Monthly Archives: September 2011

Previews: Eric Haze – “New Mathematics” @ Known Gallery

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sleepboy

Set to open alongside Greg Lamarche’s (interviewed) new body of work (previewed) tonight at the Known Gallery are the geometric constructs of NY graffiti legend Eric Haze. Entitled New Mathematics, the collection of originals feature his distinctive lines and shapes that … Continue reading →

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Art Focus: Jessica Stewart

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sleepboy

This week’s Art Focus is on Melbourne based Jessica Stewart. What particularly drew our attention initially were her melding of urban objects and nature, as well as her hazy and dreamy portraits rendered juxtaposed with plants and animals. “Using pencil, … Continue reading →

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Streets: TWIST & AMAZE (Sydney)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by lowpro

After stopping off in Venice for the opening of his latest solo show, Barry McGee (aka TWIST) appears to have continued his world travels abroad by heading down to Australia with long time friend and cohort Josh Lazcano (aka AMAZE). In … Continue reading →

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Previews / Installations: Greg Lamarche – “I Can See For Miles” @ Known Gallery

Posted on September 16, 2011 by lowpro

In a decidedly busy summer, Greg Lamarche (interviewed) and his artwork were all over the place, from a full showing in Toronto alongside Dalek, as well as group shows in New York and San Francisco. Now, as summer formerly came to … Continue reading →

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Openings: José Parlá – “Character Gestures” @ OHWOW (Part II)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by juggernut3

First we brought you the opening night action from Los Angeles where José Parlá presented his latest body of work at OHWOW gallery. Now as promised, we give you a more intimate look at the works from the series entitled … Continue reading →

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Teaser: “In the Wake of Dreams” @ Thinkspace

Posted on September 16, 2011 by sleepboy

Coming up next month at Thinkspace will be a reunion group show entitled In the Wake of Dreams featuring the work of Stella Im Hultberg, Mari Inukai, Audrey Kawasaki, and Amy Sol. The four artists have come a long way … Continue reading →

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Openings: Tomokazu Matsuyama – “East Weets Mest” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted on September 16, 2011 by AM Editor

Last week was the start of another art season in NYC, and Joshua Liner Gallery started it if off with a bang with East Weets Mest, the second full-gallery solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based, Japanese artist Tomokazu Matsuyama (interviewed). Being great … Continue reading →

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Releases: Aiko – “Lady Butterfly” Sculpture (Black)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by sleepboy

If you remember, we previously reported on the limited edition and intricate Lady Butterfly sculpture (produced by Tomenosuke Sho-ten) from Aiko Nakagawa earlier this year. The initial silver colorway easily sold out on Valentine’s Day, but the newest black version … Continue reading →

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Streets: Phlegm – “calibrating the seeing device” (Croatia)

Posted on September 15, 2011 by lowpro

The pervasive Sheffield street artist Phlegm is at it again, this time in Croatia. After recently endowing the streets of London with a steampunk-inspired flying machine, he bestows the Balkans with the longest, most technologically superior seeing device ever. Brilliantly … Continue reading →

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Openings: Alex Lukas @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted on September 15, 2011 by sleepboy

Last week in San Francisco, Alex Lukas brought his post-apocalyptic visions to the Guerrero Gallery, featuring submerged metropolis, overgrown skyscrapers, and derelict cities. Utilizing a complex technique on paper that includes ink, acrylic, watercolor, gouache and silk screen, the Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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