Monthly Archives: October 2011

Openings: Martin Wittfooth – “The Passions” @ Lyons Wier Gallery

Posted on October 26, 2011 by sleepboy

A couple weeks ago, Martin Wittfooth premiered his powerful new collection of paintings at the Lyons Wier Gallery in New York. As he mentioned in his insightful interview with us leading up to the show, The Passions is an exploration … Continue reading →

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Streets: Libya

Posted on October 26, 2011 by sleepboy

With the death of Muammar Gaddafi and the fall of his repressive regime, there apparently has been a predictable surge in creative energy in Libya. Some of this has been seen in the increased graffiti and street art murals across the … Continue reading →

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Videos: José Parlá – “Character Gestures”

Posted on October 25, 2011 by sleepboy

The Standard Hotel just uploaded a new video taking a short behind-the-scenes look at the Jose Parla Character Gestures show (covered here & here) in Los Angeles last month. Put together by the Parla brothers (Jose and Ray), the footage … Continue reading →

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Releases: Esao Andrews – “Drifters”

Posted on October 25, 2011 by sleepboy

Tomorrow, October 26th (3pm EST), Esao Andrews will be selling 16″ x 20″ prints Drifters, a painting first seen at his New York solo (covered) back in September of last year. The new limited edition offering will be in a … Continue reading →

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Openings: TrustoCorp – “Life Cycle” @ Opera Gallery (NYC)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by lowpro

Trading in their guerrilla tactics for gallery motifs, TrustoCorp (featured) took to the posh Opera Gallery over the weekend for their third solo exhibition since inception three years ago. Spawned in the wake of a crashing economic system and a … Continue reading →

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Streets: Banksy x Occupy London?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by sleepboy

What is purportedly a Banksy installation (see the TOX shoutout) has popped up at St.Paul’s Cathedral in support of the Occupy London Movement. The elusive street artist from Bristol’s alleged play on the Monopoly board game was remixed with the … Continue reading →

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Previews: Christie’s x Murakami “Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit” Auction

Posted on October 25, 2011 by lowpro

On Friday, November 9th, Christie’s will partner with Takashi Murakami and Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. to provide support for the victims of the March 11, 2011 Tohoku-Pacific earthquake in Japan by dedicating a special section of a forthcoming New York … Continue reading →

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Streets: Steve “ESPO” Powers – A Love Letter To Brooklyn

Posted on October 24, 2011 by juggernut3

Following up on his Love Letters to Philadelphia and Syracuse, Steve Powers most recently transformed downtown Brooklyn with his witty and endearing public art. Powers was given the walls of Macy’s department store parking garage for his project, and instead … Continue reading →

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Openings: Frank Gonzales – “Fragments of Nature” @ Beals & Abbate

Posted on October 24, 2011 by sleepboy

Earlier this month, New York-based painter Frank Gonzales took a trip over to New Mexico for the opening of his solo show at Beals & Abbate. Entitled appropriately Fragments of Nature, the show highlighted new work from the nature-loving artist featuring … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Pure Logo” @ New Image Art

Posted on October 24, 2011 by sleepboy

On Saturday night at New Image Art, Skullphone, who recently opened a joint show in New York with Curtis Kulig, decided to try his hand in co-curating a show which he entitled Pure Logo. This group show included the aforementioned Kulig … Continue reading →

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