Monthly Archives: May 2010

Preview: Jana Brike – “The Lost Children” @ Distinction Gallery

Posted on May 7, 2010 by sleepboy

UK based artist Jana Brike will be bringing her surrealistic “paintings” stateside for a solo show opening this weekend at the Distinction Gallery. Much like how her special technique blends the digital with more tradional methods, her artistic vision appears … Continue reading →

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Preview: Joao Ruas “III” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on May 7, 2010 by juggernut3

Last time we saw Joao Ruas, he was showing beside Allison Sommers (covered) in his first ever US show and it left us wanting more. Now he’s again showing beside Allison (previewed) at Thinkspace Gallery and we’ll be there to cover it … Continue reading →

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Streets: EINE in Japan

Posted on May 6, 2010 by sleepboy

It looks like UK street artist EINE was over in Japan for a show at Gallery 503 recently. Apparently, he had a lot of time to throw up some pieces in the street, mainly due to getting stranded because of … Continue reading →

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Openings: Shepard Fairey – “May Day” @ Deitch Projects (Part 1)

Posted on May 6, 2010 by juggernut3

Last weekend, Shepard Fairey (featured) held his latest solo show “May Day” at the legendary Deitch Projects in New York City and effectively shut down a small part of SoHo with the crowds he drew at the opening night festivities. … Continue reading →

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Preview: Allison Sommers – “Schlareffenland” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on May 6, 2010 by sleepboy

This weekend, Allison Sommers (interviewed) will be bringing her merry band of longnecks to Culver City for an exhibition at the Thinkspace Gallery. This time, she has given a name to the strange yet beautiful world her characters inhabit – … Continue reading →

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Events: Swoon book signing

Posted on May 6, 2010 by AM Editor

This Saturday (May 8th, 6-9pm), Williamburg’s Urban Art Projects will host a special event to celebrate the release of Swoon’s first monograph of her work, published by Abrams. She will be signing copies of the self-titled book, which includes essays, … Continue reading →

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Interviews / Preview: Ana Bagayan – “Flutter” @ Mondo Bizzarro Gallery

Posted on May 6, 2010 by sven

Ana Bagayan should need no introduction to regular readers of AM, her stunning portraiture and contemporary figurative work being a regular feature here as her work continues to evolve with each and every new show. Entitled “Flutter”, Ana’s latest solo … Continue reading →

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Openings: Hush – “Passing Through” @ Shooting Gallery

Posted on May 6, 2010 by sleepboy

Completing a trio of great shows (along with ABOVE and Blek le Rat) on a great art weekend for SF was Hush’s (interviewed) “Passing Through” at the Shooting Gallery. In somewhat of a departure from previous work as hinted by … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: “Beyond the Street: The 100 Most Important Figures in Urban Art”

Posted on May 5, 2010 by sven

We brought you some news last week of the impending book release and launch parties in London and New York that publisher Gestalten is planning for “Beyond the Street: The 100 Most Important Figures in Urban Art”, and now some … Continue reading →

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Auctions: Picasso Painting Sells For Record Price

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Khoi

History was made in the art world last night.  There is a new record holder for priciest work ever sold at auction and that distinction belongs to Nude, Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso. The 1932 painting sold for … Continue reading →

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