Monthly Archives: August 2010

Openings: David Choong Lee – “Acquiring Signal” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Khoi

Representing San Francisco, the amazing David Choong Lee recently hauled down over 400 of his favorite works to LeBasee Projects in Culver City. The prolifically staged exhibition is as complete a representation of the artist’s skills as one imagines you … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Summer Group Show” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on August 16, 2010 by juggernut3

On Saturday night, AM attended the opening for Joshua Liner Gallery’s annual “Summer Show”. Apparently, so did many of the art loving New Yorkers that turned out to pack the house. The show had diverse lineup of talented artists including … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits: Marcus Freeman

Posted on August 16, 2010 by sven

AM came across Marcus Freeman’s paintings last year, and we instantly loved how he mixes a superflat representational style of depicting the built environment with the cleanliness of Ed Ruscha & Patrick Caulfield’s pop art stylings. Some of the elements … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: D*Face in Quito, Ecuador – Part 2

Posted on August 15, 2010 by sven

It seems that cans of paint are a valuable commodity in Ecuador and whilst we discard our empty cans and messed up caps without question where it is readily available, the local kids in Quito clean up the old tips … Continue reading →

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Teaser: “Hope’s Reply” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted on August 15, 2010 by sleepboy

Looks like German artistic duo Herakut are scheduled for an exhibition this September at LeBasse Projects.  Entitled “Hope’s Reply”, the show from Hera (interviewed) and Akut, will hopefully feature some of those fantastic sculptural pieces (like at Springmann.Varol) along with … Continue reading →

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Overtime: August 8 – 14

Posted on August 15, 2010 by sleepboy

Some pieces from Tim Biskup for Fifty24MX. A look at Tessar Lo’s, Jason Sho Green, and Rob Sato’s sketchbooks. New octopi lighting from Adam Wallacavage. Terence Koh and his Children of the Corn. Huge show for Anish Kapoor in India. … Continue reading →

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Streets: Os Gemeos x Futura in NYC Wrap-Up

Posted on August 14, 2010 by juggernut3

Wrapping up our coverage of a phenomenal collaboration, AM got to spend some time with Os Gemeos & Futura on their day off after the completion of this impressive mural. The seven story mural consisted of the twins working on … Continue reading →

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Openings: Philip Lumbang – “Adventure!” @ GR2

Posted on August 14, 2010 by sleepboy

LA-based artist Philip Lumbang, who developed his craft as an assistant to Shepard Fairey (featured), recently opened a show at Giant Robot 2 on Sawtelle St.  After satisfying some of his needs for working on the streets, Philip brings his … Continue reading →

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Openings: “A Decade With No Name” @ Best of the East Bay Party, Oakland

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Khoi

One thing about Oakland, it’s a city that represents to the fullest.  Want evidence of that?  Just look at this show.  Curated by a name you all should be familiar with, none other than Ken Harman, this is a show … Continue reading →

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Streets: Meggs in Hong Kong

Posted on August 13, 2010 by sleepboy

Just like other street artists before him (Michael De Feo and Zevs), some more successfully than others, Meggs decided to leave his mark on Hong Kong after opening his show at Above Second Gallery. He worked in some comic inspired … Continue reading →

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