Monthly Archives: November 2011

Openings: D*Face – “Burn Brighter” @ Metro Gallery

Posted on November 8, 2011 by sleepboy

A couple weeks ago, the Metro Gallery opened their doors to the UK-based D*Face’s (interviewed) and a new body of work. Burn Brighter features original pieces and limited editions, his flutter-dies and chopped up books (which were introduced at the … Continue reading →

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Preview: Thomas Doyle – “Surface to Air” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted on November 8, 2011 by sleepboy

On a busy art weekend in Los Angeles, another show to visit on Saturday night, November 12th, is Thomas Doyle’s solo at LeBasse Projects. The NY-based artist will be filling the Culver City showspace with a continuation of his Distillation … Continue reading →

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Streets: Phlegm (Switzerland)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by sleepboy

While it looks like street muralist Phlegm has had time to work on some drawings for his new book in his home city of Sheffield, he still has found time to leave the UK to work on some walls. This … Continue reading →

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Streets: Faile Mural on Bowery & Houston (Part II)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by juggernut3

AM was recently onsite to bring you Faile breaking ground at the prominent Houston & Bowery mural (before they headed to London for their solo). As you saw in Part I, the basic foundation of the work was a ginormous collage featuring much … Continue reading →

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Openings: Walton Ford – “I Don’t Like to Look at Him, Jack…” @ Paul Kasmin

Posted on November 8, 2011 by AM Editor

Last Thursday, Walton Ford opened his latest exhibition at Paul Kasmin, entitled I Don’t Like to Look at Him, Jack. It Makes Me Think of that Awful Day on the Island. Taking its name from the 1933 film King Kong, … Continue reading →

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Preview: C215 – “Smoke gets in your Eyes” @ Shooting Gallery

Posted on November 8, 2011 by sleepboy

Prolific Parisian street artist Christian Guemy aka C215 will be presenting a new body of work at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco on December 10th. Smoke gets in your Eyes will feature his multi-colored works, with the subject matter … Continue reading →

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Streets / Video: Meggs x Endeavor Snowboards (Vancouver)

Posted on November 7, 2011 by sleepboy

Meggs, who recently invaded San Francisco along with members of the Young and Free Aussie crew, apparently decided to head up even more north pay a solo visit to Vancouver. While there, a sweet video (filmed and directed by Randy … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Dark Water” @ Copro Gallery

Posted on November 7, 2011 by sleepboy

When you give an artist of Martin Wittfooth’s (interviewed) caliber carte blanche to curate a show, what else can you expect but a stellar lineup of painters and contributed work that aheres to a high standard. Dark Water opens this … Continue reading →

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Video: “Skin” Trailer

Posted on November 7, 2011 by sleepboy

A while back, we told you about the debut issue of  Dasha Zhukova’s provocative new art magazine Garage which featured tattoos from prominent artists like Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Raymond Pettibon, John Baldessari, and Damien Hirst. The Hirst designed butterfly in … Continue reading →

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Streets: David Flores x Shepard Fairey (Los Angeles)

Posted on November 7, 2011 by carlosgonzalez

David Flores and Shepard Fairey (featured) continue to go big as they have now collaborated on a new piece standing in the midst of Downtown Los Angeles. Covering an entire wall, the mural is a combination of Flores’ unique design … Continue reading →

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