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Dash Snow Memorial @ East River Amphitheater

Posted by Khoi, September 30, 2009

A second public memorial for Dash Snow will be held tomorrow, October 1 at the East River Amphitheater on the East River from 3:30pm – 7:00pm.Â All are welcome to attend.Â Come celebrate the life of one of NYC’s most beloved artists.

Auction: Polaroid Collection via Sotheby’s

Posted by Khoi, August 21, 2009

Now that the Polaroid Corporation has gone into bankruptcy, it leaves behind a legacy not only in your fond childhood memories of snapping away your day’s activities without a care, but also in an important collection of instant photographs by some of the best artists of the 20th century.Â In an effort to raise money to pay their creditors, that collection will soon head into auction courtesy of Sotheby’s, with the remaining pieces to be sold via private sales. Read more after the jump…

Preview: Ryan McGinley – “Moonmilk” @ Alison Jacques Gallery

Posted by Khoi, July 31, 2009

AM is excited to bring you one of the best solo exhibition previews of the summer.Â Ryan McGinley returns behind the lens with his young models who spurn the annoyances of clothing to explore exotic, unknown, and undiscovered locations.Â Their voyeuristic adventures were documented and will be shown in September in a highly anticipated show that features 24 brand-new (28 total), never before seen photographs at Alison Jacques Gallery in London. See the complete set of photographs from the show after the jump.

Openings: Dash Snow Memorial @ Deitch Projects

Posted by juggernut3, July 26, 2009

As reported, Deitch Projects (Grand St.) opened it’s gallery doors for a special tribute in memory of the passing of Dash Snow earlier this month. Dan Colen, Ryan McGinley, Agathe Snow andÂ Terence Koh to name a few. The gallery is adorned with photos and relics from different phases of Dash’s life. had a chance to stop by this touching memorial of not only his works, but also pieces from his friends and peers such asÂ The front of the gallery has been tagged with a […]

Wrap Up: Os Gemeos Mural

Posted by juggernut3, July 22, 2009

When we first broke the news that Os Gemeos was doing the mural at the previous Keith Haring tribute location, we had also heard that it was going to take 11 days to finish the new project. After the 3rd day, the mural looked great and we thought it was going to be done that night. But day after day, we could see the twins from Sao Paulo working hard and building layer upon layer of detail into their labor of love. “So close, yet […]

Memorial: Dash Snow Memorial @ Deitch Projects (NY)

Posted by Khoi, July 20, 2009

Photo via Peres Projects A open memorial exhibition for Dash Snow will be held in his community in New York City.Â It could open as early as July 21 at Deitch Projects.Â Dash’s community of friends are invited to “participate in an exhibition that would include photographs or video of Dash, works of art made for Dash or in memory of him, and a small group of works by Dash in various media.” More information from Peres Projects after the jump.

Art Focus: Dash Snow (1981-2009)

Posted by Khoi, July 17, 2009

Photo by Craig McDean. Via Interview Magazine. On the night of Monday, July 13, 2009, Dashiell A. Snow tragically passed away at Lafayette House, a hotel in Manhattan. He was only 27 years old and leaves behind a 1-year old daughter named Secret and her mother, his partner Jade Berreau. Snow was one of the most promising young artists to emerge from New York City and was an inspiration and influence to many other artists in the area, many of whom were long-time close friends […]

Dash Snow R.I.P.

Posted by AM Editor, July 14, 2009

Rumors have been circulating all morning about the untimely passing of NYC artist and Downtown scenester Dash Snow. Unfortunately, the New York Times online has just posted a blurb with confirmation from Snow’s grandmother that he died last night of a drug overdose. He was 27 years old.