Monthly Archives: January 2009

Teaser: Tin @ Black Maria Gallery

Posted on January 12, 2009 by sleepboy

Here is a little teaser painting called “Push” from Tin’s upcoming show at Black Maria Gallery on February 7th.  Five lucky collectors will be purchasing five deluxe print sets from the show featuring an 1 original 8×10 detailed drawing (pastel … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Mark Ryden @ Tomio Koyama

Posted on January 12, 2009 by juggernut3

One of the artists that most impressed us at Art Basel, Mark Ryden, is set to show in one of Japan’s most prestigious galleries Tomio Koyama in February. The show is entitled “Snow Yak,” and from the looks of things, … Continue reading →

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Openings: Deth P. Sun @ Rowan Morrison

Posted on January 11, 2009 by sleepboy

Oakland artist Deth P. Sun had his first solo show in his hometown since 2002 yesterday entitled “This Too Shall Pass” at the Rowan Morrison Gallery. Especially eye catching was the wall of small paintings carefully fitted together seen above. … Continue reading →

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Releases: The Call I – Josh Keyes

Posted on January 11, 2009 by sleepboy

As anticipated, it was announced that Josh Keyes’ next print will be of his piece from Art Basel Week, “The Call I.”  As demand for his work has skyrocketed, it has been increasingly harder for collectors to get their hands … Continue reading →

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Openings: From the Streets of Brooklyn @ Thinkspace

Posted on January 11, 2009 by stephen

Thinkspace and Ad Hoc Art pulled out all the stops for the opening of “From the Streets of Brooklyn” (teased and previewed) and Los Angeles was out in full force, packing the gallery to the brim to scope out the … Continue reading →

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Openings: James Jean “Kindling” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted on January 10, 2009 by juggernut3

Last night, Jonathan Levine hosted an exclusive friends and family viewing of James Jean’s Kindling. The Chelsea gallery was filled from the opening minutes with many New York art notables including: Susan Sarandon, Eric White, David Choe, Jonathan Viner, Esao … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ericailcane @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on January 10, 2009 by stephen

Italian street artist Ericailcane starts off the New Year with his first Los Angeles solo exhibition, “Man Is The Bastard,” opening 7pm tonight at the Carmichael Gallery. The exhibition features intricate drawings and etchings portraying domestic animals in an alternative … Continue reading →

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Preview: Family First @ White Walls

Posted on January 9, 2009 by juggernut3

Tomorrow night, White Walls will be kicking off the new year with a bang! Family First is a group show with many WW regulars who’ve shown at the SF gallery over past few years: Andrew Schoultz, Richard Colman, Sylvia Ji, … Continue reading →

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Seen on the Streets: Ellis G.

Posted on January 9, 2009 by stephen

Brooklyn chalk artist extraordinaire Ellis G. went to town on Santa Monica Blvd. last night as part of “From the Streets of Brooklyn” (teased and previewed) opening 7pm tonight at Thinkspace. His chalk etchings capture the shadows of everyday street … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ron English/Alex Pardee @ Fifty24SF

Posted on January 9, 2009 by sleepboy

Ron English’s “Mythographic Vicissitudes” (previewed) and Alex Pardee’s “Letters From Digested Children” opened last night at Fifty24SF. English reinterpreted some “myths” with this body of work showing off his skills by utilizing different styles of painting.  Alex Pardee took on … Continue reading →

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