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Focus: Shepard Fairey – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted by juggernut3, April 18, 2011

Another street artist featured in MOCA’s Art in the Streets show was none other than Shepard Fairey (featured). Again teaming up with Jeffery Deitch (Shep was the final exhibition at Deitch Projects), the prolific artist created a tightly focused room that revealed new canvases based off of previously “beautified” locations. Of course, there were also the classic stencils that spanned back to his early days. And if you had a chance to visit the gift shop you would have see an awesome mural (previewed) he […]

Openings: Judith Supine – “Ladyboy” @ New Image Art

Posted by juggernut3, April 18, 2011

“A crazy fun and visually arresting experience” – that’s our take on the opening night of New York-based Judith Supine. As previewed, the exhibition at New Image Art entitled Ladyboy touches on an intimate encounter that the artist once had in Bangkok. Using his signature hypercolor and collaging techniques, Judith transformed the entire space (from floor to ceiling, covering every inch) into something resembling a corner of his unique mind. The gallery was packed from opening moments as fans and a parade of “ladyboys” came […]

Video: Acclaim x Swoon

Posted by sleepboy, April 17, 2011

Back in March, we brought you some photos from Swoon’s (interviewed) first solo exhibition in Australia held at the Metro Gallery. This was probably right before she worked on her next-level illuminated installation piece for the MOCA show (covered). Well, apparently our friends at Acclaim Magazine, who happen to be conveniently based in Melbourne, were able to get some footage of the show along with an interview with the Brooklyn-based artist. Discuss Swoon here.

Overtime: April 11 – April 17

Posted by Khoi, April 17, 2011

Jeff Koons currently showing at the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art. RIP John McCracken – legendary Los Angeles artist dies at 76 in Santa Fe, NM. Recently discovered Rothko to be auctioned off at Christie’s and estimated to sell for $17 million. Art Hong Kong shaping up to be better than last year. Some photos from Art Paris. Before being detained by Chinese police, Ai WeiWei was offered advisory role by Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Also, claims he has “confessed.” Stolen: Art by late […]

Streets: ABOVE (Melbourne)

Posted by sleepboy, April 16, 2011

ABOVE (interviewed), who we last caught up with during his well received show in the Bay Area (covered), continued his prolific traveling with a recent trip to Melbourne. Of course, he took time to introduce some of his signature wordplay and arrows down under as well. Take a look at more pics he sent us after the jump…

Focus: Banksy – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted by juggernut3, April 15, 2011

The most speculated upon artist of Art in the Streets was none other than the mysterious and supremely talented Banksy. Not “officially” announced on the initial roster of artists involved in the MOCA exhibition, rumors buzzed in art land that the acclaimed director of the Oscar nominated Exit Through The Gift Shop would be the “special guest” appearing in the exhibition. Banksy didn’t disappoint as he brought the “heavy weaponry” back to the city that held his Barely Legal show in 2006. Banksy brought many […]

Focus: Osgemeos – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted by juggernut3, April 15, 2011

From our first look at the epic “Art in the Streets” exhibition yesterday, you should have gotten the idea of how complex and expansive the setup really was. We now have time to bring you some in depth looks at some of the juiciest parts of the show starting with a look at the Brazilian twins Osgemeos. Take a look some detailed pics after the jump of the corridor of the MOCA that they transformed with their signature speakers, colorful paintings, and a crazy install […]

Openings: “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA (First Look)

Posted by sleepboy, April 14, 2011

This morning, the Los Angeles MOCA lifted the veil of secrecy on its highly anticipated “Art in the Streets” exhibition. This first major U.S. museum survey of graffiti and street art is the brainchild of Jeffrey Deitch (along with associate co-curators Roger Gastman & Aaron Rose) and was certainly one of the first enticing possibilities that came to AM’s mind when we first heard of his unconventional hiring as MOCA’s director early last year. Despite the inevitable quibbling about who was and who wasn’t included […]

Streets: Invader (Los Angeles)

Posted by sleepboy, April 13, 2011

As you know, there is a little show called Art in the Streets set to open to the public this weekend in Los Angeles. Besides work inside the MOCA and the surrounding walls, some artists like Invader here could not resist hitting up other parts of the city with their work. Take a look at more detailed pics of this tiled piece in Culver City as well as another piece in Echo Park after the jump…

Releases: Safewalls x Cirque du Soleil Prints

Posted by AM Editor, April 13, 2011

Our friends at the Safewalls x Cirque du Soleil project have been celebrating the art of the circus poster since late last year, commissioning Cirque-inspired pieces by the likes of Ricardo Cavolo, El Mac, Jon Burgerman, Jason Limon, Shag, Sweet Toof and Glenn Anderson with upcoming works by Tara McPherson, Ron English, Travis Louie and Miss Van. For each city that Cirque du Soleil performs in, Safewalls commissions three artists to create a piece, which is then printed into a regular edition of 300 prints and […]