Monthly Archives: July 2010

Streets: Shepard Fairey for Viva La Revolucion (Part 3)

Posted on July 16, 2010 by sleepboy

After finishing his mural in Hillcrest for the Viva La Revolucion exhibition, Shepard Fairey’s (featured) moved to the next spot – South Park (29th and Ivy). From the looks of things, this piece will be a larger version of his … Continue reading →

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Releases: Audrey Kawasaki Brooches

Posted on July 15, 2010 by sleepboy

Those Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) brooches that made us the envy of all our art friends are finally available as a general release this Saturday, July 17th at 3 pm (Pacific Time). Originally released only to attendees of Baby Tattooville 2009 … Continue reading →

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Preview / Installation: AJ Fosik & Bill McRight – “Count Back From Nothing” @ David B. Smith Gallery

Posted on July 15, 2010 by sven

David B. Smith Gallery weighs in this month with yet another stellar looking exhibition opening Friday, July 16th with the pairing of sculptors AJ Fosik and Bill McRight in the two person show “Count Back From Nothing”. Fosik’s three dimensional … Continue reading →

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Previews: “Graffolution” @ Soapstone Gallery

Posted on July 15, 2010 by juggernut3

Tonight is the opening of “Graffolution” at the Soapstone Gallery in Midtown New York. The street art centric line-up is packed with a list of artists such as: Subtexture, Matt Siren, See One, Sae Ster, Eric Orr, Meres, Joe Russo, Rob … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings (July 15-17)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Andrew Hosner

There are some major shows taking place this weekend the world over, but none more important than the major ‘Viva La Revolucion’ show down in San Diego at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art that opens this Saturday evening. … Continue reading →

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Streets: Shepard Fairey for Viva La Revolucion (Part 2)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by sleepboy

After stopping by earlier to this week to catch the beginning of Shepard Fairey’s (featured) mural in Hillcrest, AM went back to snap some pics of the finished mural. Shep has already moved on to the next spot (more on … Continue reading →

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Streets: Os Gemeos for Viva La Revolucion

Posted on July 15, 2010 by sleepboy

It seems like every time there is an important museum exhibiton, art festival or fair, Os Gemeos is sure to be invited to participate. Who can blame the curators though as the twins never cease to amaze with their indoor … Continue reading →

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Robert Longo x Bottega Veneta

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Khoi

In the ’80s, it was Robert Longo who originated the often-imitated (Apple iPod ads, anyone?) style of twisting, turning, and contorting action shots in his series Men in the Cities. Recently, Bottega Veneta came correct by hiring the artist to … Continue reading →

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Openings: Jim Houser – “The Homebody” @ Subliminal Projects

Posted on July 14, 2010 by sleepboy

AM stopped by Subliminal Projects last Saturday night to check out the new body of work from Jim Houser. “The Homebody” (previewed) was everything we expected – witty installations, a packed gallery, paintings full of patterns, symbols and codewords. What … Continue reading →

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PortugalArte ’10: Faile (Part 1)

Posted on July 14, 2010 by sleepboy

A “Bunny Boy” sculpture? Hell yes please! We can’t wait to see what Faile (featured) has up their sleeves for their fans in Portugal. As we hinted before in March, the Brooklyn street duo are in town for the PortugalArte … Continue reading →

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