Monthly Archives: April 2010

Teaser: Karen Chau @ Sloan Fine Art

Coming in October, Karen Chau is set to make her debut with Sloan Fine Art and we’ve got special teaser images of some of the works that art going to be at the special Halloween showing. For those that may … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Shows & Events, Teasers | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Video: Takashi Murakami’s UStream Channel

Looks like Superflat icon Takashi Murakami is a fan of UStream seeing as he has already uploaded about 100 impromptu videos of his life and works in the studio. For example, the footage seen above sheds light on what looks … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Videos | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Teaser: Escif – “Around The Wall” @ Pictures On Walls

Spanish street artist Escif will be visiting the UK for a solo show at Pictures On Walls (POW) opening April 17th. As you can see from the image above, he’s already in town working on the streets in preparation for … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Features, Seen on Streets, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art, Teasers, Videos | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Video: Barry McGee for SFMOMA by The Creative Lives

Barry McGee recently opened a show for the 75th Anniversary of SFMOMA back in January (covered). Now comes further insight into the process as The Creative Lives has come up with fascinating video interview with and mini-documentary with the elusive … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Installation, Museums, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art, Videos | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Releases: Tomokazu Matsuyama Book

Some of our lucky readers in Japan have already seen this limited edition book about Tomokazu “Matsu” Matsuyams’s (interviewed) career and artwork. The book was initially released regionally in Japan this past January, but now, this amazing book has finally made its … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Releases, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Showing: Damien Hirst – “Cornucopia @ Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Is it just us or is it a little ironic that Damien Hirst is showing at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, especially since included is one of his famous formaldehyde shark tanks (although this current specimen, a great white was … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Exhibition Photos, Museums, Sculpture, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Preview: “Fresh Cream 2″ @ Opus Art

Opus Art in Newcastle opens the second of it’s “Fresh Cream” group shows this Thursday, and we can share with you an image from each of the exciting group of young artists involved. Some names may be familiar to our … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Previews, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Openings: Banksy – “Exit Through The Gift Shop” LA premiere

AM was lucky enough to be able to attend the Los Angeles premiere of Banksy’s “Exit Through The Gift Shop” earlier tonight at the historic Los Angeles Theatre. With the art community on high alert, the cavernous and exquisitely beautiful … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Teasers: Charming Baker – “Stupid has a new Hero” @ New York Studio Gallery

Charming Baker has got things set for his solo debut in New York city at New York Studio Gallery in the Lower East Side. The show, “Stupid has a new Hero”, looks to showcase more of Charming’s brush work with … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Shows & Events, Teasers | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Streets: Banksy in LA (Part II)

As we suspected, Banksy wasn’t done with Los Angeles after the first stencil (security guard with Koons dog) he put up yesterday. Seen above is a newly discovered piece in downtown LA that is raising expectations for the special premiere … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Features, Seen on Streets, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment