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Showing: Glenn Brown @ Galerie Max Hetzler

Posted by sleepboy, May 27, 2011

Those currently in Berlin would be well advised to make it over to Galerie Max Hetzler as they are set to close on a fantastic new body of work from Glenn Brown. The Turner Prize nominated English artist, known for reinterpreting others works with his bold color choices and swirling brushwork, also has some of his “painted sculptures” on display at the show (part of Gallery Weekend Berlin) While staring at each painting, one can’t help but find your attention is drawn to each individual […]

Art HK ’11 – James Jean @ Martha Otero

Posted by sleepboy, May 27, 2011

Using a unique four panel painting (previewed) contrasted nicely against a mural backdrop as the anchoring point in the booth, Martha Otero continued to supply fans of James Jean’s (featured) work more eye candy – this time at Art Hong Kong. Also included in the display were more paintings, drawings, special limited editions, and a first look at his Rebus book (more on this later), which was also the title of his recent exhibition at the Los Angeles showspace. Take a look at more pics […]

Art HK ’11 – Overview

Posted by sleepboy, May 27, 2011

Taking another step forward since our coverage of the fair last year, Hong Kong International Art Fair has expanded to include 260 blue-chip galleries as well joined the fold of Art Basel. Fueled by the voracious appetite and the newfound wealth of collectors in China and other parts of Asia, the region has become more and more important to the longtime strategy of art dealers and galleries – making Art HK the perfect stage. We’ll take a more focused look for you soon, but for […]

Contests: Faile – Puzzle Boxes Mobile App & Website

Posted by juggernut3, May 27, 2011

Since our last studio visit (here & here) to Faile’s Brooklyn HQ prior to their Bedtime Stories exhibition, we’ve had something we wanted to get off our chest – but, because we were of course sworn to secrecy at gunpoint, we hesitated to spill the beans on a project involving their top secret Puzzle Boxes. Well, now we can breathe a sigh of relief as the collective has given us the green light. We’re happy to tell you about a unique project in which the duo have […]

Openings: Tim Burton Retrospective @ LACMA

Posted by sleepboy, May 26, 2011

Coming up this Sunday, May 29th, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open their doors to a major retrospective exploring the full range of Tim Burton’s creative career, not only as a director but an artist, illustrator, photographer, and writer. Organized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, who hosted the Hollywood visionary back in 2009 (covered), the exhibition features over “700 drawings, paintings, photographs, moving-image works, storyboards, puppets, concept artworks, maquettes, costumes, and cinematic ephemera, including art from a […]

Showing: Katrin Fridriks – “Leak of Information” @ Circleculture Gallery (Berlin)

Posted by lowpro, May 26, 2011

Last month, Circleculture Gallery served as ground zero for Katrin Fridriks newest body of work. Entitled Leak of Information (previewed), the Icelandic-born, Paris-based artist unleashed her abstract mania on Berlin in striking fashion. An impressive series of monochromatic works supplemented her more conventional color rich pieces, which first made waves on the scene a London group show, The Future Tense (covered), last year. Set upon appropriately colored black and white painted walls, the unbridled energy of Fridrick’s work, a Jackson Pollock-like amalgam of motion and […]

Showing: Aron Wiesenfeld – “New Drawings & Paintings” @ Arcadia Fine Arts

Posted by sleepboy, May 26, 2011

AM recently stopped by Arcadia Fine Arts in New York to admire Aron Wiesenfeld’s newest exhibition. The showstopper was definitely the huge 70″ x 95″ The Wedding Party oil on canvas painting. The dark train tunnel was stunningly contrasted against the expanse of snow with its almost ghostly procession and must be seen in person to fully appreciate. The large piece was accompanied by other oil paintings as well as charcoal works which were mostly insightful portraits that exuded a soft and intimate look at characters that […]

Teaser: Takashi Murakami @ Gagosian (London)

Posted by sleepboy, May 26, 2011

It’s been over two years since we attended the opening for a Takashi Murakami show at the Gagosian in London. At the end of June, fans in the UK will again have a chance to enjoy the Superflat master’s work in person, this time at the Britannia Street space. After a showing with the blue-chip gallery at Art Hong Kong this week, Mr. Kaikai Kiki will certainly start focusing on his next new body of work. No word yet on what will be on display […]

3D Art Book Signing @ Opera Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, May 26, 2011

AM recently attended a special signing party for the 3D Art Book (previewed) hosted at the Opera Gallery in New York. Many of the contributors such as Tristan Eaton, Eric White, Haze, Esao Andrews, Tara McPherson, Erik Foss, Andrew Bell, Stephen Bliss, Kevin Bourgeois, Filth, Kenzo Minami, Mint, Serf, Dr. Revolt and Tom Thewes were in attendance, signing and drawing for the droves of fans who came out to support their favorite artists. Fans were treated also to a mini pop-up exhibition as each artist’s work […]

“Outside In” Screening @ Egyptian Theatre

Posted by carlosgonzalez, May 26, 2011

On Tuesday night, Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre unveiled the documentary, Outside In: The Story of Art in the Streets, created in the Levi’s Film Workshop and directed by the talented Alex Stapleton. Shown in front of a packed theater, the film takes a closer look at MOCA’s groundbreaking Art in the Streets exhibit (covered) while focusing on a number of artists including Saber, Risk, Shepard Fairey, Mister Cartoon and Revok just to name a few. The director’s attempt to display the artistry and effort behind the street […]