Monthly Archives: January 2011

Teaser: “Freeflow” @ Roberts & Tilton

Posted on January 6, 2011 by lowpro

Piggybacking perfectly on their well rounded showing during Art Basel last month (covered), Roberts & Tilton is primed to kickoff the new year with a collection of work from their impressive stable of artists. Opening Saturday, January 8th, Freeflow will … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Ray Caesar – “A Gentle Kind of Cruelty” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted on January 6, 2011 by sleepboy

Besides his participation in the “In The Nursery” group show, Ray Caesar has some bigger things planned for January – namely his solo at Jonathan Levine Gallery. Unique in the scene as one of the rare artists who find success … Continue reading →

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Broad Musuem Design Revealed

Posted on January 6, 2011 by sleepboy

The much talked about Broad Museum finally has an architectural design. This honeycombed building with a projected cost of $130 million is the brainchild of Diller, Scofidio + Renfro, a New York-based firm, and will feature 114,000 square feet of … Continue reading →

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Update: James Jean – “Rebus” @ Martha Otero

Posted on January 6, 2011 by sleepboy

We now have some more info to share with you after first bringing you news of a Los Angeles exhibition from James Jean (interviewed) the other day. Entitled Rebus and opening on March 12th, the much anticipated showing at Martha … Continue reading →

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Openings: Jean Labourdette (Turf One) – “The Rising” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted on January 5, 2011 by juggernut3

Opening a several weeks ago alongside SHAG (covered) at Jonathan Levine Gallery was Jean Labourdette (Turf One). The self taught French-Canadian artist created a great show he named “The Rising”. Utilizing numerous found objects on which he painted on, Jean worked … Continue reading →

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Releases: José Parlá – “Walls, Diaries, and Paintings” Book

Posted on January 5, 2011 by lowpro

Brooklyn-based artist José Parlá, who stopped the show with one of his magnificent street-inspired calligraphic works at OHWOW’s It Ain’t Fair exhibit (covered) during Art Basel Week last month, will be unveiling a new publication next month, entitled Walls, Diaries, … Continue reading →

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Teaser: “In The Nursery” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on January 5, 2011 by sleepboy

It looks like Ray Caesar will be part of a group of artists participating in the upcoming “In The Nursery” group show at Corey Helford Gallery. All the work in the show, like this exquisite piece (seen above) from the … Continue reading →

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Preview: Paul Barnes – ‘Happy Valley’ @ Thinkspace

Posted on January 5, 2011 by sven

Paul Barnes brings his unique storytelling to Los Angeles this week in the form of his first LA solo show Happy Valley in Thinkspace’s project room. The Scottish artist uses a muted but warm colour palette within his work and … Continue reading →

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Preview: Sweet Toof – ‘Having A Dig’ @ Arch 402 Gallery, London

Posted on January 5, 2011 by sven

Here’s something to get your gums around… Everyone’s favourite purveyor of eye-candy Sweet Toof, one of the most prolific street artists in London, is bringing a selection of new paintings to London’s Arch 402 Gallery next week. He’s of course … Continue reading →

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Studio Visit: Eddie Colla, D Young V, and Shark Toof

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Khoi

On occasion of his inclusion in Spoke Art’s Urban Osmosis exhibition (which we previewed last week), the Los Angeles-based Shark Toof made the much-traveled trek north to the Bay Area.  While in the area, Mr. Toof knocked on the doors … Continue reading →

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