Monthly Archives: January 2011

Releases: Kris Kuksi “Divination and Delusion” Book

Posted on January 9, 2011 by lowpro

As a fitting followup to the impressive display of work unveiled during Art Basel Week with Joshua Liner Gallery (covered), Kris Kuski has also just provided his fans the first wide-arcing examination of his work to date. Published by BeinART, … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Jan 2 – Jan 8

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Khoi

New commission seen above by Andy Kehoe. Upcoming March solo at Jonathan LeVine. A tea cup giveaway from Amy Sol. Bunnie eared / horn girls from Audrey Kawasaki. A new sculptural piece from Nathan Ota. Eric Fortune trying his hand … Continue reading →

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Streets: Faile & Bäst (New York)

Posted on January 8, 2011 by sleepboy

Brooklyn based artists and constant collaborators (see Deluxx Fluxx Arcade), Faile and Bäst, recently worked together on this industrial doorway in Brooklyn. A welcome sight in snowy New York for street art fans as the cold season cuts down on the … Continue reading →

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Video: Ai Weiwei – “Never Sorry” Documentary

Posted on January 8, 2011 by sleepboy

Right on the heels of the behind-the-scenes Sunflower Seeds video, a trailer for Ai Weiwei’s Never Sorry documentary has surfaced. This first full length feature on the Chinese artist and activist sheds light on some of his philosophies & principles … Continue reading →

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Studio Visit: Steve More

Posted on January 8, 2011 by sven

In anticipation of his upcoming two person exhibition with Remi/Rough, AM brings you a view from the studio of Edinburgh based artist Steve More. More’s heritage as a graffiti writer dates back to the mid 80′s when his elaborately styled … Continue reading →

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Releases: Blu – 2010 DVD

Posted on January 8, 2011 by sleepboy

Fans of Blu’s fantastic graff-animations – Muto, Combo (collaboration with David Ellis), and Big Bag Big Boom – now have a way to own some of the footage.  The prolific street artist has released his first ever DVD, signed and … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Is This Thing On?” @ Gallery 1988 (Melrose)

Posted on January 7, 2011 by sleepboy

For those interested in these sort of shows, Gallery 1988, the Melrose location, has a group exhibition tonight featuring artwork of your favorite comedians. There is a massive list of artists and the funnymen or funnywomen they are paired with … Continue reading →

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Preview: ‘Haymaker’ group show @ Freight + Volume

Posted on January 7, 2011 by sven

New York Gallery Freight + Volume open their 2011 season with a group show this week featuring Kristen Schiele (interviewed) and Eric White (interviewed). Haymaker also features Tatiana Berg, Doug Fishbone and Damian Stamer, with the curatorial theme focusing on … Continue reading →

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Preview: “There It Is” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on January 7, 2011 by sleepboy

A trio of talented artists will be opening up a group show this Saturday night, January 8th, at the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City. Seth Armstrong, Brett Amory (interviewed), and Adam Caldwell will be showing some new paintings collectively entitled … Continue reading →

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Preview: ‘Finding Vivian Maier: Chicago Street Photographer’ @ Chicago Cultural Center

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Patrick Nguyen

Finding Vivian Maier: Chicago Street Photographer is the first American exhibition of photographs by Vivian Maier (1926 – 2009). It opens Friday, 7 January at the Chicago Cultural Center and runs until Sunday, 3 April. The enigmatic, private yet outspoken … Continue reading →

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