Monthly Archives: February 2009

James Jean – Final cover: Fables #81

Posted on February 11, 2009 by juggernut3

You know the saying: “All good things must…” Well, after almost 8 fantastic years as the cover artist for the ground breaking comic series Fables, James Jean has finally completed his last cover for Vertigo/DC marking the close of a … Continue reading →

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Openings: Takashi Murakami @ The Gagosian, London

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Lawrence

The exhibition of Takashi Murakami’s latest work (teased) at the Gagosian’s smaller London gallery on Davies Street opened last night to an enthusiastic crowd.  Arrested Motion was on hand to check out the latest from this prolific artist and leader … Continue reading →

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Publicity conspiracy? Shepard Fairey’s arrest a result of Boston politics?

Posted on February 11, 2009 by juggernut3

Video of Shepard discussing the possible motives behind his arrest. When AM broke the news of Shepard Fairey’s arrest last week (here), we couldn’t help but ask the question: With warrants outstanding for weeks, how come Shepard was not arrested at … Continue reading →

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Teaser: AM World Tour – Location ?????

Posted on February 11, 2009 by juggernut3

Wouldn’t it be great to travel the globe and check out your favorite artists in a foreign land? Well, our first WORLD TOUR is in the works. Here’s a little teaser to keep you busy… Can you guess where our … Continue reading →

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Benefit: Street Art Awards x SHP Auction

Posted on February 11, 2009 by sleepboy

Some interesting charity auctions are ending soon benefiting SHP (Single Homeless Project), a London-based charity working with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. If you recall, various street/urban artists donated some originals painted on records during the … Continue reading →

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Openings: Muses @ Black Maria Gallery

Posted on February 10, 2009 by marcus

Black Maria’s “Muses” (previewed) group show opened February 7th and AM popped by to check it out. Muses features new work by Tin (above), Kendra Binney, and Jeremiah Ketner. If you are local but missed the opening, you can still … Continue reading →

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China’s Contemporary Art Crisis

Posted on February 9, 2009 by juggernut3

As AM reported in past months (here), the ailing financial situation has forced many notable galleries in the US and EU to close shop. While this disappointing trend in the western art markets concern many, it pales in comparison to … Continue reading →

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Preview: Amy Crehore @ Thinkspace

Posted on February 9, 2009 by stephen

Amy Crehore opens her solo exhibition “Dreamgirls & Ukes” at Thinkspace this Friday, 2/13 @ 7pm. The show will feature Crehore’s signature dream-like sequences of iconic nudes and playful animal characters painted on linen and rare 1920′s ukuleles. Opening night will … Continue reading →

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Anthony Lister x Paris Hilton

Posted on February 9, 2009 by sleepboy

We are sure you all remember this video from a while back where Paris Hilton endorses Anthony Lister’s (interviewed) work. The Australian artist, who opened a show last week, apparently had time to take that encounter and paint Hilton as … Continue reading →

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Openings: Dan May @ Copro Nason

Posted on February 9, 2009 by stephen

  Dan May (interviewed) was in attendance at the opening of his solo show “Slow Collision” this past Saturday at Copro Nason. In addition to having the pleasure of meeting and speaking with May himself, attendees were intrigued by May’s … Continue reading →

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