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Teaser: Todd Schorr – “Designed for Extinction” @ Otis College of Art and Design

Posted by sleepboy, June 8, 2010

AM had the pleasure to visit with Todd Schorr (interviewed) last week in his studio as he was putting on the finishing touches for his upcoming show at Otis College of Art and Design at the end of this month (June 26th). The exhibition entitled “Designed for Extinction” will be similar to his highly successful show last year at the San Jose Museum of Art (covered) in the sense that it will be a retrospective. However, this time around, the works included will span the [...]

Preview: “Art From The New World” (Curated by Corey Helford Gallery) @ Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Posted by sven, April 18, 2010

Something exciting is coming to the UK in the month of May in the shape of “Art from the New World”, an exhibition organized and curated by Los Angeles based Corey Helford Gallery. The exhibit will show a snapshot of the blossoming American new contemporary scene that we at AM love so much and is to be held at the location of last year’s Banksy versus the Bristol Museum – The Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. If you’re in the UK, don’t miss this chance [...]

Viewpoints: Traditional Museums Set Record Attendence Non-Traditionally

Posted by juggernut3, September 25, 2009

The recession has been hitting everyone hard, even the museums are being hit in their wallets. From the MOCA needing a bail out to the Rose Art Museum selling off their collection, museums seem to be dealing with declining attendance and many have been forced to reduce payroll or take mandatory staff furloughs to make ends meet. Yet there’s a silver lining to every situation. Some museums have found ways to boost attendance by tapping into alternative “non-traditional” art forms. Museum mainstays such as Rembrandt, [...]

Signing: Todd Schorr – “American Surreal” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted by juggernut3, August 12, 2009

Quick heads up for all the folks in Los Angeles.Â This Saturday (August 15th), Todd Schorr (interview & studio visit) will be at Merry Karnowsky to sign copies of his book “American Surreal” from 2pm-5pm. Judging from the tremendous lines at his recent retrospective at the San Jose Museum of Art (covered), we suggest that you get there early. Discuss Todd Schorr here.

Releases: Todd Schorr x Pressure Printing – “Wish Fulfilment from Another Planet”

Posted by sleepboy, July 22, 2009

Fresh off the official opening of his first museum show at the SJMA, Todd Schorr (interview &Â studio visit) is treating our eyes again with this beautiful new release from Pressure Printing. Available here, the print entitled “Wish Fulfilment from Another Planet,” will set you back $395 and comes as an edition of 100. More details and pics after the jump…

Openings: Todd Schorr – “American Surreal” @ San Jose Museum of Art

Posted by Ken, July 18, 2009

This past Thursday, AM took a trip down to the San Jose Museum of Art to visit Todd Schorr (interview & studio visit) and check out “Surreal Night,” a celebration of his 25 year retrospective currently on display. While there, we were able to attend the panel discussion, meet Todd, pick up a copy of his latest book, American Surreal and take some pictures of his major retrospective exhibition. More about the show and the rest of the photos after the jump.

Teaser: Todd Schorr – “American Surreal” @ San Jose Museum of Art

Posted by sleepboy, June 18, 2009

Todd Schorr just sent us the flyer for his first solo museum show “American Surreal,” set to open this weekend at the The San Jose Museum Of Art.Â For those lucky enough to be in the area, by all means stop by, but for those who are planning to travel, you may want to wait until July 16th for the official opening event (sponsored by Hi-Fructose).Â Schorr will be there in person to greet fans and sign copies of his newest book from Last Gasp [...]

Second Helpings: March 2009

Posted by juggernut3, April 1, 2009

Spring is in full effect and art is blooming all around us. March has beenÂ another busy month and the staff atÂ AM picks some of the freshest stories of the month in this edition of Second Helpings. Get served after the jump.

Openings: Todd Schorr – “The World We Live In” @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, March 29, 2009

Todd Schorr’s (interviewed) opening last night at Merry Karnowsky was a star-studded event with both celebrity collectors, artists, and paparazzi in full force. You know you aren’t at a normal art event when you are greeted with a red carpet on entrance, and when only media members were allowed to snap pictures. Thankfully, when it was all said and done, the art was the true star of the event. Schorr’s body of work entitled “The World We Live In” delighted viewers with it’s concepts, magnitude, [...]

Todd Schorr “The World We Live In” Teaser Video

Posted by sleepboy, March 25, 2009

For those looking forward to Todd Schorr’s (interviewed) show this Saturday at Merry Karnowsky (LA), here is a teaser video we worked on with Modus Films. Opening is at 8 pm. See you all there. Discuss Todd Schorr here. Discuss this show here.

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