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Streets: Ron English in Italy

Posted by sleepboy, June 4, 2010
It looks like pop art master, Ron English (featured), has been hard at work in Italy working on some murals. Here we see him painting his classic “Guernica” remix in Rome, but this time with a skeletal twist. He also hit up Milan with a Elvis double-vision piece (seen after the jump).
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Fame Fest ’10: Os Gemeos

Posted by sleepboy, June 2, 2010
Vhils, Swoon, and Ben Wolf have already all left their mark in Grottaglie for this years Fame Festival. Looks like next up on the list are Os Gemeos as they they took in the sights of the Italian town as well as left some sights of their own. Not sure if this stop in their hectic travel schedule was before or after their efforts in Lisbon… More pics after the jump…
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New Kozyndan Panoramic – “The Best Sushi in Town”

Posted by sleepboy, June 2, 2010
Opening tomorrow or today, June 4th, depending what time zone you are in will be Kozyndan’s three-day exhibition at the Nelly Duff Gallery entitled “And Then There Were None”. More exciting for fans of the husband and wife duo is that fact that they will be unveiling a new panoramic entitled “The Best Sushi in Town” (seen above). For those unfamiliar with their work, these long lengthwise expositions of pop culture and imagination are one of their most beloved creations. They are so packed with […]
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Art HK ’10: Aya Takano

Posted by sleepboy, June 2, 2010
Another artist that we were looking forward to seeing at Art HK 10 was Murakami protege, Aya Takano. The Japanese artist, whose show we also covered in NY, was exhibiting at the Emmanuel Perrotin booth and has been one of the highlights among strong sales at this year’s Hong Kong Internation Art Fair, apparently selling several of her pieces to Chinese and Korean collectors. More images after the jump…
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Streets / Video: Aakash Nihalani – “Stop, Pop & Roll”

Posted by sleepboy, June 2, 2010
Looks like Aakash Nihalani decided to take matters into his own hands to make sure motorists are able to see stop signs clearly in Brooklyn. Here is a video of a recent urban intervention he performed utilizing some of his classic geometric cutouts. The footage shows in detail how he goes about creating the piece as well as takes you on a walk by some street pieces by other famous artists in the area. Also, some images after the jump…
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Teaser: Skewville – “Shift Work Disorder” @ Factory Fresh

Posted by sleepboy, June 2, 2010
This Saturday, June 5th, the twins (not the ones from Brazil) bring their “next levelism” to the Factory Fresh Gallery in New York. Skewville, the street art duo and also twin brothers known for their hanging wooden shoes, unveil a new body of work which will include old and some new darker imagery. A little video after the jump…
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Streets: Conor Harrington in Palestine

Posted by sleepboy, June 1, 2010
Since we brought you pics of Conor Harrington (interviewed) doing this thing in Israel, it would only be natural for him to also pay a visit to Palestine (hinted as his next step in his blog). Sounds as though he particularly enjoyed overlaying his pieces and interacting with the underlying Arabic graffiti that is prevalent in the area. We can only hope that he will have time to get up on the walls of Los Angeles since the “Eurotrash” show opens soon… Take a closer […]
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Benefit: Nick Walker – The Helium Foundation Charity Auction

Posted by sleepboy, May 31, 2010
We recently brought you news of a new Nick Walker stencil on the streets of Bristol and here is a piece with related imagery that will be available at auction soon. The unique canvas piece above is entitled “Addiction”, created and donated by Nick for an auction benefiting the Parachute Regiment Charity to be held by The Helium Foundation at London’s Guildhall on June 3rd. Nick donated the piece to help raise some funds for the families of soldiers who loose their lives, and for […]
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Video / Preview: Joe Ledbetter – Magnus Maximus @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 31, 2010
Opening this Friday, June 4th, Joe Ledbetter’s new body of work will be taking over the spacious Corey Helford Gallery. For his first solo show at the Culver City gallery, Joe will be creating a collection of paintings that narrate the epic adventure story of one of his griffin characters “Magnus Maximus.” Take a look at the video above as well as some preview images after the jump…
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Overtime: May 23 – 29

Posted by sleepboy, May 30, 2010
Robert Williams to premiere his new movie Mr Bitchin’ at LACMA in June. Ashley Wood getting ready for Beijing.  Armsrock and Stella Im Hultberg getting ready for London. Interview with James Jarvis. A weekend with Salvador Dali. Something new from Kate Mccgwire. Christie’s to pay $8.57 million in damages for waiting too long to return Richard Prince art that failed to sell. The Whitney museum is expanding with plans for a new building downtown. And, Eli Broad getting closer to deciding HIS museum location. Rare […]
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