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Releases: James Jean x Pressure Printing – “Kindling”

Posted by sleepboy, June 2, 2009

When it comes to limited edition releases, one of the best in the game is Pressure Printing. This time they have teamed up with James Jean (interviewed) to produce this beautiful hand-finished print entitled “Kindling” (named after his last solo show) in a super-limited run of 10 (plus 5 Artist’s Proofs, 5 Printer’s Proofs, and 1 Bon Ã¡ tirer).Â No word how much this will go for yet but one will go into Asian Art Musuem’s permanent collection and a benefit auction by Hayao Miyazaki […]

Preview: Ryan McGinley @ Team Gallery – Basel Week Switzerland

Posted by Khoi, June 2, 2009

Kicking off our coverage ofÂ Art Basel Switzerland, we take a look at the work of Ryan McGinley, quite simply one of the best photographers of his generation and a name you should know and keep an eye out for. His credentials and accolades are impressive and numerous, including being the youngest artist ever to have a solo show at the Whitney (2003), being named Photographer of the Year in 2003 by American Photo Magazine and capturing the Young Photographer Infinity Award by the International Center […]

Preview: Charming Baker “The Meaning of Everything” London Exhibition

Posted by juggernut3, June 2, 2009

It’s good to see our friend Charming Baker, whom we met last year at an LA group show, back in the spotlight. He sent us this addictive video featuring his artworkÂ with the song “Some People Might Think You Look Ridiculous” by The Beautiful South. You can check out this painting at his upcoming show “The Meaning of Everything” at 50 Redchurch Street, London E2 7. This new body of work is a solo exhibition of new paintings and prints. The show runs from June 5th […]

Shepard Fairey x Arkitip – Launch Party & Installation @ ALIFE (Hollywood)

Posted by juggernut3, June 1, 2009

As we previously reported, Arkitip is putting out a special collaboration issue with Shepard Fairey andÂ the release is right around the corner. To celebrate theÂ launch of Issue 51 and all it’s Obey goodies, ALIFE is transforming their Hollywood retail location into a mini-gallery to host the release with Mr. Fairey. A giant 14 x 48 ft. billboard specifically designed by Shepard for the eventÂ will be erected directly above the store and the inside of the location itself will be transformed with a site specific installation.Â In […]

Second Helpings: May 2009

Posted by juggernut3, June 1, 2009

As May makes way for the Summer, we bring you another serving of some of the best stories to hit AM this month. Check out this month’s edition of Second Helpings. Get served after the jump…

Art Focus: Li Xiaofeng

Posted by sleepboy, June 1, 2009

Just as sculptor Jin Young Yu (interviewed), Wang Zhi Jie and Ayako Rokkaku caught our eye at Art Basel Miami last year, the recent Art Hong Kong fair introduced us to the stunning porcelain dress of Beijing artist Li Xiaofeng. Xiaofeng creates clothing from porcelain fragments from the Ming, Qing and Song dynasties and even more amazing are that they are wearable. Take a closer look after the jump…