Monthly Archives: November 2009

Openings: SHAG – “Autumn’s Come Undone” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on November 26, 2009 by sleepboy

SHAG’s epic show at Corey Helford Gallery opened to a packed house last weekend in the Culver City arts district. Parties, good food, drinks aplenty, music, beautiful people, immaculate modern homes with mid-century furniture – in general, the hedonistic lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Preview: Sashie Masakatsu – “De Facto Standard” @ Mizuma Gallery

Posted on November 26, 2009 by juggernut3

Masakatsu Sashie is preparing to show back at his home country of Japan at Mizuma Galley after a recent show in LA. Opening this Saturday, November 26th, the show will run until the day after Christmas. We expect his signature urban … Continue reading →

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Releases: Above – “First Love”

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Ken

The ever evolving street artist Above (interviewed) has just released in his online store a stunning new print of his Valentines Day image from earlier this year.  Composed of 12 colors, this screenprint measures in at an impressive 22″ x … Continue reading →

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Preview: David Choe – “Grifters” Group Show @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted on November 25, 2009 by sleepboy

As we mentioned in our teaser, “Grifters” will be rolling into town early next month at Rathbone Place. However, it looks like David Choe is already in London getting ready for the super-group show at Lazarides as well as wreaking … Continue reading →

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Openings: Will Barras – “Darling We’re Leaving” @ FIFTY24SF

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Ken

Will Barras’ nearly sold out show, “Darling We’re Leaving” at FIFTY24SF will be closing later this week. AM had the opportunity to visit the artist during the install (though it was more of a week-long live painting session) as Will … Continue reading →

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Preview: Damien Hirst – “Nothing Matters” @ White Cube

Posted on November 25, 2009 by sleepboy

Damien Hirst continues his attempt to paint as well as Rembrandt (easy according to him) with a solo show tonight at White Cube (both Hoxton Square and Mason’s Yard locations) in London. Barely a month after his opening at the … Continue reading →

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Preview: Raymond Pettibon @ Sadie Coles HQ – London

Posted on November 25, 2009 by sven

Influential American artist, Raymond Pettibon will be opening a exhibition tonight in London at Sadie Coles HQ. Included in the show will be a series of new drawings along with a number of seminal pieces from the 1980′s. Definitely take … Continue reading →

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Preview: Basel Week Miami ’09 – Team Gallery x Ryan McGinley

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Khoi

After having been featured by Team Gallery at Art Basel Switzerland, the gallery is bringing Ryan McGinley’s newest works to Art Basel Miami.  The photographs being shown at the fair continues his Moonmilk series (remember his show at Alison Jacques … Continue reading →

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Releases: CheTrooper Bust by Urban Medium

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Ken

Urban Medium recently released a whole new colorway series of their long sold out CheTrooper Bust. Standing at 7.5″, these vinyl sculptures are limited to only fifty pieces per colorway and are expected to sell out quickly. For more information, … Continue reading →

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Openings: Steve “ESPO” Powers @ White Walls

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Ken

AM visited Steve “ESPO” Powers on the opening day of his “This Woman’s Work” show (previewed) at White Walls in San Francisco. ESPO held back no punches as he furiously assembled, painted and tagged an entire show in just a … Continue reading →

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