Urban in Ibiza 5 - Sons Of Warhol

As Ibiza summer events go, it’s safe to say that ever since it first exploded onto the calendar in 2009, URBAN IN IBIZA is definitely up there on the Best of the Best List. This year, and what with the team behind the art-music-fashion extravaganza getting ready to celebrate their 5th birthday already (baby’s growin’ up…), this latest edition is set for starry, starry heights with not only a number of dates and venues confirmed but also, a wealth of both exclusive art & international artists all confirmed to take part in this Urban in Ibiza’s fifth celebration of their love of urban art, music and fashion.

The principal dates already set in stone for this edition are 1 Aug at Agroturismo Atzaró, 23 August at Ocean Beach Club and 31 July when Urban in Ibiza pops up for a live paint at Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Add to that the 30 July being set aside for the Mini Markers- a kids street art workshop at Atzaro plus the fact that the Urban in Ibiza exhibition itself runs at Atzaró Gallery until 8 August before being shipped off to San Antonio’s Ocean Beach Club, and it’s a veritable month long urbantastic explosion.

The mahoosive news for the urbanistas this time round is the fact that event owner and director Paul Dizzi Saunders has confirmed the acquisition of a number of exclusive works at the events by a number of high profile American artists including the internationally recognised Shepard Fairey, man behind Obey Giant.

Fairey’s name is a familiar one to any aficionado of contemporary urban/street art, his reputation having catapulted to a stellar level in 2008 when his ‘Hope’ portrait of Barack Obama became the iconic image of the presidential campaign and helped inspire an unprecedented political movement. The original image now hangs in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. At this year’s Urban in Ibiza, Shepard Fairey unveils some original 2013 work, and this, make no mistake about it, is ‘a HUGE deal’ by any standards.


Representing Skate and Street, the work of Jackass' Bam Margera and world renowned skater Chad Muska both form part of the SK8 Art St exhibition within an exhibition at Urban in Ibiza this year with fellow artist and curator John Tracy the obvious choice for a personal appearance at the event. 'SK8 ART ST' is a skateboarding / street art concept which takes a long look at skate culture and the transformation of skate related objects and paraphernalia into functional and fine artworks.

Aside from the U.S contingent, expect a long list of art and artists including several old faithfuls and a number of young newbies. To date, this year’s Urban in Ibiza will feature the works (and many of them exclusively) of Banksy, David Walker, Mau Mau, Fin Dac, Inkie, Snik, Schoony, Ben Allen, Dan Kitchener aka DANK, Jim Vision, Ben Slow, Henry Hate, Pure Evil, Rowan Newton, My Dog Sighs, Kristian Hornsleth, K Guy, Goldie, Nick Walker, Ryan Callanan aka RYCA, Milo, Copyright, Gemma Compton, Jim Starr, Elmo Hood, Lauren Baker, Chapter, Zeus, Nicolas Dixon, Sequin Kay, Adam Bricusse and if we know Dizzi Saunders, probably a few more squeezed in along the way…

Between them all, a celebration of street art, of skate, of urban culture and lifestyle. And that’s not to mention the fashion, the music and the kids’ workshop.

As per every year, Urban In Ibiza’s organisers are planning to wow with a catwalk show par excellence, this year led by Belgian designer and winner of the ‘Premium Young Designer Award 2013’ at Berlin Fashion Week, urban fashion designer Tom Van der Borght.  Showcasing his award-winning  AW 13/14 collection 'Aponycalypse', Tom’s wild creations are the missing pieces of the Urban In Ibiza puzzle for 2013, we kid you not. Get ready for a catwalk show that simply screams Urban.

Warming up the catwalk and the crowd, Urban in Ibiza are also delighted to bring White Ibiza on board. After the successful launch of a new online Ibiza fashion boutique earlier this year, the fashion and style experts from White Ibiza are teaming up with Urban in Ibiza to bring their online brands onto the catwalk!

Smelling salts at the ready, it’s White Ibiza’s selection of this summer’s hottest swimwear styles, from hot US label L*Space and Brazilian brand ViX Swimwear among others that will have the crowd’s attention. Think fabulous fringing, wild patterns, mismatched prints, tribal embellishments and edgy hardware - these bikinis are anything but tame, echoing Ibiza’s eclectic yet chic style stakes. Attention grabbing stiff, just the way the Urbanistas like it...

