Monthly Archives: May 2011

Releases: KAWS – “Karimoku” Wood Companion

Posted on May 22, 2011 by lowpro

Almost a year since images first leaked on the Wood Companion, KAWS appears to be ready to give an official drop to the Karimoku Companion, a more fine art spin akin to the bronze iterations of his signature mascot. Priced … Continue reading →

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Overtime: May 16 – May 22

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Khoi

Audrey Kawasaki profiled in LAWeekly.com.  (pictured above with some recent works) Justin Richel’s recent installation at the DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Luke Chueh’s new Tumblr Photo Blog. Cooper the cat taking photography world by storm. Hong Kong artist activist … Continue reading →

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Release: Mark Dean Veca – The Hundreds Skate Deck & Shoe

Posted on May 22, 2011 by sleepboy

Continuing his collaboration with The Hundreds, Mark Dean Veca (interviewed) will be releasing a skate deck and kicks (Johnson Mid) featuring his signature “Toile de Jouy” abstractions. The shoe’s pattern is based on the image above which is also chock … Continue reading →

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Videos: Steve Powers (aka ESPO) – “Days”

Posted on May 21, 2011 by lowpro

Peering into the ESPO creative process as it relates to his recent exhibition, Days (covered), which revolved around his practice of producing a single painting – metaltations – every single day as form of artistic meditation, comes a new video, … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ryan McGinness – “Works on Paper” @ Country Club (Los Angeles)

Posted on May 21, 2011 by lowpro

Opening his Los Angeles spring marathon of exhibitions on Thursday night with Recent Paintings (covered), Ryan McGinness followed things up with Works on Paper (previewed) at Country Club’s local gallery space last night. The show chronicled new and old works … Continue reading →

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Preview: Kent Williams – “Convergence” @ Merry Karnowsky (Los Angeles)

Posted on May 21, 2011 by sleepboy

On a busy Saturday night of art in Los Angeles, make sure you add Kent Williams’ opening at Merry Karnowsky to your gallery hopping itinerary. The collection of paintings entitled Convergence incorporates some of the work shown in New Mexico … Continue reading →

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Openings: Sweet Toof – “Dark Horse” @ Factory Fresh

Posted on May 21, 2011 by juggernut3

UK street artist Sweet Toof recently visited New York to show his latest series of indoor works at Brooklyn gallery Factory Fresh. Moving his iconic outdoor “Toofy” characters from the gritty urban arena into a more subtle indoor setting, Sweet Toof … Continue reading →

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Videos / Streets: Hush – “Twin” (Los Angeles)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by sleepboy

Finding time before his opening in Los Angeles tomorrow night, Hush’s (interviewed) hit up a wall with his multi-textured technique.  The mural at De La Barracuda is consistent with his new body of work that plays with the idea of … Continue reading →

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Preview: Pakayla Rae Biehn – “Being There” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on May 20, 2011 by lowpro

Showing alongside Jeff Ramirez (interviewed) for their two person exhibition, Being There (teased), Pakayla Rae Biehn is finally afforded the opportunity to let her talents shine through with a large body of work, after many inclusions in various group shows … Continue reading →

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Videos: Kehinde Wiley – “The World Stage: Israel” Documentary Short

Posted on May 20, 2011 by lowpro

While familiarizing himself firsthand with the local culture in preparation for the creation of his most recent The World Stage series of paintings, Kehinde Wiley was accompanied by filmmaker Dwayne R. Rodgers during his journey to Israel in July 2010. … Continue reading →

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