Author Archives: Seth Carmichael

Auctions: Day & Evening Sales @ Christie’s (London)

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

AM took a look at Christie’s Summer Post-War and Contemporary Art auctions, taking place tonight, June 30, and tomorrow, July 1, and found a few pieces we would love to put in our collection. Thank goodness more and more auction … Continue reading →

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Update: Sotheby’s Contemporary Day Sale Results

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

Yesterday’s Contemporary Day Sale (previewed) at Sotheby’s in London only had a few lots that AM was closely watching, but the results are a good sign for the overall market. In particular, Faile received a much needed boost with their … Continue reading →

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Streets: Mantis (not Banksy)

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

A couple days ago, we got news of a new Banksy mural up in “Old Street” London. Our first thought: makes sense, “Old Street” is one of his trademark spots to tag. But, something didn’t seem right. For example, it … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Signal Gallery – London

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

AM continues our look inside the art world from an insider’s perspective with Signal Gallery co-owner Chris Garlick. After just two years, Signal has established itself as one of the leading urban contemporary galleries in London showing artists like Dale Grimshaw, Replete, … Continue reading →

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Auction: Street Art @ Art Curial (Paris)

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

Well below the radar for most American and UK collectors, Art Curial in Paris have been putting together stronger and stronger offerings in the Graffiti, Street and Urban Art arena. After the 1980′s “graffiti in art galeries” boom died in … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Circleculture Gallery – Berlin

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

AM recently had a chance to sit down with Johann Haehling von Lanzenauer, Co-Director of the Circleculture Gallery in Berlin for a little talk about the history of the gallery and Johann’s insight into the art world. Circleculture have been a … Continue reading →

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Auctions: “Vision 21″ @ Bonhams London

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

AM continues to look at the upcoming auctions with a review of the July 1st Vision 21 auction at Bonhams in London. Generally a grab bag of post war and contemporary art and design items, the auction is of particular … Continue reading →

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Opening: C215 – “Shoeshiners” @ Signal Gallery

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

AM has been watching French stencil master C215 (aka Christian Guémy) cut through the noise of derivative copycats since 2006 and we never cease to be impressed. Something must be happening in France since JR (covered) is probably the only … Continue reading →

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Video: BBC Interview with JR

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

French street photographer JR speaks with BBC about the inspiration behind his work in Rio de Janeiro’s oldest favela. Particularly fascinating is what drew him to the city, the symbolism behind the placement of his pieces and hearing from the … Continue reading →

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Preview: Phillips de Pury Contemporary Art Evening Sale

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Seth Carmichael

Phillips de Pury has published the catalog for their upcoming London Contemporary Art Evening Sale and there are a few pieces AM would love to see in our collection. Of most significance is the inclusion of a classic montage piece … Continue reading →

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