Monthly Archives: February 2010

Art Los Angeles Contemporary ’10 – Rental Gallery

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Khoi

New York’s Rental Gallery had a fantastic booth at Art Los Angeles Contemporary, featuring artwork in a range of mediums, including sculpture, photography, painting, and mixed media. They featured artists from their talented roster, including Andrea Longacre-White, Matthew Chambers, and … Continue reading →

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Preview: Martin Wittfooth – “Tempest” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on February 8, 2010 by sleepboy

New York artist Martin Wittfooth’s show “Tempest” is set to open this Saturday night, February 14th in Santa Monica at the Copro Gallery. Known for his vivid paintings of animals, often at their most primal moments, among the rusted and … Continue reading →

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Contests: Femke Hiemstra Giveaway

Posted on February 8, 2010 by sleepboy

For those who missed the sold out show from Femke Hiemstra at Roq La Rue (RLR) last month, we have a special giveaway for you. Kirsten from RLR has put together a delightful little package to gift to one of … Continue reading →

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Openings: David Choe – “Character Assassination” @ Fifty24SF

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Ken

David Choe opened his latest show, “Character Assassination” last Thursday night at FIFTY24SF. Choe, who has deep ties with both the Bay Area, as well as the Upper Playground family, brought an incredibly large turnout for his long awaited SF … Continue reading →

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Interviews: LUDO

Posted on February 8, 2010 by sleepboy

We recently caught up with LUDO, a Parisian street artist we told you about last year, for an interview session to learn more about him and his work. We talked a little about his recent series of street pieces entitled … Continue reading →

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Video / Photo Essay: Ryan McGinley – “Lightness Of Being An Olympian”

Posted on February 7, 2010 by sleepboy

After recently creating a video for Pringle of Scotland, photographer Ryan McGinley has moved on to the next project in his young directing career. “Lightness Of Being An Olympian” is a video he directed for the New York Times about … Continue reading →

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Teaser: KAWS @ Galería Javier López

Posted on February 7, 2010 by sleepboy

A pretty big show that seems to have been flying under the radar is KAWS’ upcoming show this month in Spain. Galería Javier López will be paying host to a new body of work from the New York-based street turned … Continue reading →

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Video: Adam Wallacavage

Posted on February 7, 2010 by sleepboy

Have you ever wondered what the house of an artist who sculpts octopus chandeliers looks like? Well, if so, you are in luck because Hurley has done a video profile of Philly-based sculptor and photographer Adam Wallacavage. You may remember … Continue reading →

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Preview: Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening & Day Sales

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Elisa Carmichael

AM took a close look at the upcoming Post-War and Contemporary Art auctions at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips de Pury in London this February and found a lot of work worth highlighting (as well as some that are definitely worth … Continue reading →

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Art Los Angeles Contemporary ’10 – David Kordansky Gallery

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Khoi

One of the most exciting galleries showing emerging art talent in Culver City, David Kordansky Gallery had a colorful and visually stunning booth at Art Los Angeles Contemporary that contained a mixture of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography.  It … Continue reading →

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