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Showing: “KAWS:HOLIDAY” (Japan)

Posted by sleepboy, July 18, 2019

Earlier today, another leg of the Asian KAWS:HOLIDAY tour (see Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong) was unveiled at the Fumotoppara Camping Ground in Japan with the iconic Mt. Fuji looming in the background (on view through July 24). Teaming up with AllRightsReserved again to present larger than life versions of his signature Companion figure, the American artist has opted this time for a massive reclined 40-meter inflatable. As in the other countries, the public showing featured a release at DING DONG Takuhaibin of related merchandise including vinyl figures, t-shirts, cushions, […]

Showing: Andrew Hem – “Fragmentz” @ Galerie Openspace

Posted by sleepboy, July 17, 2019

Come July 20th, a beautiful show from Andrew Hem (interviewed) will close in Paris at Galerie Openspace. Fragmentz features the American artist’s dream-like imagery rendered in lush colors, a world full of natural landscapes and city scenes oftentimes inspired by his Cambodian heritage for his characters to inhabit. For his first time exhibiting in France, Hem prepared a series if 10 paintings, a selection of watercolors done on paper from his travel diaries, and a wall mural. Pboto credit: @smiloalain, @nicolas_galerieopenspace, the gallery, and the artist. Discuss Andrew Hem […]

Streets: Nychos // Titanes Project (Spain)

Posted by sleepboy, July 17, 2019

Recently in Spain, Nychos completed a series of murals with a focus on skeletons for the Tatanes Project in the province of Ciudad Real. Curated by Okuda, the program seeks to promote social inclusion for people with disabilities through art by creating a public art museum of top international artists on unused silos in Porzuna. Entitled The Pillar Of Unified Love, the four part piece from the Austrian artist delves into losing the fear of death by utilizing this traditional morbid motif in a way that directs the […]

Openings: “Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary Group Show” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 17, 2019

Following in a long line of Sanrio themed group shows, the Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary Group Show opened last month at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. Drawing on the talents of a large roster of artists, the exhibition features a varied selection of artwork inspired by the famous bowed feline. Participants: Gary Baseman, Andrew Brandou, Tara Mcpherson, Simone (Tokidoki) Legno, Kukula (Nataly Abramovitch), Luke Chueh, Buff Monster, Sarah Folkman, Brandi Milne, Amy Sol, Paul Frank, Nate Frizzell, Eric Joyner, D*Face, Mike Stilkey, Risk, Kazuki Takamatsu, […]

Releases: Todd James – “Tank Pool Float”

Posted by sleepboy, July 16, 2019

Just in time for summer, Todd James has released one of his iconic characters as an inflatable for your pool time enjoyment. The Tank Pool Float, available through Case Studyo, comes in an edition of 200 and costs €302.50 (including VAT). Add this to your floatie collection if you want to go to battle with the summer heat in something straight out of James’ cartoonish paintings. Discuss Todd “REAS” James here.

Openings: Jen Stark – “Dimensionality” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 12, 2019

Last month, Jen Stark’s inaugural solo exhibition with Joshua Liner Gallery in New York opened, mesmerizing the attendees with a selection of her rainbow hued, layered, and geometric works. Evolving from her initial papercut pieces, Dimensionality features paintings, sculptures, and installations from the Los Angeles-based artist that continue to take her work to the next level with more dimensional feel to go along with her seductive patterns and a vivid color gradients. A mural high up on the gallery walls rendered with contrasting colors and including Stark’s signature drips rounds out the […]

Showing: Beyond The Streets (NYC)

Posted by sleepboy, July 10, 2019

After an inaugural showing last year in Los Angeles (covered), it was only a matter of time before the BEYOND THE STREETS hit what many consider one of the birth places of graffiti in the US. New York’s version of the exhibition (curated by Roger Gastman) celebrating graffiti, street art, and beyond once again featured a stunning roster of some of the most well known and seminal artists in the genre. Ranging from paintings, sculptures, photography, mural art to site-specific installations from 100+ artists, posting all the photos […]

Overtime: June 30 – July 7

Posted by sleepboy, July 7, 2019

The 2019 edition of Frieze Sculpture has opened in London including work from Robert Indiana (seen above). Artists Zilvinas Kempinas transforms Bordeaux chapel with his magnetic tape tunnel. Archived video interview may give us our best glimpse of Banksy yet. Banksy designs stab-proof vest for Stormzy’s Glastonbury set. JR talks about this digital mural at SFMOMA. Joshua Vides transforms Harrods’ FENDI with his signature. Human-bird hybrid sculptures by Calvin Ma. Massive wooden wave installation by Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen. Swiss architect Peter Zumthor comments on […]

Showing: Shepard Fairey – “Facing The Giant – 3 Decades Of Dissent” @ Galerie Itinerrance

Posted by sleepboy, June 27, 2019

As a continuation of Shepard Fairey’s (interviewed) 30th anniversary exhibitions opening up around the world, Galerie Itinerrance unveiled a selection of work last week from the infamous American street artist. Facing The Giant – 3 Decades Of Dissent features reoccurring themes in his work that highlight his social activism. Shep further explains – “Facing the Giant: Three Decades of Dissent is a reflection on the last 30 years of my career, highlighting both the continuity and the evolution of my art and concepts. It began with an absurd sticker […]

Previews: Jacob Gagnon – “Dream World” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, June 26, 2019

This Saturday night (June 29th), Thinkspace Gallery will unveiling a new selection of works from Jacub Gagnon (interviewed) in a show entitled Dream World. Combining flora and fauna from the natural world with objects and elements from the human world, the Canadian artist creates surreal amalgamations that usually work around clever wordplay (like the piece above called Dragon’s Fruit). Take a look at more preview images below… Discuss Jacub Gagnon here.