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Gregory Linton is head editor at Melrose and Fairfax, whose motto is 'A Celebration of Street Art in Los Angeles.' Despite its local focus, Melrose and Fairfax has grown to be the top street art blog in the USA, and second in the world. Gregory has curated many successful art shows, and the LA Times has bestowed upon him the title of 'Curator of LA's Streets'. Gregory graduated with honors from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

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Will Sergeant - From the Rock Stage to the Gallery

(0) Comments | Posted May 18, 2012 | 7:04 PM

Some artists never stop creating. Will Sergeant has spent 30 years as the lead guitarist for Echo and the Bunnymen, and now he is coming to Los Angeles for his first U.S. art show. MELROSEandFAIRFAX was fortunate enough to score an exclusive interview with Will about...

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PHOTOS: LA's Top Street Art Stories Of 2011

(7) Comments | Posted January 5, 2012 | 5:25 PM

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Shepard Fairey -- New Mural from the 'Leader' of Street Art

(11) Comments | Posted November 15, 2011 | 4:35 PM

Shepard Fairey recently completed a new mural in Los Angeles on the same building that he used to illegally 'bomb' with his art. Now the building owner invited and hired Shepard to come paint the walls. This mural is a prime example of how far Fairey has taken...

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LA's Mural Moratorium -- More Art! Less Red Tape!

(5) Comments | Posted October 26, 2011 | 5:19 PM

It has been said that a camel is a horse designed by a committee, and that seems to be exactly what is happening with LA's new Mural Code Ordinance.

Los Angeles made a name for itself as the mural capital of the world between 1986-2002, when murals were encouraged and...

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Come Participate in Mr. Brainwash's 'Art Show 2011'

(0) Comments | Posted October 13, 2011 | 6:51 PM

Mr. Brainwash is excited to announce his biggest and most ambitious exhibition to date entitled Art Show 2011.  Not only is Mr. Brainwash putting on an art show, he is inviting any and all artists to come and participate in the event as a community art project. 
 


Since M&F...

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Interview With Street Artist Xvala: Nude Scarlett Johansson Art Is 'Disruptive Innovation'

(40) Comments | Posted September 26, 2011 | 3:23 PM

Los Angeles-based street artist Xvala recently made national news when he pasted some posters in public featuring leaked photos of a naked Scarlett Johansson. Even though Johansson's lawyers have threatened Xvala with a cease and desist letter, the artist is citing artistic freedom and has made clear he...

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