Monthly Archives: January 2011

Setup: Patron After Party (Los Angeles Art Show)

Posted on January 18, 2011 by sleepboy

Tomorrow, January 19th, marks the opening of the annual Los Angeles Art Show. While there seems to be an increasing and confusing amount of new art fairs planned for the LA area in recent times, the L.A. Art Show has … Continue reading →

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Releases / Teasers: Fuco Ueda – “Lucid Dream” Book & Show @ Bunkamura Gallery

Posted on January 18, 2011 by juggernut3

AM favorite Fuco Ueda has been off US soil for a while now, but she has still been producing exquisite artwork. For those of us that havn’t had the chance to visit Japan to see her efforts, Fuco has decided … Continue reading →

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Video: Shepard Fairey – “Obey to the Better!”

Posted on January 18, 2011 by juggernut3

Check out this nice video produced by Gestalten where Shepard Fairey was interviewed at his “Printed Matters” show & “Beyond the Street” signing at Subliminal Projects that allows viewers to hear Shep talk about the style and ideology behind Obey. … Continue reading →

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Openings: Dalek – “Psych Optic Black Light Fuzz” Part 2 @ Hurley )( Space

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lowpro

With Part 2 of Psych Optic Black Light Fuzz, Dalek (interviewed) concluded his atypical, yet engaging dual exhibition at Hurley )( Space in Costa Mesa, CA, a stones throw away from where Part 1 (covered) was staged, in truly psychedelic … Continue reading →

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Streets: New Banksy Work in London & BAFTA Nomination

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lowpro

In near perfect synchronicity with the “Sperm” piece Banksy officially claimed as his own through his website last week, another work popped up in the London Borough of Camden which bears striking resemblances to that of the illustrious street artist. … Continue reading →

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Showing: Patrick Hughes – “Perspective & Perception” @ Flowers Gallery

Posted on January 17, 2011 by juggernut3

AM made a special visit to Flowers Gallery to catch the show Perspective & Perception show by Patrick Hughes. The British surrealist painter is someone that has fascinated us for years, but it’s hard to put into words why (we’ll … Continue reading →

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Openings: Nathan Mabry – “Armature” @ Cherry and Martin

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Khoi

Currently on view at Culver City’s always exciting gallery Cherry and Martin is Nathan Mabry’s Armature. The exhibition features five new sculptures and a sculptural fountain. The aluminum, bronze, and steel works are wonderfully odd, humorous, engaging, and both familiar … Continue reading →

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Openings: Dalek – “Psych Optic Black Light Fuzz” Part 1 @ 225 Forest

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lowpro

In a partnership that began back in 2009 when Dalek’s (interviewed) art first graced the walls of Hurley Headquarters with a massive 10×22 ft mural, the surf inspired boutique clothing outfit and the Southern Californian contemporary artist have ever since … Continue reading →

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Openings: Damien Hirst – “Forgotten Promises” @ Gagosian Gallery (Hong Kong) w/Takashi Murakami

Posted on January 17, 2011 by juggernut3

As teased, the grand opening of the Hong Kong location of Gagosian Gallery is officially tomorrow, January 18, with superstar artist Damien Hirst’s latest exhibition Forgotten Promises. Fortunately for you, you do not have to wait until tomorrow to get … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Haymakers” @ Freight + Volume

Posted on January 16, 2011 by juggernut3

Moving into a new gallery space in Chelsea, Freight + Volume brought together a fresh group show to christen in the new year. With art from Damian Stamer, Doug Fishbone, Tatiana Berg, Kristen Schiele (interviewed) and Eric White (interviewed), the exhibition … Continue reading →

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