Monthly Archives: August 2010

Preview: Eddie Martinez Curated Group Show @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted on August 13, 2010 by juggernut3

The Guerrero Gallery is having a another group show, this time curated by Eddie Martinez.  The “big-eyed” artist is assembling the talents of Alisha Kerlin, Arien Valizadeh, Brian Belott, Conrad Ruiz, Derek Aylward, Eddie Martinez, Eduardo Recife, Fanny Bostrom, Jamison … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Love Conquers All” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on August 13, 2010 by sleepboy

Last Saturday night, AM stopped by the “Love Conquers All” show in Culver City at the Thinkspace Gallery. The exhibition’s concept was based on the struggle of the gay community for equality with part of the proceeds were donated to … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Recommended Openings for this Weekend

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Andrew Hosner

With the quiet summer art season in full effect, the list of recommended shows is shorter than usual but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any quality shows. For example, take a look at the possible crazy installs coming up for … Continue reading →

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Streets: Know Hope Trainwriting

Posted on August 13, 2010 by sleepboy

It looks like Israeli street meistro Know Hope recently visited Croatia and tried his hand at the time-honored tradition of train-writing (ala Labrona & Barry McGee). Of course, he used some signature imagery as well as continued his penchant for … Continue reading →

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Openings: Naoto Hattori – “Super Bionics” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on August 12, 2010 by sleepboy

Opening concurrently with Rob Sato last Saturday night at Copro Gallery was “Super Bionics” from Naoto Hattori. Attendees of the show were treated to the delightfully grotesque yet beautiful world of Hattori where floating heads, transformed animalia, and a melting … Continue reading →

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Streets: Mac in Dublin

Posted on August 12, 2010 by sleepboy

Mac, who we recently watched painting a mural in Culver City, posted up some pics of the work he did in Dublin. Since he is part Irish, these pieces were especially meaningful to him. The one above was done for … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 12, 2010 by sleepboy

Last weekend, AM stopped by Copro Gallery to check out the new body of work from Rob Sato entitled “Muscle Memories.” This collection of watercolors, limited editions, and even some works on slides bombarded attendees with the stunning individual detail … Continue reading →

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Openings: FrePrs – “Vivid Fiction” @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery

Posted on August 12, 2010 by sleepboy

A couple weekends ago, Samuel Lowder aka Freprs’ joint show with Aiko and Junko Mizuno opened at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery. On display, were his daring color combinations and stencil work inspired by “old advertisements, cartoons, and cinema”. Lowder began … Continue reading →

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Interview with Gaye Advert / Preview: “Beyond Punk” @ Signal Gallery

Posted on August 11, 2010 by sven

Two of our cultural loves come together this week in an artistic punk rock mash-up. “Beyond Punk” is a group art exhibition curated by femme punk icon Gaye Advert, the former bass guitarist of The Adverts. The show features a … Continue reading →

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Books: Yoshitomo Nara – “Nobody’s Fool” Box Set

Posted on August 11, 2010 by juggernut3

Remember when we mentioned that Yoshitomo Nara will be unveiling a pair of statues on the Upper East Side and his retrospective at the Asia Society? Well even better news – a special book boxed set will be released on September 1st to … Continue reading →

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