Monthly Archives: May 2011

Openings: Jen Stark & Maya Hayuk – “Double Rainbow Rainbow” @ Show & Tell Gallery

Posted on May 16, 2011 by lowpro

Over the weekend, Shows & Tell Gallery in Toronto opened a two person exhibition, Double Rainbow Rainbow (previewed), a smart curatorial pairing of two woman that each play with color in distinct and effective ways. Known for her kaleidoscopic cut … Continue reading →

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Openings: Clayton Brothers – “Inside Out” @ Pasadena Museum of California Art

Posted on May 16, 2011 by sleepboy

A couple of nights ago, we headed over to the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) to check out two show openings.  One was Street Cred (covered), and the other was Inside Out from the renowned Clayton Brothers (featured). If you … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Kenny Scharf @ Levis Film Workshop – “Meet the Artists” series (MOCA)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Susie Lee

Last Sunday, AM attended the screening and Q+A for Kenny Scharf: More, Newer, Better, Nower, Funner, as part of a series of short films at the Levis Film Workshop, each based on an artist in the Art in the Streets … Continue reading →

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Openings: Barbara Kruger @ L&M Arts, Los Angeles

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Khoi

The last time Barbara Kruger had a solo exhibition in Los Angeles, it was for the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in 1999.  Thanks to L&M Arts in Venice, Angelenos are once again able to immerse themselves in a one-woman … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Street Cred” @ Pasadena Museum of California Art

Posted on May 15, 2011 by sleepboy

Last night in Pasadena, the art and influence of graffiti in Los Angeles was on full display as Street Cred at the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) opened its doors to a group of artists ranging in genres from … Continue reading →

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Overtime: May 9 – May 15

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Khoi

My Love For You has a look at new work from Josie Morway. Another Pressure Printing Secret Stash sale including a sweet Mark Ryden drawing. New customs from Jeremiah Ketner for Cast in Plastic. Mike Maxwell has a great series … Continue reading →

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Openings: Nate Frizzell – “To Become Myself” @ LeBasse Projects (Chinatown)

Posted on May 15, 2011 by lowpro

Taking a cue from our primitive ancestors, Nate Frizzell (interviewed) went old school by employing man’s oldest writing utensil with his newest body of work. Often, simplicity is best, if not at least a nice change of pace from an … Continue reading →

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Streets: Augustine Kofie & El Mac (Los Angeles)

Posted on May 14, 2011 by sleepboy

As we mentioned in our article documenting RETNA (featured) painting the side of the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA), tonight marks the opening of Street Cred, an exhibition featuring a LA-centric roster of graffiti and street artists (as well … Continue reading →

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Openings: Rod Luff – “The Moleskine Project” @ Spoke Art

Posted on May 14, 2011 by rhinomilk

Australian-based artist Rod Luff’s exhibition, The Moleskin Project (previewed) opened last Thursday, which also signified the first show put on at Spoke Art in San Francisco. As the title of the exhibition suggests, the show is comprised of framed and unframed … Continue reading →

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Streets: Gaia (Baltimore)

Posted on May 13, 2011 by lowpro

Back on the streets in preparation for an upcoming group show Succession, Gaia has gone big with his largest unsanctioned piece to date. After going nuts in Chicago with an impressive visual assault on the streets during his time in … Continue reading →

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