Category Archives: Contemporary Art

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Openings: McPherson x Aiko x Cheriel x Way @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted on February 7, 2012 by carlosgonzalez

Over the weekend, the Merry Karnowsky gallery held an impressive exhibition showcasing new work of four very talented female artists – Aiko, Deedee Cheriel, Lindsey Way and Tara Mcpherson. Each artist brought forth a unique collection of art that showcased … Continue reading →

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“Navinland Needs You: We Are Asia!” for Art Stage Singapore

Posted on February 7, 2012 by sleepboy

Fans of Asian Contemporary Art will be interested to hear about a commissioned painting from Navin Rawanchaikui for this year’s Art Stage Singapore featuring work and portraits of some of the top artists in the world. Created to celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Teaser: “Winter Group Show” @ White Walls

Posted on February 7, 2012 by sleepboy

This Saturday night, February 11th, the White Walls Gallery in San Francisco will be opening their annual Winter Group Show. A diverse list of artists are scheduled to present work including EINE, Blek Le Rat, D FACE, Kofie One, ABOVE, … Continue reading →

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Videos: Murakami – “Ego” @ Qatar Museum

Posted on February 6, 2012 by sleepboy

Along with some preview images we showed you last week, we can now bring you footage of Takashi Murakami and his crew setting up his first solo exhibition in the Middle East, Murakami – Ego, scheduled to open later this week. … Continue reading →

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