Monthly Archives: August 2010

Preview: Rob Sato – “Muscle Memories” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on August 6, 2010 by sleepboy

Rob Sato, who last showed at the Japanese American National Museum and GRSF, will be bringing his incredibly detailed and imaginative paintings to the Copro Gallery this weekend. “Muscle Memories” will be opening at the Santa Monica gallery on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Preview: Matt Furie – “Animal Style” @ GRNY

Posted on August 6, 2010 by AM Editor

Tomorrow night, Giant Robot New York will host the opening reception for “Animal Style,” featuring the work of San Francisco-based outsider artist Matt Furie. Furie uses ink and color pencil to create a funny and bizarre universe of intricately drawn … Continue reading →

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Openings: Dalek – “Chaos On The Edge Of Reason” @ Hurley )( SPACE

Posted on August 6, 2010 by juggernut3

AM attended the opening of  James “Dalek” Marshall’s (interviewed) latest show, “Chaos On The Edge Of Reason”, at the Hurley Space. The unique twist to this show was the interactive opportunity for fans to “compose” their own piece of Dalek … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Eelus – “Paradise Lost” @ Brooklynite Gallery

Posted on August 6, 2010 by sleepboy

London-based artist, Eelus, will be opening a show in September at the Brooklynite Gallery along with C215. This peek at a piece looks like a pretty large scale version of a piece he’s put up in the streets before. Take … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Nathan Ota – “An Unforseen Homecoming” @ La Luz de Jesus

Posted on August 5, 2010 by sleepboy

LA-based painter and respected instructor at Otis, Nathan Ota, will be opening his new solo show at the venerable La Luz de Jesus Gallery in September. “An Unforseen Homecoming” will include his signature creatures of the forest, hybrids of wood … Continue reading →

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Showing: Escif – “Contra La Pared” @ Montana Gallery

Posted on August 5, 2010 by sleepboy

Spanish street artist Escif recently opened his solo show “Contra la Pared” or “Up Against the Wall” in his native country. The exhibition, held at Montana Gallery in Barcelona, re-emphasized his love for the imagery of walls, barriers, ladders, and … Continue reading →

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Creative Process: Brandi Milne – “Breathe in Peaceful Slumber”

Posted on August 5, 2010 by sleepboy

Brandi Milne, who recently held her solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery, posted up some images of her creative process. The step-by-step progress pics of this piece from the show, “Breathe in Peaceful Slumber”, show the stages of her … Continue reading →

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Another Look Inside Faile’s Studio

Posted on August 5, 2010 by sleepboy

Someone recently posted up a link to pics of their visit to Faile’s studio. It’s always nice to see the creative workspace of one of the most respected artists in the street art movement as we’ve had, in the past, … Continue reading →

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Openings: Retna Installation @ Rivera & Rivera

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Khoi

For the final exhibition in Rivera & Rivera’s South Park location, internationally-acclaimed, Los Angeles-based graffiti star Retna unveiled a ground to ceiling installation featuring his signature text-styled skills. The black and white work combined spray paint and fabric and covered … Continue reading →

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Teaser / Releases: Alex Gross – “Discrepancies” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted on August 4, 2010 by sleepboy

Los Angeles based artist Alex Gross will be returning to the Jonathan LeVine Gallery in September for his second solo show there entitled “Discrepancies.” Concurrently, a new book with the same title will be available at the opening and of … Continue reading →

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