Faile

Biography

The Faile collective are one of the most popular and recognizable international producers of street-displayed artwork. Their allure has prompted an invitation to paint the exterior of London's Tate Modern gallery in May 2008. In 2007 their shows in London and New York sold out instantly, and inspired memorable, and widely-reported, scenes amongst would-be buyers that were considerably uglier than Faile's charming and eye-catching art.

Eliminating the problem of painting of walls whilst keeping one eye out for the authorities by simply slapping the finished art up as a flyposter, Faile's tremedously appealing work graces brick surfaces across the world. Lacking in aggression, perhaps, but certainly not passion, the pieces here testify that the real power of Americana is that it can always be appropriated and enjoyed on one's own terms.

Faile have produced four books featuring art and writing, the most recent of which, Lavender, was released in 2005.

They are the nice guys of the graffiti world, and like all nice guys they will win in the end.

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Faile Temple - Portugal

3rd August 2010
Part of Portugal Arte 10, Faile's astounding Ceramic, Marble, Bronze, Cast Iron, Steel, Limestone, and Mosaic Temple is at the Praca dos Restauradores Square, Lisbon, Portugal until 15th August.
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Deluxx Fluxx website!

18th March 2010
For all of folks that were not in London these past few weeks to experience the show in person, The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade now has a website - http://deluxxfluxx.com! You can browse through the various interactive artworks, download ringtones and screensavers, see images of the show, and much more!
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Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade

17th February 2010
One of the more ambitious shows we've ever been involved in, painted live elephants notwithstanding, is now open to one and all. The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade does exactly what it says on the neon-labeled tin - ten fully functioning Arcade Machines and two Foosball tables painted, pasted and completely reprogrammed by the artists into exciting interactive audio-visual sculptures. That you can drive and blow up. Tokens and T shirts designed by Faile and BAST can be bought on site, but for anyone who genuinely can't make it down to experience the Arcade itself over the next six weeks, take a look at this film, featuring commentary by the artists themselves, no less.
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Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade T-Shirts Available Now!

14th February 2010
Neon-print t-shirts are now available to purchase (no mail-order, visitors only) from The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade, SHOP at Lazarides, 8 Greek Street, Soho, London.
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Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade 2010 & a decade of FAILE private views

12th February 2010
Thank you to everyone who made it down to both Rathbone & Greek st last night. It was a great turn out and much fun was had by all, especially in the arcade.
Both shows are now open to the public so swing by. It'll be well worth your while.

Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade 2010, 12th Feb - 27th March, 8 Greek Street, W1D 4DG.

a decade of FAILE, 12th Feb - 19th March, 11 Rathbone Place, W1T 1HR.
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