An interesting mix-up of writers, but definitely a good one. Read More Books, Risky, and Harsh in New Orleans.

MOCAtv’s new art channel has recently been documenting the work of many contemporary artists such as Retna and, JR, and now they center the focus on Los Angeles-based graffiti artist, Risk.  With over 30 years of painting behind him, Risk feels compelled to brighten up areas that have been overlooked and uplift the spirits of others with his murals. He goes on to say “I want dispel the myth that all graffiti is negative.”

This classic Risk piece was painted at the legendary Venice Beach pit in 1989! This was a great place to skateboard, go to live music shows (sometimes raves), buy illegal substances, get jacked, and of course spraypaint on absolutely everything.

This past weekend we stopped by Known Gallery for “Hello Kitty, Hello Art” a one-day pop-up event. The gallery was filled with a new collection of Sanrio-inspired art featuring over 30 new paintings by graffiti artist POSE, custom chandeliers by Adam Wallacavage, a neon installation by RISK and new works by 64 Colors, AIKO, Caia Koopman, DABS MYLA, Kenton Parker, Niagara, Shepard Fairey and Simone Legno — all incorporating a rainbow of Sanrio characters.

Risk makes great use of space by balancing this piece with a door frame in an old abandoned building.

Last week we attend the opening of “Gig” a group exhibition of gig posters based on the artists ideal fantasy gig for musicians through out the history of Warner Bros. Records. The exhibition was curated by Michael Coleman, Norman Wonderly, Frank Maddocks and Michael Nunez, featuring works by Aiko, Hydro74, Jesse LeDoux, Andy Mueller, Jermaine Rogers, Justin Van Noy, and countless others.

This past weekend we attended the private party and viewing of works by RISK at a beautiful private home in Los Angeles. “Old Habits Die Hard” consisted of large body of work, several paintings, Neon and large scale sculptures. Photos and more after the jump..

Los Angeles graffiti writer, Risk, went out and got himself a full on neon sign burner.  Not sure if we have seen something like this before, but it came out great!

The Motor City is currently playing host to a large amount of international graffiti writers in town to add color to several walls.  Ces, Revok, Steel, Nekst Reyes, Sever, Knows, Pose, Zes, Yes 2, Askew, Smash, Risk, Omens, Klor and Shank have all been busy fuming up the post-apocalyptic city.  Sleezy McCheezy was on the scene and got the following pics.

As are set to run off to Miami this week for the annual Art Basel event, we take a look at Corey Helford's preview for their booth at Scope Art Fair. Amongst a huge list of artists, Corey Helford Gallery will exhibit D*Face, RISK, Nick Walker, Michael Mararian, Hush, Ray Caesar, and Ron English.