Tag Archives: Openings

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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Openings / Streets: LUDO – “Super Discount” @ The Garage (Amsterdam)

Posted on November 27, 2011 by lowpro

Last night in Amsterdam, LUDO (interviewed) opened his third solo of the year at The Garage, bookending what has been a decidedly impressive and pervasive year both on the streets and indoors. Super Discount (previewed) diverged from the the Parisian … Continue reading →

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Openings: Blek le Rat – “60/30” @ 941 Geary

Posted on November 20, 2011 by rhinomilk

Blek le Rat opened up his latest exhibition, 60/30 Saturday at 941 Geary. The title of the exhibition represents his 60th birthday and 30 years of being an artist and celebrates a career that has heavily influenced the street art … Continue reading →

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Openings: Mitsy Ávila Ovalles – “When You Grow Up, Your Heart Dies” @ Cukui

Posted on November 19, 2011 by rhinomilk

Last Thursday, Bay Area artist Mitsy Ávila Ovalles opened up her latest solo show in her hometown of San Jose at Cukui, a clothing store that also holds monthly art exhibitions on one end. Her work is done in a … Continue reading →

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Openings: Augustine Kofie – “Circulatory System” @ White Walls

Posted on November 15, 2011 by rhinomilk

Saturday evening, White Walls opened its doors to Augustine Kofie’s second solo show at the gallery, Circulatory System (previewed in our studio visit). The new body of work consisted of 30 pieces including small studies, medium and large scale pieces on … Continue reading →

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Openings: Tauba Auerbach – “Tetrachromat” @ Bergen Kunsthall (Norway)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by lowpro

After almost a year of steadfast anticipation, Tauba Auerbach finally pulled back the curtains and revealed the magic of her newest body of work this weekend at Bergern Kunsthall in Norway. Tetrachromat marks the booming artist’s first solo exhibition since … Continue reading →

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Openings: Chuck Close @ Blum & Poe

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Khoi

One of the most celebrated and revered American artists working today, Chuck Close recently unveiled an exhibition of brand new paintings, prints, and tapestries at Culver City’s Blum and Poe.  This is Close’s first solo show with the blue chip … Continue reading →

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Openings: Steve McCurry – “Iconic Photographs” @ Peter Fetterman Gallery

Posted on October 17, 2011 by lowpro

On display through November 30th at Peter Fetterman Gallery is an exhibition of works, entitled Iconic Photographs, from Steve McCurry, which chronicle the famous American photojournaist’s most important images. Of course, taking center stage is Afghan Girl, his most powerful … Continue reading →

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Auctions / Benefits: “MTV RE:DEFINE” Results

Posted on October 3, 2011 by lowpro

A couple Saturdays ago, the inaugural MTV RE:DEFINE benefit exhibition and auction opened at the Goss-Michael Foundation in Dallas. As we previewed a couple weeks back, curators, The Future Tense, brought together an impressive roster of 30 emerging and established artists … Continue reading →

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Openings: David LaChapelle – “Negative Currency” & “Recollections in America” @ PRISM

Posted on September 29, 2011 by lowpro

David LaChapelle is a chameleon when it comes to his work. Over the course of his storied career, the New York photographer has experimented with, and excelled in, nearly ever photographic style and technique imaginable. His wide arcing narrative couldn’t … Continue reading →

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