Monthly Archives: January 2009

Teaser: Stella Im Hultberg/Andrew Hem @ Roq La Rue

Posted on January 9, 2009 by sleepboy

Here is a little taste of what’s to come as we look ahead to February.  One of the highlights will be a two-person show of Stella Im Hultberg and Andrew Hem opening on the 13th at Roq La Rue. Seen … Continue reading →

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Setup: From the Streets of Brooklyn @ Thinkspace

Posted on January 8, 2009 by stephen

Continuing our coverage of “From the Streets of Brooklyn” (teased) at Thinkspace opening this Friday, January 9th, AM stopped by the gallery to check out the progress of the installations and to give our readers a peek at some additional … Continue reading →

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Preview: 15 Years of New Image Art

Posted on January 8, 2009 by AM Editor

Some 15 years ago, Marsea Goldberg launched New Image Art, and in doing so, helped foster the alternative/low-brow/street art scene we all know and love today. To celebrate the gallery’s crystal anniversary, New Image is having a special show January … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey’s “Hope” – Smithsonian: National Portrait Gallery

Posted on January 8, 2009 by sleepboy

Probably the most ubiquitous and iconic image from President-elect Barack Obama’s election campaign enters into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian at the National Portrait Gallery. Appropriately, they plan to hang it up on inauguration day. The purchase was made … Continue reading →

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Releases: The Empire’s State – Nick Walker

Posted on January 7, 2009 by sleepboy

Black Rat Press will be exhibiting at the London Art Fair (Jan 13-18) where they will be showing works by Swoon, Matt Small, Lucas Price, Asha Zero, Brian Adam Douglas, D*Face and Nick Walker.  Also garnering significant interest is the … Continue reading →

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Interviews/Preview: James Jean – “Kindling” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted on January 7, 2009 by juggernut3

One of the worst kept secrets in the “fine art world is about to be revealed at Jonathan Levine Gallery this Saturday. As previously teased (here), James Jean will be opening his uber anticipated show Kindling in New York City. … Continue reading →

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Releases: Inauguration Print – Shepard Fairey

Posted on January 6, 2009 by sleepboy

Shepard Fairey’s new print made especially for Barack Obama’s inauguration is now available from the Inaugural Store. There are two versions unsigned for $100 (24 x 36″ numbered 1001-9999 with 8500 available), signed for $500 (24 x 36″ limited to … Continue reading →

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Dalek @ Redux Contemporay

Posted on January 6, 2009 by sleepboy

A site-specific installation by Dalek is scheduled to open to the public on January 23rd (6-10pm) at the Redux Contemporary Art Center with Dalek in attendance. We wonder if his “space monkeys” will be making an appearance although they have … Continue reading →

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Madoff Effects on Art Market

Posted on January 6, 2009 by sleepboy

Sounds as though the slump in the art market is not only due to a lower demand, but also because of a higher supply of good art.  One of the reverberations of the biggest ponzi scheme in history by Bernie … Continue reading →

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Update: Anthony Lister

Posted on January 5, 2009 by sleepboy

We recently came across this picture of Anthony Lister working on an etching for an upcoming release from Paper Monster scheduled for this month.  No details yet as to the edition size, price, or even the image, but from the … Continue reading →

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