Monthly Archives: April 2009

Preview/Setup: BOXI – “Grey Area” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on April 7, 2009 by stephen

AM is excited about Berlin-based stencil artist BOXI’s debut United States solo show “Grey Area” opening this Thursday, April 9th at Carmichael Gallery. Best described as a “figurative Logan Hicks,” the photo-realistic effect of his work is the result of … Continue reading →

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Release: Hunters, Run! green vinyl X Josh Keyes

Posted on April 7, 2009 by AM Editor

Our friends at The Art Collectors are reporting that At Arms LTD. will release a very limited, green vinyl, second pressing of the sold out Hunters, Run! single, which features beautiful art work by Josh Keyes. These will be dropping … Continue reading →

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Video: Shepard Fairey installation at SXSW Festival

Posted on April 7, 2009 by stephen

Following up on our Shepard Fairey hits up SXSW coverage, MyLocationScouts posted a nice video of Shepard Fairey and the Obey Giant crew wheatpasting on the side of Home Slice Pizza in Austin. It’s always nice to see Shep’s artistry … Continue reading →

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Openings: Hi-Fructose Group Show – “Overdose” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on April 7, 2009 by marcus

“Overdose” (previewed) opened this past Saturday at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica. Upon entering the gallery, you will notice several great pieces from “Overdose” on display in the gallery’s front room. The majority of the exhibition’s body of work is … Continue reading →

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Releases: KAWS Companion Keychains @ KAWSONE

Posted on April 6, 2009 by AM Editor

Better act fast if you want to get these 2″ Companion keychains. The set of five colorways is on sale now for $60 at KAWSONE.com. UPDATE: Sold Out

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Teaser: Gary Baseman – “La Noche de la Fusion” @ Corey Helford

Posted on April 6, 2009 by sleepboy

Pervasive artist Gary Baseman, will be opening his next solo show at Corey Helford Gallery on May 2nd.  This show is influenced by Brazil’s Carnival and will feature paintings and sculptures introducing his Carnival Girls and ChouChou Buddha.  Sounds fun … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Aakash Nihalani, Ellis G., Poster Boy (Neo-Con Collective) & Zeus @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on April 6, 2009 by stephen

Big surprises coming out of the Carmichael Gallery, who for weeks have been hinting at a “secret group show” in the rear portion of the gallery to coincide with BOXI’s debut United States solo, opening this Thursday, April 9th. The … Continue reading →

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Openings: Kehinde Wiley – “The World Stage: Brazil” @ Roberts & Tilton

Posted on April 5, 2009 by stephen

The Kehinde Wiley show opened last night to a packed house at Roberts & Tilton in the Culver City Art District. This show focused on the third segment of his “World Stage” project where Wiley immerses himself in the culture … Continue reading →

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Openings: Miss Bugs & Joe Black – “2 Many Artists” @ Brooklynite

Posted on April 5, 2009 by AM Editor

Last night, Bed Stuy’s Brooklynite Gallery hosted the opening of “2 Many Artists,” featuring the work of Miss Bugs and Joe Black. The show seemed to be the the two artists commenting on the current public conversation about what constitutes … Continue reading →

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Openings: David Choe – “Death Blossom” @ PYO Gallery Beijing

Posted on April 5, 2009 by juggernut3

Yesterday, David Choe unveiled his latest series of works in Beijing at PYO Gallery. As you saw in the preview, David hit the streets of China hard. David showed ingenuity by utilizing whatever he could get his hands on to … Continue reading →

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