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Previews: El Mac – “Objects at Rest” @ Galerie Wolfsen

Posted by SAL, September 9, 2015
Two years after his last solo show with Galerie Wolfsen in Denmark (covered), El Mac is back with his newest solo show Objects At Rest, opening in Aalborg on the 12th of September. With this exhibition, the graffiti artist and painter that is primarily known for his unique figurative large murals, is for the first time showing his pencil studies and drawings. El Mac’s unmistakable line work is instantly recognizable whether you’re looking at his larger than life wall pieces, paintings, or rare editions he released over the years. No matter […]
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Previews: Javier Calleja – “No Art Here” @ Castor Gallery

Posted by SAL, September 9, 2015
Castor Gallery is back from summer holidays with a solo show of new paintings and installations by Javier Calleja opening on September 10th in New York. For this No Art Here, the Malaga-based artist created a new body of work that combines his meticulous technique and childlike sense of humor. Curated by the gallery’s Justin Dedemko and @WillNYC, the exhibition includes works of various sizes that play with scale and proportion. Presenting works that depict “the secret life” of post it notes or a notebook pages, the artist […]
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Liu Bolin – United Nations Global Goals Campaign

Posted by sleepboy, September 9, 2015
Last week, Liu Bolin unveiled a new project he has been working on with the United Nations for the Global Goals Campaign. On September 25th 2015, 193 world leaders will commit to 17 Global Goals to achieve 3 extraordinary things in the next 15 years. End extreme poverty. Fight inequality & injustice. Fix climate change. Per his usual technique, the Chinese artist camouflaged himself against a background of all 193 flags. He further explains – “The name of this new work is called ‘the future’. […]
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Releases: Kozyndan – “Captives: Orcas and Pandas” Print

Posted by sleepboy, September 9, 2015
Later today, Kozyndan will be releasing a new print from their webstore entitled Captives: Orcas and Pandas. The new image is the third in their Animal OddCouples series of works where they pair two animals that struggle due to human activity around the world. They may be different species, but their struggle for survival is that same against mankind’s aggression and carelessness. The edition size will be 150 and the prints come signed and numbered with a portion of the proceeds going to the Orca Research Trust. […]
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Streets: Aaron Li Hill – “Rise and Fall” (Berlin)

Posted by sleepboy, September 8, 2015
Recently in Berlin, Aaron Li-Hill (interviewed) finished up a sweet mural for the One Wall Project organized by Urban Nation. Entitled Rise and Fall, the new piece takes inspiration from the greek goddess of victory as well as the film Wings of Desire, both sourced from the background of the capital city. Navigating 24 windows on the facade of the building measuring five stories high, the wall painted ended up being Li-Hill’s largest one to date. The American artist further explains these fallen angels – “Based on two source points, […]
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Upcoming: Stella Im Hultberg – “Stranger” @ Spoke Art

Posted by sleepboy, September 8, 2015
On October 1st, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) will be opening her first solo show in four years at Spoke Art in San Francisco. Entitled Stranger, the new selection of paintings continues the current uplifting direction of her work and promises to feature her female subjects surrounding by a lot of flowers. The exhibition is slated to run through October 24th, so stop by if you are in the area. Discuss this show here. Discuss Stella Im Hultberg here.
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Showing: KAWS – “Clean Slate” @ LA NAVE (Ibiza)

Posted by sleepboy, September 8, 2015
Currently in Ibiza, some works from KAWS are on display at LA NAVE, a new 8,000 sq. ft. exhibition space on the island launched by New York-based gallerist and art collector Lio Malca. Anchored by the seven-metre-tall Clean Slate companion sculpture, the exhibition also includes some originals and prints on display in the transformed old salt warehouse overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The show is open through October 10th with the space scheduled to rotate in more of Malca’s and his family’s art collection in the future. Via Hypebeast & BLOUIN […]
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Haroshi For HUF (Los Angeles)

Posted by sleepboy, September 8, 2015
A couple weeks back, we finally had time to stop by HUF on Fairfax in Los Angeles to check out Haroshi’s larger than life middle finger. The irreverent sculpt is something the Japanese artist know for his pieces created from compressed used skateboards, but this time also there are limited edition vinyl versions of the middle finger for sale as well. Take a look at more photos below… Discuss Haroshi here.
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Previews: Zaria Forman – “SLIP” @ Winston Wachter Fine Art (New York)

Posted by sleepboy, September 8, 2015
With the opening reception set for this Thursday night (September 10th), SLIP at Winston Wachter Fine Art will introduce new works from Zaria Forman to her fans in New York. Known for her photorealistic pastel drawings inspired by the problem of climate change as well as childhood experiences, the Brooklyn-based artist has traveled the world photographing, then rendering what she has seen on the front lines. Included in the exhibition will be pieces that range from the melting icebergs in Greenland to the rising sea levels that threaten the […]
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Upcoming: Joram Roukes – “American Ornithology” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, September 8, 2015
After a successful showing at Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles last year (covered), Joram Roukes will be returning for another solo on October 10th. Entitled American Ornithology, the new body of work from the Dutch artist will no doubt highlight his surrealist artistic vision, oftentimes featuring striking scenes played out by his hybrid characters. The exhibition is slated to run through October 31st. Discuss Joram Roukes here.
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