Author Archives: Khoi

Overtime: Feb 13 – Feb 19

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Khoi

Behind the Scenes of Joyce Pensato’s exhibition at Friedrich Petzel. Sir Frank Dicksee’s painting “Romeo and Juliet” voted the UK’s most romantic work of art. Experts think Silicon Valley may fail to build community due to lack of art investment. … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Taco de Lomography” @ Lomography Gallery Store LA

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Khoi

The Lomography brand has been doing its best for the past few years in keeping the analog film camera alive.  Available in mainstream shops such as Urban Outfitters and Amazon, its affordable products produce nostalgic-looking and creative images for a … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Feb 6 – Feb 12

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Khoi

  Frank Miller consigns two of his original Batman works to Heritage Auctions’ Feb 22-24 auction. Peter Norton to sell more of his collection in Christie’s March auction. Do you think porn should be considered art? Oldest works of art … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Jan 30 – Feb 5

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Khoi

Rare opportunity – Calvin and Hobbes original artwork offered in February auction. Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, the documentary on Ai Weiwei, wins special jury prize at Sundance. In other Ai Weiwei news, he was questioned for “attacking” a security camera. … Continue reading →

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Cezanne’s “The Card Players” Sells For Record $250 Mil.

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Khoi

We have finally found something that even David Choe may not be able to afford yet.  It has been reported by Vanity Fair that in 2011, the royal family of Qatar purchased Paul Cezanne’s painting The Card Players from the … Continue reading →

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Mike Kelley 1954 – 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Khoi

In what may be the saddest and most shocking art world news in years, it was discovered today that Mike Kelley has died, reportedly from taking his own life. The passing has been confirmed by both Metro Pictures and Gagosian … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Jan 23 – Jan 29

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Khoi

Ouch – David Hockney has his new works (like one above) harshly criticized by his art teacher. Hockney also billed as a fashion icon? Christopher Knight on the new Matthew Marks location in LA and its Ellsworth Kelly facade. Richard … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Jan 16 – Jan 22

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Khoi

Beauty is Embarrassing – documentary about Wayne White – coming out soon. LA Artwalk sees drama as Occupy’s Sergio Ballesteros arrested there for alleged lynching. Black market for artwork run by drug dealers could be behind recent thefts in Auckland, … Continue reading →

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Streets: Bumblebee – “Mutual Feeling” (Los Angeles)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Khoi

As if they do not have enough problems in their lives already, the homeless in Southern California have had quite the struggle recently, ranging from being beaten by a famous frozen yogurt purveyor to being targeted, stalked, and killed by … Continue reading →

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Openings: Damien Hirst – “The Complete Spot Paintings 1986–2011″ @ Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Khoi

Being located the furthest west of any of the galleries in Larry Gagosian’s dominant empire, Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills was the very last spot (no pun intended) to host its public opening reception for Damien Hirst’s The Complete Spot Paintings 1986–2011.  … Continue reading →

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