Monthly Archives: May 2009

Openings: Damon Soule – “Same Loud No” @ Fecal Face

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Ken

Fresh off his “Amused Loon” show last October at Joshua Liner, Damon Soule returns to his former stomping grounds with a new body of work. Entitled “Same Loud No“, Soule’s triumphant return to the Bay Area (his last show was … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Shinganist” Group Show @ FIFTY24SF

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Ken

Japanese artist Usugrow, best known for his collaborative projects with Upper Playground and Vans, debuted his latest project “Shinganist” at FIFTY24SF last night. Featuring the paintings, sculpture and drawing of Bene, Mozyskey, Toshikazu Nozaka and Jun Kaneko, “Shinganist” is an … Continue reading →

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LeBasse Projects: Dining with Yoskay Yamamoto & Melissa Haslam

Posted on May 8, 2009 by juggernut3

Fine dining and even finer art – that’s what life’s all about. Last night, AM was invited to attend a very intimate dinner with a small group of collectors to preview the upcoming shows of Yoskay Yamamoto (featured) and Melissa Haslam … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Get Rich Quick!” Group Exhibition @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on May 8, 2009 by juggernut3

Last night, the Carmichael Gallery in Hollywood pulled no punches with their all-star show, “Get Rich Quick!,” showcasing the strongest talents in the street and urban art genre. Some scorching hot pieces lined the gallery’s walls for the exhibition, including: a … Continue reading →

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Preview: Brian M. Viveros & Matthew Bone – “Southern” @ Last Rites Gallery

Posted on May 8, 2009 by stephen

Brian M. Viveros and Matthew Bone open their two-person solo exhibition entitled “Southern” tomorrow, May 9th, at Last Rites Gallery. Both artists have quite the knack for painting images with a strong visual impact, each depicting their own edgy versions … Continue reading →

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Openings: Audrey Kawasaki – “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” @ Space Yui (Japan)

Posted on May 7, 2009 by sleepboy

Audrey Kawasaki’s (interviewed) show “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” opened last night at the Space Yui Gallery in Japan. The exhibition included some of her signature paintings of dreamy-eyed girls, who have a sense of innocence, yet paradoxically possess a touch … Continue reading →

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Openings: Logan Hicks & Broken Crow – “Broken Horse”

Posted on May 7, 2009 by juggernut3

This past weekend, Logan Hicks and Broken Crow (Mike Fitzsimmons & John Grider) opened their “drive-by” show “Broken Horse” for a packed Brooklyn house. Held in a unique venue that once housed the Hamilton Savings & Loan, the art was … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Get Rich Quick!” Group Exhibition @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on May 7, 2009 by juggernut3

What do you get when you put some of the hottest names in urban art in a “secondary market” art show? You get a blazing showcase of heat that’s almost never seen this side of the pond. The Carmichael Gallery … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Lush Life” Group Show @ Roq La Rue

Posted on May 6, 2009 by sleepboy

Another great group show is opening this Friday, May 8th in Seattle at Roq La Rue gallery.  The show entitled “Lush Life” mixes pieces from some familiar “old-school” artists with some promising new faces.  We preview some of the paintings … Continue reading →

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Close-Up: Os Gemeos – “Vertigo” @ Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) Rio De Janeiro

Posted on May 6, 2009 by stephen

Following up on our coverage of the “Vertigo” exhibition by Os Gemeos at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) of Rio de Janeiro, LostArt brings us a closer look at the visual parade put on by the twins from Sao … Continue reading →

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