Monthly Archives: July 2011

Release / Signing: Aaron Horkey – “HOARFROST” @ SDCC

Posted on July 20, 2011 by rhinomilk

Aaron Horkey will make his first appearance at SDCC, as part of Pushead’s PATCHWERK event, Thursday July 21, 4 pm at the Toy Tokyo booth (#5437). Aaron has made a beautiful silkscreened print entitled HOARFROST that will be available.  It … Continue reading →

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Openings: Daniel Danger @ Cotton Candy Machine

Posted on July 20, 2011 by juggernut3

AM caught the opening recently of New England artist Daniel Danger (interviewed) at the Cotton Candy Machine in NY. The show featured works which nostalgically brought back memories of  great movie scenes. His signature solitary structures and characters were centerpieces in a … Continue reading →

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Streets: Kenny Scharf @ West Hollywood Library Project (Part III)

Posted on July 19, 2011 by sleepboy

After spending four days in Philadelphia last week working on a mural, Kenny Scharf (interviewed) returns to Los Angeles to paint his wall for the West Hollywood Libary Project. It will probably take a couple more days for him to … Continue reading →

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Streets: London Instagram Roundup

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Sarah

Sweet Toof seems to be the unintentional focus for AM this week.  Seeing his work on shutters, walls and wheels he certainly has been getting about.  Definitely a favourite, was seeing his new piece on Bethnel Green Road with Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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Openings: Andrew Hem – “Cold Water” @ LeBasse Projects – Culver City

Posted on July 19, 2011 by carlosgonzalez

This past weekend, Lebasse Projects in Culver City presented an exhibition by artist Andrew Hem (interviewed). Titled Cold Water, the show displayed the LA-based artist’s impressive aesthetic which utilizes oil and acrylic as a starting point. However, beyond these simple … Continue reading →

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FAME Festival ’11: Ericailcane

Posted on July 19, 2011 by sleepboy

As is often the case, where Blu goes, his compatriot Ericailcane goes. We only brought you the “billiard table” mural from Blu yesterday but actually they both visited Southern Italy together this year to get up for the FAME Festival. … Continue reading →

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Interview / Preview: Chet Zar – “Faces of Death” @ Last Rites Gallery

Posted on July 19, 2011 by sleepboy

This Friday night (July 22nd) in New York, the LA-based artist Chet Zar will be opening his latest solo show at the Last Rites Gallery. Known as the master of the groteque and macabre, he’ll be bringing a series of … Continue reading →

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Streets: RETNA @ West Hollywood Library Project (Part II)

Posted on July 18, 2011 by carlosgonzalez

Over the weekend, the West Hollywood Library in conjunction with MOCA’s Art in the Streets exhibit took the first step in bringing three street art legends together to give the structure a well-needed and colorful facelift. One side of the … Continue reading →

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FAME Festival ’11: Blu

Posted on July 18, 2011 by sleepboy

It looks like the big guns are starting to hit up Grottaglie as we get closer to this year’s FAME Festival. After bringing you Moneyless and Cyop & Kaf, we are happy to say Italian superstar Blu has painted his … Continue reading →

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Video: “Buff Monster Does Hollywood”

Posted on July 18, 2011 by sleepboy

Last week, we brought you some photos of Buff Monster (featured) working on a spot above Hollywood Boulevard with pink paint and wheatpaste. Now comes footage of him in action leaning over the edge of the roof as well as … Continue reading →

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