Musically, it’s never a dull affair at Urban in Ibiza and this 5th Anniversary promises to prove just that. Fans of past editions will know the name of Benji Boko rather well, and the English DJ/Producer is back again to get the party well and truly started with his kooky remixes and energetic hip hop mash up sessions. He’s joined by MC Carpetface and DJs Samir, Yuniq, GianLuca de Tiberiis and Tony Montana plus special performances TBC. Extra good news on the music front, with Atzaró’s extended licencing hours meaning that we can make sweet urban music until 4a.m for the first time in Urban’s history at the gorgeous rural hotel hideaway.

As per every edition, Urban in Ibiza loves getting the kids involved. Lined up for their junior art experience this time around, Urban in Ibiza presents Mini Markers, a Street Art workshop with two of Europe's top Graffiti artists Tom ‘Inkie’ Bingle and Jim Vision. The workshop is devised for 6-14 year olds and takes place on 30t July from 12- 2.30pm again at Atzaró. With a set price per child of 25€, leave your budding Sons of Warhol to get their creative flow on, whilst you parents relax and enjoy lunch at Sant Joan’s jewel in the crown, Agroturismo Atzaró. And with Junior’s masterpiece coming home with him/her, best make a space on the mantelpiece. Booking is essential and can be done by mailing: charlotte@londonwestbank.com

So. To sum up. Art- Fashion- Music. Put it all together and what have you got except one great big, brilliant celebration of Urban Lifestyle.
Urban in Ibiza 5: Sons of Warhol…We hope Andy himself would be proud…


URBAN IN IBIZA presents SONS OF WARHOL
ART | FASHION | MUSIC
30th JULY: Mini Markers @ Atzaró
31st JULY: Live Paint @ Ibiza Rocks Hotel
1st August: URBAN IN IBIZA 5 @ Atzaró
1st- 8th August: URBAN IN IBIZA Exhibition continues @Atzaró Gallery
23rd August: URBAN IN IBIZA @ Ocean Beach Club
 Weblinks:

Urban in Ibiza  Webpage
Urban in Ibiza on Facebook
Mini Markers: https://www.facebook.com/events/687719064576633/
Tom Van der Borght: http://tomvanderborght.com/wp/?album=mixed
Benji Boko: https://soundcloud.com/benjiboko

Urban in Ibiza art event returns for 2012

The island’s prestigious urban art event takes place on Thurs 9 th Aug, whilst the exhibition runs from 5th – 31st August in Atzaró, Ibiza

In the four short years of URBAN IN IBIZA’S existence, there is no denying that it has already grown to become one of the key events on the Ibiza Calendar, drawing hundreds of urban and street art lovers to the most talked about rural hotel on the island- Atzaró, in the glorious hills of Sant Joan.

The brainchild of entrepreneur, gallerist and general gent about town, Paul Dizzi Saunders, this year’s main event takes place on 9th August, although the exhibition runs from 5th- 31st August in the Atzaró Gallery in the north of the island of Ibiza.

Never one to shy away from hard work, this year Saunders has put together an unmatched selection of international street artists, bringing them together under the one umbrella- or should that be parasol- of Urban in Ibiza 4.

This year’s showcase can only merit even more applause with the star turn of URBAN IN IBIZA 2012 confirmed as acclaimed artist/drum and bass pioneer/actor/general genius GOLDIE, who will be, for the first time, at the event in person alongside his work in the grounds of the Sant Joan rural hotel.

Goldie, named in the BBC’s list of New Elizabethans — the 60 Britons who have ‘illuminated’ the Queen of England’s reign since her coronation in 1953, recently unveiled a stunning portrait of the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee, and in an exclusive Ibiza moment, the piece will be on show when Goldie makes his first appearance at Urban in Ibiza, with a limited numbers of prints for sale.

Goldie had this to say on the whole thing, “It’s gonna be fantastic to return to the white rock as an artistic exhibiting at Urban in Ibiza and DJing at an intimate after party. It's gonna be that special, I’m leaving my UK Olympic show in London for the private view and then flying to New York straight after the after-party! Peace…”

Alongside him and keeping with the Jubilee theme, AGENT PROVOCATEUR is back at
Urban, with amongst his exhibition pieces, another reference to dear old Majesty in her golden years.

