Monthly Archives: March 2009

LeBasse Projects Inaugural Gallery Exhibition ‘Vous Avez Eté Juste Servi’

Posted on March 19, 2009 by sleepboy

If you missed last weekend VIP opening reception for LeBasse Project’s Inaugural show, do yourself a favor and stop by this Saturday, March 21st for the official opening. Modus Films aka the guys behind Analog Color put together a little … Continue reading →

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Google Maps United Kingdom “Street Art” View

Posted on March 19, 2009 by stephen

One of the most important elements of a strong street art piece is proper placement, which dictates how the work engages viewers through its interaction with the space it inhabits. This context is usually lost when viewing street art online … Continue reading →

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Openings: Andy Warhol’s Wide World @ Grand Palais (Paris)

Posted on March 19, 2009 by juggernut3

Paris is having one of art’s modern masters as a guest for the next few months. The Grand Palais hosts a show: “Warhol’s Wide World” from March 18th to July 13th. This amazing show revisits the cornerstone trademarks of Andy Warhol’s genius … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Jeff Soto – “The Inland Empire” @ Stolenspace (London)

Posted on March 18, 2009 by sleepboy

Fresh off his first ever museum show, Jeff Soto is now hard at work on his inaugural UK solo show “The Inland Empire” at Stolenspace, set to open May 14th. The show will feature about twenty new paintings as well … Continue reading →

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Ron English x Bigfoot x Jason Maloney Mural in Jersey City

Posted on March 18, 2009 by sleepboy

Yesterday afternoon, one of our favorite contemporary pop artists, Ron English, along with west coast artists Bigfoot and Jason Maloney, injected a little extra life into downtown Jersey City. They blessed Hudson County Art Supply’s exterior wall in Jersey City, … Continue reading →

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Preview: David Choe – “Death Blossom” @ Pyo Gallery (Beijing)

Posted on March 17, 2009 by sleepboy

Apparently, David Choe has been in China working hard on his next series of shows with Pyo Gallery in Beijing.  Opening simultaneously on April 4th at several locations including the Chao Yan Liquor Gallery & 798 Gallery, his solo exhibit … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ana Bagayan @ Billy Shire

Posted on March 17, 2009 by marcus

Ana Bagayan presented new work at Billy Shire this past Saturday, March 14th. AM met up with Ana during the first hour of the opening reception. She took us through and showed us her new pieces, which include 9 paintings, … Continue reading →

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Releases: Faile Relaunches Website with Originals & Prints

Posted on March 17, 2009 by juggernut3

One would think that the Faile collective would take a little time off after their bangin’ “Lost in Glimmering Shadows” show last year in the UK (covered), but 2009 is no off-year for them. First, they went on a “Supreme: Urban … Continue reading →

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Preview/Interviews: Luke Chueh – “From Light Cometh Darkness” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on March 16, 2009 by sleepboy

Luke Chueh’s show “From Light Cometh Darkness” opens this Friday, March 20th at Corey Helford Gallery. Although this body of work encompasses his usual beloved but sad and/or tortured characters, Chueh does appear to be exploring some different techniques and … Continue reading →

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Getty to Slash Budget as Trust has Lost $2 Billion in Last Year

Posted on March 16, 2009 by sleepboy

The Getty Center (where we will be visiting for Kehinde Wiley’s talk) will surely be slashing their budget soon as news has come out that the J. Paul Getty Trust has lost amost $2 billion over the last year. We … Continue reading →

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