BLU's Big Bang Big Boom

Described as "A short unscientific story about evolution and his (sic) consequences," Big Bang Big Boom is the latest animated street art painting by BLU, who a few years ago startled us all with the still-memorable MUTO. BLU generates a steady stream of somewhat disturbing drawings and large-scale wall paintings but for me it's the animated paintings that are the most compelling, watching the camera following the imagery as it adapts organically within the constraints of the outdoor space.

Perhaps that's because I have a weak spot for early 20th century animation and BLU's work is so reminiscent of some of the pioneering work in the field, with of course a totally modern execution. You need look no further than Fantasmagorie, the first animated film created by Emile Cohl in 1908, to see the debt BLU owes to Cohl. If you're in any way involved in animation, you should snag the 2-DVD collection of Cohl's early films, available unfortunately only from an obscure French website.

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Chris Dickman
Founding Editor, Graphics.com