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Ride the ESPO Love Train

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2010

If you missed getting your “A Love Letter for You” Tattoo, Steve “ESPO” Powers has put together a nice little Valentine’s package for all you lovebirds out there. Well, for all you lovebirds in Philly this weekend that is. The festivities include: The “A Love Letter for You” art show on Friday, February 12th (5:30pm – 8:30pm), with an installation that documents the creation and inspiration behind the Love Letter project at 1226 Chestnut Street. On Saturday, February 13th (5pm – 7pm) there will be […]

Preview / Setup: Damon Soule – “Modus Alone” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2010

Last we saw Damon Soule, he was participating in a group show at Josh Liner’s and collaborating with Oliver Vernon and Mars-1. It’s about time we get to see a larger body of work of abstract yet organic paintings from this San Francisco-based artist. “Modus Alone” opens tomorrow night, February 12th along with the “Fresh” group show at Thinkspace Gallery. We suggest you stop by for some great artwork as well as what sounds be a cool front-room install from Soule that will feature a […]

Preview: “The Red Light Exhibit” @ The Dirty Show

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2010

A naughty little show is opening this Friday night (Feb 12th), appropriately we suppose, as Sunday is Valentine’s Day. “The Red Light Exhibit” features a pretty nice lineup which includes Shawn Barber, Paul Booth, Scott G. Brooks, Vincent Castiglia, Colin Christian (interviewed), Molly Crabapple, Camilla D’Errico, Ewelina Ferusso, Michael Hussar, Michael Mararian, Dan Quintana, Celeste Rapone, David Stoupakis, The Dirty Fabulous, Brian Viveros, Tony Ward, & Jasmine Wort. Curated by Genevive Zacconi, in association with Last Rites Gallery, the show will be held at The […]

Interviews: Labrona

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2010

AM recently caught up with Canadian street artist Labrona as he was preparing for a group show this weekend in Berlin at Neurotitan Gallery. He talked about his gallery work compared to his outdoor work as well as some adventures while painting in the train yards. Full interview after the jump…

Video: Hitler’s Reaction to Deitch Named as MOCA Director

Posted by sleepboy, February 10, 2010

For those who spend a lot of time on the internet, um yes, like us, you will have seen some sort of parody by now involving Adolf Hitler in scenes from the German film “Downfall”. The Führer, played by actor Bruno Ganz, can be seen berating his generals during the last days of the Nazi regime, except the subtitles are all rewritten for comedic effect. For example, his mock reactions to the bursting of the real estate bubble or Kanye West’s dissing of Taylor Swift. […]

Preview / Interview: Sarah Joncas – “Shadow Play” @ Roq La Rue Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 10, 2010

Canadian artist, Sarah Joncas, is set to open her show “Shadow Play” at Seattle’s Roq La Rue gallery this Friday, February 12th. As the title of her show implies, not only will her paintings include the interplay of “shadow” imagery, “play” also references one of her inspirations – film noir and all that comes along with that genre. The soon-to-be graduated art student talks about this and much more in the interview we conducted with her – after the jump…

Video: Nylon TV x Judith Supine Studio Visit

Posted by sleepboy, February 9, 2010

Nylon TV recently visited and shot a brief video with “street collagist” Judith Supine in his studio. While maintaining his anonymity, he discusses his creative process and the inspiration behind his work. Via Vandalog. Discuss Judith Supine here.

Teaser: Linnea Strid – “Fresh” Group Show @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, February 9, 2010

A promising new artist that we have been keeping our eye on, Linnea Strid, is participating in a great group show this weekend at Thinkspace. The Swedish painter, who has so far impressed collectors with her realistic rendering of water and glass, will join a a group of talented young artist including Josie Morway, Dabs Myla, Wesley Burt, Jacub Gagnon, John Park, and Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker. Take a look at some preview images as well as a look inside her studio after the jump…

Openings: Jef Aerosol – “All Shook Up” @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted by sleepboy, February 8, 2010

Old school French stencil artist, Jef Aerosol, opened his show in New York last week at Eastern District in association with Ad Hoc Art. “All Shook Up” featured classic pieces from the street artist, as well new pieces of cultural icons like Jay-Z and Basquiat – of course all emphasized with his ubiquitous red arrows. See all the pics after the jump…

Preview: Martin Wittfooth – “Tempest” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 8, 2010

New York artist Martin Wittfooth’s show “Tempest” is set to open this Saturday night, February 14th in Santa Monica at the Copro Gallery. Known for his vivid paintings of animals, often at their most primal moments, among the rusted and crumbling remnants of human society, Wittfooth will be bringing a new body of work, including sculptures. We love his palette and choice of color – see for yourself first hand this weekend if you are in the area. Wittfooth will be showing alongside Chris Ryniak. […]