Monthly Archives: April 2011

Preview: Kris Kuksi – “Pneumatic” @ Roq La Rue

Posted on April 8, 2011 by lowpro

Master mixed media cut chemist, Kris Kuski, is set to reveal a new body of work in Seattle tonight, the first since showing at Art Basel Miami (covered) last December. Opening at Roq La Rue, Pneumatic will exhibit the Kansas-based … Continue reading →

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Openings: Josh Keyes – “The Magician’s Garden” @ Fecal Face Dot Gallery

Posted on April 8, 2011 by sleepboy

Tonight, things kind of came full circle as Josh Keyes (interviewed) returned to one of the first galleries / websites to support him out there – Fecal Face Dot Gallery. The intriguing new body of work was entitled The Magician’s … Continue reading →

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Publications: ‘Cement Eclipses’ by Isaac Cordal

Posted on April 7, 2011 by sven

Isaac Cordal has a pretty unique take on street art and after seeing his work online for a while, AM recently came across some of his concrete sculptures whilst wandering around the streets of London late at night with a … Continue reading →

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Preview: “FACEMAKER” – Curated by Kathy Grayson @ Royal/T

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Khoi

For those that live in Southern California and have not had the chance to visit The Hole before they shuttered their Greene Street, NYC location, fear not.  Kathy Grayson is taking The Hole to you.  On April 14, FACEMAKER – … Continue reading →

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Preview: Travis Louie – “The Creature Show” @ Roq La Rue

Posted on April 7, 2011 by sleepboy

Tomorrow night, up in Seattle, The Creature Show will be opening up at the Roq La Rue Gallery. Some of Travis Louie’s (featured) famous vintage portraiture will be on display, and  this time of his Victorian-age characters and their unusual … Continue reading →

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Charity: “Artist Help Japan” Art Auction

Posted on April 7, 2011 by sleepboy

Christina Conway, who if you remember curated the kokeshi show (covered), has again put her curatorial skills to work – this time to benefit the Japan relief efforts. Artists like Audrey Kawasaki, Yoskay Yamamoto, Jeni Yang, Allison Sommers and many … Continue reading →

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Streets / Teaser: ROA – “New Works” @ White Walls

Posted on April 6, 2011 by sleepboy

Take a look at this complex piece from ROA from back in February at Unit44 entitled The Four Horses Of The Apocalypse.  The mural was painted for the White Walls project in Newcastle which is a coincidence because the Belgium-based … Continue reading →

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Previews: ‘Family Shirt’ @ Krets, Malmö. Curated by Matthew Feyld

Posted on April 6, 2011 by sven

Matthew Feyld seems to be a regular on flights between Canada and Sweden of late. After two solo exhibitions and a residency at Krets in Malmö, and a solo and residency at Neon in Brösarp last year, Feyld is taking … Continue reading →

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Openings: Patrick Martinez – “Hustlemania” @ Known Gallery

Posted on April 6, 2011 by juggernut3

Patrick Martinez recently opened his newest series of works entitled Hustlemania at LA’s Known Gallery. Patrick draws our attention to the everyday things that most may not think is conventionally beautiful. Using his environment as inspiration, he often focuses on … Continue reading →

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Showing: Gabriel Orozco @ Tate Modern

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Patrick Nguyen

The Gabriel Orozco exhibition at London’s Tate Modern has been on since mid-January. AM is a fan of both the artist and this diverse yet cohesive show, curated by Jessica Morgan and Iria Candela. We’ve already been to visit three … Continue reading →

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