José, What does Pirate Utopias mean?
It describes the action of us claiming an independence from the academic world of trained art, as we come from a different source. We favour our own school, as we come from our own autonomous area. Futura laid a path for us as independent artists, and we are grateful for that.
Could you tell us what 'Urban Archaeology' is?
Well, I look at the city (NYC), it's deterioration, and collect old torn posters, remnants from disused buildings as urban anthropology - then use them in my paintings. If you look at my latest piece 'Temporary Autonomous Zone', I have ripped pages out of UK newspapers, which refer to the terror incidents over the past few weeks.
Is there anything specific you're going to check out whilst you're in London?
I'm definitely going to the Royal Academy of Art, and to check out the Rei Kawakubo exhibition at Dover Street Market.
Do you think Brooklyn, and other boroughs in NYC are becoming too expensive for young artists to come and live, and work in?
I don't think it has stopped the creative flow, and there's always borough's that are affordable, especially if artists share space, which they often do. Artists will always find new places to go, and the real estate agents are always looking to where they are going too!
What do you like about Europe?
I like the rich history, and discovering the past, in terms of art; actually I used to live in Hackney (East London) for a while which was a great experience.
Let's welcome to the room Josa Parla....
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