Tag Archives: Irvine Contemporary

Video: Ai Weiwei – “Sunflower Seeds” @ Tate Modern

Posted on January 4, 2011 by sleepboy

We wanted to share this documentary we recently watched put out by the Tate Modern on Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds installation (covered). Hosted at the Turbine Hall and part of the Unilever Series of commissions for the museum, the impressive … Continue reading →

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Teaser: “Street/Studio 2.0″ @ Irvine Contemporary

Posted on October 17, 2010 by lowpro

For street artists, location has always been as important, if not more so, than the artwork itself. The site informs the conception – and perception – of the work down to it’s very core. On November 6th, Irvine Contemporary will … Continue reading →

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Preview: Oliver Vernon – “Double Down” @ Irvine Contemporary

Posted on October 30, 2009 by juggernut3

Our friend Oliver Vernon is about to premier a new set of work at the Irvine Contemporary tonight (6pm).  The show “Double Down” consists of the next stage in Oliver’s already psychedelic and well rendered 3-D visual works, utilizing gouache, … Continue reading →

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Openings: Shepard Fairey’s Obama “Hope” @ Smithsonian: National Portrait Gallery

Posted on January 18, 2009 by juggernut3

The Smithsonian Institution has always been considered one of most prestigious museums in the world. It houses some amazing works including the “Portraits of America’s Presidents.” So, what’s a more fitting way to kick off the inauguration weekend than with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery … Continue reading →

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Setup: Manifest Hope – DC

Posted on January 14, 2009 by juggernut3

AM is on-site at Manifest Hope DC and it is getting hectic at the gallery. It’s midnight here and the crew of over 30 volunteers are now running on Red Bull and Red Stripe. We are at ground zero of … Continue reading →

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Making “Progress” with Shepard Fairey in DC

Posted on October 16, 2008 by juggernut3

Last night, AM got invited to follow artist Shepard Fairey around Washington DC and watch him create a few murals at some prominent DC locations. Shepard and his boys hit the ground running Wednesday afternoon, even after a grueling cross … Continue reading →

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Preview: Shepard Fairey @ Irvine Contemporary

Posted on October 14, 2008 by juggernut3

Continuing with our coverage of Shepard Fairey’s pending trip to DC, we now have the images that will be exhibited at the Regime Change Starts at Home show at the Irvine Contemporary Gallery.  Shepard will have 9 new paintings and … Continue reading →

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Obey Rose Girl print @ Irvine Contemporary

Posted on October 8, 2008 by AM Editor

In conjunction with their upcoming show Regime Change Starts at Home, featuring Shepard Fairey, Al Farrow and Paul D. Miller, DC’s Irvine Contemporary Gallery will be releasing a new Obey silkscreen print entitled Rose Girl. The print will be an … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey speaking @ the Corcoran Museum (DC)

Posted on October 3, 2008 by juggernut3

Influential street artist Shepard Fairey has been a cornerstone of the US urban art scene for more than a decade, but his influence trancended mere street art after he created an image of Barack Obama so powerful, that it became the image that symbolized … Continue reading →

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