Judith Supine
After the onslaught of openings across the globe last weekend, things have calmed down a bit. Leading the charge this week is the second year of the FAME Festival in Italy. If you’ve been following our coverage of the show thus far, you already know it is by far the place to be this weekend and as always, keep it locked on AM for coverage of the opening night events. Check out the full details for the FAME Festival and all the other shows going off across the globe after the jump.
FEATURED SHOW:
Sat, Sept. 19th 7PM
FAME Contemporary Art Festival
Bottega Papocchia, Quartiere Delia Ceramiche – Grottaglie, Italy
Featuring site specific murals and new works from Erica Il Cane, Judith Supine, David Ellis, Word To Mother, Sam3, BLU, JR, Vhils, Conor Harrington, Lucy McLauchlan, Mark Jenkins, Dolk, Clio, Slinkachu, Dem, Will Barras and Tuono Pettinato – presented by Studio Cromie with Dj sets by Congorock and Populous – there is also a preview on Friday night, email [email protected] if you want to join the guest list for the preview
www.famefestival.it
www.studiocromie.org
Barry McGee
LOS ANGELES (Home to the movement):
Fri, Sep. 18th 6-8PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
Book signing event with James Jean – Jean will be signing copies of “Kindling†and “PR3†along with his recent skate decks released by Giant Robot
(One-night only event)
www.gr2.net
Sat, Sep. 19th 6-9PM
The Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena / 626.792.5101
“Inside/Out: Armory 20th Anniversary Exhibition†featuring site specific installations around Pasadena plus a display of works from the likes of Barry McGee, Ed Ruscha, Carl Cheng, Daniel Buren, Michael C. McMillen, Carlos Mollura, Matthew Moore, Barbara T. Smith, Sarah Perry, Rudy Perez and many more
(On view through Dec. 31st)
www.armoryarts.org
Sat, Sep. 19th 6-9PM
Cerasoli Gallery
8530-B Washington Blvd in Culver City
“Semblance†featuring new works from Hellovon + “The Initiation†featuring new works from Derek Albeck and French + “Relics and Warnings†featuring new works from Michele Carlson
www.cerasoligallery.com
Sat, Sep. 19th 7-11PM
Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main Street in Alhambra
“Terrible Yellow Eyes†group show curated by Cory Godbey (creator of TerribleYellowEyes.com) featuring works inspired by the classic ‘Where The Wild Things Are’
(On view through Oct. 6th)
www.gallerynucleus.com
Sat, Sep. 19th 6:30-10PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Prints at GR2†featuring sold-out prints from the likes of Takashi Murakami, Chiho Aoshima, David Choe and Ai Yamaguchi – obviously the show with Eishi Takaoka we had hyped a bit back that was planned for Sept has been pushed, huge letdown… but this looks to be a cool event for sure.
(On view through Oct. 14th)
www.gr2.net
Takashi Murakami
NEW YORK CITY:
Thu, Sep. 17th 6-8PM
Gagosian Gallery
555 West 24th Street in New York City
“Picture Of Fate: I Am But A Fisherman Who Angles In The Darkness Of His Mind†featuring new works from Takashi Murakami
(On view through Oct. 24th)
www.gagosian.com
Sat, Sep. 19th 3-5PM
Jonathan LeVine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9th floor in New York / 212.243.3822
Book Signing w/ Isabel Samaras for her new collection “On Tender Hooksâ€
www.jonathanlevinegallery.com
Tim Tomkinson
SAN FRANCISCO:
Fri, Sep. 18th 7-10PM
Gallery 1988 San Francisco
1173 Sutter Street in San Francisco
“Now Playing†featuring customized movie posters from the likes of 2Cents, Andrew Hem, Brandon Sopinsky, David MacDowell, Jeff McMillan, Jonathan Bergeron, Walt Hall, Ken Garduno, Keith Noordzy, Le Merde, Netherland, Roland Tomayo, Scott Scheidly, Tom Haubrick, and many more
(On view through Oct. 10th)
www.gallery1988.com
Sat, Sep. 19th 7-11PM
PUSH Studio
864 FolsomStreet in San Francisco / 415.543.PUSH
“Wood Rich†featuring new works from Eric Bailey
(On view through Oct. 1st)
www.thepushsf.com
Mike Stilkey
GREATER U.S.A.:
Fri, Sep. 18th 7-10PM
David B. Smith Gallery
1543A Wazee Street in Denver, CO / 303.893.4234
“Words Fail Me†featuring new works and an installation from Mike Stilkey
(On view through Oct. 10th)
www.davidbsmithgallery.com
Byroglyphics
UNITED KINGDOM:
Thu, Sep. 17th 6-9PM
The Art Lounge
41-43 Red Church Street in London E2 7DJ
“Never Forever†– the first major London solo show from the artist Copyright
www.urbanangel.com
Thu, Sep. 17th 6-9PM
London Miles Gallery
212 Kensington Park Road in Nottinghill, W11 1NR, London
“Nothing Gold Can Stay†featuring new works from Scott Belcastro
(On view through Oct. 5th)
www.londonmiles.com
Thu, Sep. 17th 6-10PM
Weapon Of Choice Gallery
14 St. Michael’s Hill in Bristol, BS2 8DT in UK
“Mash Media†featuring new works from Byroglyphics, James Baker and TRXTR
(On view through Oct. 11th)
www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk
EUROPE:
Wed, Sep. 16th
Biennale de Lyon
La Sucrière
Museum of Contemporary Art Bullukian Foundation
Bichat Warehouse
Lyon, France
Curated by Hou Hanru and featuring an installation from Barry McGee (check out pics here)
(On view through Jan. 3rd, 2010)
www.biennaledelyon.com
As always, check out Sour Harvest for a more in-depth look at additional events taking place in the Los Angeles new contemporary art scene.
