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Preview: APAK – “Rainbow Garden” @ Tinlark Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 23, 2009

Oregonian artists APAK are at it again, this time getting ready for their show “Rainbow Garden” @ Tinlark Gallery. As you can see above, the multi-talented duo is preparing some sculptures of the curious little beings that always populate their work. These sculptures along with paintings will make up the body of work for this show along with some felted wool dolls. Check the preview images after the jump.

Video: Dalek Hurley HQ Timelapse

Posted by sleepboy, June 22, 2009

Here is a nice timelapse video just released of Dalek (interviewed) painting the headquarters of Hurley in Orange County. It’s always nice to see artists we follow getting recognition for their work.Â Other recent examples that come to mind include David Choe painting offices of Facebook and Barry Mcgee’s work with RVCA’s headquarters. Discuss Dalek here.

Streets/Video: ABOVE – “Ears, Tears, & Fears”

Posted by stephen, June 22, 2009

ABOVE (interviewed) made a stop in Madrid, Spain as part of his current European tour. He made sure to give the locals a little love with some fresh street pieces that highlight his excellent placement skills and clever play on words. A video and detailed photos of both pieces after the jump.

Interviews: Circleculture Gallery – Berlin

Posted by Seth Carmichael, June 22, 2009

AMÂ recently had a chance to sit down with Johann Haehling von Lanzenauer, Co-Director of the Circleculture Gallery in Berlin for a little talk about the history of the gallery and Johannâ€™s insight into the art world. Circleculture have been a long time supporter of the international underground art world and their current show SELF-PORTRAITS (covered) is not to be missed. Check out all the questions and answers after the jump.

Releases: KAWS x Hajime Sorayama Collaboration – “No Future Companion”

Posted by sleepboy, June 22, 2009

As is often the case, KAWS breaking news comes from originalfake with the uploading of this robotic image of the newest KAWS release. The figure is a collaboration between KAWS and and his friend Hajime Sorayama, a Japanese artist famous for his sexy robotic “pin-up” art. The melding of the KAWS companion and Sorayama’s “Future Mickey Mouse” will definitely be in high demand but no word yet on pricing… Update: Apparently there will be a more rare black version along with the silver. More pics […]

Preview: WK Interact “Motion Portrait” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, June 22, 2009

Peep this little preview of “Motion Portrait” by WK Interact. It’s set to open this Saturday at Jonathan Levine Gallery. The French artist, who’s well known for his energetic style, will unveil a large scale group of portraits called “12 Angry Men” (loosely based on the classic film). These large 6 feet by 6 feet portraits move to convey the dynamic expressions of his powerful characters in raw emotion. There will also be a few of his signature kinetic door pieces such as the “Crosby […]

Openings: Swoon – “Drift” @ Glowlab

Posted by sleepboy, June 21, 2009

To coincide with Swoon’s “Swimming Cities of Serenissima” arrival in Venice, Glowlab put on a show “Drift” last weeekend in New York that featured her work as well as pieces from Matthew Lusk, Santiago Mostyn, and Javier PiÃ±Ã³n.Â The title of the show, “Drift,” refers to “both physical drifting â€“ a raft as it moves across the ocean â€“ and the metaphorical drifting of transient communities and populations that live on the fringes of mainstream society.”Â Swoon (interviewed) contributed a pretty nice installation with some […]

Teaser: Yumiko Kayukawa “Higashi No Kamisama – God from the East” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, June 21, 2009

Here’s a little snapshot from Yumiko Kayukawa from her upcoming show “Higashi No Kamisama – God From the East” show at Joshua Liner Gallery which opens July 11th in NYC. If anyone is wondering if she’ll be attending the show, the answer is yes. She’ll be there in person (just like for her M Modern show), so mark your calendars. Discuss Yumiko Kayukawa here.

Teaser: Victor Castillo – “Gameland” @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery (Los Angeles)

Posted by sleepboy, June 21, 2009

After his successful exhibitionÂ at Roq la Rue gallery in Seattle last year, Victor Castillo opens another show next month at Merry Karnowsky Gallery.Â The title of the show “Gameland” refers to the landscapes in this body of work,Â to “lost paradise or the Promised Land having become a sinister playground.”Â As always, there areÂ ominious and political overtones to Castillo’s work, often painting children in “dark scenes where toys become weapons and cruelty replaces innocence.” We are looking forward to the Chilean (now based in Spain)Â artist’s first […]

Auctions: “Vision 21” @ Bonhams London

Posted by Seth Carmichael, June 20, 2009

AM continues to look at the upcoming auctions with a review of the July 1st Vision 21 auction at Bonhams in London. Generally a grab bag of post war and contemporary art and design items, the auction is of particular interest to us this season as Bonhams has stuck a small selection of “Urban Art” in the back of the catalog. There is also a nice little Murakami sculpture that would be fun to own, some cool mid-century furniture and Warhol prints. Seems like it […]