Monthly Archives: September 2009

Openings: Ryan McGinley – “Moonmilk” @ Alison Jacques Gallery

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Khoi

The anticipation that has been built up over the past few months by Ryan McGinley, starting with his few teaser pieces at Art Basel, has finally culminated in the opening of his first solo show in over a year. Arguably … Continue reading →

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Screenings: “New Brow – Contemporary Underground Art ” @ Shooting Gallery

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Ken

Following a successful showing in Austin (here), New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art will be returning to San Francisco for another showing, this time following Kevin E. Taylor and Erik Otto’s “Terrestrial Syndrome” show at Shooting Gallery.  Featuring many of the … Continue reading →

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Preview: Evan Hecox – “The Last Thousand Years” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on September 11, 2009 by juggernut3

This is a show that we’ve been waiting patiently for. Evan Hecox is finally visiting New York and taking over the entire Joshua Liner Gallery. Only Tomokazu Matsuyama (covered) and AIKO (covered) has been bold enough to create a large enough … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Shepard Fairey “Supply & Demand” @ Warhol Museum

Posted on September 11, 2009 by juggernut3

A few weeks ago, the Boston ICA closed it’s doors on the record breaking “Supply & Demand” retrospective (covered) for Shepard Fairey. In case you missed the announcement here on AM, there still will be 2 more stops for this amazing … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Adam Neate – “A New Understanding” @ Elms Lester

Posted on September 11, 2009 by sleepboy

As AM turns its eyes to October, one of the shows that stands out is Adam Neate’s new solo at Elms Lester. Following the fantastic Dalek & Delta show this month is “A New Understanding,” a body of work that … Continue reading →

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Preview/Video: I Am Dain – A Followup

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Ken

Brooklynite Gallery recently released a second mockumentary on NYC street artist DAIN via their Brooklynite TV. Dain’s latest show, “Copacetic” opens this Saturday at the Brooklyn hot spot.  While last month’s Ben Frost show featured the legendary DJ Kool Herc, … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Neighborhoods SF” @ 111 Minna

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Ken

This past Labor Day Weekend, a couple friends from out of town visited AM here in SF.  As it was their first time in the city (and on the West Coast!), they wanted to get acquainted with the true San … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings For September 10-16

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Andrew Hosner

Jonathan LeVine Gallery in the Chelsea district of NYC kicks off the new art season with an important show this Saturday featuring new solo exhibitions from the UK’s notorious D*Face (interviewed) as well as the highly respected Mark Dean Veca (interviewed). … Continue reading →

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Openings: Luke Chueh – “Inferno” @ Gallery 1988

Posted on September 10, 2009 by sleepboy

Luke Chueh (interviewed) “Inferno” opened last night in Los Angeles at Gallery 1988 to the delight of an expectant crowd who had gathered to see what Chueh had in store for them.  Those who had attended his last show at … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Takashi Murakami @ Gagosian Gallery (NYC)

Posted on September 10, 2009 by juggernut3

Takashi Murakami has been a busy boy. With exhibitions already planned at Emmanuel Perrotin (here) this month and Palace of Versailles (here) in 2010, it seems that Takashi wants to make sure that the “big apple” is not forgotten. The legendary Gagosian … Continue reading →

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