Monthly Archives: July 2009

Releases: “Che Guevara” – Ernesto Yerena

Posted on July 5, 2009 by juggernut3

Check out this little in-progress shot of the Ernesto Yerena’s “Che Guevara” piece. Pretty bad-ass take on the famed Latin American revolutionary. This original artwork is a 30″ x 44″ HPM with paper collage painted from hand cut stencils. The style may be … Continue reading →

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Video: Marilyn Minter – “Green Pink Caviar”

Posted on July 5, 2009 by sleepboy

Remember when we stopped by Salon 94 to bring you pics from photographer Marilyn Minter’s latest show Green Pink Caviar. Well, there was also a video that went along with the show (teaser seen above) that has been pretty popular … Continue reading →

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Openings: Nancie Yang @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted on July 5, 2009 by juggernut3

The cool thing about Ad Hoc Art is that they always have a separate project area to showcase some not so household names that are emerging from the local art scene. Showing alongside Gaia and Imminent Disaster last Friday was Nancie Yang. … Continue reading →

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Openings/Interviews: Word to Mother – “Young Mind, Old Soul” @ FIFTY24SF

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Ken

On the eve of Word to Mother’s US debut, AM swung by FIFTY24SF to interview the London-based artist.  WTM was kind enough to give a walkthrough of his show, breaking down his creative process, inspirations and the histories of some … Continue reading →

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Openings: Reuben Rude – “Americana” @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted on July 4, 2009 by sleepboy

AM stopped by to take a look at Reuben Rude’s show last weekend at Gallery 1988 (LA), where the “Afternoon with Greg Simkins” event (covered) was being held. He has been hard at work on this show, entitled “Americana,” for over a … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Whammy! The Art Show @ VASF

Posted on July 4, 2009 by sleepboy

Whammy! The Art Show opens next Thursday, July 9th with some pretty good artists in the lineup.  How does Dave Kinsey (above), Anthony Lister (interviewed), Tiffany Bozic, Jeff Soto, John Dwyer, Robert Hardgrave, Mel Kadel, Jay Howell, and Kelsey Brookes … Continue reading →

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Openings: Vhils – “Scratching The Surface” @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted on July 3, 2009 by sven

Portuguese street artist Vhils opened his first UK solo show “Scratching The Surface” last night to a packed house at Lazarides Rathbone Place. Vhils employed various mediums and techniques for his amazing portraiture pieces in the show, including stencils, collage … Continue reading →

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Openings: Gaia & Imminent Disaster @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted on July 3, 2009 by juggernut3

Last Friday, Ad Hoc Art had a great two-person solo show with Gaia and Imminent Disaster (previewed). The hippest of the Williamsburg crowd made their way out to see a great showing by these two street artists we recently saw in D.C. … Continue reading →

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Preview: Kokeshi Show @ the Japanese American National Museum

Posted on July 3, 2009 by sleepboy

A pretty epic customs show is opening on July 11th at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. Curated by Christina Conway, the exhibition features custom kokeshis from over 100 artists, many well-known to our readers.  We have gathered … Continue reading →

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iArtist DIY Kits

Posted on July 3, 2009 by sleepboy

Can’t afford to own a piece of original art of your favorite artist like Damien Hirst?  Why not make your own with these Do-It-Yourself (DIY) kits from iArtist?  What we initially thought was a joke might be for reals, and … Continue reading →

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