Monthly Archives: May 2011

Preview: Ryan McGinness – “Recent Paintings” @ Michael Kohn Gallery

Posted on May 18, 2011 by lowpro

The Ryan McGinness extravaganza (teased) set to take Los Angeles by storm this month, which will see the artist bring his work in various forms to seven different venues, will be properly kicked off at the Michael Kohn Gallery. Opening … Continue reading →

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Previews: Tat Ito – “Memento Mori” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on May 18, 2011 by juggernut3

New York-based Japanese artist Tat Ito makes his NYC solo debut with a show at the Joshua Liner Gallery entitled Memento Mori, the opening reception for which takes place 6-9pm this Thursday. The Latin phrase (literally “remember you will die”) … Continue reading →

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Preview: Andrew Schoultz – “Unrest” @ Morgan Lehman

Posted on May 18, 2011 by lowpro

Since stealing the show during Art Los Angeles Contemporary (covered) back in February, Andrew Schoultz will look to parlay his success on the West Coast back East with a new solo exhibition in New York. Opening Thursday, May 19th at … Continue reading →

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Streets / Teaser: Invader – “1000″ @ Galerie Le Feuvre (Paris)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by lowpro

MOCA’s indoor space (covered), along with the surrounding outdoor landscape (covered), was infiltrated by Invader’s mosaic minions for Art in the Streets. Apparently, his street invasion, while technically unsanctioned, was so egregious that he was bestowed the unwelcome honor as … Continue reading →

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Jessica Harrison – “Broken” @ Jealous Gallery

Posted on May 17, 2011 by sleepboy

A show that closed just last weekend at the Jealous Gallery in London was a collection of sculptures that might not be for the faint of heart. Broken (previewed), from Jessica Harrison, is comprised of a series of classic delicate figurines … Continue reading →

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Showing: Sean Landers – “Around the World Alone” @ Friedrich Petzel Gallery

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Khoi

Sean Landers commemorates his 50th ever solo show in grand style as he exhibits for the first time ever at Friedrich Petzel Gallery.  Around the World Alone features a signature character in the artist’s work as he continues on his … Continue reading →

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Interview / Preview: Jeff Ramirez – “Being There” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted on May 17, 2011 by sleepboy

AM recently sat down with an artist we have been meaning to talk to for while now to learn a little more about him and his upcoming joint show at the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City opening May 21st. The … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ai Weiwei @ Lisson Gallery

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Patrick Nguyen

On Thursday 12 May, AM attended the opening of the Ai Weiwei exhibition at Lisson Gallery (previewed), spread across both of its spaces on Bell Street in West London. The wide selection of work on display — produced over the … Continue reading →

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Focus: Street Market – Barry McGee, Steve Powers, Todd James – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on May 16, 2011 by AM Editor

As part of the MoCA’s Art in the Streets exhibition (covered), Todd James (aka REAS), Barry McGee (aka Ray Fong, Lydia Fong, Robert Pimple, Twist) and Steve Powers (aka ESPO) reunited to re-envision their legendary 2000 Street Market installation at … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Khoi

Two big firsts are happening with artist Zhang Huan.  First, he is going to show solo at Culver City’s Blum & Poe for the first time.  Secondly, this will also be his first ever one-man exhibition in Los Angeles.  One … Continue reading →

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