Monthly Archives: February 2010

Teaser: Greg Simkins @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on February 24, 2010 by sleepboy

We at AM are already looking forward to Greg “Craola” Simkins (featured) solo show this summer after seeing a taste of what’s to come. Expected to fill both rooms of Joshua Liner gallery come June, we can only salivate thinking … Continue reading →

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Preview: The 2010 Whitney Biennial

Posted on February 24, 2010 by AM Editor

Art critic Charlie Finch just posted on artnet one of the first reviews of the 2010 Whitney Biennial, which officially opens tomorrow. As each Biennial is an attempt to take the pulse of contemporary art in America, it is usually … Continue reading →

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Openings: Yoshitaka Amano – “Deva Loka : Los Angeles” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted on February 24, 2010 by sleepboy

Yoshitaka Amano’s “Deva Loka : Los Angeles” show (previewed) opened this past weekend at LeBasse Projects. Not surprisingly, the cosplay (also seen here & here) fans were out in full force for the japanese artist who is famous for his … Continue reading →

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Showing: Keith Haring 20th Anniversary @ Tony Shafrazi Gallery

Posted on February 24, 2010 by AM Editor

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of Keith Haring, the Tony Shafrazi Gallery recently opened a gallery-wide tribute to the graffiti legend and 80s New York art superstar. The show contains iconic paintings, drawings and sculptures with Haring’s … Continue reading →

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Video: Murakami x McG x Dunst – “Akihabara Majokko Princess”

Posted on February 23, 2010 by juggernut3

Last year, we told you about the video that Murakami, Kirsten Dunst and McG were creating to be shown at the Tate Modern “Pop Life” exhibition (here). You can now see entire crazy video, (Update: We have removed the link to the video … Continue reading →

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Videos: Robert Williams Hurley Interview

Posted on February 23, 2010 by juggernut3

To complement our recent coverage of Robert Williams’ show “Conceptual Realism in the Service of the Hypothetical” at the Cal State University Northridge Gallery, we thought you may like this cool video that Hurley made with Robert Williams. In the … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Rosson Crow – “Bowery Boys” @ Deitch Projects

Posted on February 23, 2010 by AM Editor

For one of Deitch Projects last hurrahs, the gallery will host “Bowery Boys,” an exhibition of new paintings by Rosson Crow. For the show, which opens March 4, Crow has used her adopted town of NYC as the theme for … Continue reading →

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Openings: First night of Dash Gallery

Posted on February 23, 2010 by juggernut3

Mogul Damon Dash has successfully navigated the world of media and fashion for years from his Manhattan home base. Now, he’s turning his focus on the world of art. Last weekend, AM was on hand for the private opening of … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits: Steve Powers

Posted on February 23, 2010 by AM Editor

When we were in Philly to check out Steve “ESPO ICY” Powers’ amazing “Love Letter” mural project (covered), we stopped by his center city headquarters to chat with the man himself and get a behind-the-scenes look at his work and … Continue reading →

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Openings: Shaquille O’Neal – “Size Does Matter” @ Flag Art Foundation

Posted on February 22, 2010 by juggernut3

Shaquille O’Neal’s curatorial debut opened at Flag Art Foundation this past Friday to a mass of curious art fans. A line filled the lobby just for the elevator up to the duplex gallery space on the 9th and 10th floor. The … Continue reading →

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