Monthly Archives: October 2009

Baby Tattooville ’09: KMNDZ (Part II)

Posted on October 10, 2009 by sleepboy

One of the big surprises of Baby Tattooville this year was the big reveal of who would walk home with the huge KMNDZ painting we previously told you about. After a dramatic explanation of the raffle by Bob Self, everyone … Continue reading →

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Openings / Giveaway: Adam Neate – “A New Understanding” @ Elms Lesters

Posted on October 9, 2009 by sven

Adam Neate’s much anticipated solo show “A New Understanding” opened last night at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms and AM went along to see just where Adam’s new direction had taken him. After revealing to us in our recent interview that … Continue reading →

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Obama chooses modern art for the White House

Posted on October 9, 2009 by AM Editor

Soon after Barack Obama took office, a rumor began flying around the art world that the president and first lady were planning to redecorate their personal living space within the White House with works of modern and contemporary art. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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Interviews / Preview: Esao Andrews – “Farewell Avery” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on October 9, 2009 by AM

It’s been a while since Esao Andrews has had a major show and for his many fans, it’s long overdue. Since his showing with Roq La Rue last May, he’s been relatively off the grid – most likely getting ready … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings For October 9-11

Posted on October 9, 2009 by sleepboy

October is upon us and with it, an amazing array of shows – two in particular garnering the most press. The first is a show Adam Neate’s fans have been eagerly awaiting for over two years.  We had an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Preview / Setup: “Beyond Eden” Art Fair

Posted on October 8, 2009 by sleepboy

The “Beyond Eden” Art Fair we mentioned to you last month is set to open to the public tomorrow and run through the weekend (with some VIP previews on Friday).  This multi-gallery event held at the LA Municipal Art Gallery … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Eric White

Posted on October 8, 2009 by sven

Following on from our recent studio visit with Eric White, we put some questions to the Brooklyn based painter ahead of his New York solo show “LP” at Sloan Fine Art. AM thought that the concept he had behind the … Continue reading →

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Showing: JR – “Women Are Heroes” (Nuit Blanche – Paris)

Posted on October 8, 2009 by juggernut3

AM stopped by the Nuit Blanche festival in Paris and got to catch the tail end of JR and crew wheat pasting their ginormous photo installations for his “Women are Heroes” (previewed) show which is part of his 28 Millimetre … Continue reading →

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Preview: Greg Gossel – “Broken” @ The Soo Visual Art Center

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Ken

Greg Gossel, fresh off his “Happy Endings” show at The Shooting Gallery (covered), recently sent us these new photos of him preparing for his latest solo show, “Broken” at the Soo Visual Art Center in Minneapolis.  Featuring 20 new works … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ana Bagayan – “Critters” @ Roq La Rue

Posted on October 8, 2009 by juggernut3

Go big… that’s what Ana Bagayan (featured) is aiming for with this show apparently. We were impressed with the larger scale and the amount of detail she put into the paintings she created for this Seattle show. This Friday, her new … Continue reading →

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