Monthly Archives: May 2011

Openings: Andrew Schoultz – “Unrest” @ Morgan Lehman

Posted on May 24, 2011 by sleepboy

As our readers may have noticed by now, the world thankfully didn’t end over the weekend. However, if those in New York head over to the Morgan Lehman Gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, they will see plenty of … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Art HK ’11 – Masakatsu Sashie @ Mizuma Gallery

Posted on May 24, 2011 by lowpro

Exhibiting with Mizuma Gallery, Masakatsu Sashie might very well steal the show with his newest creation destined for Art HK 2011, Asia’s preeminent art fair running from May 26th -29th. Producing a work with imagery that references the devastation left … Continue reading →

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Previews: Stormie Mills & Remi/Rough – Selected Moments @ Unit 44, Newcastle

Posted on May 24, 2011 by sven

Currently in residence at Newcastle’s Unit 44 gallery space, Remi/Rough and Stormie Mills are putting together the work for their collaborative exhibition entitled Selected Moments. The pairing have worked alongside each other on numerous occasions, and the very different styles that each … Continue reading →

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Streets / Teaser: Isaac Cordal – “Cement Eclipses” Book Release and Exhibition @ Pure Evil Gallery

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sleepboy

Spanish street sculptor Isaac Cordal, whom we first introduced to you last month, recently dropped some new work in London. Follow the Leader is part of his continuing series of street interventions entitled Cement Eclipses, which as a reminder is … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Richard Prince @ Gagosian Gallery (HK)

Posted on May 23, 2011 by lowpro

As an enticing preamble to Asia’s preeminent contemporary art fair, Art HK 11, on tap later this week, Gagosian Gallery will offer up an exhibition of work from Richard Prince at their Central Hong Kong space. Opening Tuesday, May 24th, … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Art HK’11 – KAWS @ Emmanuel Perrotin

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sleepboy

Here’s a look at something KAWS is working on (reminiscent of a piece he painted for the gallery last November) for the Emmanuel Perrotin booth at this year’s Art Hong Kong. After stirring up the fanboys with news of an … Continue reading →

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Openings: Mark Dean Veca – C.O.L.A. Exhibition @ LAMAG

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sleepboy

Yesterday, on a beautiful sunny afternoon at Barnsdall Park in East Hollywood, the 2011 City of Los Angeles (C.O.L.A.) Individual Artist Fellows showed off their recent work at the LA Municipal Art Gallery. One of those mid-career artists represented is … Continue reading →

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Preview: Art HK’11 – James Jean @ Martha Otero

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sleepboy

Continuing our survey of the upcoming Hong Kong International Art Fair, we turn our attention to the booth of Martha Otero. Coming straight off his March exhibition with the Los Angeles gallery, it looks like James Jean (featured) will be … Continue reading →

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Openings: Hush – “Twin” @ New Image Art

Posted on May 22, 2011 by sleepboy

After first working on a wall in Melrose (covered) several days ago, it finally came time to reveal Hush’s (interviewed) newest collection of works at New Image Art in West Hollywood. Like his street mural at De La Barracuda, the … Continue reading →

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Openings: Zhang Huan – “49 Days” @ Blum & Poe

Posted on May 22, 2011 by sleepboy

Last night, Culver City gallery-goers were treated to a fascinating collection of brick sculptures from Shanghai and NY based Zhang Huan. The versatile Chinese artist started off as a noted performance artist but has since branched out to many other … Continue reading →

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