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“Heroes & Villians” Book

Posted by sleepboy, May 20, 2010

Ever wonder how your favorite artist looks in person (like the beautiful Liz McGrath seen above)? Well, unless you live LA, Miami, SF, NY, or London, then chances are slim that you will get to meet them at an art show or event. While most people focus on the art, “Heroes & Villians” photographers Roman Cho and Tatiana Wills decided to center their attention on the actual artists themselves. And now that they have signed a deal with ZERO+ Publishing, hopefully you will get a […]

Art Stars – Polo Jeans Project

Posted by sleepboy, May 20, 2010

Starting early this year, Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren began commissioning artists all over Europe to customize star shaped “canvases” made from denim. This list includes many artists that readers of AM will be familiar with including Matt Small (interviewed), Pam Glew, Pedro Matos, Herakut (interviewed), Delta, and Case. With the stars and stripes flag as inspiration, the artists created some pretty fantastic pieces that will appear in Polo Jeans Co. stores as well as all together in an exhibition in London at the end […]

Openings: Allison Sommers – Schlareffenland @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, May 20, 2010

Last weekend, Allison Sommers (interviewed) opened her show “Schlareffenland” at the Thinkspace Gallery alongside Joao Ruas. Showing off her vivid imagination as well as a predilection for sausages, Allison wowed the crowd with her strikingly detailed paintings, sculptures, and sausage jello – yes, sausage jello. See for yourself with all the opening pics after the jump…

Interview: Zilda

Posted by sleepboy, May 20, 2010

French artist Zilda’s classically influenced street work are inspired by old books and works of the master painters and sculptors of the past. With such a wealth of material to refer to, it was somewhat surprising to find out that his work is all originally hand-painted. We talked about his history, technique, and future, among other things in our interview – all after the jump.

“Art From The New World” – Gary Baseman Hosted Tour / Artist Signing Event

Posted by sven, May 19, 2010

Following on from the fantastic preview evening last Friday, Corey Helford Gallery’s “Art from the New World” continued to draw in the crowds on Saturday afternoon for the public opening consisting of a guided tour of the exhibition hosted by the inimitable Gary Baseman and a meet-and-greet signing session with the artists. Baseman held court in the lobby of Bristol City Museum alongside his costumed characters, giving an enjoyable potted history of the new contemporary scene and discussing how he and many of his peers […]

Openings: Os Gemeos – “Pra quem mora lá, o céu é lá” @ Museu Colecção Berardo

Posted by juggernut3, May 19, 2010

Os Gemeos unleashed their latest show across the Atlantic in Portugal named “Pra quem mora lá, o céu é lá” (To who lives there, heaven is there). From the looks of this exhibition hosted in Lisbon’s Museu Colecção Berardo, it appears to be as heavenly as the title indicates. Fans of the twins from São Paulo were greeted with another indoor haven for street art and music lovers. From floor to ceiling, Os Gemeos worked to paint and install interactive sculptures, installations and paintings that hooked […]

Openings: Charming Baker – “Stupid has a new Hero” @ New York Studio Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, May 19, 2010

AM was on hand to experience the private opening of Charming Baker’s latest show “Stupid has a new Hero” at New York Studio Gallery (previewed). The pop up show welcomed a slew of friends and fans of London-based artist’s clever yet abrasive paintings. Charming and crew rolled out the red carpet for all to enjoy the special night by making sure everyone walked away with something in their hand; he even set up a cool hand silkscreen station where people could make their own prints […]

Openings: “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, May 19, 2010

The “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright” group show opened last week in Seattle and AM friend / fellow Baby Tattooville alumni, Andrew Wong, sent us some pics of the festivities. As you saw in our preview, the Roq La Rue Gallery assembled a nice mix of artists for the show, which was inspired by William Blake’s poem “The Tiger”. Take a look at all the photos after the jump and get ready for a surprise from us next week in regards to this show that you […]

Preview: Ludo – “Do Androids Dream Of Electrik Sheep?” @ Electrik Sheep

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2010

*This show has actually been cancelled* Parisian street artist LUDO recently sent us preview images of some pieces he is working for his upcoming solo show at the Electrik Sheep Gallery. As he mentioned in his interview with us back in February, he will be exhibiting in Newcastle with a body of work entitled “Do Androids Dream Of Electrik Sheep?” The opening is June 3rd – make sure you stop by if you are in the area to check out “Nature’s Revenge” for yourself. More […]

Streets: Conor Harrington & Know Hope in Israel

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2010

So it turns out the mural we got a hint of earlier from Conor Harrington (interviewed) was in Israel. Looks like he teamed up with Know Hope to put up some pretty sick pieces. And it looks like he’s not done yet as he looks to tackle the Israel-Palestine wall. More pics after the jump…