Monthly Archives: March 2011

Teaser: “Martha Cooper : Remix” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted on March 16, 2011 by sleepboy

An important show that has been flying under the radar for some reason will be coming up at the beginning of next month at Carmichael Gallery. Martha Cooper : Remix will feature an all-star lineup of artists making works based … Continue reading →

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Streets: Eine in SF (Part II)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by sleepboy

Who rocks the hardest? Apparently, Ben Eine does, among other things as he’s painting up San Fran in conjunction with his show that opened last weekend (covered). Not only was he working on his signature shutter typography all around town, … Continue reading →

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Update: Chloe Early

Posted on March 15, 2011 by sleepboy

It’s been about half a year since we last caught up with Chloe Early (interviewed) at her show in Los Angeles (covered), but it looks like she’s continuing to go big judging from these paintings she is working on. Moving … Continue reading →

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Teaser: D*Face – “Going Nowhere Fast” @ Corey Helford

Posted on March 15, 2011 by sleepboy

It sounds like D*Face (interviewed) will be spending some extended time in Los Angeles soon as he will be showing at the Corey Helford in April and during BritWeek in May (with Mear One). For this new body of work … Continue reading →

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Foster + Partners wins Hong Kong cultural district battle

Posted on March 15, 2011 by sleepboy

The West Kowloon Cultural District, which we first told you about in 2009, has finally chosen a design for the planned $2.8 billion 50 hectare arts hub. The firm to win out were the favorites, Foster + Partners, the architects … Continue reading →

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Interview / Preview: Adam Wallacavage – “Dreamhome Heartaches” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on March 15, 2011 by sleepboy

This Saturday night, March 19th, Adam Wallacavage returns from his recent trip to and show in Brazil to stage his first solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Entitled “Dreamhome Heartaches”, the new body of work for Corey Helford Gallery is inspired … Continue reading →

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Openings: ‘Good Folks’ @ Show & Tell Gallery

Posted on March 15, 2011 by sven

Show & Tell Gallery in Toronto continue to impress us with a superb roster of artists. Their latest, Good Folks, opened last week and featured Swoon (interviewed), Monica Canilao, Jeremiah Maddock, Derek Mehaffey (aka Other), Labrona and Troy Dugas. Good … Continue reading →

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Openings: Vhils – “Detritus” @ Galerie Presenca

Posted on March 14, 2011 by sleepboy

Vhils, whose explosive new video we recently featured, recently opened up a show entitled Detritus at Gallery Presenca in Portugal. The body of work featured two types of art-making that we have come to expect from the Lisbon-based artist – … Continue reading →

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Openings: Eine – “GREATEST” @ White Walls

Posted on March 14, 2011 by sleepboy

Street typographical poet Ben Eine opened his show at White Walls on Saturday in SF.  AM stopped by to check out the work of the busy artist, as he has also been on the streets painting his signature letters throughout … Continue reading →

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Openings: Shepard Fairey – “Revolutions” @ Robert Berman Gallery

Posted on March 14, 2011 by juggernut3

On Saturday night, Shepard Fairey (featured) opened his latest exhibition Revolutions at Los Angeles’ Robert Berman Gallery. This unique showing was in part a mini-retrospective featuring the numerous works which Shepard and Obey have done in their long history and love … Continue reading →

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