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Second Helpings: August 2009

Posted by juggernut3, September 2, 2009

Summer makes way for the Fall as August comes to a close. It was month packed with juicy stories for our readers. Just to make sure you don’t miss anything, AM brings you another edition of Second Helpings. Get served after the jump.

Studio Visits/Teaser: Judith Supine @ New Image Art

Posted by stephen, September 1, 2009

The last time AM got a look inside the studio ofÂ street artistÂ Judith Supine (seen on streets), there was a lot of work in the early stages of development – loose bits of magazine cut-outs and collages that hadn’t yet received the special touch of color Supine executes so well. Thanks toÂ Dante Ross, we get another peek at some of the pieces he’s working on for his solo show at New Image Art, which is slated for early November. In addition to some of his more […]

Video: “Pixo” Documentary about Pixacao

Posted by sleepboy, August 31, 2009

Recently, we saw another video about Pixacao, the distinctive form of graffiti found in Sao Paulo, Brazil that we first mentioned here. The video includes more extracts from Joao Weiner and Roberto Oliveira’s documentary “Pixo,” presented last year at The Cartier Foundation in Paris for the “Ne dans la rue” or “Born in the streets” exhibit. Check out the awesome footage (Portuguese or French optional) of the extents these free-climbing “artists” go to to get their work up. Via Upperplayground.

Openings: Sea No Evil Charity Art Show 2009

Posted by sleepboy, August 30, 2009

Last night, things got hot in the IE with a jam packed show in Riverside benefiting the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. “Sea No Evil” (previewed) featured a even stronger lineup of artists this year contributing originals and prints to the charity for auction. With the price set low on each piece, most collectors walked away with bargains as well as a nice tax deduction. With DJ Diabetic (Shepard Fairey) on the ones and twos and a speech by Paul Watson (founder of Sea Sheperd and […]

Preview: Philip Lumbang – “Hug Life” (Warehouse Pop-Up Show)

Posted by juggernut3, August 29, 2009

Last time we caught up with Philip Lumbang, he was on his hands and knees detailing stencils and collages in preparation for Shepard Fairey’s ICA Retrospective. The Studio Number One and Obey Giant studio assistant is coming into his own recently. Known for his unique play on colors and silhouettes on found mediums, we’re excited to see what this show has in store for the young artist. PhilÂ isÂ also featured on the cover of this month’s Giant Robot magazine. On Saturday, September 12th, Phil is transforming […]

Video: Asbestos x Absolut Vodka

Posted by sleepboy, August 29, 2009

Last we heard from Dublin street artist Asbestos, he was opening his fantastic “Boxing Club” show in North Belfast. We have an update for you on a project he has been working on with Absolut, where he had the honor of remixing their iconic bottle for the Absolut Originals show (details after the jump). Check out this video documenting the fascinating process of creating 200 unique customized and hand-finished screenprints, where he continues exploring his triangular technique (good example of this was his piece for […]

Studio Visits: Buff Monster

Posted by Andrew Hosner, August 28, 2009

AM recently visited the studio of Buff Monster as he prepares for his solo show at Corey Helford Gallery opening next month. Buff will be unleashing 20 new works for his new solo show and we’re lucky enough to be able to debut a few of them, along with some great process shots from his studio that show off his time consuming and meticulous process. Much of his work begins as an Illustrator file on his computer before being printed out on paper which he […]

Openings: Dalek & Delta Exhibition @ Elms Lester

Posted by juggernut3, August 28, 2009

Last night, Elms Lester held a special private viewing as two top notch international artists visited the London gallery to show off their unique and contrasting geometric styles. The Dutch artist known as Delta (Boris Tellegen) showed off a diverse arsenal of new works (including sculptures, paintings and 3-D installation pieces) which depicted the complex layers and symmetry that we’ve come to expect from the graffiti artist. Dalek (James Marshall – interviewed) balanced out the show with this renowned “superflat” geometric colors and meticulous line-work. […]

Openings: ModArt Magazine Curated Show @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by stephen, August 27, 2009

Thinkspace Gallery’s current group show, â€œModArt â€“ A Celebration of 20 Issues and All That Lay Ahead,â€Â (previewed)Â curated by the team at European basedÂ ModArt Magazine opened to an excited Los Angeles crowd, but things really popped off when Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and Soleil Moon Frye (who played Punky Brewster) dropped by the gallery to check out the work, specifically the front window installation by German street artist NOMAD. Besides scoping out NOMAD’s humorous caveman-like drawings and installation pieces, the trio and the rest of […]

Highlights: Recommended Openings For August 27 – September 2

Posted by Andrew Hosner, August 27, 2009

This Saturday’s massive “Sea No Evil”‘ charity art auction (previewed)Â benefits the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. For the uninitiated, the Sea Shepard Conservation Society has spent the past three decades protecting and preserving the worldâ€™s ocean life. The auction takes placeÂ at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium (near the Mission Inn). Notable contributors include Shepard Fairey, Dave Kinsey, Anthony Lister, Dave Cooper, Jeff Soto, Greg Simkins, Glen E. Friedman, Gregory Euclide, Logan Hicks, Mars-1 and Tim Biskup. Though a drive for us living in Los Angeles, this is […]