Monthly Archives: February 2011

POW WOW ’11: Suitman

Posted on February 21, 2011 by sleepboy

One of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii for POW WOW ’11 was spending some time with Young Kim. The performance artist, photographer, designer, creative director, and videographer has worked with many the major brands out there. His famous … Continue reading →

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Releases: Audrey Kawasaki – “She Entwined” Print

Posted on February 21, 2011 by sleepboy

For those waiting patiently for the next Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) print release, your patience will be rewarded this Sunday, February 27th, if you are quick enough. “She Entwined”, from her recent set of shows in Australia (covered), will be in … Continue reading →

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Studio Visits / Preview: James Jean – “Rebus” @ Martha Otero

Posted on February 21, 2011 by juggernut3

As you may know, James Jean (interviewed) has an upcoming show enititled “Rebus” at Martha Otero on March 12th. What you may not know is that this body of work has been over two years in the making. Since his groundbreaking show … Continue reading →

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Phlegm x Sukhoi Su-17

Posted on February 20, 2011 by sleepboy

Looks like Retna’s not the only one into painting aircraft. Phlegm recently enhanced this old Soviet fighter jet, a Sukhoi Su-17 with some of his signature imagery.  If you are in the UK, you’ll be able to see more of his … Continue reading →

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Andy Warhol: “The Last Decade” @ Brooklyn Museum

Posted on February 20, 2011 by juggernut3

Last Fall, AM caught an excellent exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. The show entitled Andy Warhol: The Last Decade was an epic collection culled from the last 10 years of the famed artist’s illustrious career. The survey included almost 50 … Continue reading →

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Signings: Kris Kuksi – “Divination and Delusion” Book @ Joshua Liner

Posted on February 20, 2011 by juggernut3

It’s always fun to run into our friend Kris Kuski as he was recently in New York to sign his latest book Divination and Delusion at Joshua Liner Gallery. Numerous fans were on hand to catch Mr. Kuksi in the … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Feb. 14 – Feb. 20

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Khoi

Faith47 interviewed on video by the Ginkgo Agency. Romance ain’t dead – check out video of this street art tour filled with symbolic imagery of a couple’s relationship, culminating in the ultimate question. Grown men fighting over a Banksy billboard. … Continue reading →

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Streets: ROA (Mexico)

Posted on February 19, 2011 by sleepboy

One of the hardest working street artists in the game, ROA recently made a special trip to Mexico where he took time to throw up a bunch of murals (you can see more on Unurth). Not only did he reprise … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Jacub Gagnon – “Elements and Oddities” @ Thinkspace

Posted on February 19, 2011 by sleepboy

Coming up at the end of April, Jacub Gagnon will be bringing a whole new body of work to the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City. The Toronto-based artist paints in stunning detail the interplay between animals and various chosen objects … Continue reading →

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Showing: Michael Page – “Into Passing” @ Shooting Gallery SF

Posted on February 19, 2011 by sleepboy

Michael Page (interviewed) continued to take his work in the direction we last saw at his show in March of last year (covered) with the inclusion of more abstract and loose elements as well as bold palette choices. The new … Continue reading →

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