Monthly Archives: September 2010

Fame Fest ’10: Escif

Posted on September 13, 2010 by sleepboy

Angelo, mastermind behind Studiocromie and the Fame Festival, has seen his fair share of street artists and their work. So, when he’s impressed with the level of addiction a certain artist has to painting walls, you know that’s saying something. … Continue reading →

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Openings: Kent Williams – “Eklektikos” @ EVOKE Contemporary

Posted on September 13, 2010 by sleepboy

Kent Williams’ “Eklektikos” opened up a couple weeks ago at the EVOKE Contemporary in New Mexico. Fans who live other parts of the country definitely missed out witnessing in person a truly great show. The Los Angeles-based artist brought with … Continue reading →

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Openings: Alex Gross – “Discrepancies” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted on September 13, 2010 by sleepboy

With the art world bringing out their big guns this month to kick off the art season, Jonathan LeVine comes out of the gate strong with a new collection of paintings from Alex Gross. As he mentioned in his interview … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits / Preview: Mark Dean Veca – “When The Shit Hits The Fan” @ Western Project

Posted on September 13, 2010 by sleepboy

A little while back, we stopped by Mark Dean Veca’s (interviewed) studio to get a glimpse at his new body of work “When The Shit Hits The Fan” – a kind of metaphor for the state of the world today. … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ron English – “Status Factory” @ Opera Gallery

Posted on September 12, 2010 by juggernut3

Last night, AM attended the private viewing of Ron English (featured), latest exhibition “Status Factory”. With the sponsorship of Opera Gallery, the pop-up exhibition was held in an extravagant triplex retail space in the heart of New York’s Soho district. As … Continue reading →

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Openings: Andrew Schoultz – “Compound Eyes on the World” @ Marx & Zavattero

Posted on September 12, 2010 by sleepboy

In San Francisco, headlining the official opening of the art season last night was Andrew Schoultz’ new body of work at Marx & Zavattero. “Compound Eyes on the World” is Schoultz’ second solo at the gallery and draws attention to … Continue reading →

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“Beyond The Street” LA Book Launch @ Subliminal Projects

Posted on September 12, 2010 by sven

This year’s hottest pick for your bookshelf “Beyond the Street: The 100 Leading Figures in Urban Art” completes its run of the trinity of art capitals this month with the Los Angeles book launch and signing to be held at … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Sept 5 – 11

Posted on September 12, 2010 by sleepboy

The United States makes its choice for the Venice Biennale – Allora & Calzadilla.  First time ever the US chooses a artist pair to represent them. Damien Hirst may have destroyed the market for his art for years to come … Continue reading →

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Update: ROA

Posted on September 11, 2010 by sleepboy

Check out this newest piece from ROA, who certainly has been very busy recently. Not only is he at the Nuart Festival right now working on one of his largest and most complex piece ever, we also now have word … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Paul McCarthy – “Three Sculptures” @ L&M Arts, Los Angeles

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Khoi

Hold onto your seats.  Two monumental events will occur on one night in Venice, CA on Sept. 25.  First, Paul McCarthy, the Los Angeles-based artist – one of the most important of his generation – returns for his first solo … Continue reading →

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