Monthly Archives: June 2009

Openings: AJ Fosik and Greg Gossel @ Shooting Gallery and White Walls

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Ken

AM visited San Francisco institutions The Shooting Gallery and White Walls on Saturday to catch some photos of AJ Fosik’s (previewed) and Greg Gossel’s (interviewed) respective shows a couple hours before their dual openings.  AJ’s show, “There’s Aliens in our … Continue reading →

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Preview: Phillips de Pury Contemporary Art Evening Sale

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

Phillips de Pury has published the catalog for their upcoming London Contemporary Art Evening Sale and there are a few pieces AM would love to see in our collection. Of most significance is the inclusion of a classic montage piece … Continue reading →

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Art Basel Vernissage – Basel Week Switzerland

Posted on June 16, 2009 by juggernut3

Art Basel Switzerland is hands-down the Mecca of the art world. Once a year, the industry’s elite galleries converge in Europe to celebrate and exchange some of the most coveted pieces by the world’s top art stars. This year of course … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Korin Faught – “Echo” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on June 16, 2009 by sleepboy

Los Angeles artist Korin Faught’s second show at Corey Helford Gallery entitled “Echo” opens on June 27th.  Faught first came to our attention when we saw a haunting series of paintings that she describes as “…inspired by Puritan, Amish and … Continue reading →

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Video: Patti Astor’s “Fun!” Documentary Trailer

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

AM just found out that Patti Astor (the legendary founder of NYC’s FUN GALLERY) is hard at work on a feature documentary about the early days of the NYC scene. Best known to you as the blond reporter in “Wild … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Aperture Foundation’s “Some Like It Hot Summer Party” (NYC)

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Khoi

The Aperture Foundation (a nonprofit foundation dedicated to promoting photography – Ansel Adams was one of the founders) is having its first annual Some LIke It Hot Summer Party on June 18.  The great news for collectors is that with … Continue reading →

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Close-Up: Banksy’s Studio Installation @ Bristol Museum

Posted on June 15, 2009 by juggernut3

In our last article, AM showed you some great pictures of Banksy’s latest show in Bristol from the special preview night. Sir Banksy demonstrated that he could create a show that seamlessly weaved his witty street-cred with the pompous realm of … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Mood Swings” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on June 14, 2009 by stephen

Opening alongside Know Hope (covered) at Carmichael Gallery was “Mood Swings,” a group show showcasing the work of seven urban artists: Asbestos, Bumblebee, Cena7, Fefe Talavera, Imminent Disaster, Labrona and Oddzoo. The show, which runs through July 2nd, presents a … Continue reading →

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Art Focus: Thomas Doyle x New York Times Magazine

Posted on June 14, 2009 by sleepboy

An artist we recently fell in love with at the Culver City Artwalk, Thomas Doyle, was commissioned by the New York Times Magazine to create a sculpture for their “Infrastructure” issue. This issue, which hits newsstands today, focuses on architecture, … Continue reading →

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ARTWALK Culver City: Blum & Poe, Bradford Stewart, Kim Light / Lightbox, Kinsey/DesForges, Koplin Del Rio, LA Contemporary & LeBasse Projects

Posted on June 14, 2009 by stephen

Rounding out our coverage of Culver City’s ARTWALK 2009, we bring you photos from the shows on display at Blum & Poe, Bradford Stewart, Kim Light / Lightbox, Kinsey/DesForges, Koplin Del Rio, LA Contemporary and LeBasse Projects. It was awesome … Continue reading →

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