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Dual Artist Interview: Hush x Dan Baldwin Collaboration Show @ Zero Cool Gallery

Posted by sven, December 9, 2009

Our friends at Zero Cool gallery will be opening a new group show entitled “Don’t believe the Type” tonight in London that will feature four large scale collaboration paintings by Hush (interviewed) and Dan Baldwin (interviewed). The artists have not worked together in the past, but when AM heard that they would be pooling talents, we thought that this could be something special. Each started work on two pieces and when they finished their elements, the paintings were traded over for the other’s work. You […]

Video: Pablo Picasso – “Guernica” in 3D

Posted by sleepboy, December 9, 2009

Just yesterday, we showed you Ron English’s mural homage to Pablo Picasso’s Guernica for the Primary Flight project during Art Basel Week. So, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the original masterpiece and arguably one of the most recognizable pieces from the Spanish painter. The famous painting depicts the bombing of Guernica, a Basque town, during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. The image has become synonymous with the tragedies of war (especially of innocents) and has become and anti-war symbol. Take […]

Openings: Jose Parla Print Release @ Elms Lester

Posted by sleepboy, December 9, 2009

Jose Parla’s new prints (previewed) look pretty nice framed and are still tempting despite the price point. Elms Lester put on a little event to commemorate the release last weekend that included an exhibition of new and old prints by Parla. Take a look at all the pics after the jump…

Second Helpings: November 2009

Posted by juggernut3, December 8, 2009

Fall has officially come to a close as November capped off a great start to this art season. As winter kicks off with the big art fairs, we move to recap some of the best stories of last month in another edition of Second Helpings. Get served after the jump.

Koons Train Derailed

Posted by sleepboy, December 8, 2009

The Jeff Koons – LACMA $25 million train project previously reported here appears to have hit a snag on the rails, err road. The idea may have sounded great several years ago, but with the current economic climate and in light of the decline of museum’s investment portfolio and donations, the project has been delayed and may be shelved completely. Via Bloomberg. Discuss Jeff Koons here.

Basel Week Miami ’09 – Wynwood Walls Video

Posted by sleepboy, December 8, 2009

Here’s another sweet video from the minds at Vernissage TV. This time, they are profiling the Wynwood Walls project that we have been covering all of last week at Art Basel. It was a pretty mind-blowing to see so many large murals from quality artists all in the same location, something that probably doesn’t happen without the influence of Deitch with the backdrop of the premiere art fair in the U.S. Discuss Art Basel here.

Basel Week Miami ’09: Ron English – Primary Flight Mural

Posted by Ken, December 7, 2009

As Jeff Soto (covered) was busy creating his contribution to this year’s Primary Flight, AM favorite Ron English was busy working on a mural of his own. Another rendition of his classic “Guernica” tribute, Ron’s hand painted masterpiece features many of his most identifiable characters. As an added bonus, Ron put up some new, colorful wheatpastes, something we haven’t seen him do in quite a while. More pictures after the jump.

Openings: “Grifters” Group Show @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted by sleepboy, December 7, 2009

“Grifters,” a group show with a super lineup, opened last week at Lazarides – Rathbone Place. As expected, the artwork was fantastic and was placed well throughout the spacious gallery. And as an added bonus, some of the artists put up some pieces in the streets (like David Choe) to complement the show (more on this later). Take a look at all the images after the jump…

Shepard Fairey x Grammy Awards

Posted by sleepboy, December 7, 2009

Shepard Fairey (featured) has been selected to create the official artwork for this year’s GRAMMY Awards. The commissioned piece will grace the cover of the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards program book, telecast tickets, promotional poster, and 2010 GRAMMY Nominees CD. Also, there is some chatter about another GRAMMY themed art show like the one curated by Kris Lewis (interviewed) last year (covered). More details to follow… Discuss Shepard Fairey here.

Video: Brendan Monroe @ Richard Heller Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 6, 2009

For those that missed Brendan Monroe’s (interviewed) solo at Richard Heller Gallery last month (covered), you also missed out on a fantastic “constellation” installation. Fortunately for you, we recorded some footage of all the hanging sculptures for you to enjoy. As an added bonus, check out another video of the back room in the gallery space that included a sitting sculpture and wall installation after the jump…