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Openings: Greg Simkins – “Inside the Outside” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, June 7, 2010

This past weekend, AM attended the opening of Greg “Craola” Simkins‘ (featured) newest show “Inside the Outside” at New York’s Joshua Liner Gallery. Our anticipation has been building ever since we brought you a preview from Greg’s Los Angeles based studio. At that time, only part of this body of work was complete and apparently it was only the tip of the iceberg. Ever the diligent perfectionist, Greg works to push his technical skills a little bit further each time we see his work. As we […]

Streets: Vhils & JR in Los Angeles (Part II)

Posted by sleepboy, June 6, 2010

As you know, AM has been looking forward to seeing four great artists (Vhils, JR, Conor Harrington (interviewed), Micallef (interviewed) get together for a show at the Lazarides space in Beverly Hills (320 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). “Eurotrash” opens on Wednesday, but JR and Vhils have already completed some murals downtown LA (Spring Street between 6th and 7th) for their fans to enjoy. Of particular interest is the collaboration piece between the two artists where Vhils goes over a photographic wheatpaste piece […]

Fame Fest ’10: Blu

Posted by sleepboy, June 6, 2010

Looks like Italian street sensation Blu has arrived in Grottaglia for this year’s Fame Festival. Like last year, the artist decided to take aim at some local political issues with this large mural. One of the issues of contention with residents of the small town are the special waste dumps that are being built there without their input or permission. This piece cleverly inserts some local imagery with the olive trees that are prevalent in the area and the signature ceramic dishes that are produced […]

Overtime: May 30 – June 5

Posted by Khoi, June 6, 2010

Skulls from owl pellets made into art by Alastair Mackie. More evidence of Annie Leibovitz’s poor financial judgment. Conceptual artist and designer Tobias Wong has passed away. Studio visits with Jonathan Yeo and Ian Francis. Popular galleries closing in Boston and Seattle. YBA’s are sell outs? Mark Ryden paints Mr. Lincoln. An interview with Dan May. New work from Zilda, Sam3, Jen Stark, James Jean, and Aiko. Judge in Shepard Fairey vs. AP copyright dispute over Obama image urges settlement, saying AP likely will win […]

Openings: “The Future Tense” @ Future Gallery

Posted by sven, June 6, 2010

We recently brought you a preview for “The Future Tense” held last week at the Future Gallery in London, where we focused on the art of Icelandic artist Katrin Fridriks. Well, AM sadly couldn’t make it to the show ourselves, but Ed of TFT sent us along a great set of pictures of the installed art and also from the opening event. It looks as a good night was had by all, and for an inaugural exhibition, it also looks as the event was well […]

Streets: Know Hope

Posted by sleepboy, June 6, 2010

We recently let you know about a collaboration mural that Know Hope put up with Conor Harrington (interviewed) in Israel. It looks like he also decided to get poetic with this piece in Tel Aviv. A closer look as well as another recent offering after the jump…

Culver City Artwalk ’10: “Picks of the Harvest” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, June 5, 2010

On right now at the Culver City Arts District is their annual Artwalk. After bringing you a look at what LeBasse Projects and Carmichael Gallery had to offer, we now turn our eye on another great gallery – Thinkspace. Heading their show is master manipulator of pop culture and satirist, David MacDowell. You can’t help but smile when you see the skill in which David takes familiar elements and remixes them into a clever and unexpected composition – like Golem heading over to “Booger King” […]

Justin Richel Install @ Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Posted by sleepboy, June 5, 2010

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art recently opened their juried Biennial exhibition where the participating 41 artists were chosen from 654 entries. One of these distinguished artists was none other than painter and sculptor Justin Richel. We particularly enjoy his pieces that deal with the precarious balance of stacks and clusters of sweets, furniture, birds and whatever items he sees fit to throw into the mix. Along these lines, he recently release pictures of the large wall painting he installed for the CMCA entitled “Whirling […]

Teaser: Tin – “Rochambeau” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 5, 2010

Opening tonight at the Copro Gallery will be “Rochambeau”, the new solo show from Tin (interviewed). He’ll be bringing a new body of work to the Santa Monica with a mix of beautiful women, guns, and stuffed animals, all painted in color pastels in his signature steam punk style. Discuss this show here. Discuss Tin here.

Previews: “Booked” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, June 4, 2010

The Carmichael Gallery is gearing up for the annual Culver City Artwalk with a group show entitled “Booked”. Bringing together a large selection of street and urban art’s elite, they’ll be showcasing works from Aiko, Banksy, Beejoir, Blek le Rat, Dan Baldwin, Boxi, Bumblebee, C215, Henry Chalfant, Martha Cooper, D*Face, Brad Downey, Eine, Ericailcane, Escif, Faile, Shepard Fairey, Stelios Faitakis, Gaia, Hush, Mark Jenkins, Dave Kinsey, Know Hope, Labrona, Anthony Lister, Lucy McLauchlan, Aakash Nihalani, Walter Nomura (a.k.a. Tinho), Other, Steve Powers (a.k.a. ESPO), Lucas […]