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Preview: “Lowbrow Tarot Project” @ La Luz de Jesus

Posted by sleepboy, August 25, 2010

We just wanted to let you know about an interesting project on display this October at La Luz de Jesus – the Lowbrow Tarot Project curated by Aunia Kahn. She has invited 22 other great artists including Kris Kuksi, David Stoupakis, Chet Zar, Laurie Lipton, Brian Viveros, Scott G. Brooks, and Jennybird Alcantara to create artwork inspired by the 22 major Arcana of tarot cards, each representing an aspect of human emotion. The multidisciplinary show opens on October 9th and will feature a book and […]

Showing: Aurel Schmidt – “Summer Bummer” @ The Fireplace Project

Posted by sleepboy, August 25, 2010

Opening last weekend at the Fireplace Project was Aurel Schmidt’s newest solo show – “Summer Bummer”. The New York artist, socialite, and one of this year’s Whitney Biennialists, produced a lovely new collection of intricate drawings built from what others consider trash or detritus – her signature twist. For this more simple body of work, themes of flowers and butterflies are prevalent – perfect for a little summer show in the Hamptons. More images after the jump…

Streets: Banksy in Hastings?

Posted by sleepboy, August 24, 2010

A “Tesco Sand Castle” piece recently showed up that has strong possibilities as the newest Banksy piece in Hastings, a town on the coast of East Sussex in England. First off, the child shows some similarities to the postcard included with the limited edition “Exit Through The Gift Shop” DVD set. Second of all, some notables were in the area recently to celebrate Eine’s 40th birthday, so the timing seems to fit. Via the The Banksy Forum. Discuss Banksy here.

Inside the Mark Warren Jacques & Seth Neefus “Free Life Center”

Posted by sleepboy, August 24, 2010

If you remember, we told you about the Free Life Center a while back, a project dreamed up by Mark Warren Jacques (interviewed) & Seth Neefus. Well, the traveling art structure has been thru Canada and much of the States and has arrived at it’s final destination – San Francisco at Needles + Pens. Take a look some great pics from My Love For You or stop by yourself to check it out before August 31st.

Teaser: Brian Viveros – “Dirtyland” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, August 24, 2010

Wow! Looks like Brian Viveros is raising an army of chain-smoking ladies for his upcoming solo at Thinkspace Gallery in October. The new body of work entitled “Dirtyland” will feature what Viveros does best – beautiful and rugged women smoking, carrying weapons, all mascaraed up and ready to do battle. More teaser shots after the jump…

Teaser: KAWS – “Passing Through” @ Harbour City (Hong Kong)

Posted by sleepboy, August 24, 2010

It looks like Kaws has some “big” things planned for Asia this October. Take a look at this huge sculpture he’s working on for the “Passing Through” exhibition at Harbour City, one of the biggest shopping venues in Hong Kong. The hand positioning is reminiscent of the collaboration he did with Yue Minjun back in 2008. Discuss KAWS here.

Teaser: Edwin Ushiro – “Preceding Sunday” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, August 23, 2010

Representing the 808, Edwin Ushiro brings his lush paintings infused with island imagery to the Roq La Rue Gallery on September 10th. “Preceding Sunday” will be a collection of works from the Hawaiian native filled with nostalgic elements from his childhood, all created with his unique technique giving his paintings a ethereal and almost glowing effect like the piece above – “All Signals Configuring to a Position Seeping from Words Either Unspoken or Intangible”. A little more after the jump…

Nuart ’10: Blu & Ericailcane

Posted by sleepboy, August 23, 2010

It looks like this year’s Nuart Festival is finally underway in Norway. Blu continues his collaborations with big names, this time with Bologna based Ericailcane on the same building. Together, they take aim like other artists (Os Gemeos, Todd Schorr) at an easy target – the massive oil spill by BP in the Gulf of Mexico. Ironically, Stavanger is currently hosting ONS, one of the world’s largest oil and energy industry conferences. Keep it locked on AM as Vhils, ROA, Dolk, Evol, Alexandros Vasmoulakis, Sten […]

Contest: Pedro Matos – “Therefore the King” Print

Posted by sleepboy, August 23, 2010

Lisbon based street artist, Pedro Matos, recently released a limited edition print (details here) of his painting “Therefore the King”. If you remember, the piece was first seen in his solo show at the Montana Shop & Gallery back in June (covered). Pedro has graciously decided to giveaway one the AP’s for this print to one of our readers. Just leave a comment at the end of this post or on our facebook on what your interpretation of the crown in the painting is and […]

Teaser: Aaron Horkey – “Midwestern Heart” @ Remick Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 22, 2010

Aaron Horkey, well known for his work on rock posters, intricate silkscreens, and Burlesque Design, is set to open a retrospective at the Remick Gallery in Minnesota on September 12th. The show in his hometown, which will include prints and originals from 2003-2010, is rumored to be the last from the popular Midwest artist and has many of his fans traveling long distances to attend the opening. Take a look at this sweet show poster featuring some his beloved typography. Discuss this show here.