Monday, February 2, 2009
MEET MIKE MCNEILLY, by Dakota Smith
The Los Angeles Business Journal's Joel Russell catches up with Skytag owner Mike McNeilly, the guy currently engaged in a legal tussle with the city over supergraphics (including the 1969 Lady Liberty ones). From the LABJ: "In contrast to the neighborhood activists who portray read article>
Mon Sep 19 2011 11:30 AM
Ad firm behind 'supergraphics' sued by city of Los Angeles
By David Zahniser
The city of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit demanding millions of dollars from a Beverly Hills-based outdoor advertising company, saying it illegally wrapped 17 buildings with towering "supergraphic" advertisements.
In court documents filed Friday, City Atty. Carmen Trutanich said SkyTag and its president, Michael McNeilly, deprived the city of permitting fees, created traffic hazards and endangered the lives of people who were inside buildings whose windows were covered by the multistory vinyl ads. read article>
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011
MIKE MCNEILLY ARTIST VS. CITY ARTIST VS. CITY: THE CITY OF L.A. IS STILL FIGHTING AND CAUSING A "CHILLING EFFECT" ON ARTIST'S FREE SPEECH.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Citing fundamental free speech rights, the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California today filed a lawsuit on behalf of an artist demanding that the City of Los Angeles allow his patriotic murals to remain on display.
Over 10 years ago the City of Los Angeles challenged an artist's 1st Amendment Rights & freedom of expression. This ACLU release was released just after the 9-11 attack at the World Trade Center.
The City of Los Angeles says that zoning rules allow them to order the removal of Mike McNeilly's patriotic murals. read article>
The Street Art of "Liberty" ...Love It or Leave It or...
January 16, 2012 Museums news in Los Angeles,California, United States of America
Artist Mike McNeilly for decades has been creating "Liberty" with his own interpretations of a political and social nature.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 16, 2012 --"Liberty" is a prime example of why and how well known works of Art are best understood by the political and social contexts in which they were created. "Liberty" is a universal political symbol of freedom, bravery, persistence, and leadership. She also embodies hope and opportunity. "Liberty" also reminds viewers that women played an indispensable role in the events of Freedom and Justice in America and the world. Artist Mike McNeilly for decades has been creating "Liberty" with his own interpretations of a political and social nature. McNeilly's "Liberty" art reflects the sacrifice and courage of American soldiers and First Responders, 9-11, and the Free Love Daze of 1969. "As an Artist The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of Artistic Freedom, the 1st Amendment and Free Speech Rights for All" , states Artist Mike McNeilly. Currently, cityscape street images of "Liberty" have been the target of local politicians who have challenged the right of artists to create images like "Liberty" on private property.
These government threats against artists and property owners have created a "Chilling Effect" on free speech and the freedom of expression. In Los Angeles there is now a total ban on all new street art and art murals. read article>
ARTISTIC LIBERTY & JUSTICE
January 16, 2012 Museums news in Los Angeles,California, United States of America
"Liberty" is a prime example of why and how well known Works of Art are best understood by the Political and Social contexts in which they were created.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 16, 2012 --" Liberty" is a universal political symbol of freedom, bravery, persistence, and leadership. She also embodies hope and opportunity. Brett Caruso states, "Artists for decades have been creating Liberty with their own interpretations of a political and social nature." Not only is she a symbol, but, she reminds viewers that women played an indispensable role in the events of Freedom and Justice. Artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Peter Max, Mike McNeilly and Joseph Leyendecker have engraved her image into the minds of Millions of people across the globe. Artists see this Statue of Liberty as a symbol of Artistic Freedom and Free Speech Rights for all.
Artist & Sculptor Frederic Bartholdi and the people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. On October 28th 1886, the dedication of the Statue of Liberty took place in front of thousands of Americans. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty's symbolism has grown to an iconic living symbol of freedom and Justice to millions of people and artist throughout the world. read article>
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Old February 24th, 2009, 12:27 PM
Greensmark writes:
Honestly, here we have another "wag" that does nothing but see how many BIG words he can put together in one sentence. When we seek to explain Art we total defeat it's purpose. It is, to coin the phase, in the eye of the beholder. That the issue of Art (or Murals) happen to be on the side of what is essentially an ugly building only makes it Monumental Art. Billboard is really something that intends to sell something. Right? Does the idea of using a "silk screened" version Miss Liberty the issue? Is it that SkyTag does make enough of the year 1969? (I, for one, can see the connection in using that particular year).
And don't get me started on the fact, that beautiful buildings are torn down all the time in this city, only to have some ugly, sanitized box rise in it's place.
If we are to believe Mr.Fuentes notion that Mr. McNeilly is not creating art, I guess that means he doesn't like Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns or even Warhol for that matter. All of which used some kind of iconoclastic images in their Art. Makes one wonder if Mr. Fuentes likes modern art at all? Bottomline: Unless the Planning Commission can come up with the funds to implement the "BILLBOARD POLICE" to fine and stop all of this, the whole thing is moot.
Grnsmrk
PS: Let me know when Mr. Fuentes will be reviewing the electronic billboards that are popping up. I can't wait!! read article>