Monthly Archives: July 2009

Openings: Dash Snow Memorial @ Deitch Projects

Posted on July 26, 2009 by juggernut3

As reported, Deitch Projects (Grand St.) opened it’s gallery doors for a special tribute in memory of the passing of Dash Snow earlier this month. Dan Colen, Ryan McGinley, Agathe Snow and Terence Koh to name a few. The gallery is … Continue reading →

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Openings: Clayton Brothers – “Jumbo Fruit” @ Patrick Painter

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

“Jumbo Fruit” from the Clayton Brothers opened last week at Patrick Painter to a large and appreciative crowd that included several of LA’s art elite. This was their first major collection of works in Los Angeles since they rocked La … Continue reading →

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Teaser: “Beach Blanket Bingo – A Summer Mixer” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted on July 26, 2009 by sleepboy

A pretty impressive group show is being assembled at Jonathan Levine Gallery entitled “Beach Blanket Bingo – A Summer Mixer,” set to open on August 5th.  An appropriate name for the show as there definitely seems to be a eclectic … Continue reading →

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Prototype: Jeff Soto’s “Seeker” Figure

Posted on July 25, 2009 by sleepboy

Continuing our look at some prototypes for art toys during SDCC week, we now turn our attention to the “Seeker” figure from Jeff Soto (interviewed).  The figure appears to be based on some paintings from his recent Riverside Art Museum … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Whammy! The Art Show” @ VASF

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Ken

Artist friendly clothing company RVCA recently opened their “Whammy! “show (teased) at their retail space/gallery VASF in San Francisco.  Focusing entirely on domestic talent, “Whammy!” features the artwork of such stateside luminaries as Jeff Soto (interviewed), Dave Kinsey, Anthony Lister … Continue reading →

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Time Magazine: Top 10 Guerrilla Artists

Posted on July 25, 2009 by juggernut3

Who says street art has no cred with the mainstream? Kinda saying a lot when one of the most respected publications in the world takes the time to break out a “Top Ten” list of the top “Guerrilla Artists.” The … Continue reading →

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Prototype: Travis Louie’s “Uncle Six-Eyes” Figure

Posted on July 24, 2009 by sleepboy

With SDCC in full swing, we thought this would be a nice time to review some upcoming art toys from some of our favorite artists. First up is Travis Louie’s (interviewed) first toy, “Uncle Six Eyes,” soon to be released … Continue reading →

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Releases: Banksy “Donuts” @ Pictures On Walls

Posted on July 24, 2009 by juggernut3

Come and get it, fresh off the line. Banksy is serving up “Donuts!” There has been much speculation on when Banksy was going to release a print from his recent Bristol Museum show (covered). Well, the wait is over cuz “Donuts” … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Josh Keyes – “Natural Selection” @ Swarm Gallery

Posted on July 24, 2009 by sleepboy

Josh Keyes is gearing up for a small show at the Swarm Gallery in Oakland opening in August. He will be exhibiting alongside Seattle-based artist Vaughn Bell in a show entitled “Natural Selection.” The exhibition explores ways we interact with … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Shinganist” Group Show @ Stolenspace

Posted on July 24, 2009 by sleepboy

The Usugrow curated group show “Shinganist” made it’s way to the UK last night with an opening in London. Recently exhibited at Fifty24SF (covered), the paintings, sculpture and drawings of Bene, Mozyskey, Toshikazu Nozaka, Jun Kaneko, and of course Usugrow … Continue reading →

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