Monthly Archives: May 2010

Openings: Blek le Rat – “Faces in the Mirror” @ White Walls

Posted on May 5, 2010 by sleepboy

Street art pioneer and living legend, Blek le Rat, opened up his solo show last weekend at the White Walls Gallery in SF. Showing alongside ABOVE, Blek brought along some classic imagery and some new gems as well as a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 5, 2010 by juggernut3

One our stops in this past weekend’s art tour de force in NYC was Scott Campbell’s “If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long”. Hailing from Miami, OHWOW Gallery created a hip Soho pop-up space that was new to AM eyes. … Continue reading →

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Openings: ABOVE – “Transitions” @ White Walls Gallery

Posted on May 5, 2010 by sleepboy

Intrepid traveler and arrows and axioms street slanger, ABOVE (interviewed), slowed down recently to put on a show (along with Blek Le Rat) for his San Francisco fans. The prolific street artist and activist has put together a show “Transitions” … Continue reading →

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Preview: Luke Chueh – “Beginnings / Endings (And Other Worthless Ephiphanies)” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on May 4, 2010 by sleepboy

In addition to the images we had for you in our teaser for Luke Chueh’s (interviewed) show this weekend, we have some new images for you from the new body of work entitled “Beginnings / Endings (And Other Worthless Ephiphanies)”. … Continue reading →

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Auctions: Christie’s Kicks Off Auction Season

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Khoi

Tonight, May 4, the auction season opens to a roaring start, as Christie’s NY has its Impressionist/Modern sale and an auction from the Collection of Mrs. Sydney F. Brody. As always, the art and financial worlds will look at the … Continue reading →

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Releases: Kevin Cyr – “Hausman” @ 20×200

Posted on May 4, 2010 by AM Editor

Jen Bekman’s affordable and accessible art site 20×200 has just released its latest edition by Kevin Cyr. The print, entitled “Hausman,” is an image of one of Cyr’s NYC delivery trucks we loved from his show at Raandesk Gallery (covered).  … Continue reading →

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Streets: Banksy in SF (Part IV)

Posted on May 4, 2010 by sleepboy

Apparently Banksy has been real busy in San Francisco as another five new stencils have been discovered (see previous six here). Combining business with pleasure, the stealthy street artist has hit up famous spots like the Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz. … Continue reading →

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Interviews – Justseeds (including Swoon & Chris Stain)

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Lawrence

Justseeds are one of the leading and most prolific artist-run radical art collectives at work today and count an amazing array of artists such as Swoon, Chris Stain, Kevin Caplicki, Meredith Stern and Josh Macphee among their members. AM recently … Continue reading →

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Opening: Thomas Doyle – “Collateral Damage” @ Lebasse Projects

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Khoi

Thomas Doyle is the man all girls and boys look up to and admire, not only because he creates fascinating and immersive works of art, but also because he is pursuing his childhood love, creating three dimensional worlds using only … Continue reading →

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Showing: Damien Hirst and Michael Joo – “Have You Ever Really Looked at the Sun?” @ Haunch of Venison Gallery

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Khoi

Have You Ever Really Looked at the Sun is a two-man exhibition featuring two artists who have known each other since 1991 when they met in Cologne — Damien Hirst and Michael Joo.  Although this is the first time the … Continue reading →

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