Monthly Archives: August 2011

Preview / Installation: Swoon – “Anthropocene Extinction” @ Boston ICA

Posted on August 31, 2011 by sleepboy

After presenting The Big Easy with her stunning Thalassa installation at the New Orleans Museum of Art in June, Swoon (interviewed) is moving on to her next project.  On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston … Continue reading →

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Videos: Scott Campbell – “That’s All Folks!” & “Prison Tattoo Gun”

Posted on August 31, 2011 by lowpro

Last seen outside his Brooklyn tattoo studio and rubbing elbows with the fine art world during the opening of Blankness is Not a Void (covered) at Marc Jancou Contemporary, showing alongside the venerable Raymond Pettibon, Scott Campbell has reverted to … Continue reading →

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Releases / Signings: “HEROES & VILLAINS” @ Launch LA

Posted on August 31, 2011 by sleepboy

Tomorrow night (7-10pm), September 1st in Los Angeles at Launch LA, the HEROES & VILLAINS signing and release event will be the place to be. With at least 30 artists rumored to be on hand, this would be a perfect … Continue reading →

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Contests: TrustoCorp – Tabloid Magazine Interventions

Posted on August 31, 2011 by juggernut3

After prominent public interventions in New York, Los Angeles and Miami, you’ve probably got the memo that no place is too far to travel for the urban collective known as TrustoCorp. Check out their latest project poking fun at our … Continue reading →

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Streets: “Transforming Beauty” by David Ellis, Maya Hayuk, Yuri Shimojo & SASU @ Sephora

Posted on August 31, 2011 by juggernut3

In most parts of the modern world, before a new building or store opens up, a construction phase begins where a monotone barricade (Often tagged “post no bills”) is erected to shield passerby’s from the messiness. As you’ve often seen, … Continue reading →

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Previews: LUDO – “Metamorphisis” @ High Roller Society (London)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by lowpro

A couple weeks back, we brought you coverage of LUDO’s (interviewed) recent US street art tour, as well as reference to his upcoming show with High Roller Society in London. We now have some tasty preview images to share from … Continue reading →

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Streets: Living Walls Atlanta – The City Speaks

Posted on August 30, 2011 by juggernut3

International art festivals in Europe featuring street art and graffiti have been on the rise recently, from the the established set to get underway soon (NuArt - Norway & FAME - Italy) to the newer ones (Galore – Copenhagen, T&J Artwalk – Oslo, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Pedro Matos – “Ephemera” @ Shooting Gallery

Posted on August 30, 2011 by sleepboy

Portuguese artist Pedro Matos is set to open his first solo show in the United States on September 3rd at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco. Entitled Ephemera, the new body of work features his oil on canvas paintings emulating … Continue reading →

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Videos / Openings: Unsanctioned Banksy Show @ Keszler Gallery

Posted on August 30, 2011 by sleepboy

Many of you may have already seen this video yesterday when we posted it to our facebook fanpage, but here it is again with somewhat of a followup. The footage above, that angered many street art fans, was put together by … Continue reading →

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Studio Visit / Preview: Brian Viveros – “Returning Art To The Unclean” @ Last Rites

Posted on August 30, 2011 by carlosgonzalez

Recently, AM was fortunate enough to visit the studio of artist Brian M. Viveros. In preparation for his show titled Returning Art To The Unclean opening on September 3rd, the artist has further expands on his signature style which often … Continue reading →

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