Monthly Archives: January 2010

Shepard Fairey – “Love Unites” Print Remix Contest Winners

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Khoi

The winners for the Love Unites Print Remix Contest have been announced. The aim of the contest was to remix and re-imagine the original “Love Unites” print by Shepard Fairey. It was open to all deviantART members and the purpose … Continue reading →

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Openings: “A Cry for Help” @ Thinkspace

Posted on January 22, 2010 by marcus

A couple weeks ago, Thinkspace hosted “A Cry For Help,” a show that donated part of the proceeds to support Born Free USA & the Animal Protection Institute. Featuring a long list of great artists like Josie Morway (seen above), the … Continue reading →

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Openings: Eddie Martinez @ ZieherSmith

Posted on January 22, 2010 by AM Editor

An exhibition of new work by Brooklyn-based artist Eddie Martinez recently opened at Chelsea’s ZieherSmith Gallery. From small works on paper to large mixed media canvases, Martinez paints with a expressive and energetic style, creating chaotic compositions often featuring cartoonish … Continue reading →

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Installation: Mike Shine @ SFMoMA

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Ken

Following our studio visit with Mike Shine last week (here), AM headed down to San Francisco to check out the fruits of his recent labors for SFMoMA‘s 75th Anniversary. Much as flotsam will accumulate in the ocean, creating a massive … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Case @ Signal Gallery

Posted on January 21, 2010 by sleepboy

After opening his solo in LA last October, Andreas von Chrzanowski aka case (part of the Ma’Claim crew) is set to open a solo show at the Signal Gallery (interviewed) in conjunction with Campbarbossa. As evidenced by the piece above, … Continue reading →

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Events: Benefit for the People of Haiti @ Sucré, Brooklyn

Posted on January 21, 2010 by AM Editor

This Saturday night, David Ellis, José Parlá and other members of The Barnstormers are participating in a benefit to aid the relief effort in Haiti. So head out to Sucré in Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy, check out some amazing art and music, … Continue reading →

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Trailer: Banksy – “Exit Through the Gift Shop”

Posted on January 21, 2010 by sleepboy

So…  Pretty much all the speculations have been confirmed that Banksy indeed is premiering his documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” at the Sundance Film Festival.  In fact, there is a website – www.banksyfilm.com as well as a trailer (seen … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended openings for Jan 21 – Jan 24

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Andrew Hosner

The art machine calms down a bit this week as it rests up for the all the big openings coming up in February. That’s by no means to say there’s no shortage of goodness to go around this week. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Openings: Kevin Cyr & Jason Bryant – “Behind the Curtain” @ Raandesk Gallery

Posted on January 21, 2010 by AM Editor

AM visited the Raandesk Gallery for the opening of a great show featuring two talented emerging artists, Kevin Cyr and Jason Bryant (previewed). Until recently, both worked as studio assistants for art star Kehinde Wiley, so it’s no surprise that … Continue reading →

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Installation: Barry McGee @ SFMoMA – A Closer Look

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Ken

After visiting Mike Shine’s outdoor carnival for SFMoMA‘s 75th Anniversary, AM ducked inside to catch one last look at Barry McGee’s massive clustered installation (previewed).  Consisting of hundreds of drawings, personal pictures and patented patterns, McGee’s exhibit truly conveyed the … Continue reading →

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