Monthly Archives: July 2010

Publications: Ryan McLennan – “The Cost Of Comfort”

Posted on July 24, 2010 by juggernut3

AM recently stopped by the Joshua Liner Gallery to check out a copy of Ryan McLennan’s new book “The Cost of Comfort”. Published by Triple Stamp Press, the special edition book is actually a loose-leaf art book that contains 20 … Continue reading →

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SDCC ’10: Omi : Unmasked Party @ Bar Basic

Posted on July 24, 2010 by sleepboy

On Thursday night, Munky King unveiled their newest product, the Omi mask, with a release party at Bar Basic in San Diego. Of more interest to us, was the live painting on larger replica masks that went down at the … Continue reading →

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Openings: Jeremy Fish – “The Road Less Traveled Tour” @ Upper Playground PDX

Posted on July 24, 2010 by sleepboy

Jeremy Fish (featured) “The Road Less Traveled Tour,” which started in Denver, has reached it’s last stop at Fifty24PDX, Upper Playground Portland branch. As usual, the Fish mobile, Jeremy’s infamous van, was on site, bringing with it paintings, prints, books, … Continue reading →

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Video: KAWS @ Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Posted on July 23, 2010 by sleepboy

If you remember, AM recently brought you a first look at the KAWS museum show at The Aldrich as well as a peek at the upcoming Pinnochio and Jiminy Cricket figures. Apparently, High Snobiety also made the trek out to … Continue reading →

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Openings: “As They See It” @ 941 Geary

Posted on July 23, 2010 by sleepboy

Another group show recently opened at the recently opened 941 Geary Gallery in San Francisco featuring some of the young talent, as well as some more established artists. The show entitled “As They See It” featured work from Kevin Cyr (interviewed), … Continue reading →

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Nancy Rubins – “Works for New Space, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Monochrome I & II” @ Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Khoi

Nancy Rubins, whose monumental sculptures are prominently on outdoor display at MOCA Los Angeles and MOCA San Diego, now takes over the inside one of Southern California’s finest galleries – Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. The artist has built two … Continue reading →

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Sketchbook: James Jean

Posted on July 23, 2010 by sleepboy

By now, all AM readers should be familiar with James Jean (interviewed) mastery of the paintbrush, but did you know he does a pretty mean sketch as well? Every now and then, the LA-based Jean like to update his blog … Continue reading →

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Showing / Installation: Best | Ever “The Delicacy of Passion” @ Studio55

Posted on July 22, 2010 by sven

UK artist duo Best | Ever recently brought a selection of their work to London for a showcase entitled “The Delicacy of Passion”. The exhibition served as a teaser for a full scale solo show planned for this Autumn. The … Continue reading →

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Video: “Euro Trash” – Conor Harrington, JR, Vhils & Antony Micallef @ LAzarides 90210

Posted on July 22, 2010 by juggernut3

Our friend Sonja has been hard at work putting together her fantastic video recapping the tremendous showing of “Eurotrash” featuring the works of  Conor Harrington (interviewed), Micallef (interviewed), JR and Vhils at the LAzarides 90210 pop up space in Beverly Hills. It … Continue reading →

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Openings: Victor Reyes – “Misspelled” @ Robert Berman Gallery/E6

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Khoi

Letters – we’ve learned about them before we even enter kindergarten, practice writing them in school for years, and use them countless times everyday to communicate. They are vital to our lives, yet how many of us really take the … Continue reading →

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