Monthly Archives: June 2010

Openings: Greg Simkins – “Inside the Outside” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

This past weekend, AM attended the opening of Greg “Craola” Simkins‘ (featured) newest show “Inside the Outside” at New York’s Joshua Liner Gallery. Our anticipation has been building ever since we brought you a preview from Greg’s Los Angeles based studio. … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Openings, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Streets: Vhils & JR in Los Angeles (Part II)

As you know, AM has been looking forward to seeing four great artists (Vhils, JR, Conor Harrington (interviewed), Micallef (interviewed) get together for a show at the Lazarides space in Beverly Hills (320 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Features, Photography, Seen on Streets, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fame Fest ’10: Blu

Looks like Italian street sensation Blu has arrived in Grottaglia for this year’s Fame Festival. Like last year, the artist decided to take aim at some local political issues with this large mural. One of the issues of contention with … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Overtime: May 30 – June 5

Skulls from owl pellets made into art by Alastair Mackie. More evidence of Annie Leibovitz’s poor financial judgment. Conceptual artist and designer Tobias Wong has passed away. Studio visits with Jonathan Yeo and Ian Francis. Popular galleries closing in Boston … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Features, Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Overtime, Sculpture, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Openings: “The Future Tense” @ Future Gallery

We recently brought you a preview for “The Future Tense” held last week at the Future Gallery in London, where we focused on the art of Icelandic artist Katrin Fridriks. Well, AM sadly couldn’t make it to the show ourselves, … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Openings, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Streets: Know Hope

We recently let you know about a collaboration mural that Know Hope put up with Conor Harrington (interviewed) in Israel. It looks like he also decided to get poetic with this piece in Tel Aviv. A closer look as well … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Features, Seen on Streets, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Culver City Artwalk ’10: “Picks of the Harvest” @ Thinkspace

On right now at the Culver City Arts District is their annual Artwalk. After bringing you a look at what LeBasse Projects and Carmichael Gallery had to offer, we now turn our eye on another great gallery – Thinkspace. Heading … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Justin Richel Install @ Center for Maine Contemporary Art

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art recently opened their juried Biennial exhibition where the participating 41 artists were chosen from 654 entries. One of these distinguished artists was none other than painter and sculptor Justin Richel. We particularly enjoy his … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Installation, Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Museums, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Teaser: Tin – “Rochambeau” @ Copro Gallery

Opening tonight at the Copro Gallery will be “Rochambeau”, the new solo show from Tin (interviewed). He’ll be bringing a new body of work to the Santa Monica with a mix of beautiful women, guns, and stuffed animals, all painted … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Shows & Events, Teasers | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Previews: “Booked” @ Carmichael Gallery

The Carmichael Gallery is gearing up for the annual Culver City Artwalk with a group show entitled “Booked”. Bringing together a large selection of street and urban art’s elite, they’ll be showcasing works from Aiko, Banksy, Beejoir, Blek le Rat, … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Previews, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment