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{{Short description|British graphic designer}} |
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In the 1980s, Hughes published a [[Pulp magazine|pulp]]-style [[magazine]] called ''BRUTE!''. '''''Brute!''''' has become an occasional [[pseudonym]] for Hughes as well. |
In the 1980s, Hughes published a [[Pulp magazine|pulp]]-style [[magazine]] called ''BRUTE!''. '''''Brute!''''' has become an occasional [[pseudonym]] for Hughes as well. |
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Hughes usually works in a very high contrast style, often black and white, but more often black and white accented with one other color. He claims influence from [[United States|American]] [[comic book]] artist [[Jack Kirby]], [[John Martin (painter)|John Martin]], and (most apparently) from [[Russia]]n [[propaganda]] posters. |
Hughes usually works in a very high contrast style, often black and white, but more often black and white accented with one other color. He claims influence from [[United States|American]] [[comic book]] artist [[Jack Kirby]], the painter [[John Martin (painter)|John Martin]], and (most apparently) from [[Russia]]n [[propaganda]] posters. |
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Aidan Hughes |
Aidan Hughes created most of the [[album cover]]s for the [[industrial music|industrial]] band [[KMFDM]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/what-do-you-know-deutschland-mw0000204960 | author=Jeffries, Vincent | title=KMFDM: What Do You Know Deutschland? | publisher=[[AllMusic]]. [[Rovi Corporation]] | access-date=May 29, 2015 | archive-date=September 23, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923040829/http://www.allmusic.com/album/what-do-you-know-deutschland-mw0000204960 | url-status=live }}</ref> Two of KMFDM's [[music videos]] ("A Drug Against War," "Son of a Gun") were [[animation|animated]] versions of Hughes's artwork. |
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His other work has included outdoor [[mural]]s, including the 75 metre mural in [[Barga]] [[Italy]] during 2003<ref>http://www.barganews.com/whats_on/2003/brute/index.html</ref> which has since been covered over with an earth bank; and a wide variety of [[advertising|advertisements]], including pieces for the [[Bank of Scotland]], and [[Guinness]]. |
His other work has included outdoor [[mural]]s, including the 75 metre mural in [[Barga, Tuscany|Barga]], [[Italy]], during 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barganews.com/whats_on/2003/brute/index.html|title=brute - Aidan Hughes - Barga (LU) Italy|website=www.barganews.com|access-date=25 October 2018|archive-date=15 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015050716/http://www.barganews.com/whats_on/2003/brute/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> which has since been covered over with an earth bank; and a wide variety of [[advertising|advertisements]], including pieces for the [[Bank of Scotland]], and [[Guinness]]. |
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Hughes is credited for the art design and concept of [[ZPC]] (Zero Population Count),<ref>http://www.mobygames.com/game/zpc/cover-art/gameCoverId,12689/</ref><ref>http://www.galorebot.com/games/zpc/zpc_reviews.htm</ref> a first-person shooter computer game developed in 1996 using the [[Marathon 2]] engine. |
Hughes is credited for the art design and concept of ''[[ZPC]]'' (''Zero Population Count''),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/zpc/cover-art/gameCoverId,12689/|title=ZPC (1996) Macintosh box cover art - MobyGames|website=MobyGames|access-date=25 October 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920195436/https://www.mobygames.com/game/zpc/cover-art/gameCoverId,12689/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galorebot.com/games/zpc/zpc_reviews.htm|title=[ z p c ] - reviews|website=www.galorebot.com|access-date=25 October 2018|archive-date=29 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929211954/http://www.galorebot.com/games/zpc/zpc_reviews.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> a first-person shooter computer game developed in 1996 using the ''[[Marathon 2]]'' engine. |
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In 2017, Hughes co-founded |
In 2017, Hughes co-founded ''Tweak'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gettweak.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202045212/http://www.gettweak.com/ |archive-date=2021-02-02 |date=2021-02-02 |title=Tweak}}</ref> a photo-editing app for iOS and Android. |
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He presently lives and works in the [[Czech Republic]]. |
