Monthly Archives: February 2010

Studio Visits: Hiro Kurata

Posted on February 4, 2010 by AM Editor

We recently stopped by Hiro Kurata’s studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to get a sneak peak of what he’s been working on for his upcoming two-person show with Tat Ito (featured), entitled “From Kojiki To Modern Heroism,” which opens February 13 … Continue reading →

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Streets: Gaia – “St John”

Posted on February 4, 2010 by sleepboy

A new piece from Gaia recently went up around North Ave and Pennsylvania in Baltimore. Continuing his biblical-themed series of work, “St John” appears to combine a variant of his “Deny Me Three Times” rooster with the beheaded John the … Continue reading →

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Auctions: Giacometti’s “Walking Man I” Sculpture Sells at Sotheby’s for Record $104.3M

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Khoi

At Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale in London today (Feb 3), this Alberto Giacometti sculpture sold for £65 million or $104.3 million.  The “Walking Man” is a mottled bronze and stands six-foot tall.  Its sale is a record … Continue reading →

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Google Icon x Norman Rockwell

Posted on February 3, 2010 by sleepboy

Just like they did with Jackson Pollack, Google has decided to celebrate famed painter/illustrator Norman Rockwell with their ever-changing icon. If you are fans like us, you might also want to check out this fascinating book “Norman Rockwell: Behind the … Continue reading →

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Releases: Ernesto Yerena – “Fidel” Print

Posted on February 3, 2010 by juggernut3

Ernesto Yerena has a new project and this time, it’s of the Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Working with our friends at Modern Multiples (featured), Ernesto is set to release another dual editioned silk screened print on Hecho Con Ganas this … Continue reading →

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Preview / Interviews: Roland Tamayo – “Whispers” @ G 1988 (SF)

Posted on February 3, 2010 by sleepboy

Los Angeles-based artist and AM friend Roland Tamayo is set to open his part of a four-person show at Gallery 1988 in SF this Friday night, February 5th (7-10pm). The show entitled “Whispers” will also include Tin (interviewed), Kendra Binney, … Continue reading →

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Openings: Damien Hirst – “End of an Era” @ Gagosian Gallery (Madison Avenue)

Posted on February 2, 2010 by juggernut3

This past Saturday night, AM had the chance to tag along with British contemporary icon Damien Hirst at his opening at the Gagosian Gallery (Madison Ave). As stated in our preview, the show titled “End of an Era” was exactly … Continue reading →

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Art Los Angeles Contemporary ’10 – Blum & Poe

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Khoi

As a gallery with one of the largest physical spaces in Los Angeles, it was only fitting that Blum & Poe occupied the most real estate by any gallery at Art Los Angeles Contemporary.  Typically, a gallery may have a … Continue reading →

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Art Focus: Scott Campbell – Lost Final Season Premiere

Posted on February 2, 2010 by sleepboy

Since the big LOST premiere is tonight for the 5th and final season, we thought we would take this opportunity to introduce you to some of Scott Campbell’s always entertaining work. Fans love his well thought out watercolors because the … Continue reading →

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Showing: Amy Ross – “Brother Wolf” @ Steven Zevitas Gallery

Posted on February 2, 2010 by sleepboy

Amy Ross recently opened what sounds to be a deeply personal show. “Brother Wolf”, in Boston at the Steven Zevitas Gallery. Although most readers may be more familiar with her previous work with her signature blending of the plant and … Continue reading →

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