Monthly Archives: March 2010

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

Posted on March 16, 2010 by sleepboy

If you recall, we brought you some photos from the opening of “Size Does Matter” show curated by Shaquille O’Neal at the Flag Art Foundation. Now comes the video from PBS where Shaq was interviewed and talks about his three … Continue reading →

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Showing: Ansel Adams – Photographs of Japanese-American Internment @ Library of Congress

Posted on March 16, 2010 by juggernut3

Legendary American photographer, Ansel Adams, currently has some unique work on display at the Prints and Photographs division at the Library of Congress. Best known for his idyllic landscapes photos, he took on a different venture in 1943 when he … Continue reading →

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Armory Week ’10: Independent

Posted on March 16, 2010 by AM Editor

Along with the Armory Show and the regular satellite fairs (Pulse, Scope, Volta), this year we also attended Independent – a new fair founded by Elizabeth Dee of the non-profit X Initiative and Darren Flook of London’s Hotel gallery. Even … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Make It Fit” @ Brooklynite Gallery

Posted on March 16, 2010 by AM Editor

Opening this Saturday at Bed Stuy’s vanguard Brooklynite Gallery is “Make It Fit,” a show featuring Brooklyn-based artist Specter and the German duo of Various & Gould. The theme of the exhibition is “work,” with the artists using their skill … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Scott Campbell – “If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long” @ OHWOW

Posted on March 16, 2010 by lowpro

What steps might an artist take if charged with the task of rewriting monetary policy? Scott Campbell’s Cut Currency series seeks to address this question, with tongue firmly implanted in cheek. Talk about adding value to an increasingly worthless piece … Continue reading →

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Preview: Alexandros Vasmoulakis – “Is Everybody Happy?” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted on March 15, 2010 by juggernut3

Greek artist Alexandros Vasmoulakis will be coming to Los Angeles for his first US solo show at LeBasse Projects. The show “Is Everybody Happy?” is his latest body of work which contain both canvas and paper works featuring his signature characters. … Continue reading →

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Streets: Hush Geisha

Posted on March 15, 2010 by juggernut3

A few weeks ago we previewed Hush (interviewed) working on a new type of Geisha. One that was more detailed and more realistic. It looks like he’s out working on a larger version as a mural. Very interesting… Check out … Continue reading →

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Benefits: The Mending Broken Hearts Appeal

Posted on March 15, 2010 by sleepboy

The British Heart Foundation will be holding a event next month hoping to raise £50 million to fund the cutting-edge cardiac-regenerative research.  The benefit entitled The Mending Broken Hearts Appeal (curated by CCA gallery) will feature artwork from a group … Continue reading →

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Preview: The Barnstormers @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on March 15, 2010 by AM Editor

Preview images from the much anticipated Barnstormers show at Joshua Liner Gallery have started leaking out and from the looks of the individual pieces from Swoon, David Ellis, Kenji Hirata and others, the exhibition is not surprisingly going to be … Continue reading →

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Openings: Kevin Cyr and Jessica Hess – “Temporal Surfaces” @ White Walls

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Ken

Opening alongside Aaron Nagel’s Marks at the Shooting Gallery was Kevin Cyr and Jessica Hess‘ “Temporal Surfaces” at the adjoining White Walls gallery. Cleverly curated by Lainya Maganya, “Temporal Surfaces” brings together two documentarists of the bleak urban and industrial … Continue reading →

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