He presently lives and works in the [[Czech Republic]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blog.bruteprop.co.uk/?page_id=2 |title=BRUTE! » About the Man |access-date=2011-10-26 |archive-date=2011-08-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809080009/http://blog.bruteprop.co.uk/?page_id=2 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==BogArt== |
==BogArt== |
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Aidan Hughes joined the BogArt collective in 2006. |
Aidan Hughes joined the BogArt collective in 2006. |
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This street art organisation attempted to subvert the burgeoning graffiti |
This street art organisation attempted to subvert the burgeoning graffiti tagging culture by using public toilet advertising space as alternative gallery space. They also produced a number of short films, detailing their art happenings and protests on the streets of Prague, Czech Republic. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://kmfms.com/ "KMFMS"] (Anti-Microsoft website for which Hughes has designed artwork) |
*[http://kmfms.com/ "KMFMS"] (Anti-Microsoft website for which Hughes has designed artwork) |
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*[http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2008/12/art-space-talk-aidan-hughes.html Myartspace Blog] (An interview with Hughes conducted by [[Brian Sherwin]]) |
*[http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2008/12/art-space-talk-aidan-hughes.html Myartspace Blog] (An interview with Hughes conducted by [[Brian Sherwin]]) |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBY7foFtwosjokSnBcuirjg Aiden Hughes' YouTube channel] |
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*http://www.blog.bruteprop.co.uk |
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[[Category:1956 births]] |
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[[Category:English graphic designers]] |
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[[Category:English muralists]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:09, 10 May 2024
Aidan Hughes is a commercial artist. He was born in 1956 in Merseyside, England, and was trained as an artist by his father, himself a landscape painter.
In the 1980s, Hughes published a pulp-style magazine called BRUTE!. Brute! has become an occasional pseudonym for Hughes as well.
Hughes usually works in a very high contrast style, often black and white, but more often black and white accented with one other color. He claims influence from American comic book artist Jack Kirby, the painter John Martin, and (most apparently) from Russian propaganda posters.
Aidan Hughes created most of the album covers for the industrial band KMFDM.[1] Two of KMFDM's music videos ("A Drug Against War," "Son of a Gun") were animated versions of Hughes's artwork.
His other work has included outdoor murals, including the 75 metre mural in Barga, Italy, during 2003[2] which has since been covered over with an earth bank; and a wide variety of advertisements, including pieces for the Bank of Scotland, and Guinness.
Hughes is credited for the art design and concept of ZPC (Zero Population Count),[3][4] a first-person shooter computer game developed in 1996 using the Marathon 2 engine.
In 2017, Hughes co-founded Tweak,[5] a photo-editing app for iOS and Android.
He presently lives and works in the Czech Republic.[6]
BogArt
[edit]Aidan Hughes joined the BogArt collective in 2006. This street art organisation attempted to subvert the burgeoning graffiti tagging culture by using public toilet advertising space as alternative gallery space. They also produced a number of short films, detailing their art happenings and protests on the streets of Prague, Czech Republic.
References
[edit]- ^ Jeffries, Vincent. "KMFDM: What Do You Know Deutschland?". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ "brute - Aidan Hughes - Barga (LU) Italy". www.barganews.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "ZPC (1996) Macintosh box cover art - MobyGames". MobyGames. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "[ z p c ] - reviews". www.galorebot.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Tweak". 2 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021.
- ^ "BRUTE! » About the Man". Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
External links
[edit]- "BRUTE! Propaganda", Aidan Hughes's official site
- KMFDM official site
- Article about Hughes' outdoor murals
- "KMFMS" (Anti-Microsoft website for which Hughes has designed artwork)
- Myartspace Blog (An interview with Hughes conducted by Brian Sherwin)
- Aiden Hughes' YouTube channel
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