Monthly Archives: February 2010

Openings: Robert Williams – “Conceptual Realism in the Service of the Hypothetical” @ CSUN Gallery

Posted on February 22, 2010 by sleepboy

Saturday night was the opening of Robert Williams’ traveling solo show at the Cal State University Northridge Gallery. We originally covered the exhibition in New York, but the second time around was no less stunning. Bringing with him a massive … Continue reading →

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Streets: Love Letter – Steve “ESPO ICY” Powers

Posted on February 22, 2010 by AM Editor

We took the roadtrip down to the City of Brotherly Love to grab a cheesesteak (or two) and experience firsthand Steve Powers’ ambitious public art project entitled “Love Letter.” Powers (as ESPO ICY) and crew got back up on many … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Barnstormers @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on February 22, 2010 by AM Editor

Just recently, the Joshua Liner Gallery gave notice that they were revising their schedule to include an exciting surprise show opening March 18 by the NYC/Tokyo-based artist collective The Barnstormers. According to insider information leaked to AM from a reliable … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ryan McGinley – “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere” @ Team Gallery

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Khoi

We at AM sometimes worry about Ryan McGinley – with all the work he accomplishes, it seems he never sleeps. That, or he is one of the most efficient and productive artists around. Fresh off his Olympics video and photo essay, … Continue reading →

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Streets: Roa in Paris

Posted on February 21, 2010 by sleepboy

Belgium-based street artist Roa continues his assault on decrepit buildings and infrastructure with some new work from Paris, possibly done when he was in town for his show at Galerie Itinerrance. As usual, many of his pieces are created in … Continue reading →

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Preview: The Armory Show 2010

Posted on February 21, 2010 by juggernut3

Oh, how time flies! It seems not that long ago, we were running around New York during Armory Week. But it’s actually been almost a year, and the 2010 ARMORY Art Show is now just around the corner. If you … Continue reading →

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Openings: Tessar Lo & Nimit Malavia @ Show & Tell Gallery

Posted on February 21, 2010 by juggernut3

Tessar Lo and Nimit Malavia recently opened their shows: “Everything we wanted in our nostalgic future”  and “I can’t love you but we can romance” (respectively) at Toronto’s Show and Tell Gallery. For both artists, this was their first solo … Continue reading →

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News Roundup: Feb 13-20

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Khoi

Audrey Kawasaki warming up for a new body of work. A book signing tour for Camille Rose Garcia for her Alice in Wonderland book and a new trailer for the movie Art by Naoko Ito from jars x branches. Ceramic animation … Continue reading →

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Openings: Andreas von Chrzanowski (aka: Case) @ Signal Gallery

Posted on February 21, 2010 by juggernut3

Andreas von Chrzanowski (aka Case) opened his first UK solo with the Signal Gallery  (in conjunction with Campbarbossa) this past Thursday night with the finished works were nothing short of sharp and interesting. Utilizing his talents with the spray can, … Continue reading →

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Releases: Martin Wittfooth – “The Blind Fisherman” Print

Posted on February 20, 2010 by sven

Hot on the heels of Martin Wittfooth’s solo show, “Tempest”, opening last weekend at Copro Gallery (previewed here), Virtu Gallery has just released a new fine art edition from the New York based artist. “The Blind Fisherman”, one of AM’s favourite … Continue reading →

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