Monthly Archives: February 2010

Openings: The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade at Lazarides – Greek Street

Posted on February 12, 2010 by sven

London art fans turned out this Thursday night to witness the most simultaneously fun and original show we’ve witnessed since, well, probably ever! The “Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade” is in town and after a week of installation time, is now officially … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ryan McGinness – “Studio Franchise @ Cultural Center of Casa Encendida (Madrid)

Posted on February 12, 2010 by juggernut3

Last week, Ryan McGinness (featured) had an opening in Madrid’s Casa Encendida. The show “Studio Franchise” was not only the NYC artist’s classic works, but also a glimpse into his studio. Ryan replicated his studio in a giant installation to … Continue reading →

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Coverage: Sotheby’s & Christie’s Auction

Posted on February 12, 2010 by sleepboy

If you have been reading AM this week, you may remember our recent review of the Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Philip de Pury auctions. Photographer extraordinaire, s.butterfly, had some time to visit the auction sites for Sotheby’s and Christie’s to take … Continue reading →

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Todd Selby Visits Mr.’s Studio and Home

Posted on February 12, 2010 by AM Editor

Our friends at TWBE let us know about photographer Todd Selby’s latest photo-documentation of artists within their spaces, this time with Mr., one of Takashi Murakami’s protégés. Selby had a chance to photograph the eccentric Japanese artist in his studio … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended openings for Feb 10 – Feb 14

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Andrew Hosner

February is well underway and the sheer amount of quality shows opening over the coming days makes one wish they’ve figured out that whole cloning thing already. Wish we could be in NYC, LA and UK all at once this … Continue reading →

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Ride the ESPO Love Train

Posted on February 11, 2010 by sleepboy

If you missed getting your “A Love Letter for You” Tattoo, Steve “ESPO” Powers has put together a nice little Valentine’s package for all you lovebirds out there. Well, for all you lovebirds in Philly this weekend that is. The … Continue reading →

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Preview / Setup: Damon Soule – “Modus Alone” @ Thinkspace

Posted on February 11, 2010 by sleepboy

Last we saw Damon Soule, he was participating in a group show at Josh Liner’s and collaborating with Oliver Vernon and Mars-1. It’s about time we get to see a larger body of work of abstract yet organic paintings from … Continue reading →

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Preview: “The Red Light Exhibit” @ The Dirty Show

Posted on February 11, 2010 by sleepboy

A naughty little show is opening this Friday night (Feb 12th), appropriately we suppose, as Sunday is Valentine’s Day.  “The Red Light Exhibit” features a pretty nice lineup which includes Shawn Barber, Paul Booth, Scott G. Brooks, Vincent Castiglia, Colin … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Labrona

Posted on February 11, 2010 by sleepboy

AM recently caught up with Canadian street artist Labrona as he was preparing for a group show this weekend in Berlin at Neurotitan Gallery. He talked about his gallery work compared to his outdoor work as well as some adventures … Continue reading →

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Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening and Day Art Auctions

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Elisa Carmichael

Christie’s and Phillips de Pury have proven to have strong works available at their forthcoming auctions (check out our previews here and here). AM now examines Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening and Day Art Sales (February 10 – 11), which contain great pieces … Continue reading →

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