Monthly Archives: April 2011

Streets: Herakut (Los Angeles)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by sleepboy

With a little down time between the opening of Outside/In at LeBasse Projects and moving on to New Hampshire for the second part of their group show, Herakut worked their magic on a couple walls (arranged by the gallery and … Continue reading →

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Previews: Crash, Freedom & Risk – “Blurring The Lines” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on April 27, 2011 by juggernut3

This weekend, Corey Helford Gallery is showing Blurring The Lines, a throwback to the 80s where graffiti was not looked yet looked upon as art in the public eye. The exhibiton will feature three old school masters – Crash, Freedom … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through the NY MoMA

Posted on April 27, 2011 by sleepboy

Our friends over at the Sciolist recently visited the MoMA in New York. It looks like now might be a good time to stop by if you are in town as there are some iconic works from artist like Vincent … Continue reading →

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Focus: New York – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on April 27, 2011 by juggernut3

As stated in our focus on the Los Angeles portion of the Art in the Streets exhibition, the MOCA gave us a look at both the beginning of the movement and its roots. LA is the home of the museum … Continue reading →

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Interviews / Previews: Jacub Gagnon – “Elements & Oddities” @ Thinkspace

Posted on April 27, 2011 by sven

This month sees Toronto based artist Jacub Gagnon bring his surrealist still life paintings to Los Angeles for his solo exhibition entitled Elements & Oddities. The exhibition opens at Thinkspace on Saturday April 30th, and also features Yosuke Ueno. Lowbrow … Continue reading →

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Streets: Phlegm – “The Harnessing of Giant Squids”

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sleepboy

Phlegm, who recently completed the Black/Light project in London, has been active on the streets recently.  Take a look at this sweet mural completed near a riverbank entitled The Harnessing of Giant Squids featuring some of his signature characters wrestling … Continue reading →

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Teaser: “The Enchanted Forest” @ Strychnin Gallery (Berlin)

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sleepboy

Coming up next month on May 13th, the Strychnin Gallery in Berlin will be presenting The Enchanted Forest. The group show, which features forest inspired imagery and partially benefits the WWF, was apparently put on in concordance with the United … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Ryan McGinness – “Trophies” @ PRISM

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sleepboy

May will be a month of multiple Ryan McGinness shows in Los Angeles, one of which will be held at the PRISM gallery on Sunset.  Trophies, a new solo from the NY-based artist at the impressive space, will open on … Continue reading →

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Videos: Eli Broad on 60 Minutes

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sleepboy

We only caught of glimpse of noted “venture philanthropist” Eli Broad at the Art in the Streets opening a couple weeks ago, but apparently Morley Safer was able to spend more time time with him for the latest segment of … Continue reading →

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Interviews / Preview: Dave MacDowell – “Lowbrow Love Letter” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sven

This Saturday night, master satirist painter Dave MacDowell will be opening a new show at the Thinkspace Gallery. Collectively entitled Lowbrow Love Letter, the new body of work tackles some stereotypes of the so-called lowbrow subgenre with a lot of … Continue reading →

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