Monthly Archives: February 2009

Preview/Interviews: Natalia Fabia @ Corey Helford

Posted on February 20, 2009 by sleepboy

Natalia Fabia’s show at Corey Helford “Hooker DreamEscapes” is opening tomorrow (Feb 21st) in the Culver City art district. Her new body of work as evidenced by the title features plenty of her favorite muses – Hookers! Well, they actually … Continue reading →

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Preview/Interviews: Black Rat Press Annual Print Show

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Lawrence

This Saturday sees London’s Black Rat Press open the doors to their second Annual Print Show which gives a unique insight into the way prints are created with print demonstrations with Matt Small and Black Rat’s master printers as well … Continue reading →

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Outsiders LA & 2009 lineup @ Lazarides

Posted on February 19, 2009 by juggernut3

Who says the art market is having a down year? Not Lazarides… We’ve got a sneak peek of the UK urban juggernaut’s 2009 lineup and it seems to be bringing the gusto. With solos planned with exciting artists such as … Continue reading →

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Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé Auction

Posted on February 19, 2009 by sleepboy

Christie’s will be auctioning off the eclectic collection of the late Yves Saint Laurent next week starting Feb 23rd. The incredible collection of nearly 700 artworks were accumulated over decades by Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé valued at … Continue reading →

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Openings: Crash & Oliver Vernon @ Joshua Liner

Posted on February 18, 2009 by juggernut3

  AM had the chance to stop by Joshua Liner Gallery to check out two great shows: Unexpected Occurrences by Oliver Vernon and Unfinished Business by Crash (previewed). Both of these artists took us by surprise with their unique styles. Crash has long … Continue reading →

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Marcel Dzama & Shepard Fairey x N.A.S.A.

Posted on February 18, 2009 by sleepboy

Marcel Dzama recently collaborated with David Byrne on this video from N.A.S.A. featuring the track “The People Tree.” This isn’t Marcel’s first foray into the music field as he has done album cover work in the past for artists such … Continue reading →

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Jeff Soto Time-Lapse

Posted on February 17, 2009 by sleepboy

Jeff Soto recently posted up a time-lapse video on his blog of him painting “The Corruption of Mankind,” one of his largest pieces from his show at the Riverside Art Museum. It’s always interesting to get a glimpse of an … Continue reading →

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Openings: XXI @ Urban Angel

Posted on February 17, 2009 by stephen

Urban Angel in London currently has a wicked group show entitled “XXI” on view through February 27th. The exhibition features both new and secondary market pieces from over 21 street artists including: Aiko, Anthony Lister, Antony Micallef, Banksy, Bast, Blek … Continue reading →

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Openings: Movers and Shakers @ POV Evolving

Posted on February 17, 2009 by marcus

“Movers and Shakers” (previewed) opened on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles’ Chinatown at POV Evolving Gallery and AM dropped by to check it out. Some of the participating artists who also dropped by included Buff Monster, Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriguez, Mia, … Continue reading →

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On the Streets: Blu x Swoon – Barcelona

Posted on February 16, 2009 by sleepboy

Italian street artist extraordinaire Blu recently was invited to speak in Barcelona at the fifth annual “Influencers” festival hosted by the Center of Contemporary Culture (CCCB).  He was also commissioned to put up this fantastic mural of a giant shark … Continue reading →

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