Monthly Archives: June 2010

Streets: Ben Eine’s alphabet street in London

Posted on June 9, 2010 by sven

We all know that Ben Eine’s alphabet shutters can brighten up any street right? Well, we were surprised that before now, Ben had never actually painted a full alphabet down one street, so AM went along to see how Middlesex … Continue reading →

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Releases: Mark Ryden – “The Gay 90′s” Show Invite & Lapel Pin

Posted on June 8, 2010 by sleepboy

For those of you lusting over those special invites sent out for the Mark Ryden show last month at Paul Kasmin Gallery (covered), here is your chance. Porterhouse will releasing some of these at $90 a pop starting Thursday, June 10th … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Booked” @ Carmichael Gallery (Culver City Artwalk)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by juggernut3

This past Saturday, one of the stops we made at the Culver City Artwalk that made us pause for a long while was “Booked” (previewed) at Carmichael Gallery. Focusing on gathering works from some of the brightest names in urban … Continue reading →

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Openings: Skullphone – “Digital Media” @ Subliminal Projects

Posted on June 8, 2010 by juggernut3

This past Saturday, AM saw the return of Skullphone to his home of Los Angeles. The show “Digital Media” takes a closer look and questions the viewer about their relationship with technology. Skullphone always has packed opening, but this was … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Todd Schorr – “Designed for Extinction” @ Otis College of Art and Design

Posted on June 8, 2010 by sleepboy

AM had the pleasure to visit with Todd Schorr (interviewed) last week in his studio as he was putting on the finishing touches for his upcoming show at Otis College of Art and Design at the end of this month … Continue reading →

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Setup / Preview: Herakut @ Gallery Springmann.Varol

Posted on June 8, 2010 by sleepboy

According to our friends at Galerie Springmann.Varol, the street art tandem of Hera and Akut are already on site setting up their new show opening June 11th. Not only will the exhibition feature fantastic paintings from  Herakut (interviewed), it looks … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: “Beyond the Street: The 100 Most Important Figures in Urban Art” (Part II)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by juggernut3

Based on the successful turnouts at both the London’s Phillips de Pury and New York’s Deitch Projects release parties the past few weeks, it’s safe to say that Gestalten’s “Beyond the Street: The 100 Leading Figures in Urban Art” by Patrick Nguyen and … Continue reading →

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Second Helpings: May 2010

Posted on June 7, 2010 by juggernut3

Spring is finally behind us and we look forward to a summer with blazing art. But for now, let’s look back to a significant May with another edition of Second Helpings where we bring you some of our favorite stories … Continue reading →

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Openings: LeBasse Projects (Culver City Artwalk)

Posted on June 7, 2010 by sleepboy

The first stop of the Culver City Artwalk for AM was the group show at LeBasse Projects. Along with a strong lineup of gallery regulars, artists new to us such as Jean-Pierre Roy were featured during this annual event. His … Continue reading →

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Preview: “The Next Generation” Group Show @ London Miles Gallery

Posted on June 7, 2010 by sven

The largely USA based new contemporary art movement continues it’s assault on the UK next week with “The Next Generation” opening Friday June 11th at London Miles Gallery. Curated by Culver City’s Thinkspace Gallery director, Andrew Hosner, the exhibition promises … Continue reading →

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