Monthly Archives: February 2011

Streets / Video: Vhils x Orelha Negra – M.I.R.I.A.M.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by sleepboy

Looks like Vhils went all Cai Guo-Qiang on us with this new explosive video collaboration with Orelha Negra. The Lisbon-based artist appears to have increased his already versatile bag of tricks to get his works up on the walls for … Continue reading →

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Preview: Andy Kehoe – “Strange Wanderings” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted on February 23, 2011 by sleepboy

Master of the autumn palette, Andy Kehoe will be bringing his rich landscapes and creatures to New York when he opens his solo “Strange Wanderings” alongside Gary Baseman at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery. We haven’t seen a large body of … Continue reading →

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Streets: Banksy – “Oscar Tour” (Los Angeles) Part IV

Posted on February 23, 2011 by lowpro

Banksy continues beautifying the streets, and inducing the hysteria of greedy landowners and construction crews, in the Los Angeles area (Part I & Part II & Part III) as a build up to the Academy Awards this Sunday. Located right … Continue reading →

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Video: Greg Simkins’ mural @ Mid-City Arts

Posted on February 23, 2011 by sleepboy

Recently, Greg “Craola” Simkins (featured) spent some time at Mid-City Arts in Los Angeles working on a mural. Take a look at this timelapse footage as he painted some of his classic imagery including the pedestal, cloud, honeycomb, and elephant. … Continue reading →

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Studio Visit: Lucas Price

Posted on February 22, 2011 by sven

Lucas Price seems to be an artist in an ever changing state of evolution. His last major UK solo show Jesus Help Me Find My Proper Place suggested a level of confusion within its title – the work exhibited was … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Armory Week ’11 – Ryan McGinness – “Women: The Blacklight Paintings” @ Country Club

Posted on February 22, 2011 by lowpro

Following up on the sultry success of the first installment of Women: The Blacklight Paintings during Art Basel Week at South Beach’s Club Madonna (covered), Ryan McGinness will yet again be teaming up with Country Club and The Standard to … Continue reading →

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Openings: POW WOW ’11

Posted on February 22, 2011 by juggernut3

The weeks of setup for the POW WOW ’11 in Honolulu culminated in blowout showcase bringing together talent from different parts of the world. People all over Hawaii came to take part in the celebration where performance, photography, graffiti, and … Continue reading →

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Banksy x Simpsons (Part II) and Oscar Update (Part III)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by sleepboy

After taking a brilliant turn as the director of the Simpsons’ opening sequence, Banksy returns as a reference in the last episode (22×14) as a timely tag backstage as America’s favorite animated family makes an appearance at the Oscars. Speaking … Continue reading →

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Streets: JR (Los Angeles) Part II

Posted on February 21, 2011 by sleepboy

As we reported earlier, French street activist and photographer JR is continuing his assault on the walls of LA since starting with a mural in Venice last week.  LA weekly is following his progress in bringing his “The Wrinkles of … Continue reading →

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Happy Presidents’ Day

Posted on February 21, 2011 by sleepboy

For those of you lucky enough to have today off work in the States, here is Ron English’s (featured) salute to the Presidents’ Day holiday. George Washington never looked better remixed with some comics and modified dollar bills.  For those … Continue reading →

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