Thank You X - Not Art Made Worse

Thank You X has made a career out of Andy Warhol's image.  But its not really art.  After all, the image is an already famous and well recognized photo of Andy Warhol.  Thank You X just adds his name and puts the stencil somewhere in the city.  Its not really art, this is more of an activity.

But it gets worse.  Someone, assumably not Thank You X, but someone else came an 'decorated' a sidewalk stencil of Andy Warhol.  Its a simple matter of tracing lines and coloring areas in, but this piece is massacred worse than a 5-year old's coloring book after a new box of crayons.

Even if its on the streets, its not all art.  There might be some redeeming value in the act as activity, but for the viewer, there is none apparent.  This is 'not art' made worse.

Music Art Beer Pizza

Thank You, You're Welcome

This has got to be the politest capping ever.

Not Steve Jobs, Chinese Kids

Still NOT Banksy

Its like breaking up with an old girlfriend--you think you see her face everywhere!

People are always wanting to spot a Banksy, but these new sightings are definitely not Banksy pieces.

I'm In LA, Of Course I'm Happy~

Pics From Community Service (Part 3/3)

Pics From Community Service (Part 2/3)

Not only did the Community Service Art Show have much of the imagery that we have seen on the streets, but there were also some new pieces, as well.

Pics From Community Service (Part 1/3)

We had a blast tonight at the Community Service Art Show at Confederacy. The show was packed with hipsters, art lovers and movie stars. The turnout was no surprise since the show featured some of the top names in LA. Click the jump for more

Community Service Tomorrow

We've never been so excited to do some 'Community Service'. The show is tomorrow. Click the jump for more info and details

Andy Warhol: Blue

Street artist 'X' puts up a 'Thank You' Andy Warhol poster with a blue background.

X'd

X hits a Melrose rooftop.

Thank You Banksy (paste here!)

Another note from AJL saying 'Paste Here'. Not sure if its another not directed to Banksy (he paints more than pastes?) or just a little quip for the street artists of LA.

Next to a 'Thank You' Andy Warhol from X.

New Video and Website for 'X'

Rumors have been swirling that it was 'X' who showed Banksy's crew around town, and up top of the 'Livin the Dream' billboard. We still can't verify that, but what we do know for sure is that 1.) X does hang out with Demi Moore, Susan Surandon, Blake Lively, Cobra Starship and a grip more celebrities, 2.) he has hit seemingly every other rooftop and billboard in LA, and 3.) he just launched his website, 'Thank You, 'X'', which comes with the release of dope new video as well.

We enjoy most street art videos but we have a special appreciation for the ones that are well done, and this Adolfo J Lara is one of the best we have seen. It is more like a 3 minute film than a video, masterfully edited and cut, and in that short amount of time it captures the action and thrill of the streets, as well as the essence of 'X' as a person as he talks about cops, art and his 'thank you' to Andy Warhol.

It has been a thrill to watch X's street career skyrocket as high as the rooftops he climbs. Click the links to find out more about X, and join us in following his career as it shoots even higher~

X - Judgement Day

Rumors have been swirling about whether LA's own Rooftop King 'X' showed Banksy around town and up top the billboard on Sunset.

We are not sure, but X did get up some new action of his own last night with this 'Judgement Day' billboard takeover, featuring his 'Thank You, Andy Warhol' image. Click the jump below for more

More New Banksy Street Art in LA - Charlie Brown (pt 1/2)

Banksy is up to more mischief in Los Angeles.

Click the jump below for more exclusive Banksy footage from MELROSEandFAIRFAX

Hooked Up - Thank You 'X'

X has been getting his art out to some really cool places lately, on the streets and into the homes of celebrities.

And some people are going to hate, but that just means you're doing something right . . .

Beverly Hills Gets X'd

X put up a massive, split tone Andy Warhol in Beverly Hills.

Click the jump for more

Beautiful Andy

Stickers from Beautiful Decay, Andy Warhol, X, Thank You, Fear Google, Xvala, Evil Number, Stereo and more.

Stuck Up! Huge Street Sticker Combo

We love the grimey feel of this beautiful sticker combo on Beverly.

Stickers from Dog Byte, Smog City, X, The Seventh Letter, Asmar, Corrupt, Revok is Dead, Michelle Monica, Conart, Septerhed, Oih, Love Me, The Seventh Letter, Volcom and more