Monthly Archives: April 2009

Preview/Interviews: Daniel Danger & Dan McCarthy – “The Watcher in the Woods” @ Gallery 1988 SF

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Ken

Daniel Danger and Dan McCarthy will be debuting their latest show, “The Watcher in the Woods,” tonight at Gallery 1988SF. Fresh off the success of their Los Angeles group show “Idiot Box,” G1988 is certainly coming correct, bringing together these … Continue reading →

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Openings: Phil Frost/Gary Taxali @ Jonathan LeVine

Posted on April 4, 2009 by AM Editor

AM was out in NYC’s Chelsea tonight to attend the preview of the Phil Frost and Gary Taxali shows at Jonathan LeVine Gallery. For his show, Frost focused on works on paper, filling the main gallery with dozens of mixed-media … Continue reading →

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Kehinde Wiley Lecture @ Getty Center

Posted on April 3, 2009 by sleepboy

In a little warm-up for his upcoming show at Roberts & Tilton, Kehinde Wiley gave a well-received lecture at the Getty Center last night.  He impressed the crowd as an eloquent speaker and accompanied his talk with some well prepared … Continue reading →

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Streets: D*Face

Posted on April 3, 2009 by stephen

Originally thought to be an April Fool’s joke, United Kingdom street artist D*Face had the last laugh when he released a 20 pound sterling note remixed in his signature 80′s punk and skate inspired style on over ten digital billboards … Continue reading →

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Openings: Hush – “Veiled Beauty” @ FIFTY24SF

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Ken

AM was on hand last night as Newcastle’s notorious Hush (interviewed) made his first Bay Area appearance at Upper Playground’s FIFTY24SF gallery. Following on the heels of his smash Carmichael show in Los Angeles last month (covered), Hush certainly came … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ian Francis x Kinsey DesForges @ Semi-Permanent (Sydney)

Posted on April 3, 2009 by juggernut3

It’s currently 7:15 pm in Sydney, Australia at the MTV Gallery where Ian Francis’ new exhibition (previewed) has just opened it’s doors to numerous excited Aussies ‘Down Unda.’ Since most of the world may not be able to attend the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 2, 2009 by juggernut3

Miss Bugs and Joe Black are opening up the fresh show “2 Many Artists” at the cutting edge Brooklynite Gallery this Saturday, 4/4. The show hosts the talents of these two unique United Kingdom street artists that are anything but trite. … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Jose Parla – “Reading Through Seeing” @ Ooi Botos Gallery (Hong Kong)

Posted on April 2, 2009 by sleepboy

Oos Botos Gallery in Hong Kong will be hosting “Reading Through Seeing,” José Parlá’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong.  The show will open on May 14th and will be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalog with an essay by … Continue reading →

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Video/Release: Damien Hirst x Supreme Skate Decks

Posted on April 2, 2009 by juggernut3

It seems like even KAWS and his 4-foot companions can’t stay away from these wooden gems. A few weeks ago we reported about the latest Damien Hirst “Artist Series” skate decks being releasing by Supreme. They go on sale today, 4/2, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Phil Frost – Paperweight show @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted on April 1, 2009 by juggernut3

Fresh from his recent visit to Dubai, Phil Frost is coming to New York for his first show with Jonathan Levine Gallery. “Paperweight” is looking like a wild one as Frost is showing up with a rare paper show. Famous … Continue reading →

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