Monthly Archives: July 2009

Streets: D*Face in Pisa

Posted on July 21, 2009 by sven

We love the way that UK artist D*Face combines a healthy mix of pop art with street art, and these pictures of some of his latest outdoor work are no exception. D*Face was recently invited out to Italy by Rate … Continue reading →

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Releases: Exclusives at San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Posted on July 21, 2009 by stephen

Now that you know about all the art-related events happening after the floor shuts down at Comic-Con 2009, AM takes a closer look at all the exclusive releases happening on the show floor (as well as one really close by). … Continue reading →

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FAME Festival: Mark Jenkins, Sam3, and Vhils

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Elisa Carmichael

Mark Jenkins is shaking things up at FAME Festival (covered here). AM’s favorite tape sculptor has grabbed Grottaglie’s attention with an impressive installation on one of the town’s characteristically charming buildings.  As director Angelo Milano describes it, “Everybody was cool and … Continue reading →

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Update: Zevs Arrest

Posted on July 20, 2009 by sleepboy

According to the South China Morning Post, Zevs’ passport has been confiscated and it appears he is stuck in Hong Kong for the moment pending resolution of his court case. If you recall, he was arrested ahead of his “Liquidated … Continue reading →

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Openings: Steve Powers, Greg Gossel & Greg Lamarche – “Get Over It” @ Show & Tell Gallery

Posted on July 20, 2009 by stephen

Steve Powers, Greg Gossel (interviewed) and Greg Lamarche gave our neighbors up North a taste of their respective typographical style, comic book and pop culture inspired imagery and a bit of NYC graffiti meets fine art, with their group show … Continue reading →

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Memorial: Dash Snow Memorial @ Deitch Projects (NY)

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Khoi

Photo via Peres Projects A open memorial exhibition for Dash Snow will be held in his community in New York City.  It could open as early as July 21 at Deitch Projects.  Dash’s community of friends are invited to “participate … Continue reading →

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Openings: Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG x Nike Stages Exhibition @ Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

Posted on July 20, 2009 by juggernut3

Lance Armstrong and Nike Sportswear’s “Stages” exhibition (previewed here and here) opened up with an amazing roster of artists. As Geoff McFetridge put it, “It’s a veritable ‘A-Team’ of top artists from all walks of the art world.” With names such … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings – San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Posted on July 20, 2009 by stephen

San Diego Comic-Con 2009 officially kicks off this Wednesday and there’s no shortage of art related events happening after the convention center floor shuts down. From the premiere of Mark Murphy’s “Scribble.08″ art documentary and coinciding art exhibition (from which … Continue reading →

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Releases: Dave Kinsey Ceramic Plate

Posted on July 19, 2009 by sleepboy

Looks like Studiocromie is getting ready to release this beautiful screen-printed ceramic plate by Dave Kinsey. These will be a limited edition and will cost about 220 euros. This should not come as a surprise as the FAME Festival this … Continue reading →

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Openings: The Date Farmers – “Rope Gold Chain” @ Andenken Gallery

Posted on July 19, 2009 by stephen

AM recently featured the insane “A Volta” music video collaboration between N.A.S.A. and The Date Farmers and last weekend, the Cochella-based Date Farmers made a trip out to Andenken Gallery in Colorado for their solo “Rope Gold Chain,” bringing their … Continue reading →

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