Monthly Archives: June 2010

Jeff Koons x BMW Art Car Unleashed @ Centre Pompidou

Posted on June 2, 2010 by juggernut3

Jeff Koons just premiered his latest contribution to the historic BMW “Art Car” line at the historic Centre Pompidou. The pictures of the final product was even more impressive than the initial prototype image we first showed you. This unique … Continue reading →

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Art HK ’10: Aya Takano

Posted on June 2, 2010 by sleepboy

Another artist that we were looking forward to seeing at Art HK 10 was Murakami protege, Aya Takano. The Japanese artist, whose show we also covered in NY, was exhibiting at the Emmanuel Perrotin booth and has been one of … Continue reading →

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Streets / Video: Aakash Nihalani – “Stop, Pop & Roll”

Posted on June 2, 2010 by sleepboy

Looks like Aakash Nihalani decided to take matters into his own hands to make sure motorists are able to see stop signs clearly in Brooklyn. Here is a video of a recent urban intervention he performed utilizing some of his … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Skewville – “Shift Work Disorder” @ Factory Fresh

Posted on June 2, 2010 by sleepboy

This Saturday, June 5th, the twins (not the ones from Brazil) bring their “next levelism” to the Factory Fresh Gallery in New York. Skewville, the street art duo and also twin brothers known for their hanging wooden shoes, unveil a … Continue reading →

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Streets: Conor Harrington in Palestine

Posted on June 1, 2010 by sleepboy

Since we brought you pics of Conor Harrington (interviewed) doing this thing in Israel, it would only be natural for him to also pay a visit to Palestine (hinted as his next step in his blog). Sounds as though he … Continue reading →

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Christopher Wool @ Gagosian Gallery (Rome)

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Khoi

It’s been a while since we’ve covered anything in Rome, but today that changes. Gagosian Gallery brings one of today’s most important artists to the historic city with eight new paintings by Christopher Wool. The silkscreen and enamel large works … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ricky Allman – “I had no defense, so I lied” @ David B. Smith Gallery, Denver

Posted on June 1, 2010 by sven

David B. Smith Gallery in Denver, Colorado continues it’s program of showing exciting and affordable young artists next month with the wonderfully titled “I had no defense, so I lied” solo exhibition by Ricky Allman, opening on Thursday, June 3rd. … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits / Preview: Yoskay Yamamoto – “Familiar Strangers” @ Lebasse Projects

Posted on June 1, 2010 by juggernut3

AM recently visited with Yoskay Yamamoto (interviewed) at his Los Angeles studio. Taking time out of his marathon work sessions, he gave us a sneak preview into his coming show “Familiar Strangers” (teased) at LeBasse Projects which opens June 12th. The … Continue reading →

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