Category Archives: Art

Preview / Releases: Camille Rose Garcia – “Snow White The Complete Works on Paper” @ Michael Kohn

Posted on February 9, 2012 by sleepboy

Coming up on the ides of March, Camille Rose Garcia (interviewed) will signing her new book, Snow White (Published by Harper Design, on sale starting February 28, 2012), at the Michael Kohn Gallery in Los Angeles. Handling this fairytale with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Previews, Publications, Releases, Shows & Events, Videos | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Showing: Murakami – “Murakami – Ego” @ Qatar Museum

Posted on February 9, 2012 by sleepboy

For those curious about the Takashi Murakami exhibition at the Qatar Museum that opened today, which included a large inflatable replica of the artist, here are some photos for you. With these shots, you can see more clearly the vision … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary Art, Museums, Sculpture, Showing, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Teaser: Vhils @ 18 Gallery (Shanghai)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by sleepboy

It looks like Vhils (filmed) has been putting in work in Shanghai as he prepares for his show opening on March 31st at 18 Gallery (presented by Magda Danysz). Like JR before him, he’ll be introducing some of that European street aesthetic … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Seen on Streets, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art, Teasers | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Publications: Scott Campell – “If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long” Signed Edition

Posted on February 9, 2012 by lowpro

As we mentioned last year, Scott Campbell’s first book, If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long, is now fully baked and ready for consumption. Published by Rizzoli and OHWOW, the hardcover monograph chronicles the origins of, parallels between, and indelible influence of … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary Art, Publications, Releases | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Previews: Yayoi Kusama @ Tate Modern

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Patrick Nguyen

AM was at Tate Modern on Tuesday to visit the major retrospective by Yayoi Kusama, whose separate show at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art we recently covered. The London exhibition is spread over fourteen rooms and features a selection of … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary Art, Installation, Museums, Photography, Previews, Sculpture, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Preview: SHAG – “Animal Kingdom” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on February 8, 2012 by sleepboy

Opening this Saturday, February 11th, Culver City showspace Corey Helford Gallery welcomes back SHAG (2009) for his newest solo show entitled Animal Kingdom. Coinciding thematically with the current exhibition at the gallery from Eric Joyner (covered), SHAG’s latest paintings incorporate his … Continue reading →

Posted in Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Previews, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Previews: Lucian Freud – “Portraits” @ National Portrait Gallery (London)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by sleepboy

A comprehensive new exhibition featuring the late Lucian Freud at the National Portrait Gallery in London will be opening February 9th to the public. Perhaps one the the most influential painters of his generation, Freud’s specialty was his focus on … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary Art, Museums, Previews, Shows & Events | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Releases: Garage Magazine #2

Posted on February 8, 2012 by juggernut3

Last year, Garage Magazine made a splash with its inaugural issue featuring a butterfly labia tattoo designed by Damien Hirst. For its second issue that hits the stands on February 20th, editor Dasha Zhukova took a subtler approach with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary Art, Publications | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

David Choe x Howard Stern

Posted on February 8, 2012 by sleepboy

In the insanity and aftermath of news breaking that David Choe (featured) stands to make $100-200 million dollars on the upcoming Facebook IPO, all the major network shows were attempting to book him for an interview. His first choice as … Continue reading →

Posted in Street & Urban Art, Videos | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Previews: F*CK Art @ Museum of Sex

Posted on February 8, 2012 by juggernut3

Opening tonight in New York is a special group show put together by the Museum of Sex. This provocative showing features 20 street artists including Mode2, Aiko, Rostarr, Miss Van, and Lush as they occupy the building with works that … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary Art, Museums, Previews, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment