Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Warhol: D.I.Y. Pop app

Posted on July 18, 2011 by sleepboy

As art-related phone apps become more and more popular (see Faile Puzzle Boxes), it’s only natural that we will continue to introduce you to more and more of them. The next one on our list was recently released by the … Continue reading →

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Interview: Kid Acne – ‘Kill Your Darlings’ @ Millenium Gallery

Posted on July 18, 2011 by sven

South Yorks represent! Kid Acne’s solo exhibition Kill Your Darlings launches this Friday 22nd July at Museums-Sheffield’s Millenium Gallery. A long time resident of Sheffield, this is surprisingly Kid Acne’s first solo exhibit in the city, and follows a pair … Continue reading →

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Streets: ROA (Berlin)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by sleepboy

Belgium-based ROA was recently in Berlin for a solo showing (covered) and of course, he couldn’t leave town without painting some walls. The massive project came together with the help of KJOSK & Skalitzers and features some of his signature … Continue reading →

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Openings: COOP – “Idle Hands” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on July 17, 2011 by rhinomilk

Friday evening, AM decided to duck the over-hyped oncoming threats of Los Angeles’ “Carmageddon” to check out the opening of legendary pop artist COOP’s show Idle Hands at Corey Helford Gallery. This is his first solo show since 2009, and once again … Continue reading →

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Overtime: July 11 – July 17

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Khoi

Ron English putting on the finishing touches to his four foot dunny. Kevin Earl Taylor visited by My Love For You. Album cover design for Mastodon by A.J. Fosik. Doktor A showing Berlin and Chicago. Amy Sol brings along some watercolors for sketching on camping trip. Shepard … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 17, 2011 by sleepboy

Drawing comparisons to his recent mural at the Pasadena Museum of California Art for the Street Cred exhibition (covered), RETNA (featured) lent his street calligraphy to an ambitious new project with Kenny Scharf and Shepard Fairey in Los Angeles. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Streets / Contests: Anthony Lister (Los Angeles)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by sleepboy

Last week, we ran a contest asking readers to guess which artist’s new posters (girl with purple mask) were hitting the streets of Los Angeles. As several astute fans were able to figure out, the person behind this new work … Continue reading →

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Phil Noto – “New Machines” @ Bold Hype

Posted on July 16, 2011 by juggernut3

This past spring, comic artist Phil Noto exhibited a nice show at New York’s Bold Hype Gallery. The body of work entitled New Machines comprised of over thirty fresh works with Noto’s dose of 60s & 70s retro style & flare. … Continue reading →

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Preview: Richard Phillips – “Point of Purchase” @ John McWhinnie @ Glenn Horowitz Bookseller

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Khoi

Although he is a highly successful artist and painter who exhibits in the finest galleries (like Gagosian) in the world, Richard Phillips is also well respected for his work in the fashion, media, and film worlds and has worked with … Continue reading →

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Vote! – AM x Deadmau5 Head Design Contest

Posted on July 15, 2011 by juggernut3

For the past month, AM has been working with Talenthouse to inspire art fans and design the next Deadmau5 head that the Grammy nominated DJ & Producer will be wearing on stage. The bad news is that the July 12th deadline to submit … Continue reading →

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