Topic: Street Art

4 chapters across the catalog

Fractals on the Bone
Episode 374 41:28 - 45:12

374: Fractals on the Bone

NYPD Drone Warning Street Sign Art Project

An artist knighted in Hoboken, New Jersey, created realistic metal street signs mimicking official NYPD warnings about drone surveillance and strike zones. These signs, which include phrases like "Local Statutes Enforced by Drones," were placed in public areas alongside quotes from the Founding Fathers. The project is described as "Banksy-style" conceptual performance art intended to raise awareness about domestic drone activity.

Terror Aperture
Episode 285 1:31:03 - 1:34:00

285: Terror Aperture

Russian Police Rebranding and the Kissing Art Project

The Russian police force's rebranding to the abbreviation "OMOH" is mocked because it spells "HOMO" when viewed in a rearview mirror. A viral "street art" video is discussed where women run up to female Russian police officers and kiss them on the mouth. The hosts debate whether the footage is staged or a genuine protest against the new police image.

Douchebags
Episode 179 10:59 - 12:31

179: Douchebags

Paul Bousamer Street Art and No Agenda Branding

Artist Paul Bousamer is recognized for creating high-resolution No Agenda logos with a Masonic aesthetic. Dvorak discusses his personal history collecting graffiti canvases in the 1970s. Bousamer reportedly placed the show's branding on an LA Times newspaper box in San Diego, earning him the title of PR Associate.