Monthly Archives: March 2011

Preview: Camille Rose Garcia – “Snow White and the Black Lagoon” @ Michael Kohn Gallery

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Susie Lee

Camille Rose Garcia’s new series of paintings, Snow White and the Black Lagoon opens this Saturday at Michael Kohn Gallery. Following her latest project, The Illustrated Alice and Wonderland, the series is based on the Grimm’s fairy tale, “Snow White … Continue reading →

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Armory Week ’11 – Independent Fair

Posted on March 9, 2011 by AM Editor

After enjoying the change and chaos of the inaugural Independent fair last year (covered), we made sure to return this year when making our Armory week rounds. And we were glad we did. Although the Independent can feel somewhat chaotic … Continue reading →

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Openings: Mysterious Al – ‘The Doomsday Papers’ @ StolenSpace

Posted on March 9, 2011 by sven

After more than ten years in the game, Mysterious Al finally got around to opening his first solo show The Doomsday Papers at StolenSpace this Thursday. When planning your first show, it must be a worrying time: Will anyone show up? Will … Continue reading →

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Openings: Swoon – “Thekla” @ Metro Gallery

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sleepboy

Swoon’s (interviewed) first solo exhibition in Australia closed last weekend at the Metro Gallery, but we have some pics for you of the opening for those who missed it. Entitled Thekla, the body of work, like many of the New … Continue reading →

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Previews: Jonathan Darby ‘Favela’ @ Signal Gallery

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sven

Jonathan Darby’s solo show Favela opens soon at the Signal Gallery, and this video teaser shows a little what to expect without giving the game away. Darby has linked up with CARF (Children at Risk Foundation) who work with street … Continue reading →

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Openings: David Shillinglaw – ‘Hobo Chic’ @ Negre Gallery

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sven

David Shillinglaw’s Hobo Chic, opened last Thursday at Negre Gallery in the Columbia Road area of London, and AM went along to take a look. Shillinglaw’s work involves a multitude of surfaces, mediums and media. His bold, hand-drawn rhythmic text … Continue reading →

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Preview: “The Hi Fructose Group Invitational” @ Roq La Rue

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sleepboy

Besides the stunning new piece from Jeremy Geddes (interviewed) that we teased you with several weeks back, The Hi Fructose Group Invitational at Roq La Rue also includes some compelling works from the other artists in the show. Hi-Fructose certainly … Continue reading →

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Update: Mark Dean Veca C.O.L.A. Fellowship Exhibition

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sleepboy

It looks like Mark Dean Veca (interviewed) is tackling another pop icon for his upcoming C.O.L.A. Fellowship exhibition at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. After revealing his version of the Kool-Aid Man in January, the LA-based artist turns his … Continue reading →

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Previews: Michael De Feo – ‘Coming In From The Outside’ @ Orange Dot Gallery, London

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sven

Spring is just around the corner and The Flower Guy is set to open his first solo show in London this week at The Orange Dot Gallery. Michael De Feo will be presenting a new series of painting and prints … Continue reading →

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Preview: Sas & Colin Christian – “Sas + Colin” @ Opera Gallery (NY)

Posted on March 7, 2011 by sleepboy

After being teased by the Nefertiti sculpture from Colin & Sas Christian (interviewed) for their upcoming show, we were hungry for more and hope you are too. The new body of work set to be unveiled on March 10th at … Continue reading →

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