Monthly Archives: July 2010

Streets: Escif – “Nice Time For A Revolution” (Spain)

Posted on July 10, 2010 by sleepboy

Spanish street artist Escif recently participated in the Insitu Festival along with other artists like San, Herbert Baglione, and Sam3. He decided to contribute this mural to the event held in his home country, filled with his hooded characters causing … Continue reading →

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Previews: Sylvia Ji – “Las Adelitas” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on July 9, 2010 by sven

After her last two solo shows in Los Angeles at Corey Helford Gallery and London at StolenSpace which AM covered for you here and here respectively, the third of the big art capitals, New York, gets its turn next week … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings for the Weekend

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Andrew Hosner

The art world is on fire this weekend – so many major shows opening around the world. Los Angeles leads the charge with major solo shows opening this weekend from the likes of Dennis Hopper (MOCA), Natalia Fabia (Corey Helford … Continue reading →

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Jeff Koons Installation @ Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital09

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Khoi

Jeff Koons and RxArt has teamed up to make the hospital a less intimidating space for young patients, hopefully helping to soothe fears and brighten moods. The world-renowned pop artist has transformed the usually sterile CT scan room with his … Continue reading →

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Openings: Emma Tooth – “Extraordinary Paintings of Ordinary People” @ Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Posted on July 9, 2010 by sven

AM went along to the opening of Emma Tooth’s exhibition “Extraordinary paintings of Ordinary People” this weekend at Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Lavishly dressed for the occasion in one her own creations, Ms. Tooth’s paintings were spread across two … Continue reading →

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Preview: Boogie – “The Uncovering” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Khoi

This Saturday, July 10, Carmichael Gallery in Culver City opens a show of photographs by international photographer and Brooklyn resident Boogie. The artist, who was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, started his photographic career by documenting rebellion and civil … Continue reading →

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Streets: LUDO lenticular

Posted on July 8, 2010 by sleepboy

While he was in London, LUDO (interviewed) decided to hit up the same spot where ROA’s famous lenticular rabbit once stood. In fact, you can see the remnants of that piece still peaking out from the bottom. For this new … Continue reading →

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Previews: Travis Louie – “Curious Myths” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on July 8, 2010 by juggernut3

This Saturday, Joshua Liner Gallery is prepped to showcase Travis Louie’s (featured) latest body of work entitled “Curious Myths”, the first solo show for Mr. Louie at the New York space. Looks like there will be 15 of Travis’ astonishing … Continue reading →

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Preview: Crazy 4 Cult 4 @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted on July 8, 2010 by sleepboy

Time flies! It’s already been a year since the last Crazy 4 Cult show so it’s time again for the fourth installment of this annual theme show at Gallery 1988 (Los Angeles). Along with art inspired by some of your … Continue reading →

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Preview / Installation: Jim Houser – “The Homebody” @ Subliminal Projects

Posted on July 8, 2010 by sleepboy

Philadelphia based artist Jim Houser is opening up a solo show Saturday night, July 10th, at the gallery that OBEY built – Subliminal Projects. As you can see, Houser is already hard at work setting up multiple installations throughout different … Continue reading →

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