Monthly Archives: January 2009

Openings: Mark Dean Veca @ UAG – UCSD

Posted on January 31, 2009 by sleepboy

Mark Dean Veca, who we just interviewed a couple days ago, opened up his show last night at the UAG gallery.  We had only seen the nice in-progress setup previously, but the finished installation looks even more amazing.  The show … Continue reading →

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Openings: Brad Downey @ Stolen Space

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Lawrence

Last night, AM stopped by Stolen Space’s Dray Walk Gallery and saw a good turn out for the opening of Brad Downey’s “An Honest Thief” show which runs until the 8th of February. The show features a range of work … Continue reading →

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Preview: Worlds on Fire “Grammy” Show

Posted on January 30, 2009 by sleepboy

Art and music have always been intertwined.  Whether it be Jay-Z including one of Murakami’s paintings in his music video “Blue Magic,” KAWS collaborating on an album cover with Kayne West, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden collecting Luke Chueh paintings, or … Continue reading →

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Preview/Setup: Shepard Fairey Retrospective @ ICA Boston

Posted on January 30, 2009 by juggernut3

First, we showed you what the streets of Boston are starting to look like as Shepard Fairey’s retrospective at the ICA draws near (here). AM now brings you a glimpse of what’s going on inside the ICA as everyone is … Continue reading →

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Preview: Muses @ Black Maria Gallery

Posted on January 30, 2009 by sleepboy

“Muses,” a group show at Black Maria Gallery is set to open on February 7th with some promising emerging artists – Tin (interviewed), Jeremiah Ketner (interviewed), and Kendra Binney. Ally, the curator, was nice enough to send over some preview … Continue reading →

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Preview/Interviews: Mark Dean Veca @ UAG – UCSD

Posted on January 28, 2009 by sleepboy

One of the exhibitions we have been looking forward to this month is Mark Dean Veca’s “Paintings, Wall Drawings, and Collaborations” (teased) at the University Art Gallery at UC San Diego opening tomorrow, Jan 29th, 6 – 8:30 pm. His … Continue reading →

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Contest: Sam Flores Painting Giveaway

Posted on January 28, 2009 by sleepboy

To celebrate Upper Playground’s 10th Anniversary, Sam Flores has decided to give away a large painting (6 x 4 feet) to one lucky fan. The medium is acrylic and spray paint on wood framed canvas. Also, as a way of … Continue reading →

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Google Icon x Jackson Pollock

Posted on January 28, 2009 by sleepboy

Google is celebrating influential American abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock’s birthday today with their ever changing icon at the top of their search page. We wonder what percentage of people who use google everyday actually recognized the reference. If you … Continue reading →

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Preview/Interviews: Craola @ Fifty24SF

Posted on January 27, 2009 by sleepboy

Greg Simkins, or as he is popularly known, Craola (something he kept from his graffiti days) is opening his first show of 2009 at Fifty24SF on February 5th. His show “Seeing Things” (teased) expands on the pseudo still life format … Continue reading →

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Benefit: Herakut @ Phillips de Pury

Posted on January 27, 2009 by sleepboy

Herakut (interviewed) will be participating in a benefit auction for the charity War Child (viewing March 10-12, auction March 14) with Phillips de Pury. Not only will the canvas “You Sure?” be up for bidding, but there will also be … Continue reading →

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