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Baby Tattooville: Art Jam

Posted by juggernut3, October 5, 2008

During the first day at Jeff Soto’s studio, the artists kicked off the ART JAM. What is this “Art Jam” we speak of? Imagine a large blank canvas that Baby Tattooville artists will feverishly work on over the course of 26 hours with each artist improvising and implementing their unique style around the clock to create a collaborative painting. With so many proverbial “chefs in the kitchen,” this could either be an artistic nightmare or masterpiece. With over 15 artists working on one canvas, it […]

Baby Tattooville Day 1: Life Drawing Party

Posted by juggernut3, October 4, 2008

After coming back from Jeff Soto’s studio after dinner. The attendees and the artists came back to the resort and got a very special treat. An authenticÂ “life drawing” session was awaiting… not only forÂ the participants, but also for the artists to experience. This session took us back to an art school 101 tradition… study of the “natural”Â human form. Yes,Â a fully nude female to modelÂ and holdÂ seductiveÂ poses for 20 mins at a time. As part of the real art experience, everyone was encourage to pick up sketch […]

Baby Tattooville Day 1: Jeff Soto Studio Visit

Posted by juggernut3, October 4, 2008

After a quick round of mingling andÂ refreshments, the participants of Baby Tattooville were invited to the heart of the Jeff Soto factory.Â Once there, the attendees were treated to a â€œpreviewâ€ of Jeffâ€™s upcomingÂ solo show “Turning in Circles” at the Riverside Art Museum in December (previously teased). With over 15 â€œin progressâ€ paintings to delight our eyes, AM was astounded to find out that Jeff is onlyÂ PARTIALLY done with his plans for the upcoming show. He has a gigantic installation planned and will also look […]

Shepard Fairey speaking @ the Corcoran Museum (DC)

Posted by juggernut3, October 3, 2008

Influential street artist Shepard FaireyÂ has been aÂ cornerstone of the US urban art scene for more than a decade, but his influence trancended mere street artÂ after he created an image of Barack ObamaÂ so powerful, that it became the image that symbolized Obama’s presidential campaign. How fitting that the LA based Fairey will come to Washington DC to speak about the social and political issues that have influenced his art work. The famous Corcoran MuseumÂ will hold a symposium with Shepard Fairey and Al Farrow. Both artists will […]

Supreme x Christopher Wool skate deck

Posted by juggernut3, September 30, 2008

The world famous Supreme is at it again. Their latest “artist skate deck”Â isÂ withÂ contemporary artistÂ ChistopherÂ Wool. Each skatedeck is designed as a work of art. (Wonder if you’ll pop higher ollies on one?) New York based Supreme isÂ known for theirÂ exclusive collaborations with world class artists such asÂ Takashi Murakami, JeffÂ Koons, Richard Prince, andÂ Marilyn Minter to produce very limited edition skate decks. Supreme will release a series of “three” limited edition skateboard decks designed by Wool himself. Available at the NY, LA and Supreme online shops on October 2nd. […]

Banksy bombs New York!

Posted by juggernut3, September 29, 2008

When AM attended the Lazarides show in New York, one of the hot rumors floating around wasÂ that Banksy was in town bombingÂ New York. Well that rumor seemed to come to fruition Saturday as our friends Jake and Ray spotted a “crew” working the side of a building located on the corner of Wooster and Grand. Our friend Jake from Streetsy.com went to ask them about the project and got them to admit “they worked for collossal media, the sign painting company, and they were given […]

Ron English’s “Abama” original at Opera Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, September 28, 2008

Contemporary artist Ron English has been very busy lately. After creating his iconic fusionÂ portrait of Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln in support of the upcoming presidential campaign, Ron has been seen in Denver for the Democratic convention and now returns home to the New York tri-state area to showcase hisÂ famous “Abama” image. By nowÂ many haveÂ seen Ron English’s “Abama”. The original black and white silkscreen from Upper Playground sold out in minutes. Ron has provided Arrested Motion with some exclusive news for those that are interested […]

Openings: Preview night @ “Outsiders” Lazarides NYC

Posted by juggernut3, September 26, 2008

What do you get when you put an empty, rundown building together with the UK’s hottest urban/street gallery? Just add a little graffiti and you’ll get one of the freshest shows of 2008! As promised, Arrested Motion was on hand for the exclusive preview opening of the Lazarides Outsiders show. In attendance was a veritable who’s who of the UK Urban art genre. Antony Micallef, Conor Harrington, David Choe, JR and even Steve Lazarides himself was on hand to mingle with the packed 2 floor […]

Preview: Outsiders by Lazarides – NYC

Posted by juggernut3, September 25, 2008

So after tearing up the UK urban art scene for the past few years… the infamous Lazarides is going to hold a surprise show in the “big apple” next week. Laz is a UK gallery known for representing some of the most notable artists in the Urban/Street scene such as Banksy, Micallef and Faile. It will be interesting to see what they bring to represent in their first New York show. More to come as Arrested Motion will be on hand at the invite-only preview […]

Preview: Murakami Retrospective – Frankfurt, Germany

Posted by juggernut3, September 24, 2008

photo via New YorkerDid you miss the Takashi Murakami Retrospective exhibition this year at the MOCA LA and the Brooklyn Museum? You’ll soon get another chance to see the creator of the “SuperFlat” art movement this weekend in Frankfurt, Germany. The Museums fÃ¼r Moderne Kunst will be opening its doors this Friday (Sept 26th, 2008) for a special “preview night” for members and patrons of the Museum. The exhibition is open to the general public officially on Saturday (Sept 27th, 2008). While we all wait […]