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Studio Visits: GILF! – “i EXAM”@ Arcilesi Homberg

Posted by juggernut3, February 6, 2013

New York based GILF! is at it again, and AM stopped by her Brooklyn studio to peep her latest body of work premiering at DUMBO’s Arcilesi Homberg. Drawing from her recent travels to Berlin and Miami, this new series entitled I EXAM is going in a totally different direction than her previous exhibition last year at Galerie Swanstrom. In this age of digital preoccupation, GILF! asks the viewer to take a closer look, as the message is more than just what’s on the surface. Cut through […]

Preview: Tim Doyle – “UnReal Estate II” @ Spoke Art

Posted by sleepboy, February 6, 2013

Tomorrow night (February 7th), Spoke Art will again be the site of a solo show from Tim Doyle in San Francisco. The Austin-based illustrator and screen printer will once again be reprising his re-interpretations of famous TV show locations with a new body of work entitled UnReal Estate II (see part I from 2012 here). Clever takes on this unique subject matter include renderings of familiar places from shows like Futurama, Arrested Development, Firefly, The Sopranos, Deadwood, The Simpsons, and more…

Releases: RIME – “Arrest Sheets (Felony Edition)”

Posted by sleepboy, February 6, 2013

This Friday (February 8th) at 12pm EST, fans of RIME will see a pretty unique release through the good people at 1xRUN. The Arrest Sheets portfolios are priced at a hefty $500 but you get a lot for your money as the edition (run of 30) includes drawings (like the ones here) as well as hand embellished prints & folders with each being unique. Each set will contain a minimum of 4 embellished pieces personally done by the MSK-affiliated artist. You can check out all the details […]

Kai & Sunny for Southbank Centre

Posted by sleepboy, February 5, 2013

London’s art lovers will be getting a healthy dose of Kai & Sunny soon as the Southbank Centre has commissioned the two to design imagery for their their membership pack, posters, press and all other media (set to run two years). The artistic complex consists of three main buildings (the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Hayward Gallery), and is Europe’s largest center for the arts so it will certainly be a high profile showcase for the duo’s abstracted birds (which will also be seen on an outdoor billboard). Via […]

Openings: Geoff McFetridge – “My Head Disappears When My Hands Are Thinking” @ Playmountain

Posted by sleepboy, February 5, 2013

Currently in Japan, Geoff McFetridge has renewed his collaboration with Heath Ceramics for a show at Playmountain. My Head Disappears When My Hands Are Thinking not only features the Los Angeles-based artist’s minimalistic paintings, but also his specially designed ceramic items (also seen 2011 in LA). Take a look below at more photos but also stop by if you are in Tokyo through February 17th. Discuss this show here. Discuss Geoff McFetridge here.

Upcoming: Charming Baker – “Lie Down I Think I Love You” @ Milk Studios

Posted by sleepboy, February 5, 2013

Coming up in March, Charming Baker will be coming to Los Angeles for a solo show – Lie Down I Think I Love You. Held at Milk Studios, the upcoming exhibition from the UK-based artist will be the first we will be attending from him since 2011 in London (covered). After a series of sell out shows while drawing interest from fans like Damien Hirst, British collector Frank Cohen, gallerist Harry Blain, and New York dealer Alberto Mugrabi, it will be interesting to see what he has […]

Streets: World Roundup (Jan 28 – Feb 3)

Posted by sleepboy, February 5, 2013

It’s time for another roundup of street art around the world. Our featured mural this week comes from Louis Gan in Penang, Malaysia with a great interactive placement (source – photo by Avinash Advani). Other notable outdoor work you should check out below from Shida x Knarf – Australia, Liqen – Ecuador, Vhils – Paris, Hyuro – Spain, Hanksy – Los Angeles, Twoone x Bonsai x Sofles – Australia (source), Mone x Bobi x Celo – Brazil (source), Pallo – Finland (source), Hush – UK, and […]

Upcoming: Rostarr – “Turbo Arena” @ Anonymous Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 4, 2013

This Thursday night (February 7th) in Mexico City, the artist known as Rostarr (featured) will be opening a solo show at Anonymous Gallery. Otherwise known as Romon Kimin Yang, the New York-based painter will be bringing with him all new works collectively entitled Turbo Arena, all featuring his signature blend of iconography, calligraphy, and graphics. The exhibition (which looks to include an onsite mural – seen above in progress) runs through the end of March for those who want to visit if in the area. Discuss this show […]

Releases: Nick Walker – “Love Vandal” Print

Posted by sleepboy, February 4, 2013

For those who have art-loving Valentines out there, on February 7th, Nick Walker (interviewed) will be releasing his Love Vandal print on his website. The edition size will be 150 with the image taken from a street piece from Paris that you may remember we shared with you back in April of last year. So, if interested, head over at 4pm GMT to purchase. Discuss Nick Walker here.

Openings: Victor Castillo – “Under Heavy Measures” @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 4, 2013

On Saturday night, the Merry Karnowsky Gallery welcomed in Victor Castillo for his new solo show entitled Under Heavy Measures. The new body of work included pieces on paper and canvas, sketches, and some sculptures that look like they came straight out of his paintings including the LA-based artist’s signature red sausage noses (see video). Attendees were treated to vivid and troubled imagery juxtaposing the innocence of children and an illustrative style with dark subject matter fraught with ominous creatures, political overtones, and violence. Photo credit: Theonepointeight. Discuss this show here. Discuss Victor Castillo here.