Monthly Archives: November 2011

Teaser: “Brothers of the Weird” @ Cooper Cole Gallery

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sleepboy

Todd “REAS” James, whose show at ICY signs along with Steve “ESPO” Powers featuring a exhibition of signs from their historic Street Market installation (sans Barry McGee) we just attended, has a new curatorial project coming up next month. Taking … Continue reading →

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Openings: The London Police – “Who Cares Wins” @ Opera Gallery (NY)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sleepboy

For those in New York show who haven’t seen the detailed work of The London Police, do yourself a favor and head over to the Opera Gallery and take a look at a collection of paintings from the always entertaining … Continue reading →

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Preview: Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada @ Galería Ignacio de Lassaletta

Posted on November 22, 2011 by butterfly

Cuban American artist Jorge Rodriguez-Guerada, known for his large scale charcoal photorealistic portraits on buildings since the 90s, will be presenting a new solo show (catalogue) at Galería Ignacio de Lassaletta, Barcelona on November 24th. The body of work will consist of … Continue reading →

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Openings: Ron English – “Seasons in Supurbia” @ Corey Helford

Posted on November 22, 2011 by carlosgonzalez

Over the weekend, the Corey Helford Gallery debuted a new collection of work from artist and visual satirist Ron English (featured). Titled Seasons in Superbia, the show featured the NY-based artist’s ironic take on everything ranging from Peanuts characters to … Continue reading →

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Openings: JR – “Encrages” @ Galerie Perrotin

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sleepboy

Last week, Galerie Perrotin paid host to French photographer and street artist JR in their Paris showspace when he displayed a new body of work entitled Encrages. Featuring his outdoor technique translated onto smaller found objects, the exhibition brought together … Continue reading →

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Releases: El Mac – “Prayer” Print

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sleepboy

Later today, at a random time here, El Mac will be releasing a rare print through Moon Editions in San Francisco. Entitled Prayer, this limited edition is based on a painting from a show earlier this year and will come … Continue reading →

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Update: Luke Chueh for “East West Connect” @ Above Second

Posted on November 21, 2011 by sleepboy

The Arrested Motion crew will be flying in to Hong Kong tomorrow as our first curatorial project, East West Connect, opens up at the Above Second Gallery on Friday night. In a couple days, as we install the show, we’ll … Continue reading →

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Basel Week Miami ’11: Mark Ryden Preview

Posted on November 21, 2011 by sleepboy

Another reason to hit up the major art fairs is the opportunities to see the new gems from Mark Ryden in person. For this year’s Miami rendition of Art Basel, the lowbrow painter will be bringing at least two originals … Continue reading →

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Streets: Blu (Buenos Aires)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by sleepboy

For fans who can’t get enough of his work, you are in luck. Italian street savant, Blu, has just painted another politically charged mural (you may remember a recent timely wall he created for Greece) in Buenos Aires featuring a … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Livingston Street Market” @ ICY Signs, Brooklyn

Posted on November 21, 2011 by AM Editor

On Saturday afternoon, Steve “ESPO” Powers and Todd “REAS” James hosted an dizzying one-day reinterpretation of their legendary Street Market exhibition, without Barry McGee, at ICY Signs in Brooklyn. ICY was Powers and crew’s 5400 sq. feet downtown sign-painting studio … Continue reading →

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