Monthly Archives: February 2010

Interviews: Handiedan

In a letter written in 1906 to poet Alexander Blok, renowned Russian novelist Andrey Bely remarked on Paris’ red-light district destination Moulin Rouge: “Naked feet, and thighs, and arms, and breasts were being flung on me from bloody-red foam of … Continue reading

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Sketchbook: Josh Keyes – “Fragment”

Following up on a great opening at JLG, Josh Keyes posted up some additional photos of his creative process for the creation of his newest body of work “Fragment” – (covered). The images allow us to gain some access into the meticulous … Continue reading

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Openings: Antistrot – “Solid Cold” @ Shooting Gallery

Antistrot is a Dutch collective consisting of six artists who met while in art school in the mid-90′s. AM was on hand to catch up with two of the members, Silas and Johan, as they put the finishing touches on … Continue reading

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New Aiko Project

Haven’t heard from the Lady Aiko since her solo at Josh Liner’s last April, a brief appearance in China, and her participation in Art Basel’s Wynwood Wall project, but she recently posted something she’s working on. The project is still … Continue reading

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Streets: Zilda

After we brought you a look at the risqué “The Red Light Exhibit”, the ESPO Love Train, and the Sam3 Valentine’s prints, we have one more to share with your loved one – the “romantic” street art of Zilda. First … Continue reading

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Video / Releases: Sam3 Valentine’s Prints

Last we saw Sam3, he was hard at work with his signature silhouette technique at the Fame Festival last year. Unexpectedly, the Spanish street artist has come up with some gems for this Valentine’s Day all infused with his special … Continue reading

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Openings: “A Decade of Faile” @ Lazarides Gallery

The final stop on AM’s Thursday-night London openings hop was the 10 year retrospective at Lazarides Rathbone Place gallery from one of our favourite street art teams – Faile. “A Decade of Faile” gave us a glimpse of just about every facet … Continue reading

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Openings: “Whispers” @ Gallery 1988 (SF)

AM met up recently with Roland Tamayo (interviewed) at the opening of “Whispers,” a four person group show at Gallery 1988 in SF. He graciously showed us his new body of work with his signature marine life hybrids, this time … Continue reading

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Art Los Angeles Contemporary ’10 – Wrap Up

We now arrive to the concluding post for Art Los Angeles Contemporary.  Fear not, dedicated AM reader, there is still a lot of great art to be seen here, including works by Mike Kelley (above), Sterling Ruby, Liz Craft, and … Continue reading

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Openings: Ericailcane / Will Barras / DEM – “Original Cultures” @ StolenSpace

StolenSpace’s official start to 2010 has arrived in the shape of “Original Culture” featuring an Anglo-Italian line up of Ericailcane, DEM and Will Barras. Will Barras was at the opening this Thursday night, and his element of the show consisted … Continue reading

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