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Preview: Takashi Murakami – “Self-Portraits” @ Emmanuel Perrotin Gallery (Paris)

Posted by sleepboy, September 1, 2009

In a couple weeks, Takashi Murakami will be opening his solo show at Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris entitled “Takashi Murakami Paints Self Portraits.”Â Murakami has been known to paint “self-portraits” in the past including his alter egos like Mr. DOB, Inochi, Mr. Pointy, Tan Tan Bo and Oval, but this time expect to see a set of self-portraits featuring the artist accompanied by his favorite characters. We especially are looking forward to the supposedly large painting “HIROPON, Me, And My Lonesome Cowboy,” where he is […]

Studio Visits/Teaser: Judith Supine @ New Image Art

Posted by stephen, September 1, 2009

The last time AM got a look inside the studio ofÂ street artistÂ Judith Supine (seen on streets), there was a lot of work in the early stages of development – loose bits of magazine cut-outs and collages that hadn’t yet received the special touch of color Supine executes so well. Thanks toÂ Dante Ross, we get another peek at some of the pieces he’s working on for his solo show at New Image Art, which is slated for early November. In addition to some of his more […]

Releases: Blaine Fontana – “Nestkeepers”

Posted by sleepboy, August 31, 2009

Blaine Fontana has released a set of 30 different customized sculptures for sale through his webstore.Â Priced at $800, these “Nestkeepers” are hand painted and based off the same sculpt.Â See the rest of them after the jump…

Preview: Sylvia Ji – “Nectar” @ StolenSpace

Posted by juggernut3, August 31, 2009

Recently we teased you with a shot fromÂ Sylvia Ji’s (interviewed) studio for her upcoming show “Nectar” at StolenSpace. Now, we bring you a closer look as her UK debut on September 3rd draws near. As the title of the show implies, “Nectar” focuses more on the sublime expressions of lust and love. The color palette seems lighter and will use more gold leaf detailing much like theÂ Baroque-style artwork that we observed from her last show – Haute Epoch.Â If you’re in London, be sure to stop […]

Video: Aya Takano Documentary

Posted by sleepboy, August 31, 2009

We recently saw this short documentary on one of our favorite Japanese artists, Aya Takano.Â She discusses her early influences including her childhood readings, the encouragement of Takashi Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, and the um… orgasm of science fiction.Â She also discusses the different reactions to her work, often depicting playful and subtly erotic young girls. Part 2 after the jump…

Teaser: Amy Sol @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 31, 2009

Amy Sol (interviewed) sent us a first look at her upcoming show at Copro Gallery in November.Â It’s been a while since we have seen a solo from Amy (last December at Mondo Bizzarro Gallery), and even that one was a break from her usual wood pieces.Â That’s why we are especially looking forward to this new body of work.Â The Las Vegas-based artist tells us that she will have be focusing on her love for the desert and will explore this particular theme in […]

Video: “Pixo” Documentary about Pixacao

Posted by sleepboy, August 31, 2009

Recently, we saw another video about Pixacao, the distinctive form of graffiti found in Sao Paulo, Brazil that we first mentioned here. The video includes more extracts from Joao Weiner and Roberto Oliveira’s documentary “Pixo,” presented last year at The Cartier Foundation in Paris for the “Ne dans la rue” or “Born in the streets” exhibit. Check out the awesome footage (Portuguese or French optional) of the extents these free-climbing “artists” go to to get their work up. Via Upperplayground.

Openings: Parra – “I like the tee shirt but I will get the painting” @ Pool Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 31, 2009

Recently, we saw some nice images from Dutch artist Parra’s exhibition at Pool Gallery in Berlin.Â He is definitely a man of many talents as he’s also involved with graphic design, illustration, art directing, and various fashion ventures.Â Anyone who has been to Amsterdam will have definitely seen his work around.Â For this show, “I like the tee shirt but I will get the painting,” Parra showcases new prints, paintings, and sculpture. There are more images from the show after the jump, but also make […]

Preview: Dan May – “The Nature of Things to Come” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 30, 2009

After his last successful solo show at Copro Gallery in February, Dan May (interviewed) is back again with a mini show entitled “The Nature of Things to Come.” Opening on September 5th, Dan will be exhibiting along with Matt Dangler (interviewed) and Noferin. May is someone that we have been following for a very long time, and it’s always nice to see artists mature and come into their own. As seen in our favorite piece from the show “The Persuasion of Penelope” (above), his narrative […]

Openings: Sea No Evil Charity Art Show 2009

Posted by sleepboy, August 30, 2009

Last night, things got hot in the IE with a jam packed show in Riverside benefiting the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. “Sea No Evil” (previewed) featured a even stronger lineup of artists this year contributing originals and prints to the charity for auction. With the price set low on each piece, most collectors walked away with bargains as well as a nice tax deduction. With DJ Diabetic (Shepard Fairey) on the ones and twos and a speech by Paul Watson (founder of Sea Sheperd and […]