Monthly Archives: May 2010

“Heroes & Villians” Book

Posted on May 20, 2010 by sleepboy

Ever wonder how your favorite artist looks in person (like the beautiful Liz McGrath seen above)? Well, unless you live LA, Miami, SF, NY, or London, then chances are slim that you will get to meet them at an art … Continue reading →

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Art Stars – Polo Jeans Project

Posted on May 20, 2010 by sleepboy

Starting early this year, Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren began commissioning artists all over Europe to customize star shaped “canvases” made from denim. This list includes many artists that readers of AM will be familiar with including Matt Small (interviewed), … Continue reading →

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Openings: Allison Sommers – Schlareffenland @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on May 20, 2010 by juggernut3

Last weekend, Allison Sommers (interviewed) opened her show “Schlareffenland” at the Thinkspace Gallery alongside Joao Ruas. Showing off her vivid imagination as well as a predilection for sausages, Allison wowed the crowd with her strikingly detailed paintings, sculptures, and sausage … Continue reading →

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Interview: Zilda

Posted on May 20, 2010 by sleepboy

French artist Zilda’s classically influenced street work are inspired by old books and works of the master painters and sculptors of the past. With such a wealth of material to refer to, it was somewhat surprising to find out that … Continue reading →

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“Art From The New World” – Gary Baseman Hosted Tour / Artist Signing Event

Posted on May 19, 2010 by sven

Following on from the fantastic preview evening last Friday, Corey Helford Gallery’s “Art from the New World” continued to draw in the crowds on Saturday afternoon for the public opening consisting of a guided tour of the exhibition hosted by … Continue reading →

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Openings: Os Gemeos – “Pra quem mora lá, o céu é lá” @ Museu Colecção Berardo

Posted on May 19, 2010 by juggernut3

Os Gemeos unleashed their latest show across the Atlantic in Portugal named “Pra quem mora lá, o céu é lá” (To who lives there, heaven is there). From the looks of this exhibition hosted in Lisbon’s Museu Colecção Berardo, it … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 19, 2010 by juggernut3

AM was on hand to experience the private opening of Charming Baker’s latest show “Stupid has a new Hero” at New York Studio Gallery (previewed). The pop up show welcomed a slew of friends and fans of London-based artist’s clever … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright” @ Roq La Rue

Posted on May 19, 2010 by sleepboy

The “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright” group show opened last week in Seattle and AM friend / fellow Baby Tattooville alumni, Andrew Wong, sent us some pics of the festivities. As you saw in our preview, the Roq La Rue Gallery … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ludo – “Do Androids Dream Of Electrik Sheep?” @ Electrik Sheep

Posted on May 18, 2010 by sleepboy

*This show has actually been cancelled* Parisian street artist LUDO recently sent us preview images of some pieces he is working for his upcoming solo show at the Electrik Sheep Gallery. As he mentioned in his interview with us back … Continue reading →

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Streets: Conor Harrington & Know Hope in Israel

Posted on May 18, 2010 by sleepboy

So it turns out the mural we got a hint of earlier from Conor Harrington (interviewed) was in Israel. Looks like he teamed up with Know Hope to put up some pretty sick pieces. And it looks like he’s not … Continue reading →

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