Monthly Archives: October 2010

Showing: Dan McCarthy – “The World We Live In” @ Gallery 1988 (SF)

Posted on October 16, 2010 by sleepboy

Currently showing at Gallery 1988 in SF through the end of this month is a fantastic new body of work from Dan McCarthy (interviewed). The Massachusetts artist’s paintings are definitely informed by his surroundings as he continues to develop imagery … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Greg “Craola” Simkins – “Story Teller” @ Gallery 1988

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lowpro

With a successful NYC show over the summer (covered), Greg “Craola” Simkins (featured) will keep the ball rolling by returning to his home turf in LA for a solo at Gallery 1988. On November 5th, Story Teller will highlight a … Continue reading →

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Preview: Nathan Ota x Risk @ Hurley Space

Posted on October 15, 2010 by sleepboy

Take a look at the date of the photo above. It was taken almost 25 years ago of Nathan Ota (who recently opened his solo in LA) and RISK (of MSK fame). And yes, surprisingly like many of the fine … Continue reading →

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Artwork Donated by Banksy Sells for $75,000 @ Christie’s

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Khoi

The artwork pictured above recently sold at Christie’s Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Auction for $75,000. The 2010 spray enamel on found aluminium sign piece measures 36″ x 36″ and was donated by Banksy to help benefit the restoration fund … Continue reading →

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Art Review 2010 Power 100 List

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Khoi

According to Art Review’s annual Power 100 list, Larry Gagosian, the world’s most powerful art dealer, is the art world’s most powerful figure in 2010.  Perhaps a sign of the reawakening of the art market, Iwan Wirth and David Zwirner … Continue reading →

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Events: “Stickers – Stuck-Up Piece of Crap” Release Party

Posted on October 15, 2010 by AM Editor

AM was living large at the exclusive release party for “Stickers: Stuck-Up Piece of Crap,” an amazing book just published by Rizzoli chronicling stickers in contemporary music, design and art. The passion-project of DB Burkeman – drum and bass DJ … Continue reading →

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Openings: Fred Tomaselli @ The Brooklyn Museum

Posted on October 15, 2010 by AM Editor

Last week, the Brooklyn Museum opened a mid-career survey of the work of Brooklyn-based artist Fred Tomaselli. Tomaselli—who grew up in Southern California, but has been working in Williamsburg since the ’80s—is known for his exciting mixed-media paintings, created by … Continue reading →

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Video: Fame Festival 2010 & Os Gemeos Photo-zine

Posted on October 15, 2010 by sven

In addition to AM’s coverage of the recently opened FAME Festival in Grottaglie, our friend at Babelgum, Laurence Billiet sent us this great video she took while in Italy for the festival. You’ve seen all the stills, so now take … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Invader – “Roma 2010 & Other Curiosities” @ Wunderkammern (Italy)

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lowpro

French street art phenom Invader has trained his sights on his next target, quietly mobilizing a army of alien assassins poised to attack neighboring Italy with his first solo in over a year. Opening October 23rd at Wunderkammern, Roma 2010 … Continue reading →

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Showing: “Pop Surrealism” @ Carandente Museum, Italy

Posted on October 14, 2010 by sven

The “Pop Surrealism“ museum show AM recently previewed is now showing at the Carandente Museum in Spoleto, Italy. Put together by Rome’s Dorothy Circus Gallery, with assistance from New York’s Jonathan Levine Gallery, the exhibition brings together 45 artists from the … Continue reading →

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