But it’s not just all about the red white and blue. Irish by origin, artist by choice, the creator of last year’s URBAN IN IBIZA live painting, FIN DAC is back for more, having recently completed a graffiti tour of Colombia swiftly followed by a commission at the Olympic Village for London 2012.

From the depths of Facebook, the had this to say about his return to the island- “After showing my work at the first 2 Urban In Ibiza events, I was thrilled last year to be able to attend in person, paint live and soak up the atmosphere and energy of, what is now, an iconic Ibizan event. That said, as good as last year was, I think this year is going to be utterly off- the-hook... and I for one am not going to miss it.”

Just two corkin’ examples of a long list of international artists whose work will be on show at Urban in Ibiza 2012…oh! And did we mention BANKSY?! It’s a big up and a bit of a coup for the organisers of Urban this year, with some of the works of illustrious graffiti artist/political activist/film director/painter, Banksy, showing in the exhibition for the first time.

Over the past years, Urban in Ibiza has become the reference for graffiti/street/art on the island, and bearing in mind that this is an island of EDM, that’s quite an achievement.

Highlights over the last years include a live performance from Roots Manuva, fashion from Dirty Pretty Things and a list of artists that, to the trained eye, can only be heralded as magnificent- Inkie, David Walker, Ben Slow, K Guy and Shoe amongst them.

The full line up for 2012 Urban in Ibiza Gallery: GOLDIE, BANKSY, DAVID WALKER, INKIE, CHRIS BRACEY, FIN DAC, K-GUY, MAU MAU, SCHOONY, REMI ROUGHE, BEN ALLEN, PURE EVIL, CALM & COLLECTED, COPYRIGHT, LILLIWEN, KID ACNE, KASHINK, WILL BARRAS, RYCA, BEN SLOW, CHU, STEFF PLAETZ, ZEUS, MYSTERIOUS AL, CEPT, NICK WALKER, MILO, AGENT PROVOCATEUR, FLORENCE BLANCHARD, SECRET MONKEY, OTTO SCHNADE, ROWAN NEWTON, MR.TRAZO, CHRISTIAN HORNSLEF, RICHARD ZARZI, MASAI, ZINA, CHEBA and GONNY VAN HULST, PINO

Saunders had this to say on the upcoming show, “Something tells me this edition will be the best yet - everyone is very charged up and excited about it. It really will be an attack on all the senses and definitely a night to remember; it's great that the exhibition stays up until the end of the month, giving people a chance to come and take it all in properly.”

Apart from the art, fashion and music also make up a substantial part of the annual event. This year, the catwalk belongs to MADAME V, KASHCA and HAZEL CROWNEY whilst as far as the soundtrack is concerned, it’s another stonkin’ combination of live music and DJs, the combination of which, if previous years are anything to go by, will surely keep the party on its dancing feet long into the wee small hours. Already confirmed on the live side of things, BUGGSY, SHOVELL, DOGZ OR GODZ, CARPETFACE and ILLITERATE and HOT ICE are pleased to serve the Urban in Ibiza crowd.

As far as the DJs on the night are concerned, it’s yet another first for the Urban in Ibiza, with the confirmation of All Saints’ MEL BLATT making her DJing debut at the do. SAMIR and DJ YUNIQ will join Blatt, who recently became a full-time resident of the island. Between the three of them, expect only quality tuneage- an eclectic selection that hs hip hop as its staple and everything else as the compliments.

All that and much more, taking place in and around the grounds of one of the island’s most breathtaking rural hotels, hidden in the north of Ibiza and a work of art itself- Atzaro- the perfect canvas for Urban in Ibiza 2012.

URBAN IN IBIZA 4
5TH- 31ST AUGUST
MAIN EVENT, THURSDAY 9TH AUGUST 8PM TIL LATE
http://www.urbaninibiza.com/

ATZARÓ - CRTA SANT JOAN, KM 15

Urban In Ibiza 2011

 Art GOLDIE, INKIE, K-GUY, ALEC MONOPOLY, MAXIMILLION WEIDEMANN, DAVID WALKER, BEST EVER, CHU, ZEUS, XENZ, KID ACNE, BEN ALLEN, KASHINK, MILO, STUDIO PHILLY, COSMO SARSEN, BEN SLOW, LILIWENN, CEPT, JULIAN KIMMINGS, JIM STARR, FIN DAC, CHEBA, GEORGE MORTON CLARK, JEWEL, BELINDA FRIKH, CARNE GRIFFITHS, LAURA TINALD & MASAI

