Monthly Archives: May 2010

Preview: Logan Hicks, Anthony Lister, and Michael Kalish @ Opera Gallery (NY)

Posted on May 18, 2010 by sleepboy

Logan Hicks (interviewed), Anthony Lister’s (interviewed), and Michael Kalish are teaming up for a three person show opening this week (May 19th) at the Opera Gallery in New York. Hicks will be bringing some new stencils including what appear to … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Movers & Shakers II” @ Ronin Gallery

Posted on May 18, 2010 by sven

Thinkspace gallery made a move into Culver City last month, and as one gallery leaves to take a step up, another moves in to fill it’s boots. Relocating from Echo Park, The Ronin Gallery now occupies the popular Silverlake spot, … Continue reading →

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Video: JR – “Women Are Heroes” Movie

Posted on May 17, 2010 by sleepboy

As we mentioned in a previous post, French photographer JR’s film “Women Are Heroes” has been selected for the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. Bringing his project full circle, the movie documents his travels around the world photographing victimized and impoverished … Continue reading →

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Openings: Joao Ruas – “III” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on May 17, 2010 by juggernut3

Last week, AM had the pleasure of attending the opening of Sao Paulo native Joao Ruas’ show “III” at the recently christened new Thinkspace location. The young artist who replaced James Jean at the helm of the “Fables” franchise was … Continue reading →

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Openings: Roy Lichtenstein – “Still Lifes” @ Gagosian NYC (24th St.)

Posted on May 17, 2010 by juggernut3

As one of the cornerstones of the Pop Art movement, Roy Lichtenstein left behind a legacy of phenomenal art that has influence much of the art, design, and marketing that surrounds us today. The Gagosian Gallery in NYC (555 West … Continue reading →

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Streets: Banksy in NY

Posted on May 17, 2010 by sleepboy

After a whirlwind tour (summarized here) of North America to promote his film, Banksy has finally reached the one city that has been conspicuously missing from his itinerary – New York, the so-called birthplace of modern graffiti. Strange that the … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits: Tom French

Posted on May 17, 2010 by sven

Tom French is a young artist whose work we’ve been enjoying for a little while. A regular contributor to group shows in and around London and the UK, we saw Tom’s fantastic “Cowboy Balance” series of works available at Urban … Continue reading →

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Openings: Charlie Isoe – “Silver Spoons and Hotel Rooms” @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted on May 17, 2010 by sleepboy

Extensive traveler and artist Charlie Isoe opened his show “Silver Spoons and Hotel Rooms” this weekend at the Rathbone Place location for Lazarides Gallery. He works loosely, focusing on human and anthropomorphic animals that draw attention to a side of … Continue reading →

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Installation: Agents of Change @ “Future Everything” Festival (Manchester, UK)

Posted on May 16, 2010 by sven

It seems that Agents of Change have gone large again as part of the “Future Everything” Festival. If you didn’t catch the live stream of the AoC’s latest project up in Manchester over the last few days, check out this trailer … Continue reading →

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Openings: Yoshitomo Nara – “Ceramic Works” @ Tomio Koyama Gallery

Posted on May 16, 2010 by juggernut3

Yoshitomo Nara unveiled a new series of works at Japan’s Tomio Koyama Gallery yesterday. As we mentioned earlier, Nara has been very busy honing his talents on this new medium for over a year at Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park. The … Continue reading →

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