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Openings: Evol & Friends @ Pictures On Walls

Posted by butterfly, December 4, 2011

Following his recent installation in London Smithfield market (covered here), German artist EVOL and a full supporting cast of artists took over Pictures on Walls for the Christmas show with installations, sculptures, books and limited edition prints. Other featured artists include Banksy, Barminski, Dran, Tilt, James Cauty, Paul Insect, Wayne White, Might Mo, Todd James, Invader, Cept, Jerome Miller, Pacolli, Victor Van Gaasbeek, Zach Schrey and more. Further pics after the jump…

Contest: Paul Insect x Post No Bills Giveaway

Posted by sleepboy, November 24, 2011

No more than a couple of weeks ago, Post No Bills unveiled a new solo exhibition (covered) by UK-based artist Paul Insect. During the event, specially-signed letterpressed items were given away to a fortunate few. These were created by printmaster Ramon De Larosa using a machine from the 1830’s and the final results were a handful of signed/hand-finished editions, one of which AM will now be giving away to a lucky winner. In conjunction with this give away, here we have a video put together by […]

Openings: Paul Insect – “Triptease Revue” @ Post No Bills

Posted by carlosgonzalez, November 6, 2011

Just a few days ago, Paul Insect debuted his first major U.S. solo exhibition at Venice’s Post No Bills gallery. Featuring a vast array of original art on paper as well as exclusive limited edition prints, the show illustrated the street artist’s many different talents and interests. His artwork covered every wall of the gallery and it almost seemed like the wall space was not enough. Fusing various themes ranging from voyeurism to politics, Insect decided to make this show as memorable as possible and […]

Preview / Setup: Paul Insect – “Triptease Revue” @ Post No Bills

Posted by carlosgonzalez, November 2, 2011

We recently brought you a number of images showing Paul Insect’s street art work across the city of Los Angeles, but now here is a peek at the installation process taking place inside Post No Bills gallery where the U.K. based artist will be presenting his first major U.S. show entitled Triptease Revue. The exhibit which opens tomorrow, will feature a large collection of original works on paper as well as exclusive limited edition prints, all which feature Insect’s take on politics, sex, and pop […]

Streets: Paul Insect (Los Angeles)

Posted by carlosgonzalez, November 1, 2011

In preparation for his solo show titled Triptease Revue at Post No Bills this upcoming Thursday, November 3rd, the enigmatic artist known as Paul Insect has been busy putting up his signature artwork across the streets of Los Angeles. From a variety of freeways to some of the most desolate areas of the downtown L.A. district, the baby heads have been popping up everywhere in a multitude of colorful variations. In addition, the UK based artist also got a chance to paint a large section of […]

Streets: London Instagram Roundup

Posted by Sarah, October 21, 2011

Since the last London Street Art Roundup, Shoreditch has yet again been buzzing with activity. Much of this is due to Moniker Art Fair hitting Shoreditch for the second year running with a collection of artists around the globe filling the space of Village Underground. A highlight for AM has to be this great piece by Word to Mother (interviewed) on one of the panels outside the show which coincided with his solo show Essence of Adolescence at Stolen Space, alongside Australian duo Dabs Myla […]

Streets: London Instagram Roundup

Posted by Sarah, September 27, 2011

Some great street art surprises have popped up around Shoreditch since the last AM London Instagram Roundup. First up, this brilliant, huge piece by the prolific Sweet Toof and CEPT at Village Underground was exceptionally nice to see. LUDO (featured) has also been getting up with his paste-ups whilst in London for his solo show Metamorphosis at High Roller Society (covered). In addition, Australian artist Ghostpatrol has been busy collaborating with Kid Acne, Ema and Dscreet on an amazing wall in Dalston; and he has also been working with Malarky (a […]

Openings: “European Bailout Show” @ Post No Bills

Posted by carlosgonzalez, August 1, 2011

This past Thursday, Post No Bills gallery held their second gallery exhibit which featured works by the likes of Anthony Micallef, Conor Harrington, Ian Francis, Jonathan Yeo, JR, Mode 2, Paul Insect, Stanley Donwood, Vhils and Zevs. Titled as the European Bailout Show, this exhibition focused entirely on some of Europe’s most interesting artists working today. It was clear from the large number of attendees that Steve Lazarides’ new California venture continues a successful run especially after coming off the highly touted Faile show. This […]

Streets: London Instagram Roundup

Posted by Sarah, July 9, 2011

The week started off well for AM with a new piece by street artist Mobstr making an appearance on Bethnel Green Road. This massive white pasteup can be seen from a distance, causing anyone who passes to stop in their tracks. Titled Visual Pollution, the letters have been cut out so the original advert can be seen through. Also, Burning Candy member Dscreet, painted a church with one of his well known owls over the top of an original mural of Jesus. Dscreet’s owl takes on […]

Releases / Giveaway: Paul Insect – ‘Unclear Residents’ Folio @ Pictures on Walls

Posted by sven, November 17, 2010

AM stopped by Paul Insect’s folio release event at Pictures on Walls last week to take a look at the ‘Unclear Residents‘ set. The evening presented a series of Paul’s screen-printed targets pasted about the walls, along with the selection of prints and a huge bank of page-spreads from the two limited zines available in the hand-made folio. At the time of writing, the edition of 80 sets seems to be close to sold out, with just 3 sets remaining. The scrapbook ‘Beat the Devils‘ and the […]