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Video: Basel Week Miami ’09 – Aaron Young Creative Process

Posted by sleepboy, December 4, 2009

Aaron Young was in Miami for the final stop of the Stages exhibition (more on that later) and also the “It Ain’t Fair” (covered) show at OHWOW Gallery. While there, he also took time to create some pieces at a special session with some serious buyers on hand. Take a look at this video of his “motorcycle art” courtesy of SLAMXHYPE. Discuss Art Basel here.

Releases/Studio Visits: D*Face x Modern Multiples

Posted by sleepboy, December 4, 2009

AM recently visited the Master Printers over at Modern Multiples studio in Los Angeles as they were printing the latest offering by UK street art superstar D*Face (interviewed). Following the success of his previous print with the acclaimed studio, “Un-American Graffiti,” D*Face came correct with this second release, appeasing fans by releasing the “Coke Riot” image from his previous Jonathan LeVine show. “Coke Riot” was released yesterday at StolenSpace in either metal or wood editions, with a paper edition of 50 soon to come. Full […]

Basel Week Miami ’09: SCOPE Fair

Posted by sleepboy, December 4, 2009

If you have been following our coverage, you will know that many of our previews this year for Art Basel Week were from the SCOPE fair. This is because many of the galleries and artists we follow decided to make a showing there. We stopped by to take a look today and snapped some pics to share with you all. This large “finger-cutting” installation from Judith Supine certainly held our attention at the New Image Art booth. Take a look at what else caught our […]

Basel Week Miami ’09 – Marcel Dzama

Posted by sleepboy, December 3, 2009

This new piece from Marcel Dzama caught our eye when we stopped by the David Zwirner booth yesterday at the Art Basel press preview. Painted on perforated player piano paper (alliteration not intended), the new works appear more complex and rich. Not only were these available for sale, it was also a preview for what to expect from Dzama’s show at the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal early next year in Canada. More images of the pieces as well as the additional back room inventory […]

Releases: VNA 10 x D*Face Limited Edition

Posted by sleepboy, December 3, 2009

The VNA release party is slotted for tonight in London at StolenSpace (6-9pm) for issue 10. There will be some special limited edition magazines that have screenprinted D*Face (interviewed) covers as well as some other goodies so make sure you stop by if you are in town. Also, tonight is the opening of the gallery’s “Winter’s Warmer’s” Christmas Group Show featuring artists including Hellovon (interviewed), David Bray, Charles Krafft, Word To Mother (interviewed), Mike Leavitt, Mr Jago, Pete Fowler, Will Barras, Miss Van, Chloe Early […]

Preview: Multi-Plane Show @ Corey Helford

Posted by sleepboy, December 3, 2009

An intriguing new show is set to open on December 12th at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City featuring “Multi-Plane” art. An impressive list of artists including Glenn Barr, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Luke Chueh, D*Face, Natalia Fabia, Chloe Early, Sylvia Ji, Stella Im Hultberg, Dave Kinsey, KMNDZ, Todd Schorr, Travis Louie, Lola, Nathan Ota, Greg Simkins, Jeff Soto, Amy Sol, Tin, Nathan Spoor, Krista Huot, Chet Zar, David Stoupakis, Sage Vaughn and many more were given a kit of different transparent panes to work on that are overlaid […]

Basel Week Miami ’09: Kehinde Wiley x Michael Jackson

Posted by sleepboy, December 2, 2009

Stepping into the Deitch booth at Art Basel today, our attention was immediately drawn to the huge Michael Jackson painting by Kehinde Wiley. Apparently, Jackson contacted Kehinde a while back about a commission portrait after seeing his work at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, but Kehinde blew it off because he thought it was a joke. When Kehinde realized it was a real request, he sent over some art historical books to Jackson for him to look overbut unfortunately, the singer passed away before he […]

Preview: Dalek x 225 Forest x Hurley Event

Posted by sleepboy, December 2, 2009

James Marshall aka Dalek (interviewed) will be in Laguna Beach tomorrow night unveiling a new site-specific painting installation he did for 225 Forest. In association with Hurley, there will be artists on hand for Q&A, food & drinks, and giveaways. Stop by for your mid-week art fix and expect to enjoy impressive large-scale murals like the one he did for the Hurley HQ.

Openings: Basel Week Miami ’09 – Emmanuel Perrotin Private View and Dinner

Posted by sleepboy, December 2, 2009

Last night, the first members of the AM crew flew into Miami for our coverage for Art Basel Week and what greeted us was the opening bash at Emmanuel Perrotin. The night’s exclusive events included cocktails, a fabulously catered dinner, an outdoor dance floor where the guests got down for the festivities. Of course the art was the draw as the gallery space opened a new series of shows including the unveiling of the new “tank chairs” from Pharrell Williams, as well as solo shows from Matthew Day Jackson and […]

Preview: Basel Week Miami ’09 – “There’s Still Life” by Mauger Modern @ SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, December 2, 2009

UK based gallery Mauger Modern Art has some familiar names in a group show for Art Basel Week this year. Artists in the lineup include Emil Alzamora, Tim Biskup, Luke Chueh (interviewed), Ron English (featured), Turf One, Jenn Porreca, Erik Mark Sandberg, Geza Szollosi, and Martin Wittfooth so stop by SCOPE if you have a chance to check out “There’s Still Life.” More preview images after the jump…