Monthly Archives: May 2010

Contests: Audrey Kawasaki – “Tiger Tiger” Print Giveaway

Your friends here at AM have a little surprise for those who missed out on the new Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) print that was released recently in conjunction with the “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright” show at Roq La Rue. Thanks to … Continue reading

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“Beyond the Street” NY book launch @ Deitch Projects

AM UK recently attended the bustling evening that was the London launch of Patrick Nguyen & Stuart Mackenzie’s “Beyond The Street” book, hosted at Phillips de Pury. The level of support for the book came over extremely positively in the … Continue reading

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Teaser: “Street Smart” @ Affirmation Arts

This Wednesday night, May 26th, a group show opens at Affirmative Arts in New York. The diverse lineup features heavy-hitters Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Blek Le Rat, D*Face, Dalek, Date Farmers, Shepard Fairey, Doze Green, Keith Haring, James Jean, Kaws, … Continue reading

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Openings: Hajime Sorayama @ Shirokane Art Complex

You may remember Hajime Sorayama from his collaboration with Kaws on the “No Future Companion” figure that we covered last year. A famous artist in his own right, the Japanese paintor, who is know for for his sexy robot and … Continue reading

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Preview: “The Future Tense” @ The Future Gallery, London

The Future Tense launches itself in London this week with a showing of represented artists Katrin Fridriks, Lee Baker, Mark Webber, Tom Oldham, Joseph Loughborough, Jamie Shaw and Louis Hudson. We particularly like the look of Katrin Fridriks’ work, pictured … Continue reading

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Studio Visits / Preview: Greg Simkins – “Inside the Outside” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Greg “Craola” Simkins (featured) is set to open his show on June 5th at the Joshua Liner gallery, so AM took the opportunity to hang with the ever creative mastermind at his Torrance studio. The show “Inside the Outside” (teased) … Continue reading

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Releases / Giveaway: VNA Issue 11

Pretty much every show or event we attend, we bump into a group of regulars out showing their support. The VNA crew are no exception to this. We just recently picked up a copy of the brand new edition of … Continue reading

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Openings: “Small Victories” Booooooom Photography Show @ Above Second Gallery

Last Thursday, May 20th, the Above Second Gallery in Hong Kong hosted a photography exhibition put together from reader submissions by art website – Booooooom. Hopefully, some of our readers who have some photo skills were able to get in … Continue reading

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Releases: Final “LOST” Prints

With the finale of our beloved “LOST” show scheduled for tonight, we thought it was a good time to highlight the last series of prints inspired by the sci-fi drama. Damon Carton And A Polar Bear have been releasing sold-out … Continue reading

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Overtime: May 16 – 22

A review of Frank Gehry’s Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas. Gagosian Gallery to expand empire into Hong Kong. The Beckhams appear to have an art collection. Probably untrue, but this site lists James Franco … Continue reading

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