Monthly Archives: July 2010

SDCC ’10: Yoskay Yamamoto – “Screaming For The Sunrise” Prototype

Posted on July 20, 2010 by juggernut3

Yoskay Yamamoto (interviewed) has almost completed his latest vinyl project with Munky King. The incredible six-inch figure is based on his painting “Screaming for the Sunrise” from his “Hello & Goodbye” solo at LeBasse Projects last year. From what Yoskay … Continue reading →

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SDCC ’10: David Choe – “Munko” Figure

Posted on July 20, 2010 by juggernut3

When AM visited David Choe’s (featured) secret lair several months ago, we not only got an advance peek at his recently released monograph, but we also got a first look at his Whale “Munko”. Check out our close-ups of the … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Mark Dean Veca @ Western Project

Posted on July 20, 2010 by sleepboy

It’s been awhile since we last saw Mark Dean Veca (interviewed) at his solo show opening in New York at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery, but now we can bring you a new painting by the Los Angeles based artist. This … Continue reading →

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SDCC ’10: Jeff Soto – Seeker

Posted on July 19, 2010 by sleepboy

The Seeker from Jeff Soto, an art toy from Bigshot Toyworks that we’ve been following all along its production process, is finally ready for release. We first heard about the toy from Jeff on one of our studio visits, saw … Continue reading →

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Signings: San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 19, 2010 by stephen

San Diego Comic-Con 2010 officially kicks off this Wednesday. One of the things we’ve always enjoyed about the convention is being able to chat with some of our favorite artists or for those instances when we’ve been too awe-struck, simply … Continue reading →

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Video: Kaws x Lindsay Lohan x Complex

Posted on July 19, 2010 by sleepboy

It looks like Lindsay Lohan might be doing some jail time soon in the near future, but she did find time to do a photoshoot with Complex that is sure to be the fantasy of some art collectors out there. … Continue reading →

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Openings: David LaChappelle – “American Jesus” @ Paul Kasmin

Posted on July 19, 2010 by juggernut3

Last Tuesday night, Paul Kasmin Gallery hosted the opening for David La Chapelle’s latest body of work “American Jesus.” We’re not sure if it’s the gallery or David’s following, but the space was jam-packed with onlookers gawking at David’s elaborate … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Viva La Revolucion” @ Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Posted on July 19, 2010 by sleepboy

Saturday evening in San Diego was a great night for street, urban, and new contemporary art. With many of the museums in so-called cultural centers of this country and world still slow to embrace a rapidly growing movement, the Museum … Continue reading →

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Streets: Roa Rooftop in London

Posted on July 18, 2010 by sven

AM met up with Roa when he was in London a couple of weeks ago and we watched him in action painting a large wall from a Hoxton rooftop. The Belgian street artist is producing some of the freshest outdoor … Continue reading →

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Releases: CEPT – “Again & Again” Hand-Finished Screenprint

Posted on July 18, 2010 by sven

It’s not often that you find AM regurgitating a press release, but this email we got from CEPT recently about his newly released hand finished edition made us chuckle so much that we thought we should repost it here in … Continue reading →

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