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Japanese Pop Art… in the Streets

  The Japanese have come up with a wonderful and unique way of celebrating their local community pride….hand-painted manhole covers. There are more then 6,000 of them in Japan and there is even a Japan Society of Manhole Covers governing …

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Charles Fazzino and the TATS Cru Revisit 1970’s NYC in Pop Art

The First 3D Pop/Graffiti Fine Art Collaboration Charles Fazzino is proud of the collaboration with legendary Bronx-based graffiti artists TATS Cru to create a limited edition artwork titled “Hot Town, Summer in the City…1970’s NYC.” A rendering 1970’s New York …

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Pop Up Books Inspire More than Just Artists

There is just something fascinating about pop up books….something magical, almost…and pop up books have been around forever! And yet, our appreciation for their artistry just continues to grow. There is a whole industry built around pop-ups. Paper engineers are …

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The World’s Oldest Monopoly Game?

An archaeologist in the Southeastern part of Turkey recently unearthed a collection of stone artifacts when taken all together appear to be the pieces of an ancient board game. Estimated to be approximately 5,000 years old, the artifacts are proof …

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Pop Art Trend – Reverse Graffiti

Reverse Graffiti: The New Green Movement? Have you seen this yet? i just learned about it and it’s one of the hottest trends out there. It’s called “Reverse Graffiti” and it’s graffiti art for the new millennium. Basically, instead of …

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Charles Fazzino Visits DC at National Jefferson Awards for Public Service

Last week, Charles Fazzino’s latest pop art initiative was announced at the Jefferson Awards for Public Service National Ceremony in Washington, DC. The two-day event celebrated what is truly best about America…AMERICANS from all races, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds who work …

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Fazzino’s Jewish Art Collection

I am often asked by collectors whether or not I am Jewish because I’ve painted so many Jewish art themes. Well, I am not Jewish but I have an incredible respect for Jewish heritage and Jewish lifestyle.  My college years …

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Happy Birthday Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal turns 100 years old this month! Originally completed in 1913, the terminal was a tribute to the magnificence of the rail industry at the time. It’s been preserved through time and been through both renovations and revivals…and …

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