![]() And of course, the dancing goats, so perfectly Dionysian, so exquisitely demonic. Coffee, from the highlands of Ethiopia (still one of the largest producers), that ancient land which was home to the Queen of Sheba, the Ark of the Covenant, and where humanity first walked. Naironi is a bit scant on the details, but for some reason the grounds were filtered into water, and the first cup of coffee was brewed. Disgusted with the very idea of such a shortcut to enlightenment, the monk threw the beans into a fire, but the other brothers smelled the delicious fragrance and gathered. Kaldi chewed on a few beans himself, and suddenly he was awake. Gathering handfuls of them, he brought them to a local abbot. It was then and there, in the province of Oromia, that a young shepherd named Kaldi noticed that his goats were prone to running, leaping, and dancing after they had eaten blood-red berries from a mysterious bush. Maronite priest Antonio Fausto Naironi once claimed that the greatest of miracles happened in ninth-century Ethiopia. And finally, as a special feature and a mesmerizing portrayal of artistic collaboration, Ben Naz’s “SELFIE” wood print drop release will be specially hand finished by Ernest Zacharevic.“I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.” –T.S. The artwork will be available in two versions, one hand finished in silver and one in Gold. ![]() This is a screen print on 320gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges and finished two separate stencils, which have been spray painted by the author. Ben Naz created a limited series of prints especially for Contraband 2. On the other hand, the event will feature an exclusive print by Ben Naz “LA LOVE”. During his first visit to the United States, Zacharevic himself will hand spray the artwork, which is stenciled on 320gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Ernest Zacharevic will present the hand stenciled originals called “ENJOY”. The number of talent and sponsors that have recognized their effort certainly confirm all of this beyond any doubt.īen Naz, artwork detail Inspiring Stencils and Printsĭuring the extraordinary event of Contraband 2, the artists will participate in the exclusive print releases, available only during the event itself. Through Contraband, and certainly Contraband 2, they are proving that the international network of mutual respect and friendship they are creating could have endless possibilities. The people from Black Apple say that although there is the word “gallery” in their name, it is their goal to function beyond the usual activities of event producers or typical galleries. Black Apple has, since it was founded, strived for creating an atmosphere of the cross-Atlantic interaction. It is a representation of the gallery’s intentions and aspiration towards the worldwide artistic community. and what a line-up will be waiting for the public – BEN NAZ, POBEL, SNIK, ERNEST ZACHAREVIC, DOT DOT DOT, CHEVRIER and OTTO SCHADE.Įrnest Zacharevic, artwork process A Black Apple Gallery EventĬontraband is a proud product of Black Apple Gallery. After a successful and inspiring last year’s event, on August 8th 2014 Contraband 2 is taking over Riviera 31 at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Live stenciling, creating of prints and the presence of artists produce an atmosphere which emanates the true nature of urban art. It is in the core of the Contraband event to introduce to the public some of the most inspirational urban artists from all over the world. This event represents a unique experience of urban art, not only in the Los Angeles area, but with an echo that resonates throughout the rest of the world.
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