Monthly Archives: July 2009

Studio Visits: The Clayton Brothers

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

AM had a chance to visit the studio of the Clayton Brothers a couple weeks back as they prepared for their first major show in Los Angeles in six years. This will be their first major collection of works in … Continue reading →

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Update: Shepard Fairey – AP Case

Posted on July 14, 2009 by sleepboy

Just as Shepard Fairey resolved his legal troubles in Boston, it appears the his case with the AP has taken an interesting turn. Mannie Garcia, the original photographer of the infamous Obama image used by Fairey now appears to want … Continue reading →

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Untitled Art Project – Bravo TV

Posted on July 14, 2009 by sleepboy

Bravo TV is casting this week in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and New York for their new reality show “Untitled Art Project.” The station that brought you Top Chef and Project Runway are hoping to find and/or create the world’s … Continue reading →

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Openings: Stella Im Hultberg – “Memento Mori” @ Thinkspace

Posted on July 13, 2009 by stephen

Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) made her solo return to Los Angeles this past Friday with ”Memento Mori” (previewed) at Thinkspace Gallery. Greeting patrons as they walked through the door was an impressive mural featuring Stella’s luscious lipped women on a “nature-esque” green backdrop … Continue reading →

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Openings: Jeff Koons – “Popeye Series” @ Serpentine Gallery

Posted on July 13, 2009 by juggernut3

While in the UK, AM made a special visit to the Serpentine Gallery to get an exclusive viewing of “Popeye Series,” Jeff Koons’ first major exhibition in London. The show is a sort of a retrospective in the sense that … Continue reading →

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Streets/Video: ABOVE hits up the Berlin Wall

Posted on July 12, 2009 by stephen

ABOVE (interviewed) continues his trip throughout Europe with a stop in Berlin, Germany, making his mark on the Berlin Wall a little over 20 years after Ronald Regan made his historic speech at Brandenburg Gate stating, “Mr. Gorbachev, open this … Continue reading →

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Preview: Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG x Nike Stages Exhibition @ Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

Posted on July 12, 2009 by sleepboy

“Stages,” (announcement video) the collaborative art project between Lance Armstrong and Nike Sportswear opens at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris on July 17. The show includes some of today’s hottest contemporary and street art stars including Barry McGee, Cai Guo … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Monster?” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on July 12, 2009 by sleepboy

Last night, the “Monster?” group show (previewed) curated by Travis Louie (interviewed), opened at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica to a full house of monster lovers. They weren’t disappointed as artists took creative means to paint and sculpt their versions … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey Works a Plea in Boston

Posted on July 12, 2009 by juggernut3

After a five month ordeal with Boston authorities, Shepard Fairey’s latest drama has finally come to an end. Shepard, who was arrested on January 22 at the ICA (reported), was initially charged with over 30 counts of vandalism, tagging and … Continue reading →

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Openings: EINE – “The A – Z of Change” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on July 11, 2009 by stephen

AM enjoyed the intense visual experience of EINE’s Los Angeles debut solo show “The A – Z of Change” (previewed) which opened at Carmichael Gallery this past Thursday. The buffet of vibrant colored squares strewn across the walls served as … Continue reading →

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