Monthly Archives: June 2010

Preview / Installation: Mike Stilkey “Reminiscent” @ Hurley Space Gallery

Posted on June 4, 2010 by sven

The brand spanking new Hurley )( Space Gallery opens its doors this weekend in Costa Mesa, Ca. Long time supporters of the arts, Hurley have appointed Annie Adjchavanich, past director of Billy Shire Fine Arts, as the gallery’s curator. The inaugural … Continue reading →

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Openings: “The New Grand Tour” @ Bryce Wolkowitz

Posted on June 4, 2010 by juggernut3

Last night, AM attended the opening of “The New Grand Tour” at the fresh gallery space of Bryce Wolkowitz (previewed). With a lineup of Deanne Cheuk, Jose Parla, Rey Parla, Davi Russo, Romon Kimin Yang (Rostarr) and Suitman a.k.a. Young Kim, … Continue reading →

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Update: Jeff Soto – “Life Cycle” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted on June 4, 2010 by sleepboy

AM stopped by yesterday to visit with Jeff Soto (interviewed) to find out more about his upcoming show at Jonathan LeVine Gallery later this month (June 26th). Although we are big fans of this work already, we were still very impressed … Continue reading →

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Streets: Ron English in Italy

Posted on June 4, 2010 by sleepboy

It looks like pop art master, Ron English (featured), has been hard at work in Italy working on some murals. Here we see him painting his classic “Guernica” remix in Rome, but this time with a skeletal twist. He also … Continue reading →

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LACMA Acquires Gursky Ocean Photographs

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Khoi

According to the New York Times, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has acquired four Andreas Gursky photographs from the artist’s Gagosian Gallery exhibition, which we covered here.  It is unknown how much it paid, but the photographs, based … Continue reading →

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Preview: Timothy Karpinski @ Flat Color Gallery, Seattle

Posted on June 3, 2010 by sven

We’re big fans of the folk-art inspired work of Timothy Karpinski here at AM, and the mixed media artist and paper-cut technician will be showing off his skills with some new wares at a new solo show opening this evening … Continue reading →

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Preview / Studio Visits: Jonathan Darby @ Lebasse Projects, Culver City Artwalk

Posted on June 3, 2010 by sven

We saw that rising UK star Jonathan Darby posted some images on his blog from his studio of some new work in progress as he prepares for a showing with Lebasse Projects as part of the annual Culver City Artwalk, so … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended openings (June 3rd – June 6th)

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Andrew Hosner

June has begun and with it an onslaught of shows across the globe. Leading the charge this week, due to the sheer breadth of shows, is Los Angeles. The massive Culver City Art Walk takes places this Saturday with many … Continue reading →

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Fame Fest ’10: Os Gemeos

Posted on June 2, 2010 by sleepboy

Vhils, Swoon, and Ben Wolf have already all left their mark in Grottaglie for this years Fame Festival. Looks like next up on the list are Os Gemeos as they they took in the sights of the Italian town as … Continue reading →

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New Kozyndan Panoramic – “The Best Sushi in Town”

Posted on June 2, 2010 by sleepboy

Opening tomorrow or today, June 4th, depending what time zone you are in will be Kozyndan’s three-day exhibition at the Nelly Duff Gallery entitled “And Then There Were None”. More exciting for fans of the husband and wife duo is … Continue reading →

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