Lot’s happenng in the month of November, which is all good because I will be back in NY for most of it ready to rock! On November 10th you can view new Toofly works in person at the group exhibition entitled FEAR NO ART 4 curated by our friend Marka27. The showcase will take place at a really dope gallery space called FourthWall Projects in Boston, Ma. Check out the site to view some of the artists work. Ive bnever been to Boston so this is greta excuse for me to take a weekend road trip with my friends to check out the show, and scope out the neighborhood. Looking forward to it, see ya soon BOSTON!

FEAR NO ART 4
FourthWall Project
Opening Reception November 10th 7-9PM.
– through December 3rd –
132 Brookline Ave, Boston Ma

Getting a chance to exhibit my Love Warrior series at last! They look lovely on black frames…check em’ out if your in BOSTON! Show will be up until DEC 3rd, 2012.

Nice Turnout Boston!

Our AIRBNB.COM Crew:) Glad we made it happen and took the troop. Special shout out to Sheetal who hooked us up with her place and rooftop access for them late night ciphers.

MARKA 27 Curator, Artist and hella good hommie right here….

Shout out to all the artsits and new peeps we met. Loved the gallery, loved the art. Hope to return one day! XOXO

THE GOOD LIFE – jam sessionz, and universal convos! Let’s not forget the Chicken and Waffles. YUM!!! Thanks guys for making our weekend trip a great time:) Love and hugs to you both!

NYC and Beyond  *wink

THANK YOU BOSTON!!!

Wednesday Oct 10th 5:30-8:30PM
The New York Times Company // 620 Eighth Avenue

On Wednesday, October 10th VOCES; The Latino Heritage Network of the New York Times Company is hosting a celebration of Latino Poetry, Music, and Art entitled “Palabras, Ritmo y Arte” Spoken Word Artists; Taina, Ana Rosado, Rafael Rosado, Liliana Almendarez, Francis Metro, and Cyrus. Musical performances by Hecho en Brooklyn, and Pa’ Lo Monte. Artist gallery will feature TOOFLY, Shirley Rodriguez, Victoria Febrer, Alvaro Montagna, Nelson Santiago, and more. A special thank you to Michelle for getting in touch to display one of my works during this special event. RSVP LINK

On October 24th, 2012, Rede Nami a feminist network that uses the arts to promote urban women’s rights is showcasing the work of various female graffiti women. Super tough to understand Portuguese but you guys can use google translate if you need more info. Shout out to Anarkia, aka Panmela Castro for the invitation to take part in the exhibit in Rio Janeiro, Brazil.

Between old and new names of the urban scene worldwide, International Exhibition of Urban Artists Nami behind the Cultural Heloneida Studart State Board of Women’s Rights (CEDIM) of Rio de Janeiro drawings, videos, photographs, objects and paintings by 46 women inspiring proposing a reflection on the artistic production of women in cities.  With the title “is still needed,” says the show’s persistence in exhibitions of works by women to think about gender equality within and outside the field of arts, highlight the feminine production and inspire a whole new generation of artists.

Finito! I finally finished my latest acrylic work on wood. I love the handmade wood frame our family craftsman created, gracias Maestro! The soft and natural frame adds to the serene feel of the piece. Hoping she makes it in one piece to the Few & Far exhibition June 8th in Seattle ( flyer below). Artwork transport from Ecuador to the states is tricky, wish me luck! If your interested in the piece shoot me an e-mail at: tooflynyc@gmail.com

Transcendence. Acrylic on wood. 21″X 17.5″(framed)

FEW & FAR Female Art Exhibition
June 8th-July 3rd// 6-10PM
BHERD Urban Contemporary Art Gallery
8537 Greenwood Avenue N. Suite#1 // Seattle, WA 98103

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Last day in NY was dope, went out with a bang! I had a great time painting live at the XCIA book release and hanging with my hommies at our last supper. Shout out to everyone who made this project and trip a sweet deal. Till next time!
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Thank you Hank! Had a great time on the collaboration:)

M.Tony Peralta – Instagram Flicks…

Madhattan Instargram flicks. PS I’m Ecuadorian, not Brazilian…


great seeing you guys! Thanks for always supporting your homegirl:)

Unable to get access to the professional photographers flicks. He got some good ones! 

