Monthly Archives: March 2010

Studio Visits: Melissa Haslam

Posted on March 25, 2010 by sleepboy

Aussie artist Melissa Haslam has been hard at work on some new paintings, some of which will be revealed in San Francisco at the “Showcase: SF” exhibition with LeBasse Projects early next month (more on that later). This body of … Continue reading →

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Teaser: FAME Festival 2010

Posted on March 24, 2010 by juggernut3

Studiocromie has released a tentative lineup to their 2010′s FAME Festival, the annual outdoor art event where urban and contemporary artists visit the streets of Grottaglie to create tremendous murals and installations (See last years coverage). The official show should … Continue reading →

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Preview: Chet Zar – “Endarkenment” @ Last Rites Gallery

Posted on March 24, 2010 by sleepboy

Chet Zar – the last time we saw his frightening work was in LA (covered), but now New Yorkers have a chance to see his work first hand. Gifted with the ability to paint nightmarish bogeymen and scary visuals, Chet … Continue reading →

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Cy Twombly Paints for the Ceiling of the Louvre

Posted on March 24, 2010 by juggernut3

Contemporary artist and legend Cy Twombly was recently commissioned by the Louvre to create a mural to for the ceiling of one of its oldest wings. This is an honor bestowed to only two other artists before Twombly and the … Continue reading →

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Releases: KAWS Mono Dissected Bearbrick

Posted on March 24, 2010 by lowpro

Just over a year after the release of the original Brown colorway (covered), KAWS collectors in Tokyo will get their crack at the Mono Dissected Bearbrick slated for release at Original Fake this coming Saturday, March 27th. Like all Bearbrick … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Museum: Artist Talk & Book Signing with Shepard Fairey

Posted on March 24, 2010 by juggernut3

For those of you in NYC that can’t wait for  Shepard Fairey’s (featured) upcoming show at Deitch Projects (previewed), AM just got official confirmation that the Brooklyn Museum will be hosting a special artist-talk & discussion with Shepard Fairey on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Streets: Roa

Posted on March 24, 2010 by sleepboy

Since his show in Paris, Roa has been busy putting new work, mostly in Belgium. With each new piece, he further affirms his mastery of the art of proper placement. Not only that, he creatively incorporates elements of the location … Continue reading →

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Openings: Jeremy Fish – “The Road Less Traveled Tour” @ Andenken

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Ken

Jeremy Fish (featured) closed out the first leg of his “Road Less Traveled” tour (previewed) last weekend at Denver’s Andenken Gallery. Opening to a packed house, Jeremy held court at the Queen City of the Plains, providing residents with a … Continue reading →

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Preview: The Art of Justin BUA @ Pop International Gallery

Posted on March 23, 2010 by sleepboy

New York native Justin BUA, whom we recently met at the “Who Killed The Music” Grammy Art Show”, will be opening his solo show (both old and new works) at the Pop International Gallery on Thursday, March 25. Justin, who … Continue reading →

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Streets: Various & Gould

Posted on March 23, 2010 by sleepboy

Looks like the German street tagteam of Various & Gould have been out and about pasting up art on the streets around the Brooklynite Gallery where they opened a show last week (previewed). Their eclectic and colorful representations of what … Continue reading →

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