Monthly Archives: April 2010

Teaser: TrustoCorp – An Overt Display of Mischief and Mayhem

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Ken

After spending all day scrambling to get your taxes out on time, swing by Brooklyn Brothers Gallery in the BK to celebrate Tax Day with the folks behind TrustoCorp (covered).  No official word out yet on what to expect, but … Continue reading →

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Preview: Jeff Gillette – “Dismayland” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on April 9, 2010 by sleepboy

Shantytowns and the world of Disney, not a common pairing, but when put together, forms a powerful statement from the mind of Jeff Gillette. His show “Dismayland” opens tomorrow night, April 10th at Copro Gallery and will feature a body … Continue reading →

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Preview/Installation: Date Farmers – “Smother Your Mother” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted on April 9, 2010 by juggernut3

The Coachella Valley collective Date Farmers (aka: Armando Lerma and Carlos Ramirez) are about to open up a new solo at Jonathan Levine Gallery. “Smother Your Mother” is truly as it sounds – we were overwhelmed by the colors, mediums and … Continue reading →

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Preview: Amanda Visell – “Primeval Love” @ the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Posted on April 9, 2010 by sleepboy

Los Angeles based artist and master of wood figures, Amanda Visell, opens her solo show “Primeval Love” tonight, April 9th, at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Visell’s artwork has a retro-vintage feel to it like classic Disney work … Continue reading →

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Preview: APAK – “Garden Of Light” @ Rotofugi

Posted on April 9, 2010 by sleepboy

Masters of whimsy, APAK, will be opening their solo show “Garden Of Light” tonight in Chicago. Just like in their last two shows (here & here), the husband and wife duo continue to build many-colored worlds for their lovable creatures … Continue reading →

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Streets: Banksy & Robbo (Take 4)

Posted on April 8, 2010 by sleepboy

By now, you all use be familiar with the Banksy and Robbo situation in Camden. It didn’t take long for Team Robbo to respond to the recent modifications to the four stencils at the canal by either some enterprising fans … Continue reading →

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Openings: Roa @ Pure Evil Gallery

Posted on April 8, 2010 by sleepboy

Looks like the first look at Roa’s show comes from gifted street photographer, RomanyWG, as he stopped by to take some photos of the pieces and installations at the Pure Evil Gallery. As with Roa’s show in Paris, his paintings … Continue reading →

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Preview / Setup: Anthony Pontius / “Vision” and “Hunt & Gather” Group Shows @ Thinkspace

Posted on April 8, 2010 by sleepboy

Tomorrow, April 9th, a trio of shows are scheduled to welcome Thinkspace Gallery to the Culver City art district (6009 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232). For their inaugural opening night in their more upscale and larger space (formerly the … Continue reading →

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Update: David Choe – “Nothing to Declare” @ LAzarides 90210

Posted on April 8, 2010 by juggernut3

Check it out. Some pictures from inside David Choe’s (featured) LA bat-cave where he’s neck deep working on his new body of work for the coming solo “Nothing to Declare”. As mentioned, David’s batting in the lead-off spot for the … Continue reading →

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Preview: “WE HEART WOOD Jibibuts Custom Show” @ Munky King

Posted on April 8, 2010 by sleepboy

The “WE HEART WOOD” customs show opens tonight, April 8th, at Munky King in Melrose with dynamic duo Noferin inviting 30 of their artists friends to customize their latest blind box mini wood toys – Jibibuts. Not all artists have … Continue reading →

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