The show's title somewhat defies translation: A wordplay inbetween WE WRITE HISTORY and WE WRITE (a) STORY. Not wanting to be arrogant the PLEASURE GÄNG rather seeks out for the latter: To tell a good story, about the phenomenon Graffiti. Fanatically practised, romantically glorified, not thoroughly appreciated, hated and pursued: The PLEASURE GÄNG brings together oppositional perspectives and exposes the clichés and stereotypes that dominate the perception of Graffiti. Caution: The exhibition tells about Graffiti without really showing any – the PLEASURE GÄNG rather reports with a multitude of techniques, materials and images from the fascination and absurdity of a sub-culture that not only has become an inseparable part of the urban landscape, but also has been euphorically celebrated as the biggest art movement in history.

The PLEASURE GÄNG is a Düsseldorf-based collective of hyperactive autodidacts that has its roots in colorful productions on bricks and concrete but is venturing into the unknown.

PLEASURE GÄNG: We write History
27.06.08 - 01.08.08
Vernissage: 27.06.08, 19h DJ Roy Orbit

www.pleasuregang.com

Everybody who is fascinated by urban art has his eyes on Smash137. Last Weekend, Smash 137 showed some of his newest pieces at the the Art Basel together with Stefan Strumbel. RuediOne shot some pictures from the event.  You can see the them on his website.

The Modart Magazine made an interview with Smash 137. Here is the video on the modart webseite.

And until the 20th of june you can see his exhibition "One Man Show"  at prettyportal. Exclusice for this exhibition Smash137 made a limited silkscreenprint (50), that is available in our gallery

We just uploaded some pictures from the One Man Show from Smash137.

Hannes made some nice pictures from the opening session:

And RuediOne made some photos from the exhibition itself on the next day.