Music DANSETTE JUNIOR, CARPETFACE & AUDIBLE, ARTHUR BAKER, SHOVELL, SAMIR, DJ YUNIQ, TWIZZY & CREW

Fashion FELDER FELDER, SASHA MOON

Thursday 11th August

From 20.00hrs/ ATZARÓ

EXPO: 8th-20th August

Ibiza, August 2011 (FIX Ibiza).- August 2011 (FIX Ibiza).  Most events worth their salt take time to establish themselves on the map of Ibiza. Then, there are those that just work from day one. URBAN IN IBIZA, the art-fashion-music-style fusion is clearly of the latter breed. As it heads into its third year, URBAN IN IBIZA and the people behind it are already gearing themselves for what promises to be, yet again, one of the firm highlights of the Ibiza Summer Season.

As the concept continues to grow, so too does the URBANization of Ibiza. First launched in 2009 by Paul Dizzy Saunders with collaboration from the offset from one of the UK’s most established urban artists, Tom Inkie Bingle, the initial idea to present the hybrid exhibition of street art, music and fashion seemed alien to many on an island of electronica, and there were those who doubted it would make much of an impact on the Ibiza calendar. But impact it did, with Sant Joan’s adorable agroturismo Atzaró, packed to the gills with graffiti and street art enthusiasts of all ages and nationalities.

ART Now, three years down the line and Saunders is back with an even bigger showcase of urban contemporary art from artists including Goldie, Alec Monopoly, Liliwenn, David Walker, Chu, George Morton-Clark, Xenz, Kid Acne, Ben Allen and Ben Slow, amongst many, many others.

Once again this year, live painting will play a crucial part in the event with Inkie, Zeus and Fin Dac forming part of that team.

The collective of more than 20 artists will be exhibiting their work at  Atzaró from the 8^th til 20^th of August, offering collectors the opportunity to purchase their desired pieces. On the night itself, buyers will also have the opportunity to partake in the silent auction.

Prices range from 150€ - 10,000€.

MUSIC Providing this year’s soundtrack, welcome back DANSETTE JUNIOR, whose debut appearance at Urban in Ibiza in 2010 had the crowd quite literally begging for more. The brainchild of singer/producer/songwriter Will Hunt, Dansette Junior have certainly been working it since their last performance at Urban In Ibiza, with a huge number of summer festival performances under their belt, as well as being highlighted as XFM’s Eddy Temple- Morris’ favourite band of 2010.

Also on the bill, it’s CARPETFACE + AUDIBLE, a hip-hop-happening duo from UK, who come armed with a refreshingly upbeat and entertaining mc/beatbox/scratching/live looping and percussion set over original backing tracks. Old School or No School!

On the decks- hang on to your sun-hats- headliner ARTHUR BAKER, best known for his work with the Godfather of HipHop himself, Afrika Bambaataa and New Wave meets electronica legends, New Order, will be making one of his only Ibiza appearances this summer.  He’ll be joined by DJ Samir, Yuniq, Shovell + Twizzy so dancing shoes are most definitely advised…

FASHION Making the al fresco runway in the beautiful grounds of Atzaró look even more than gorgeous, FELDER + FELDER bring their latest collection to the island for its debut outing in Ibiza. The London based fashion label by twin sisters Daniela and Annette Felder has developed a cult following in a matter of only a few years, with a signature style a feminine rock and roll aesthetic, which was quickly embraced by singers and actresses, including Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Florence and the Machine and Allison Mosshart.

Added to that, Urban in Ibiza is pleased to bring SASHA MOON back to its catwalk to present her latest collection. If last year is anything to go by, expect style and sexiness with a side order of sass…

THE PROMOTER Commenting on the overall event, bossman Dizzy Saunders said that “In a typical Urban in Ibiza move, what we’ve done for 2011 is to bring back the best from last year and add in some super new elements to the event. We want to show both sides of the coin, the established artists and not so established.. the art exhibition this year is really looking good right now; we have a list of artists that quite honestly, it would be hard to beat. And that goes for the music as well as the art; a legend like Arthur Baker playing alongside a new talent like Twizzy? Bring it on…”.