Monthly Archives: April 2011

Streets: JR (Los Angeles) Part II

Posted on April 30, 2011 by sleepboy

Apparently, TED prize winner JR is still in Los Angeles working on his massive The Wrinkles of the City project. We thought he had finished the series of walls (see Venice &  Melrose) and left town after his TED acceptance speech, … Continue reading →

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Releases / Signings: Clare Rojas – “Everything Flowers” @ Park Life

Posted on April 30, 2011 by sleepboy

Bay Area-based Clare Rojas will be signing her new book, Everything Flowers, at Park Life next Friday (May 6th).  The hardcover, coming in at 96 pages, features much of her folk art-inspired paintings and is a must have for fans … Continue reading →

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Openings: Scott Campbell – “Blankness Is Not A Void” @ Marc Jancou Contemporary

Posted on April 30, 2011 by sleepboy

Last night, AM stopped by the Marc Jancou Contemporary to check out New York-based Scott Campbell part of the exhibition Blankness Is Not A Void, a three person affair that also included the late Steven Parrino and Raymond Pettibon (more on this later). The … Continue reading →

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Streets: Ethos (Los Angeles)

Posted on April 29, 2011 by sleepboy

Angelinos have been privy to a lot of great street art recently, not to mention the landmark Art in the Streets exhibition currently showing at the MOCA. Another impressive piece (organized by LA Art Machine) went up recently from the … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Blankness Is Not A Void” @ Marc Jancou Contemporary

Posted on April 29, 2011 by lowpro

Tonight in New York City, Marc Jancou Contemporary opens a compelling three person exhibition, entitled Blankness Is Not A Void. Including works from Scott Campbell, Raymond Pettibon, and Steven Parrino, the trio of artists examine the everpresent themes of love, … Continue reading →

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Showing: “Spectrum” @ Mallick Williams & Co.

Posted on April 29, 2011 by AM Editor

Following-up on Hueless (covered), which consisted of all black and white art, Chelsea’s Mallick Williams & Co. recently opened a new exhibition entitled Spectrum, which is aptly named not only because of its array of vibrantly colorful works, but also … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Joe Ledbetter – “Innards” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on April 29, 2011 by sleepboy

Painter and toy mogul Joe Ledbetter will be presenting his newest solo show this June at the Copro Gallery in Santa Monica.  Entitled Innards, the exhibition will feature Joe’s signature cast of characters and if you are lucky, perhaps even … Continue reading →

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Releases: KAWS – “Blitz Key-Chains”

Posted on April 28, 2011 by sleepboy

Look at what’s in the grip of the paws of this four-f00t companion – the next release by KAWS from OriginalFake and select retailers (like INVINCIBLE) scheduled for tomorrow, April 29th.  These affordable keychains may remind you of another release a couple … Continue reading →

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Signings: 3D Art Book @ Opera Gallery NY

Posted on April 28, 2011 by juggernut3

Grab your funkiest three dimensional glasses for this Friday as Opera Gallery in New York hosts a special book signing for the awesome 3D Art Book (previewed). Creator Tristan Eaton will lead 15 artist such as: Haze, Travis Louie, Tara … Continue reading →

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Preview: Matthew Palladino @ Frederick & Freiser

Posted on April 28, 2011 by lowpro

With a relationship first spawned during The Armory Show earlier this year (covered), Matthew Palladino will continue to strengthen the newly formed partnership with New York’s Fredericks & Freiser next week. Opening Thursday, May 5th, the exceptionally talented Philadelphia-based artist … Continue reading →

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