Category Archives: Features

Teaser: Vhils @ 18 Gallery (Shanghai)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by sleepboy

It looks like Vhils (filmed) has been putting in work in Shanghai as he prepares for his show opening on March 31st at 18 Gallery (presented by Magda Danysz). Like JR before him, he’ll be introducing some of that European street aesthetic … Continue reading →

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Streets: Retna (Los Angeles)

Posted on February 7, 2012 by carlosgonzalez

Even though he’s currently preparing for a show at Known Gallery this upcoming weekend with fellow 7th letter member ZES, RETNA took the time to hit the streets of Los Angeles again. Featuring his signature style and lettering, he finished … Continue reading →

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Streets: Shepard Fairey (Dallas)

Posted on February 7, 2012 by sleepboy

Last week, Shepard Fairey (featured) brought the OBEY show to Dallas for a series of street murals at the request of the Dallas Contemporary. In conjunction with the project, the institution which is modeled after European kunsthalles or art centers also … Continue reading →

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Openings / Interviews: Judy Chicago’s – “Sublime Environment” @ Art Los Angeles Contemporary

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Susie Lee

At this year’s Art Los Angeles Contemporary, visitors were greeted at the fair’s entrance with Judy Chicago’s dazzling performance installation, Sublime Environment. As part of Pacific Standard Time’s Performance and Public Art Festival, the large scale installation was created with … Continue reading →

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Streets: World Roundup (Jan 30 – Feb 5)

Posted on February 5, 2012 by sleepboy

Headlining our summary of street art this week is this fantastic new mural on the back of some abandoned substation just outside Sheffield from Phlegm of which you can see more detailed pics here. Other notable pieces this week include … Continue reading →

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Overtime: Jan 30 – Feb 5

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Khoi

Rare opportunity – Calvin and Hobbes original artwork offered in February auction. Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, the documentary on Ai Weiwei, wins special jury prize at Sundance. In other Ai Weiwei news, he was questioned for “attacking” a security camera. … Continue reading →

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Art Focus: Peter Fuss

Posted on February 4, 2012 by sleepboy

For our Art Focus this week, we turn our attention to Polish street artist Peter Fuss. In particular, we like his series of billboard takeovers and his take on social-political issues. No topic seems to be off-limit including the high-priced … Continue reading →

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Streets: Anthony Lister (Los Angeles)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by carlosgonzalez

Last time we saw Anthony Lister in Los Angeles, he painted a mural (covered) based on the film The Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Now the Aussie artist is back in LA where he is preparing for his solo show … Continue reading →

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Rumor Mill: David Choe – The 200 Million Dollar Artist?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by sleepboy

So, you may remember the internet frenzy last month when photos leaked of David Choe (featured) painting and tagging up a storm at the new Facebook headquarters at the request of Mark Zuckerberg. What we didn’t know was that when … Continue reading →

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Viewpoints / Openings: Olek — “I do not expect to be a mother but I do expect to die alone” @ Tony’s Gallery, London

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Patrick Nguyen

AM was at Tony’s Gallery in Shoreditch on Thursday to see the first UK solo show by Olek (set-up and teaser photos here). The New York-based artist has been making the most of her extended London visit, transforming the ground … Continue reading →

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