Monthly Archives: July 2009

Teaser: Crazy 4 Cult III @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted on July 8, 2009 by sleepboy

It’s always interesting to see artists step out of their comfort zone and create a piece for theme shows.  Constrained by the subject matter, one needs to find a way to fit into the show, yet maintain your own style … Continue reading →

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Preview/Setup: EINE – “The A – Z of Change” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

AM swung by the Carmichael Gallery in West Hollywood today to meet the legendary UK street artist EINE. It was a pleasure meeting the man behind so many amazing street pieces the world over. We hung out for about 30 … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Ways of Seeing” @ Black Rat Press

Posted on July 8, 2009 by sven

Black Rat Press‘ stunning lighting rig came into its own this past Thursday when the new three-person show “Ways of Seeing” opened. Featuring new work from Swoon (interviewed), Brian Adam Douglas a.k.a. Elbow-Toe (interviewed) and Matt Small (interviewed), the vibrancy … Continue reading →

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Jeff Soto Watercolors

Posted on July 7, 2009 by sleepboy

One thing you have to respect about Jeff Soto’s (interviewed) work is his willingness to experiment when it would have been easy to just keep painting robots and other familiar imagery. As evidenced by this RAM show and his first … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Summer Group Show” @ StolenSpace

Posted on July 7, 2009 by sven

StolenSpace shows always attract a good crowd and last week’s opening of their annual “Summer Group Show” was no exception. London was basking in a serious heatwave last week and the ice cold Tiger Beer was a welcome relief from … Continue reading →

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Openings: David Ellis – “Constant Flow” @ New Image Art

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

AM had the chance to swing through New Image Art on the opening night of “Constant Flow” – the new solo show from Barnstormers member David Ellis. The show comes down this weekend, so we apologize for the lag in … Continue reading →

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Previews: Anthony Lister – “No Win Sitch” in Sydney

Posted on July 6, 2009 by sleepboy

Anthony Lister (interviewed) sent us an image of a recent piece he did in Sydney, which is also where he will be having his newest show “No Win Sitch” at a yet undisclosed location.  The show will be one night … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Monster?” Group Show @ Copro Gallery

Posted on July 6, 2009 by sleepboy

Monsters are attacking Bergamot Station!  Well, at least for the similarly named group show at Copro Gallery this Saturday night curated by none other than Travis Louie (interviewed).  Well respected in the art world and a talented artist himself, Travis … Continue reading →

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Art Focus: Michael Jackson – An Icon in Art

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Khoi

Andy Warhol – Michael Jackson (1984) As perhaps one of the most famous men alive during the last quarter of the 20th century and beyond, Michael Jackson transcended just music.  He became a part of our culture at large and … Continue reading →

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Interview: Elbow-Toe Hits Up Streets of London

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Lawrence

Brian Adam Douglas aka Elbow-Toe has been busy since we last caught up with him at his Los Angeles solo show. Pasting up his hand-painted woodcut paper pieces and dropping some poetry in London’s hottest spots, he’s reminding our friends … Continue reading →

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