Monthly Archives: January 2009

Preview: Nobody Walks in LA @ Master Art (Spain)

Posted on January 20, 2009 by sleepboy

“Nobody walks in LA” is a show that will be exposing some Los Angeles based emerging artists to the Barcelona art scene put together by our friends over at Daily Dujour and Tina Ziegler from Atticus Gallery BCN. Artists include … Continue reading →

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Andy Warhol @ Nassau County Museum of Art

Posted on January 19, 2009 by sleepboy

The Nassau County Museum of Art opened an exhibition yesterday of Andy Warhol screenprints. The show runs through May 26 showcasing some of Warhol’s classic pop subjects including Marilyn Monroe, Mao Tse-Tung, Superman, Campbell Soup Cans, Dollar Signs and Martha … Continue reading →

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Vladamir Putin – 1.1 Million

Posted on January 19, 2009 by sleepboy

Is this the ultimate celebrity art? Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin´s painting sold for $1.1 million at a charity auction recently, making it the most expensive painting ever sold in Russia. He supposedly only spent 20 minutes on it and … Continue reading →

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Openings: Know Hope @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted on January 19, 2009 by sleepboy

Know Hope’s show (previewed) at Ad Hoc Art opened last weekend in NY to a pretty good crowd.  As with most of his shows, the centerpiece was an installation, vividly bringing to life the imagery of his art.  His well-known … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Luke Chueh @ Corey Helford

Posted on January 18, 2009 by sleepboy

Luke Chueh will be back in March with his first solo show for 2009 at Corey Helford Gallery.  His show entitled “From Light Cometh Darkness” will feature over 20 new paintings and drawings that will no doubt include some of … Continue reading →

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Openings: Shepard Fairey’s Obama “Hope” @ Smithsonian: National Portrait Gallery

Posted on January 18, 2009 by juggernut3

The Smithsonian Institution has always been considered one of most prestigious museums in the world. It houses some amazing works including the “Portraits of America’s Presidents.” So, what’s a more fitting way to kick off the inauguration weekend than with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery … Continue reading →

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Openings: Manifest Hope DC

Posted on January 18, 2009 by juggernut3

The Manifest Hope: DC exhibition, showcasing the spirit of the grass-root artist movement, officially opened it’s doors Saturday morning, but Friday night, select VIPs and friends were invited to preview the pop-up gallery.  The packed house reflected the energy that … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Audrey Kawasaki @ Outre Gallery

Posted on January 17, 2009 by sleepboy

Audrey Kawasaki will be opening a show in Australia at Outre Gallery on February 13th. This will mainly be an exhibition of sold out prints (APs) with only one new original (in progress seen above). There will also be a … Continue reading →

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Preview: Crash + Oliver Vernon @ Joshua Liner

Posted on January 17, 2009 by juggernut3

Joshua Liner Gallery will open a new show featuring Oliver Vernon and Crash tonight. Oliver Vernon’s show: Unexpected Occurrence features a new body of work from the Brooklyn based artist. Known for quirky combinations of organic, mechanical, cosmological, and cultural … Continue reading →

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Black Rat Press @ the London Art Fair

Posted on January 16, 2009 by sleepboy

As previously mentioned, Black Rat Press exhibited at the London Art Fair where they showed works by Swoon, Matt Small, Lucas Price, Asha Zero, Brian Adam Douglas, D*Face and Nick Walker.  As expected, Walker’s print sold out, but there were … Continue reading →

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