draw + Contra , Pedrita, Fábio Colaço , FAHR 021.3 , Felipe Pantone (ESP/ARG), Glam , Jorge Charrua , Kruella d'Enfer , Maria Imaginário , Mosaik , Obey SKTR , Pedro Coquenão | Batida , Teresa Esgaio , THE CAVER, Youth . Thank you! @capitaofausto, @orelhanegra, @staylocall, @ycwcb, @throestheshine, @__trkz, @young_oficial_, @kronikok, @slowj_oficial, @scuru_fitchadu, @allenhalloween_yk, @mikeelnite, @yen_sung, @djmarfox, @naturalblackcolor, @vado_mka, @soundslikenuno, @karlonkrioulo, @odreadquematougolias, @deejaybig, @raulwindson, @brankoofficial, @xinobi, @moullinex, @proseeds3, @noiserv, @marsianorocky, @a_capicua, @djmaskarilha, @carminho, @djride, @maismenos, @b0rdalo_ii, @fredericodraw, @contra.rua, @pedritastudio, @fabiomcolaco, @fahr021.3, @felipepantone, @catarinaglam, @jorgecharrua1, @kruelladenfer, @maria_imaginario, @mosaikone, @batidaofficial, @teresa.esgaio, @_thecaver_, @youthone_1h

@FestivalIminente / 15, 16 e 17 de Setembro em Oeiras. / Bilhetes à venda dia 29 de Agosto as 16h00 no nosso website festivaliminente.com e ticketline.pt / Assina a nossa newsletter para seres o primeiro a conseguir o teu lugar (Link na minha bio 👉🏽 @vhils) . Festival Iminente 15, 16 and 17th of September in Oeiras, Portugal.New music and new art in an experience of intense collective intimacy. Tickets will go on sale on August 29th, 4pm GMT at festivaliminente.com and ticketline.pt. Sign up our newsletter (link in my bio) ***************** MÚSICA by TRKZ (MZ), You Can't Win, Charlie Brown (PT), Kroniko (PT), Slow J (PT), Scúru Fitchádu (CV), Allen Halloween – Unplughetto (PT), Throes + The Shine (PT), Mike El Nite (PT), Capitão Fausto (PT), Yen sung (PT), ORELHA NEGRA (PT), DJ Marfox + DJ Nervoso (PT), Cachupa Psicadélica (CV), NBC (PT), Vado Más Ki As (PT), Chullage + Convidados (PT), Karlon (PT), Hollyhood + Convidados (PT), Dj BIG (PT), REGULA (PT), SHAKA LION (PT), Branko (PT), Enchufada Na Zona (PT), XINOBI + Moullinex (PT), Pro'Seeds (PT), Young (PT), Noiserv (PT), Bruno Pernadas (PT), Rocky Marsiano & Meu Kamba Sound (PT), Capicua (PT), Dj Maskarilha (PT), Carminho (PT), Dj Ride (PT) //// ARTE by Vhils , ±MAISMENOS± , Berru , Bordalo II , Frederico Draw + Contra , Pedrita, Fábio Colaço , FAHR 021.3 , Felipe Pantone (ESP/ARG), Glam , Jorge Charrua , Kruella d'Enfer , Maria Imaginário , Mosaik , Obey SKTR , Pedro Coquenão | Batida , Teresa Esgaio , THE CAVER, Youth . Thank you! @capitaofausto, @orelhanegra, @staylocall, @ycwcb, @throestheshine, @__trkz, @young_oficial_, @kronikok, @slowj_oficial, @scuru_fitchadu, @allenhalloween_yk, @mikeelnite, @yen_sung, @djmarfox, @naturalblackcolor, @vado_mka, @soundslikenuno, @karlonkrioulo, @odreadquematougolias, @deejaybig, @raulwindson, @brankoofficial, @xinobi, @moullinex, @proseeds3, @noiserv, @marsianorocky, @a_capicua, @djmaskarilha, @carminho, @djride, @maismenos, @b0rdalo_ii, @fredericodraw, @contra.rua, @pedritastudio, @fabiomcolaco, @fahr021.3, @felipepantone, @catarinaglam, @jorgecharrua1, @kruelladenfer, @maria_imaginario, @mosaikone, @batidaofficial, @teresa.esgaio, @_thecaver_, @youthone_1h (at Oeiras, Portugal)

nownessNEW! Street artist Vhils (link in the bio 👉🏽 @vhils) makes Beijing his canvas for a new solo exhibition . Street Artist Vhils is best known for his unique relief carving graffiti process, making the walls of the cities he works in his medium. Carving out the façades of old buildings, he produces impressively delicate portraits of faces from the neighborhood that each project momentarily inhabits. In a new film, shot on the occasion of Imprint at Beijing's CAFA Art Museum, the artist’s first solo exhibition in the city, Lisbon-based director José Pando Lucas captures a textural walking tour of the city in the run up to the show, including insight into the footage being made. Here, he talks about the project: . “Rooted in the visual narrative that Vhils has been presenting on walls since starting his Scratching the Surface series in 2007, Imprint is a unique installation featuring the use of a single medium—the author's signature bas-relief wall carving technique. . Comprising some 70 portraits in total, the exhibition is a pivotal statement that seeks to expand on the fundamental premise behind this series: the act of working with the city itself as the prime material, while focusing on the concept of reciprocal shaping by which both the city and its citizens develop a shared character. Imprint is both an analytical look at the characteristics of contemporary urban life and a poetic gesture highlighting the transformation of identity at the heart of this new chapter in human development.” . Directed by Jose Pando Lucas (@josepandolucas) . NOWNESS Editor: Ana Rosado (@ana_rosado_) . #StreetArt #Vhils #NOWNESSPresents

'Imprint' just got out on @nowness. Link in my bio 👉🏽 @vhils / Directed with @josepandolucas / Thanks @tiagohssilva @sereinlee @pedritastudio @dbcavalinhos @alcatrao @andr_alvezz @paulo/piedade @alexsxsk8 @russo1003p.v @viktor.so.lost #imprint #cafamuseum #vhils #Beijing #vhilstudio #team #production #solidogma @solidogma

'Imprint' just got out on @nowness. Link in my bio 👉🏽 @vhils / Directed with @josepandolucas #imprint #cafamuseum #vhils #Beijing #vhilstudio #team #production #solidogma @solidogma (at Beijing, China)

Scratching the Surface project at Ville d'Angers, France 🇫🇷 #vhils #scratchingthesurface #angers #france (at Angers, France)

@vhils and @wastedrita at @festivaliminente in London #london #iminente #wastedrita #vhils

Amazing piece by the great @conorsaysboom for @festivaliminente #london #iminente