BASURA will be the final product of a pandemic-long artistic journey between two friends. Brian and Vivona were trapped in a sinking pirate ship of a loft in Chinatown, Boston, MA when they decided to collaborate and create an installation at Tattooed Mom. Struggle, progress, more struggle, and Anthony Hawk Professional Skateboards ensued. They created a book that would transfer to the hallowed walls of this wildly amazing astral plane. Once arriving in Philadelphia, PA to install this piece over two years ago, they were exposed to COVID by garbage fire ding dongs, their vehicle tried to explode, and the city was in full riot and protest mode. They were quarantined and losing their minds…
Since then, Brian has relocated to Philly and Vivona has relocated to Southern California. But for two people like them, the itch was not scratched and the story just got better. This installation and exhibit will be the trigger for a new version of the book, and in many opinions, a more interesting and compelling story.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
6PM-12AM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
FEATURING ARTWORK FROM J.M. VIVONA & BRIAN M. FRESH
Bonus Round: These Dum Dum Boys will be releasing a very limited edition TMoms Basura tee, available the night of the show at Tattooed Mom!
Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.
It’s a family affair! Join artist Sean 9 Lugo and several other street art friends for a pop-up art show with lots of goodies to go around.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
5-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Featuring:
Sean 9 Lugo
WOLF SHEEP
City Kitty
Marisa VR
Doug Nox
Lace In The Moon
Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.
Prepare yourself, you are about to visit EL TORO’S WORLD at Tattooed Mom, where art and mischief collide!
Sunday, April 10th
2-10pm
NO COVER // FREE FUN
This place contains an endless amount of possibilities and the only thing restraining them is the imagination. You’ll encounter big brawling brutes, the cutest lil’ vandals you’ve ever seen, and a ton of adorableness in-between. Don’t miss this 1 time opportunity where the veil between our 2 worlds is at its thinnest and you can travel to the magical place called EL TORO’S WORLD.
First 5 visitors who buy the 16oz glassware set gets a FREE gift. See you real soon!
Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.
Note: At this time, proof of vaccination is also required for entry.
Philly is full of some of the most creative, hard-working street artists anywhere in the whole dang world. It’s one of the reasons that over the last six months Tattooed Mom has been excited to partner with Philly’s own street art blog, Streets Dept, to create a monthly Philly street artist interview series. Now that the first season of our new series is over, we’re hosting a little pop-up shop to offer you the opportunity to come out, support local artists, and purchase some of their artwork!
Art’s Sake: A Philly Street Art Pop-Up Shop
WHEN: Friday 5/10, 6-10pm (FREE ENTRY, 21+)
WHERE: Tattooed Mom, 530 South Street
HASHTAG: #ArtsSakePhilly
The evening will featuring artwork for sale by all six of our “Philly Street Art Interviews” Season 1 interviewees:
Bob Will Reign
FaithsFunnn
Hope Hummingbird
Low Level
Taped Off TV
Void Skulls
We hope to see y’all there! In the meantime, catch up on any of the brilliant, insightful interviews with these artists that you might have missed over the months here.
Enjoy this event with Tattooed Mom’s full menu,
half price drafts from 5-7pm & 10-11pm,
plus an event exclusive cocktail!
Join the Facebook Event and invite all your street-art-loving pals!
