Monthly Archives: February 2011

Openings: Black Swan @ Regen Projects

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Susie Lee

Oscar Weekend, AM attended the Black Swan inspired group show at Regen Projects, which featured an A-list lineup with names like Matthew Barney, Richard Prince, Dan Graham, Glenn Ligon, and Anish Kapoor. The exhibion explores the illusion of dualities described … Continue reading →

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Videos / Openings: Ed Ruscha – “Psycho Spaghetti Westerns” @ Gagosian (Beverly Hills)

Posted on February 28, 2011 by sleepboy

Last week, the Gagosian in Beverly Hills hosted Psycho Spaghetti Westerns, Ed Ruscha’s first painting exhibition in LA in twelve years. The legendary artist brought ten large pieces for his Los Angeles fans, each an extension of the ideas he … Continue reading →

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Preview: INLE @ Gallery 1988 (Melrose)

Posted on February 28, 2011 by sleepboy

Next Thursday, March 11th, the highly anticipated INLE group show will open at Gallery 1988′s Melrose location. Curated by Greg Simkins, the exhibition has been a long time coming for the LA-based artist as much of his work references his … Continue reading →

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Recap: Banksy’s “Exit Through The Gift Shop” @ Academy Awards

Posted on February 28, 2011 by juggernut3

Don’t tell us that we’re the only people disappointed that Banksy didn’t win the Academy Award’s Best Documentary category. AM has been in full Oscar-watch mode since the movie’s nomination to the shortlist. After the Academy denied Banksy’s request to appear … Continue reading →

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Outdoors: POW WOW ’11 – Walls & Luau

Posted on February 27, 2011 by juggernut3

The POW WOW wasn’t only an indoor affair. Being in Hawaii, the gang took full advantage of all that the beautiful tropical atmosphere had to offer. An entire side of the building (across from Fresh Cafe) was secured for the … Continue reading →

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Openings: Clare Rojas – “Inside Bleak” @ PRISM Gallery

Posted on February 27, 2011 by sleepboy

Last night, AM attended the jam-packed opening of Clare Rojas’ solo exhibition at the PRISM gallery with what appeared to be the rest of young Hollywood. The San Francisco-based painter and musician impressed with her folk-inspired murals, paintings, wall panels, … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Armory Week ’11 – KAWS @ Honor Fraser

Posted on February 27, 2011 by lowpro

In the first extensive display of work since his Paris solo last fall, Pay the Debt to Nature (covered), Brooklyn-based artist, KAWS, will only need to send his work over the bridge this time, destined for Honor Fraser’s booth at … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Feb. 21 – Feb. 27

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Khoi

Will Ryman’s big flower sculptures on display in New York. The super-prolific James Franco speaks about his fine art career.  According to Javier Peres, one film piece in his recent show goes for $40k. And, are there really things that … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Greg Lamarche – “One Shot” @ Bodega

Posted on February 26, 2011 by lowpro

With collaborative hosts Bodega and Four Wall Project, Greg Lamarche will have a week long popup shop upcoming next month. Opening Saturday, March 11th, the event will provide an exclusive opportunity at rare out of print t-shirts, prints, posters, skate … Continue reading →

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Jason Jaworski’s DIE JUNGE DIE YOUNG

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Ken

Jason Jaworski is opening his latest performance/film piece this weekend at San Francisco’s annual Noise Pop festival. Aptly titled DIE JUNGE DIE YOUNG, the film serves as a summation of Jaworski’s year in travels and an expression of his pain … Continue reading →

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