Monthly Archives: April 2011

Releases: Miss Van x Safewalls Print

On this Thursday, April 21st (around noon eastern time), SAFEWALLS will be releasing their next artist collaborative print. Miss Van, who is currently showing in Paris (covered), continues the Cirque du Soleil project celebrating the art of the circus poster … Continue reading

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Streets: Blu & Ericailcane (Palestra)

Although we didn’t see any of his work in the Art in the Streets exhibition at the MOCA last week (probably related to the controversial buffing of his mural), most people still consider Blu one of the most important street … Continue reading

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Openings: “Facemaker” @ Royal/T

Facemaker opened at Royal/T last Wednesday, curated by Kathy Grayson, director of The Hole NYC and former director of the Deitch Projects. Just in time for Art in the Streets, the eclectic Culver City art space has teamed up with … Continue reading

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Streets: LUDO (Zurich)

As mentioned in our coverage of his debut gallery exhibition in Zurich, LUDO (interviewed) spent a good amount of time out on the streets in advance of the opening pasting up a whole host of smart, sizable pieces. Interestingly, due … Continue reading

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James Jarvis x Coca Cola 125 Year Anniversary Cans

We last caught up with James Jarvis (interviewed) when he created a sweet animated short for Nike. The video was all the more poignant as James has been an avid runner himself.  Well, perhaps he loves his Coke as as … Continue reading

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Teaser: Pakayla Rae Biehn & Jeff Ramirez – “Being There” @ Thinkspace

After seeing Pakayla Rae Biehn in several group shows, it’s nice to see her finally present a larger body of work. Being There opens May 21st at the Thinkspace Gallery and will showcase the San Francisco-based artist’s ethereal works, often … Continue reading

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Focus: Swoon – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

One of the surprises for AM while visiting the Art in the Streets exhibition was pulling aside the curtain and stepping inside the Swoon (interviewed) installation. The huge tent-like illuminated paper and cloth construct invited viewers to explore all 360 … Continue reading

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Releases: David LaChapelle “Untitled” Print Set

Recently hosting their inaugural exhibition (covered) to show off the premier talent they’ve collaborated with, Exhibition A yet again continues it’s primary mission of providing exclusive and affordable art prints from some of contemporary art’s most venerable figures. On the … Continue reading

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Focus: Shepard Fairey – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Another street artist featured in MOCA’s Art in the Streets show was none other than Shepard Fairey (featured). Again teaming up with Jeffery Deitch (Shep was the final exhibition at Deitch Projects), the prolific artist created a tightly focused room … Continue reading

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Openings: Judith Supine – “Ladyboy” @ New Image Art

“A crazy fun and visually arresting experience” – that’s our take on the opening night of New York-based Judith Supine. As previewed, the exhibition at New Image Art entitled Ladyboy touches on an intimate encounter that the artist once had … Continue reading

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