Monthly Archives: October 2009

Preview: Candice Tripp @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on October 27, 2009 by sleepboy

For those who enjoyed Candice Tripp’s (interviewed) twist on childhood myths and wives’ tales in August at the Carmichael Gallery, you will have to pay attention to her show opening at the Joshua Liner Gallery in November.  With her unique … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Giant Robot Biennale” @ the Japanese American National Museum (Part II)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by sleepboy

As we mentioned in Part I of our coverage of the Giant Robot Biennale, we saved four artists in the upper gallery to share with you in this article. The work of James Jean (interviewed), David Choe, Jeff Soto (interviewed), … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Giant Robot Biennale” @ the Japanese American National Museum (Part I)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by sleepboy

This year’s Giant Robot Biennale opened last Saturday night at the Japanese American National Museum. To start things off, George Takei, (of Star Trek fame and now of Heroes fame), introduced and brought Eric Nakamura (interviewed) up on stage. Eric, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Glenn Barr @ 323 East

Posted on October 27, 2009 by sleepboy

Glenn Barr will be returning to Detroit for his first solo show there in seven years. The exhibition opening on October 28th at 323 East will include nearly a decade’s worth of original works, prints and published works (some new … Continue reading →

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Openings: Os Gemeos – “Vertigo” @ Brazilian Art Museum: Sao Paulo (MAB-FAAP)

Posted on October 26, 2009 by juggernut3

The first time we caught Os Gemeos at a museum was at the CCBB of Rio de Janerio (covered). Then this summer, we hung with Octavio and Gustavo on the streets of Manhattan (here) as they created an awe-inspiring mural to … Continue reading →

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Openings: Jim Houser / “True Self” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted on October 26, 2009 by AM Editor

Friday night, AM had the pleasure of attending the preview opening of two shows at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery. In the front was the “True Self” group show curated by Gary Baseman (previewed), in which an impressive selection of artists, … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits: Chloe Early

Posted on October 26, 2009 by sven

We’re big fans of the ever-so-talented Chloe Early (interviewed) here at AM, and recently were honoured to visit her studio in London. Chloe is currently preparing for her most ambitious solo show to date at London’s StolenSpace gallery, entitled “Clouded … Continue reading →

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Openings: Joe Ledbetter – “Birds & Bees” @ Artoyz (Paris)

Posted on October 26, 2009 by sleepboy

After moving from London to Amsterdam, Joe Ledbetter hit up Paris for the third leg of his European Amalgamation Tour (details here). This time, with a show at Artoyz entitled “Birds and Bees,” Joe once again brought a new body … Continue reading →

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Video/Opening: Know Hope and Aakash Nihalani @ the Blk River Festival

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Elisa Carmichael

Know Hope (interviewed) and Aakash Nihalani recently took part in Vienna’s Blk River Festival. The event, which is composed of three parts – outdoor projects, an art show, and film festival – is the city’s first festival dedicated to street … Continue reading →

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Video: Robert Williams x Vans Vault Project

Posted on October 25, 2009 by sleepboy

We already brought you a preview of Robert Williams upcoming show at Tony Shafrazi Gallery, but here is a look at another associated project he is working on.  In collaboration with Vans Vault, he will be releasing 13 pairs of … Continue reading →

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