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Travis Louie Book Signing @ Gallery 1988 LA

Posted by sleepboy, July 30, 2009

AM stopped by Gallery 1988 in LA a couple days ago to attend the Travis Louieâ€™s (interviewed) book signing. His book “Curiosities,” released by Baby Tattoo Books & Galley 1988, chronicles his paintings from the last several years and of course, the stories that go along with it. As usual, Travis was more than happy to sign and sketch for his fans as well as showing off his unbelievable calligraphy skills.Â He also brought along some mini-paintings and sketches for sale. More pics after the […]

Teaser: Group Show @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, July 30, 2009

Every now and then, a gallery decides to flex its muscles and call in some of its big guns. On August 15th, Joshua Liner Gallery will be on Defcon 2 as it brings up an arsenal of artists that would get the attention of the even the most casual art fan. Artists showing include:Â Candice Tripp (interviewed), Chloe Early, Cleon Peterson, Damon Soule, Dave Kinsey, Evan Hecox, James Roper, Joe Sorren, Jud Bergeron, Kenji Hirata, Pat Rocha, Robert Hardgrave, Ryan McLennan, Shawn Barber, Stanley Donwood, Stella […]

Preview: “A Mirror Distorted” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, July 29, 2009

Carmichael Gallery is showcasing some ladies with a unique view on things in their latest show. “A Mirror Distorted” features Andrea Michaelsson (one half of Btoy), Cherri Wood, Pam Glew, and the dazzling details of our favorite South African transplant Candice Tripp (interviewed). The show runs from August 6th to August 27th. Check out the sneak peek after the jump.

Teaser: “The BLAB! Show” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 29, 2009

Take a look at this stunning new painting from Joe Sorren entitled “The Secret Collapse of Miss Loraine.” He explains it as his “micro-take about an apocalypse for this one girl, her world being suddenly being interrupted by unknown forces (the phone call)” It will be printed in the next issue of BLAB! for the theme of The Apocalypse with the original available at the annual “BLAB!” show at Copro Gallery, opening August 8th. Other artists participating in this show include Alex Gross, Jeff Soto […]

Teaser: Lori Earley – “Laments and Lullabies” @ Opera Gallery (London)

Posted by sleepboy, July 28, 2009

Looks like Lori Earley is gearing up for a show in London at the Opera Gallery.Â Two years in the making, the show entitled “Laments and Lullabies,” will opening on October 16th. The show will feature brand new paintings and Lori’s largest, most detailed painting to date, titled “The Pinnacle”, which took her 4 months to complete.Â Take a closer look at “Ms. V,” the painting seen above, after the jump…

Baby Tattooville 2009 Lineup Confirmed

Posted by sleepboy, July 28, 2009

For those of you wondering who the last mystery artist for this year’s Baby Tattooville (BT) is, we are happy say we have been told that it will be none other than Greg “Craola” Simkins (interviewed)!Â For the uninitiated, BT is an annual artist – fan/collector retreat put on at Riverside, CA’s historic Mission Inn.Â Each year, there are usually ten featured artists who will interact with fans in many ways including panels, demonstrations, live painting, sketching, etc…Â If you are curious how last year’s […]

Teaser: Camille Rose Garcia – “The Hydra of Babylon” @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 27, 2009

Camille Rose Garcia’s show “The Hydra of Babylon” is fast approaching! This exhibition at Merry Karnowsky Gallery, opening in September, will be her first show in Los Angeles in over two years.Â She describes the show by saying “watch out for eagles, vultures, crazy butterflies, and of course a giant nine-headed hydra.” She also hints that “a secret punk rock superhero of (hers) will be hosting if she is in town!”Â Not surprising as she has some interest in the music industry, as evidenced by […]

Openings: Tin – “Beautiful Imperfections” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 27, 2009

Opening alongside the “Monster?” group show a couple weeks ago, Tin (interviewed) filled the other room at Copro Gallery with a new body of work. In this show, he explored his now familiar vision of a world of bionic women and their animal counterparts. With several more solos scheduled in the next year at Roq La Rue, Gallery 1988 SF, and Copro again, we look forward to seeing what Tin has planned to take his work to the next level. Take a look at all […]

Openings: Clayton Brothers – “Jumbo Fruit” @ Patrick Painter

Posted by Andrew Hosner, July 26, 2009

“Jumbo Fruit” from the Clayton Brothers opened last week at Patrick Painter to a large and appreciative crowd that included several of LA’s art elite. This was their first major collection of works in Los Angeles since they rocked La Luz De Jesus back in 2003 with their epic “Six Foot Eleven” show. Up next, “Inside Out” at The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art from September 10 through December 19, 2010. “Inside Out” will present the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the bold, colorful […]

Teaser: “Beach Blanket Bingo – A Summer Mixer” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 26, 2009

A pretty impressive group show is being assembled at Jonathan Levine Gallery entitled “Beach Blanket Bingo – A Summer Mixer,” set to open on August 5th.Â An appropriate name for the show as there definitely seems to be a eclectic “mix” of artists including Ana Bagayan (featured), Glenn Barr, Ray Caesar, Dave Cooper, David Ellis, Ron English (studio visit), Natalia Fabia (interviewed), Korin Faught, AJ Fosik, Logan Hicks (interviewed), Seonna Hong, Anthony Lister (interviewed), Jack Long, Cleon Peterson, Scott Radke (interviewed), SKINNER, ELBOW-TOE (interviewed), Adam […]