Monthly Archives: August 2009

Preview: Philip Lumbang – “Hug Life” (Warehouse Pop-Up Show)

Posted on August 29, 2009 by juggernut3

Last time we caught up with Philip Lumbang, he was on his hands and knees detailing stencils and collages in preparation for Shepard Fairey’s ICA Retrospective. The Studio Number One and Obey Giant studio assistant is coming into his own … Continue reading →

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Video: Asbestos x Absolut Vodka

Posted on August 29, 2009 by sleepboy

Last we heard from Dublin street artist Asbestos, he was opening his fantastic “Boxing Club” show in North Belfast. We have an update for you on a project he has been working on with Absolut, where he had the honor … Continue reading →

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Preview: Kehinde Wiley – “Black Light” @ Deitch Projects

Posted on August 28, 2009 by sleepboy

New York contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley, known for painting urban African American males in classical poses taken from art history, is set to open a new show at Deitch Projects next weekend. The show opening September 3rd, entitled “Black Light,” … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Luke Chueh – “Inferno” @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted on August 28, 2009 by sleepboy

How very appropriate it is for Luke Chueh (interviewed) to base his next show on Dante’s “Inferno” and the 9 rings of hell in the famous Italian poet’s masterpiece.  With much of his career body of work dealing with the … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits: Buff Monster

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

AM recently visited the studio of Buff Monster as he prepares for his solo show at Corey Helford Gallery opening next month. Buff will be unleashing 20 new works for his new solo show and we’re lucky enough to be … Continue reading →

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Openings: Dalek & Delta Exhibition @ Elms Lester

Posted on August 28, 2009 by juggernut3

Last night, Elms Lester held a special private viewing as two top notch international artists visited the London gallery to show off their unique and contrasting geometric styles. The Dutch artist known as Delta (Boris Tellegen) showed off a diverse … Continue reading →

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Openings: ModArt Magazine Curated Show @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on August 27, 2009 by stephen

Thinkspace Gallery’s current group show, “ModArt – A Celebration of 20 Issues and All That Lay Ahead,”  (previewed) curated by the team at European based ModArt Magazine opened to an excited Los Angeles crowd, but things really popped off when Ashton Kutcher, … Continue reading →

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Releases: Murakami – Inochi Figures

Posted on August 27, 2009 by sleepboy

The Inochi figures from Takashi Murakami, that we first featured here in April when they were exhibited at Kaikai Kiki, are finally going on sale tomorrow, August 28th at honeyee.  The figures are small scale replicas of the Murakami sculpture … Continue reading →

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Signings: James Jean – “Kindling” @ Plaything Gallery

Posted on August 27, 2009 by sleepboy

There was a special event for the launch of James Jean’s (interviewed) book “Kindling” in New Zealand earlier this month in conjunction with his participation at Semi-Permanent, the mega design conference – consisting of a presentations, exhibitions, competitions, workshops and … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings For August 27 – September 2

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

This Saturday’s massive “Sea No Evil”‘ charity art auction (previewed) benefits the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. For the uninitiated, the Sea Shepard Conservation Society has spent the past three decades protecting and preserving the world’s ocean life. The auction takes place at … Continue reading →

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