Monthly Archives: June 2009

Streets: Mantis (not Banksy)

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

A couple days ago, we got news of a new Banksy mural up in “Old Street” London. Our first thought: makes sense, “Old Street” is one of his trademark spots to tag. But, something didn’t seem right. For example, it … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Michael Page – “ThankYouGoodbye” @ Varnish Fine Art

Posted on June 26, 2009 by sleepboy

Here is a fantastic new image from Michael Page giving us a first look at the body of work for his next show at Varnish Fine Art in August. Entitled “ThankYouGoodbye,” Page will explore ecological and environmental issues in a … Continue reading →

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Releases: “Subway Art: 25th Anniversary” @ Black Rat Press

Posted on June 26, 2009 by juggernut3

Last night, Black Rat Press held a very special signing with Martha Cooper, Henry Chalfant and Blade for the silver anniversary of “Subway Art.” Considered by many as the “bible” of the graffiti movement, this historic book documents and in many … Continue reading →

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Releases: David Choe – “Jimi Hendrix” Print

Posted on June 26, 2009 by sleepboy

What’s with all the great limited edition releases recently? Here is David Choe holding up an epic print (his largest ever) of his Jimi Hendrix painting. Limited to 27 (also Hendrix’s age at death) and sized at 44″ x 51 … Continue reading →

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Teaser/Releases: Word To Mother – “Young Man, Old Soul” @ Fifty24 SF

Posted on June 26, 2009 by sven

UK artist Word to Mother lands in San Francisco next week for his debut US solo show “Young Mind, Old Soul” at Fifty24SF Gallery, where he will be dropping this exclusive print release (above). The screenprint is entitled “Slow Your Roll” will be … Continue reading →

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Preview: Gaia @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted on June 25, 2009 by stephen

Fresh off the “Street/Studio” experience at Irvine Contemporary, Gaia is bringing a taste of the streets to Ad Hoc Art with the introduction of his outdoor installations inside the gallery for the opening of his two-person solo show with Imminent Disaster, … Continue reading →

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Release Party: Greg “Craola” Simkins – “Lonely Knight” Skate Deck

Posted on June 25, 2009 by sleepboy

Take a look at this intricate new laser-engraved skate deck design from Greg Simkins. The “Lonely Knight” wood decks, limited to 25, priced at $325 will be released this Saturday, June 27th (12 – 4 pm) at Gallery 1988 LA. … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Signal Gallery – London

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

AM continues our look inside the art world from an insider’s perspective with Signal Gallery co-owner Chris Garlick. After just two years, Signal has established itself as one of the leading urban contemporary galleries in London showing artists like Dale Grimshaw, Replete, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Invader – “Top 10″ @ Jonathan Levine

Posted on June 25, 2009 by juggernut3

We got a few more sneak peek images from the upcoming Invader “Top 10″ show opening this Saturday at Jonathan Levine. The artist known to tile 80′s pop icons from Pac Man to his infamous Space Invaders across five continents is pulling … Continue reading →

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Update: Tiffany Bozic

Posted on June 25, 2009 by sleepboy

Check out this stunning new image from San Francisco artist Tiffany Bozic.  This piece, “The Raft,” which will be exhibited at Art Basel Miami this year, is also being released as a giclee print by Joshua Liner Gallery so contact … Continue reading →

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