Monthly Archives: September 2011

Video: Charles Schulz Draws Charlie Brown

Posted on September 5, 2011 by sleepboy

In the over 30 year history of the Peanuts comic strip, the iconic characters have been inspiration for generations of artists, with some recent renditions of Charlie Brown featured here on AM (see Banksy and Tim O’Brien).  Now comes an … Continue reading →

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Openings: Handiedan, Craww, Charmaine Olivia & Tatiana Suarez @ Spoke Art

Posted on September 5, 2011 by rhinomilk

Last Thursday evening, Spoke Art hosted the opening of an exhibition featuring 4 artists from different parts of the globe: Handiedan (Amsterdam), Craww (UK), Charmaine Olivia (San Francisco) and Tatiana Suarez(New York). Although each of the artists’ techniques and styles … Continue reading →

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Openings: Korin Faught & Joey Remmers – “Voices of the Lake” & “Sheep’s Clothing” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on September 5, 2011 by carlosgonzalez

After visiting Korin Faught’s studio a few days ago (here), we finally got to see the unveiling of her new work on the walls of Corey Helford Gallery. Titled Voices of the Lake, Faught continues to use the theme of … Continue reading →

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Streets: London Instagram Roundup

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Sarah

After having a break from London, AM was very happy to return to a lot of fresh pieces. Phlegm has been painting the walls of The Foundry with his impressive comic book characters, Kid Acne has put up one of … Continue reading →

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Releases: Andy Warhol x Incase (Part II)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by sleepboy

Incase, who released a series of products featuring Andy Warhol imagery back in April has apparently moved on to phase II. The new collection will add on more protective casings and bags options featuring new images that showcase the pop artist’s versatility with … Continue reading →

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Preview: Alex Lukas @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted on September 4, 2011 by sven

Alex Lukas continues to delight us here at AM with each series of his distressed cityscapes, and judging by the work in his upcoming untitled solo exhibition at San Francisco’s Guerrero Gallery, he continues to go from strength to strength. … Continue reading →

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Overtime: August 29 – Sept 4

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Khoi

Only full-length portrait of Vincent Van Gogh may have been discovered Wall Street Journal profiles Pace Gallery. The New York Times profiles ASCO. Artinfo interviews Anthony D’Offay. Chuck Close talks about corruption on the art market. Art dealer convicted of … Continue reading →

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Streets: TrustoCorp (New York) Part 2

Posted on September 3, 2011 by lowpro

As a preamble to TrustoCorp’s recent tongue-in-cheek riffs on reality television and tabloid magazine interventions, the New York-based street art collective had also endowed the Big Apple with a series of their signature signage, as well as a collection of … Continue reading →

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Releases: Patrick Martinez – “Word Play” Limited Edition Neon Sign

Posted on September 3, 2011 by sleepboy

We have featured Patrick Martinez and his neon signage before here on AM, especially the coverage of his solo show Hustlemania at Known Gallery back in March. This particular aspect of his work typically is influenced by hip hop phraseology … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 3, 2011 by sleepboy

This past Thursday, Launch LA and ZERO+ Publishing put together a signing and release event to go along with the book titled Heroes & Villains with over thirty different artists featured in the book in attendance giving the fans a … Continue reading →

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