VOILA! Living in Brooklyn for the week got my Caribbean juices flowing…yeah mon!

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! See you again soon:)
 

I’ll be showcasing some of my work during The Armory Show in NYC this year. Be sure to check out Mighty Tanaka Gallery at the Fountain Art location. Ticket & information below…

The Armory Show, a leading international contemporary and modern art fair and one of the most important annual art events in New York, takes place every March on Piers 92 & 94 in Manhattan. Now celebrating its fourteenth year, the Armory Show is re-establishing itself as the most adventurous and dynamic contemporary art fair in New York City. The 2012 edition will feature an international roster of exciting, leading galleries, the acclaimed Armory Show VIP program, a lively opening night party at MoMA, the eclectic and engaging Open Forum program with major art- world figures, Armory Film, a series featuring an international selection of leading contemporary video and experimental films curated by Moving Image, and Armory Arts Week in partnership with New York’s top cultural institutions.

PUBLIC HOURS: Thursday, March 8 – Saturday, March 10 Noon to 8 pm // Sunday, March 11 Noon to 7 pm. Piers 92 & 94 are located on Manhattan’s west side on the Hudson River (Twelfth Avenue) at 55th Street in the Passenger Ship Terminal complex.

MIGHTY TANAKA LOCATION: 68 Lexington Ave at 25th Street. Opening Reception March 9th. 7-11PM  ( BOOTH C-203)

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Got some of my work in Miami’s Art Basel this year! Check out the Fountain Art Fair showcasing Mighty Tanaka Gallery artist Dec 1-4th. Details below…

FOUNTAIN ART FAIR/ MIGHTY TANAKA GALLERY
December 1 – December 4, 2011 // 12pm – 7pm, every day
Location: 2505 N. Miami Ave (at the corner of 25th St)

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Grow in Silence // 13 X 11″ // Acrylic on Cardboard // Year Created: 2010 – THANK YOU MIGHTY TANAKA GALLERY!:)

Art Basel Miami: From December 1 through 4, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the most prestigious art show in the Americas. More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Fountain Art Fairis an exhibition of avant garde artwork in New York during Armory week, Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach and Los Angeles during Pacific Standard Time weekend.

Mighty Tanaka is an organization committed to serving the arts and artists in New York City and beyond through a dedicated curatorial effort. We are devoted to the advancement of breakthrough art forms that express our generation’s voice and steadfastness. Through our presentation of highly skilled curatorial services and projection of artists that demonstrate the range and breadth of our upstart generation, we strive to create an integral foundation for both upcoming and established artists alike. Mighty Tanaka is driven by urban inspiration and is constantly clearing the way for this growing artistic renaissance to expand beyond the gallery walls and into our personal lives.

Sound of Art is currently showcasing our work at 350 Wadsworth Ave in a brand new luxury building uptown Manhattan. It’s a great opportunity to view 6 floors of beautiful apartments, and check out/purchase fly works by yours truly, Tony Peralta, and Joe Buck. Mi Casa es tu Casa exhibit will run during the month of November. Open House hours Tuesday 6-8pm, and Saturdays 1-4pm. If your in the neighborhood check it out! Contact Leo Vasquez for more info: submittosoa@gmail.com

Classy space, balcony views, rooftop decks…

I finally got a chance to frame my cardboard works for this event:)

reception sponsored by Heineken…

UNBREAKABLE is back on the market! Finally tracked it down from mofo thieves…

A new generation of young professional, uptown collectives, making moves to “DEFEND UPTOWN” No gentrification allowed up here!

M. Tony Peralta

Let the holiday art sale season begin!!! Available Toofly works: HERE

Richard Gere, Prof. Robert Thurman, and Shephard Fairey invite you to a celebration of Art, Culture, and Resistance! ART FOR TIBET is an annual charity auction that showcases work from a diverse international pool of established and emerging artists, including a growing number of outstanding contemporary Tibetan artists. For many Tibetan artists this show is a rare and vital opportunity to express their artistic voices and exhibit their work without risk of imprisonment. Show your support: Pre bids at: HERE

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Happy to be part of this wonderful arts festival that happens in Dumbo, Brooklyn every year. Shout out to curator, and fellow Sound of Artâ„¢ artist Craig Anthony Miller for the invitation! It’s gonna be a good time with friends Marthalicia, M.Tony Peralta, One9, Cern, Masahiro-Ito, and others. Hello Fall!

El Museo del Barrio Bienal: The (S) Files.
Opening September 13th- November 18th, 2011
@ Nomaa 178 Bennett Avenue. 3Fl. // A train to 190th St.

This exhibition focuses more specifically on local graffiti writers and their newer “canvases,” focusing on artists of various generations and their contemporary contributions to street aesthetics. Their art explores the re-use of objects including street signs, cardboard, objects caught in the ocean, and plastic bags. An ephemeral installation extends the exhibition into a park in Northern Manhattan. Artists; Dister/Dister Rondon, Feegz / Carlos Jesús Martinez Dominguez, Edwin González-Ojeda, J. Manuel Mansylla (in Northern Manhattan park), MARE139/Carlos Rodriguez, Antonia A. Perez, Maria “TOOFLY” Castillo, Rider Ureña.

Toofly



Mare 139

Working on a new piece as we speak for a group female show in Berlin August 12th. Pretty ecstatic Kat Von D is in it:) Love love love her. Happy to also see talented homegirls Amanda Lopez, Anarkia, and Sinae repping!

Chicks On Powertrips is an Australian Street Culture Magazine, which is exclusively devoted to female artists and has followers all over the world. For the upcoming exhibition, titled The C.O.P. Guide to Etiquette, around 30international artists interpreted and visualized ancient etiquette rules for women from the Victorian era. Group exhibition will be showcased at Strychnin Gallery, in Berlin Germany on August 12th, 2011. Read more

This year the Brooklyn Bodega crew aka Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival rocked a visual arts exhibit with some of today’s leading artists in conjunction with Jamel Shabazz’s 10th anniversary of BACK IN THE DAYS held at Power House Books. The theme “Under the Influence” of Hip Hop, Graff, Street, NYC, Culture, Love, and anything that continues to move and inspire us. Sending a big shout out to everyone that came through to support and to Royce and Alex for the invitation to get down. Good job fellas! Exhibit looks dope…

“The idea is to pay tribute to the culture and bring together artists who have something special in common – an influence, a back-story, a motivation. Hip-Hop wouldn’t have become the same  movement without the influence of the graffiti writers who created an aesthetic for a new generation. The artists in this show prove that the influence of the golden era keeps its roots and continues to inspire new creations. The influence is powerful and this show brings together both the pioneers and a new wave of artistic progression.”
– Corrie Zaccaria, Event Captain, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Under the Influence of Love. Toofly Interview by Navani Otero

WHAT WE LOVE WE GROW TO RESEMBLE…

Full House!

Peeps, Art, and Books!

A must have in your book collection! Shout out to Jamel Shabazz, a wonderful man, and an amazing photographer who captured our beautiful culture…

Net, Craig Anthony Miller, Toofly, and Fumero….

Antonio Kel 5MH.

Love, Love Love my hommie Dizmology’s work….((( AMAZING ))))

The fly ladies, Yvey, TF, Vik, and Sofia Maldonado….

OH SNAP! JEN ONE is not playing….stay tuned…

Not bad for a ((( HOT )))  Tuesday night in NYC! Woohooo!

“The idea is to pay tribute to the culture and bring together artists who have something special in common – an influence, a back-story, a motivation. Hip-Hop wouldn’t have become the same  movement without the influence of the graffiti writers who created an aesthetic for a new generation. The artists in this show prove that the influence of the golden era keeps its roots and continues to inspire new creations. The influence is powerful and this show brings together both the pioneers and a new wave of artistic progression.”
– Corrie Zaccaria, Event Captain, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Artwork on view during “Under The Influence” has been curated by Royce Bannon and Alex Emmart of Mighty Tanaka Gallery. We are also excited to announce Gawker Artists as media partners of “Under The Influence.” The opening night festivities include a public reception with refreshments provided by Brooklyn Brewery and music from a special guest DJ. A live music performance and more featured artists will be announced soon!

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Hey Ohio! I have some of my precious illustration and street art photos in the next ComnGraff exhibit 1st week of June. Be sure to check it out!

COMnGRAF 3: Breaking Borders
Saturday, June 4 – August 27, 2011 // 6:30 p.m.
Elijah Pierce Gallery
867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43203

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