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Teaser: Scott C. – “The Great Showdowns” @ Gallery 1988 (Melrose)

Posted by sleepboy, January 19, 2011

Those of you who are familiar with Scott Campbell’s work, know that one the greatest series he has created is his “Great Showdowns”. In these little works of art, the SF based artist pits archnemeses and natural enemies against each other in epic clashes that play out from movies, pop culture, and thru his clever imagination. Over 200 of these classic battles will be on display starting February 4th at Gallery 1988 in Melrose and if we were you, we would make plans to be […]

Releases / Teasers: Fuco Ueda – “Lucid Dream” Book & Show @ Bunkamura Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, January 18, 2011

AM favorite Fuco Ueda has been off US soil for a while now, but she has still been producing exquisite artwork. For those of us that havn’t had the chance to visit Japan to see her efforts, Fuco has decided to release a book named “Lucid Dream” containing works from 1995-2011. Bunkamura Gallery will hold a solo exhibition also titled “Lucid Dream” from Feb 2nd – Feb 13th to kick off the book release with new works by Fuco. Pre-order your copy here. Check out a sneak […]

Openings: “Dark Pop 3.0” @ Last Rites Gallery

Posted by lowpro, January 16, 2011

The third installment of Last Rites Gallery’s annual group exhibition Dark Pop 3.0 opened this weekend in New York. The show brought together some intriguing work from a diverse group of names, whose work is either intimately or loosely synonymous with a pop art aesthetic within their various genres. With a directive to err on the darker end of the spectrum, such artists as Scott Musgrove, Mark Dean Veca, Buff Monster, Glenn Barr, Brian Despain, Esao Andrews and Gaia produced work that was decidedly foreboding, […]

Overtime: Jan. 9 – Jan. 15

Posted by Khoi, January 16, 2011

A nice video of Swoon in Paris probably while she was there for a show. Futura x 12oxProphet Trailer. New work from Mesa in Spain. Some new pics of Os Gemeos’s work on their blog. Another Warhol authenticity dispute. Original Factory assistant Gerard Malanga sues John Chamberlin for selling a painting he created and claiming it was a Warhol. Complicated by fact that piece was approved as genuine by Warhol Authentication Board. Damien Hirst generates more controversy over diamond skull. One reason to tune into […]

The Four Seasons and Ron English’s Camo Deer

Posted by sleepboy, January 14, 2011

You may remember out recent Christmas greeting from Ron English (featured) with his Camo Deer from his Status Factory show frolicking in the snow. Now Mr. Popaganda has upped the ante by equipping it with the proper winter camoflauge as well as doing one for each season – Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Take a look at all four seasons (paintings and sculptural work) after the jump…

Teaser: Kenny Scharf – “Naturafutura” & “Three Dozen!” @ Paul Kasmin Gallery

Posted by lowpro, January 10, 2011

With an impressive December to serve as a launch pad, including his traffic-inducing mural completed at the iconic Houston and Bowery location (covered), a playful blacklight infested mobile trailer installation at Wynwood Walls during Basel Week (covered), and his colorful retrofitting of The Hole’s gallery space with Hot Glue Hullabaloo (covered), Kenny Scharf will launch into the new year with not one but two exhibitions on tap the same night with Paul Kasmin Gallery. Opening on January 27th at one of their two Chelsea locations, […]

Overtime: Jan 2 – Jan 8

Posted by Khoi, January 9, 2011

New commission seen above by Andy Kehoe. Upcoming March solo at Jonathan LeVine. A tea cup giveaway from Amy Sol. Bunnie eared / horn girls from Audrey Kawasaki. A new sculptural piece from Nathan Ota. Eric Fortune trying his hand at oils. Some new sketches from Travis Louie. Apak x AT&T billboard. Hacking Google: a collection of design hacks that are variations to the popular Google designs. Artists’ studios were heavily damaged in Laguna Beach due to mudslides and flooding. Jeff Koons, who has been […]

Preview: “Is This Thing On?” @ Gallery 1988 (Melrose)

Posted by sleepboy, January 7, 2011

For those interested in these sort of shows, Gallery 1988, the Melrose location, has a group exhibition tonight featuring artwork of your favorite comedians. There is a massive list of artists and the funnymen or funnywomen they are paired with but we have a small preview (after the jump) of the show entitled Is This Thing On?

Teaser: Ray Caesar – “A Gentle Kind of Cruelty” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 6, 2011

Besides his participation in the “In The Nursery” group show, Ray Caesar has some bigger things planned for January – namely his solo at Jonathan Levine Gallery. Unique in the scene as one of the rare artists who find success with utilizing the digital medium, Caesar’s newest body of work will be entitled “A Gentle Kind of Cruelty”. As you can see in the image above, his pale skinned beauties are not always what they seem. See for yourself on January 22nd.

Openings: Jean Labourdette (Turf One) – “The Rising” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, January 5, 2011

Opening a several weeks ago alongside SHAG (covered) at Jonathan Levine Gallery was Jean Labourdette (Turf One). The self taught French-Canadian artist created a great show he named “The Rising”. Utilizing numerous found objects on which he painted on, Jean worked to create interactive pieces for the viewers. What we enjoyed in particular were the realistic subjects which which were effortlessly integrated into their respective backdrops. Check out the full show after the jump.