Monthly Archives: January 2011

Video: Jesse Hazelip – “The Belle of the Brawl”

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Ken

Jesse Hazelip (studio visit here), has a new show opening up next week at the San Francisco gallery, 941 Geary.  Following his massive installation last year at White Walls, Hazelip looks to go even bigger and better in the larger … Continue reading →

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Preview: Mrzyk & Moriceau – “The Man With The Golden Gun” @ Ratio 3

Posted on January 4, 2011 by lowpro

In what is shaping up to be a true multi-media experience, collaborative art duo Mrzyk & Moriceau will be unveiling a new body of work, entitled The Man With The Golden Gun, this coming weekend in San Francisco. Opening January … Continue reading →

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Video: Ai Weiwei – “Sunflower Seeds” @ Tate Modern

Posted on January 4, 2011 by sleepboy

We wanted to share this documentary we recently watched put out by the Tate Modern on Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds installation (covered). Hosted at the Turbine Hall and part of the Unilever Series of commissions for the museum, the impressive … Continue reading →

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Streets: ROA (Salten Sea)

Posted on January 3, 2011 by sleepboy

It look like while ROA was in Los Angeles for his pop-up show (covered), he found time to take a little detour to the Salten Sea. While there, the Belgium artist painted a fish in his signature style to mark … Continue reading →

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Teaser: James Jean – Solo Exhibition @ Martha Otero

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Khoi

Here’s some big news to ring in the new year.  James Jean (interviewed) will have his first solo exhibition of his fine art career in Los Angeles at Martha Otero.  Although the exact date is not yet released, it will … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Zen Garage” @ JANM

Posted on January 3, 2011 by sleepboy

Last week, the Japanese American Nation Museum hosted “Zen Garage”, a small exhibition featuring some custom vehicles from Shinya Kimura, Giant Robot’s Eric Nakamura (interviewed), and David Choe (featured).  The highlight for us was Choe’s custom monster Scion xB showcasing … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ryan McGinness – “Black Holes” @ Phillips de Pury (NYC)

Posted on January 3, 2011 by juggernut3

For a New Year’s Eve treat, AM stopped by the Highline in Chelsea’s meatpacking district to check out Ryan McGinness’ outdoor installation located at Phillips de Pury’s 15th St. auction floor. Even more impressive in person when compared to our preview, … Continue reading →

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Banksy – “In the Event of a Divorce Cut Here” @ Christie’s “Dennis Hopper” Auction

Posted on January 2, 2011 by juggernut3

Near the end of 2010, AM attended the afternoon session of Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary auction (full results here.) This field trip was special in many ways for us. First, it served as the estate sale of legendary actor/collector Dennis Hopper’s … Continue reading →

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Handmade Audrey Kawasaki Plushes

Posted on January 2, 2011 by sleepboy

Take a look at these nice homemade plushes from Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) that she posted on her English blog recently. She made her new hobby known a little while back but has definitely upped her game recently by including her … Continue reading →

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Overtime Dec. 26 – Jan. 1

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Khoi

RIP: Andy Warhol’s older brother, John Warhola, died on Christmas Eve. “Frail and terrified” woman hospitalized after police dragged her out of Gagosian Gallery in Chelsea while she was howling in pain. LACMA gets $150,000 from Los Angeles to preserve … Continue reading →

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