Monthly Archives: September 2010

Openings: Edwin Ushiro & Yoskay Yamamoto – “Preceding Sunday” and “lost stories and found memories” @ Roq La Rue

Posted on September 28, 2010 by sleepboy

Friends and LA-based artists Edwin Ushiro’s (interviewed) and Yoskay Yamamoto (featured) made their way northwest to attend the opening of their latest joint show at the Roq La Rue a couple of weeks ago. Yoskay bought some works on a … Continue reading →

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Previews: KAWS – “Passing Through” @ Harbour City (Hong Kong)

Posted on September 28, 2010 by juggernut3

Last month we brought you a teaser of Kaws with his ginormous 5 meter high companion. Created to greet guests entering Kowloon’s Harbour City in for Hong Kong, the awe inspiring figure has arrived safely for it’s October 3rd opening entitled “Passing … Continue reading →

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Streets: Anthony Lister in London

Posted on September 28, 2010 by sven

Directly following the opening of his installation at NYC’s Standard Hotel, Australian artist Anthony Lister (interviewed) hauled across the pond to visit London for a few days. AM contributor Patrick Nguyen caught up with him on Friday for a chat … Continue reading →

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Releases: James Jean “Tango” Giclee

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Khoi

James Jean (who recently had a show at 3.1 Phillip Lim) and SURU has just released a new limited edition giclee of his painting, Tango.  The 28″x44″ giclee, reproduced with archival pigment ink on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper, is in … Continue reading →

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Publications: tasj vol ii – issue ii

Posted on September 27, 2010 by juggernut3

tasj vol ii – issue ii is now out! This issue marks part 1 of the tasj’s Backstage series. It features comprehensive interviews with art world personalities Mark Jenkins (artist and curator of Les Grandes Traversées in France), Rae McGrath … Continue reading →

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Another Update: Josh Keyes – “Collision” @ David B. Smith Gallery

Posted on September 27, 2010 by sleepboy

We couldn’t resist posting another teaser pic that is possibly (there’s a good chance it’s a commission piece also due to its size) for Josh Keyes‘ (interviewed) upcoming show at David B. Smith Gallery. This monster piece (perhaps 120″ x … Continue reading →

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Teasers: Glen E. Friedman “Fuck You All” w/ Special Guest Shepard Fairey @ 941 Geary

Posted on September 27, 2010 by juggernut3

It’s about time we broke some news that we’ve been holding our breath on. Glen E. Friedman is going to exhibit his “Fuck You All” show on November 6th at SF’s 941 Geary Gallery. The renowned photographer whom has transcended generations … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits: Brian Viveros

Posted on September 27, 2010 by sleepboy

As we mentioned last week, we recently had the chance to stop by Brian Viveros’ Riverside studio for a visit to talk to him about a show we had been looking forward to for a while now. “The Dirtyland” opens … Continue reading →

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Streets: Os Gemeos (Lithuania)

Posted on September 26, 2010 by sleepboy

Sounds like the Os Gemeos brothers made a trip to Northern Europe recently to trace their ancestry. Their grandfather was originally from Lithuania before immigrating to Brazil and you can read the full story on their most recent blog post. … Continue reading →

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Update: Baby Tattooville 2010 – October 1st-3rd

Posted on September 26, 2010 by juggernut3

Sometimes things just creep up on us. Didn’t it seem like yesterday that we were in Riverside covering the monster art retreat that is Baby Tattooville? Well, the annual weekend extravaganza is nearly upon us as we count down to … Continue reading →

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