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Openings: Hush – “Innocence” @ Urban Angel Art Lounge

As we mentioned previously, Hush (interviewed) show “Innocence” was set to open last weekend at Urban Angel in London.  Prolific photographer unusualimage was on hand to capture all the action including the setup, wall murals, as well the new body of work. Take a look at all the images after the jump…

Openings: LeBasse Projects “Go East” NYC Pop-Up Show

AM stopped by last week to check out the Culver City based LeBasse Projects and the art that traveled to New York for their “Pop Up” show.  Only in town for less than a week, “Go East” showcased the work of Yoskay Yamamoto (featured and seen above), Tessar Lo, Edwin Ushiro, Joao Ruas, Eric Fortune (interviewed), Mia (interviewed), and Nate Frizzell (featured). Judging from what we saw, we look forward to the next trip east from this group of fresh young artists. More pics after […]

Openings: Jeff Koons – “New Paintings” @ Gagosian (LA)

Jeff Koons has created some of the most iconic art pieces of the last quarter century. He is an artist whose name is nearly synonymous with contemporary art and culture. While his brand of Pop Art always contains a controversial omnipresent ambiguity concerning how “intelligent,” “deep”, or “dumb” his work really is (that is ultimately left to the viewer to decide), there is no denying how technically perfect, enjoyable, and awe-inspiring they are in person. The consummate perfectionist, once he has an idea hatched inside […]

Openings: “The Good The Bad and The Ugly” @ Gallery Nosco

If you a fan of Alexandros Vasmoulakis and looking forward to his first US solo in March at LeBasse Projects, then “The Good The Bad and The Ugly” group show should serve as a nice appetizer for you. Vasmoulakis, originally from Athens, is primarily known for his street work, particularly the large murals depicting his contorted and slightly abstract figures all painted in his signature illustrative style. The show, which also featured Naomi Doran and Dran opened last week at Gallery Nosco. More images after […]

Openings: Tim Biskup – “I Hate Everyone But You” @ De La Barracuda

Friday night saw the opening of Tim Biskups’ “I Hate Everyone But You” exhibition (previewed) in Melrose at De La Barracuda. Featuring paintings, sculptures, prints, and toys from the creator of the Helper, the comprehensive show was enjoyed by all. Along with Biskup, his friend Matt Goldman aka MFG also displayed some of prints. More pics afte the jump…

Openings: Ron English – “Immortal Underground” @ Opera Gallery

On Thursday night, AM attended the VIP opening of Ron English’s “Immortal Underground” at New York’s Opera Gallery. Nothing was spared as Ron’s infamous Cathy Cow Girl’s (courtesy of The Body of Art) arrived in a limo to kick off the opening night extravaganza. In attendance were many of NYC’s notables including Martha Cooper (interviewed), Aiko, Travis Louie (interviewed), Logan Hicks (interviewed), David Stoupakis, Fred Harper, Ally Hilfiger, Johanne Corno and Vincent Castiglia to name a few. The solo was an accumulation of many of […]

Openings: Logan Hicks & C215 – “Parallel Universe” @ Show & Tell Gallery

Renowned stencil artists Logan Hicks (interviewed) and C215 opened their joint show “Parallel Unverse” at Show & Tell Gallery last week.  For their first show in Canada, the NY based Hicks brings his familiar architectural inspired cityscapes and Parisian artist C215 once again channels emotions from the human subjects he favors. Interestingly enough, the two friends will had some collaborative pieces as well (previewed). More pics after the jump…

Openings: Amy Sol – “The Wilderness Buffet” @ Copro Gallery

We stopped by to check out the opening of Amy Sol’s (interviewed) show “The Wilderness Buffet” in the large room at Copro Gallery last weekend. While taking in Sol’s new body of work, one can’t help but get drawn into her world of soft colors and and serene landscapes. We couldn’t take our eyes off “Sea Ice Caravel” (above), one of her largest paintings to date and a prime example of the increased detail Sol has put into the pieces for this show. It’s also […]

Openings: Barry McGee & Phil Frost – “Mind the Gap” @ Prism

During a special preview event last night, Prism opened its doors for the first time with “Mind the Gap,” a show featuring Barry Mcgee and Phil Frost. With its impressive architecture, prime rooftop terrace, unbeatable location, and top notch art – in one night, the new gallery, and it’s co-owners Jared Najjar and PC Valmorbida have positioned themselves to be power players in the Los Angeles art world. The owners, inspired by the New York art scene, are seeking to replicate the hip, young, and […]

Openings: Stella Im Hultberg – “Penumbra” @ Copro Gallery

Last weekend, after a nice Izakaya dinner with the artists, the AM crew headed over to Copro Gallery for the three person show (Stella Im Hultberg, Amy Sol, and Nicoletta Ceccoli).  Stella flew all the way from New York to attend the show and brought with her a new darker and more brooding body of work. The paintings were all on paper including a couple larger ones we especially liked with a darkened backdrop and hidden faces. Often times, an artist’s work is influenced by […]