Monthly Archives: May 2011

Tim O’Brien – Osama bin Laden Time Magazine Cover

Posted on May 3, 2011 by sleepboy

Some of you may remember Tim O’Brien from his popular take on Charlie Brown for the Monster? exhibition (covered) a while back.  Unfortunately, the piece later ended up being the target of the notoriously zealous estate of Charles Schultz. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Preview: “New Masters” @ Subliminal Projects

Posted on May 2, 2011 by sleepboy

On May 7th, Subliminal Projects will be hosting a new group exhibition. The premise of the show is to gather together artists of today with their interpretation of classical figure painting but with a contemporary twist. Participants include Mary Jane … Continue reading →

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Kate MccGwire – “Bound” @ All Visual Arts

Posted on May 2, 2011 by sleepboy

We don’t often cover taxidermic art here on AM, but when we do, it’s usually pretty special (also see Polly Morgan and David Shrigley). London-based Kate MccGwire’s recent work is only vaguely related to taxidermy but does share a common … Continue reading →

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Teaser: ESPO – “Days” @ V1 Gallery

Posted on May 2, 2011 by sleepboy

After an epic recreation of the historic Street Market installation along with Barry McGee and Todd James at the MOCA, Steve Powers aka ESPO has already moved on to his next undertaking. This time, it will be a solo endeavor … Continue reading →

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Preview/Studio Visit: SABER – “The American Graffiti Artist” – Flags

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Khoi

When Jeffrey Deitch first publicly hinted last summer of his intention to mount the first ever large-scale major museum exhibition of graffiti and street art, the first artist that came to his mind as the representational figure for today’s movement … Continue reading →

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Streets: Herakut with Case (Los Angeles)

Posted on May 1, 2011 by sleepboy

Making use of their time in Los Angeles wisely (also see their street piece in Culver City), German duo Hera and Akut moved on to their next project – a wall with fellow Ma’claim crew member Case aka Andreas von Chrzanowski. … Continue reading →

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Openings: Kevin Cyr – “Home in the Weeds” @ 941 Geary

Posted on May 1, 2011 by sleepboy

Last night, 941 Geary hosted the opening of Kevin Cyr’s (interviewed) solo Home in the Weeds in San Francisco.  The last time he showed at the Bay Area, it was a two-person show at sister gallery White Walls (covered) and … Continue reading →

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Streets: Blu (Italy)

Posted on May 1, 2011 by sleepboy

It looks like the warmer weather in Italy has allowed Blu to get up more recently (see Bologna & Palestra).  While the last two murals were collaborations with compatriot Ericailcane, this time Mr. Blu went at it alone in Jesi … Continue reading →

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Overtime: April 25 – May 1

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Khoi

Tracey Emin sketches Prince William and his bride for cover of The Independent. Townhouse where Andy Warhol once lived on market for $4.3 million. Over 1000 protesters in Hong Kong took to the streets to demand the release of Ai … Continue reading →

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