Monthly Archives: July 2009

Highlights: Recommended Openings For July 16-19

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

AM brings you the best of this week’s openings from across the globe. This week’s top pick is “Jumbo Fruit” from the Clayton Brothers opening at Patrick Painter in Los Angeles. Peep the studio visit we posted earlier this week for … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits/Interviews: Jason Thielke – “New Works” @ David B. Smith Gallery

Posted on July 16, 2009 by sven

On our recent trip to Denver to see Josh Keyes’ “Sprout” exhibition, AM met with Jason Thielke, who’s latest solo show entitled simply “New Works” opens this Friday, July 17th at the new downtown location of the David B. Smith … Continue reading →

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Zevs Arrested Ahead of “Liquidated Logos” Show @ Art Statements Gallery (Hong Kong)

Posted on July 16, 2009 by sleepboy

As has been reported on several websites and confirmed by Dominique Perregaux, owner of Art Statements Gallery, French street artist Zevs has been arrested for “bombing” a Chanel logo in Central, Hong Kong.  He was apparently demonstrating to the residents … Continue reading →

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Video: Vhils – “Scratching The Surface”

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Elisa Carmichael

AM has been very impressed by Vhils’ first UK solo show “Scratching The Surface“, which recently opened at Lazarides Rathbone Place. A video has just been released which documents the artist’s process of installation in the gallery. It’s great to … Continue reading →

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Close-Up: Lance Armstrong’s “Stages” Trek Art Bikes

Posted on July 15, 2009 by stephen

This past weekend we previewed the work from “Stages,” (announcement video) the collaborative art project between Lance Armstrong and Nike Sportswear opening tomorrow at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. To promote the exhibition, Lance commissioned a series of custom artist-designed bikes that he has been … Continue reading →

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Openings: Yumiko Kayukawa – “God from the East” & Ben Tour @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on July 15, 2009 by AM Editor

Over the weekend, AM attended the opening of two shows at New York’s Joshua Liner Gallery. In the front gallery was Yumiko Kayukawa’s “God from the East,” which consists of a new collection of small- and medium-sized paintings. Kayukawa’s work … Continue reading →

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Update: Josh Keyes – “Sprout” @ David B. Smith Gallery

Posted on July 15, 2009 by sven

All of us here at AM are big fans of Josh Keyes’ work, and after our recent trip to Denver for the opening of his latest solo show “Sprout” at David B. Smith Gallery, we thought it would be interesting … Continue reading →

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Update/Video: Os Gemeos Mural in NYC

Posted on July 14, 2009 by sleepboy

Last week, we brought you some images of the beginnings of an epic mural that the Brazilian brothers Os Gemeos were working on in NY.  Here is a video of how it looks at about midpoint. (Be sure to click … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Crazy 4 Cult 3D” @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted on July 14, 2009 by sleepboy

Here is the amazing and unprecedented collaboration piece between Amy Sol (interviewed) and Greg “Craola” Simkins (interviewed) for this year’s Crazy 4 Cult show at Gallery 1988 (LA). This tribute to “The Neverending Story” is one of the many stunning … Continue reading →

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Dash Snow R.I.P.

Posted on July 14, 2009 by AM Editor

Rumors have been circulating all morning about the untimely passing of NYC artist and Downtown scenester Dash Snow. Unfortunately, the New York Times online has just posted a blurb with confirmation from Snow’s grandmother that he died last night of … Continue reading →

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