Popaganda legend Ron English has made his way back to Austin, TX for a very special signing event during SXSW. This Saturday, March 20, the master himself will be signing limited run lithographs of his rock inspired works as well as limited edition clothing at the Billboard Bungalow in the Planet Illogica pop-up shop. 

MIKE BACA / 2ESAE
Meeting an individual like New York’s own Mike Baca (aka 2ESAE) will do one of two things: it will change your day for the better, and it will inspire you in some capacity. Mike is one of those rare individuals that is current and fresh, yet exudes an old soul energy that calms and focuses those around him. That’s my impression at least, and how I was affected by hanging out with him on a couple of rare occasions. I learned that Mike was arrested and imprisoned for his work, and that his neighborhood was in such an uproar that he was eventually released, thankfully sooner than later. He’s grown into the realization that art is many things, and has expanded his sensibilities into dealing primarily with legal art and his fashion label and design talents. Join us as we get to know a little about an artist in the truest sense of the word.
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RELAX (LOS ANGELES)
After seeing Relax in action the day before, I had to do some due diligence and find out more about this figure in Los Angeles graffiti. Relax told me stories of the early days, of his vast current project of doing The History of Los Angeles Graffiti justice (which stretches my mind out still) and how it’s still important to keep relevant in today’s populated writing and art scene in this fair city. What follows is a brief glimpse into Relax’s fascinating world.