Monthly Archives: August 2009

Openings: Invader – “Low Fidelity” @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted on August 14, 2009 by stephen

“Low Fidelity,” (previewed) the latest body of work from French urban artist Invader, has taken over Lazarides – Rathbone Place. Featuring his “Rubikcubism” technique, an offshoot of his artistry with colored tiles, Invader utilizes the faces of the popular puzzle game … Continue reading →

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Openings: Crash & SheOne – “Pop Crime” @ Opus Art

Posted on August 14, 2009 by sven

Last Thursday saw the opening of “Pop Crime” at Opus Art in Newcastle, featuring the work of Crash (aka John Matos) and SheOne. Crash is a legendary graffiti writer based in Bronx, NY that has been working on canvas since … Continue reading →

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Streets: Anthony Lister Mural

Posted on August 13, 2009 by sleepboy

One of the nicest murals we’ve seen put up in a while comes from Sydney (277 Parramatta Rd to be exact), where Anthony Lister (interviewed) painted over this large billboard. Look for more Lister news to follow as he gets … Continue reading →

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Update: Audrey Kawasaki

Posted on August 13, 2009 by sleepboy

Perhaps inspired by her recent trip to Japan for the opening of her show at Space Yui, we hear that Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) will be including some Japanese-themed paintings in her latest body of work.  One of our most anticipated … Continue reading →

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New Artist Focus: Tristram Lansdowne

Posted on August 13, 2009 by AM Editor

The upcoming summer group show (teased/previewed) at Joshua Liner Gallery is packed with heavyweight artists with whom frequent AM readers will already be familiar, such as Dave Kinsey, Joe Sorren and Greg Simkins (interviewed). However, the show will likely be … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings For August 13-19

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

If you are in New York City this weekend, DO NOT MISS the amazing lineup of artists in Joshua Liner Gallery’s “Summer Group Show,” (previewed) many of whom are showing for the first time with Liner and debuting the goodness … Continue reading →

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Preview: Invader – “Low Fidelity” @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted on August 13, 2009 by sleepboy

Fresh off his show at Jonathan LeVine with WK Interact in June, Invader hits the gallery circuit again, this time at Lazarides – Rathbone Place. “Low Fidelity” opens this Friday, August 14th and will include sculptures, mosaics, drawings, a new … Continue reading →

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Fame Festival: Blu and David Ellis (Part II)

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Elisa Carmichael

AM announced at the beginning of the week that Blu and David Ellis were hard at work on their newest animated video in Grottaglie as part of their participation in FAME Fest (coverage here.) Additional images of the pair’s work … Continue reading →

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Camille Rose Garcia x “Alice in Wonderland” Book

Posted on August 12, 2009 by sleepboy

We thought we would share some images of an illustrated “Alice in Wonderland” book that Camille Rose Garcia is working on with Harper/Collins. We can’t wait to see the signature twists she introduces into this project – who wants to … Continue reading →

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Signing: Todd Schorr – “American Surreal” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted on August 12, 2009 by juggernut3

Quick heads up for all the folks in Los Angeles.  This Saturday (August 15th), Todd Schorr (interview & studio visit) will be at Merry Karnowsky to sign copies of his book “American Surreal” from 2pm-5pm. Judging from the tremendous lines … Continue reading →

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