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Openings: “Conjoined IV” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 20, 2014

Over the weekend in Los Angeles, the Copro Gallery opened the fourth edition of their sculptural group show curated by Chet Zar (interviewed). Entitled Conjoined IV: A New Beginning, the exhibition featured the work of many talented artists and sculptors out there, some of which work in the film industry. One of the stand out pieces was an amazingly realistic tribute to Andy Warhol by Kazuhiro Tsuji (seen above next to his work) that must be seen in person to be believed. Take a look at a selection […]

Previews: Joao Ruas – “VERSO” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, January 20, 2014

On the 1st of February, the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City will be hosting the opening for VERSO, a new solo show from Joao Ruas. The Brazilian painter and Fables cover artist will presenting 15 new works, a new etching edition, a new print edition, a mural, video installation and more. Take a look at more preview images below… Discuss this show here. Discuss Joao Ruas here.

LA Art Show ’14: Highlights

Posted by sleepboy, January 20, 2014

Yesterday, AM stopped by the 19th edition Los Angeles Art Fair at the LA Convention Center to see what the art world had to offer. Although the event lacked some some of the blue-chip power seen at some other art fairs, there was still plenty to hold our attention including the new Littletopia section of of the fair that included art from a genre often not seen at this particular fair. Take a look at some of the highlights (like the barbed wire slippers installation by Tony […]

Upcoming: Bumblebeelovesyou – “Bee Yourself” Popup Show

Posted by sleepboy, January 18, 2014

On January 23rd (6 – 9 pm), Bumblebeelovesyou will be holding a popup show in Los Angeles entitled Bee Yourself in Los Angeles (4621 West Washington Blvd). This will be the first solo show from the LA-based street artist and will continue the socially and environmentally conscious direction often seen in his work. Of course, there will be plenty of riffs on his namesake seen in his imagery. The exhibition runs until January 26 with regular hours of 12 – 8 pm. Discuss Bumblebeelovesyou here.

Josh Keyes – “The Old Ones” / “Far Side of the World” Online Show

Posted by sleepboy, January 17, 2014

Earlier this week, Josh Keyes (interviewed) released images to the first installment of his Far Side of the World online show. The Old Ones sees the Portland-based artist explore the origins of the animals and creatures that inhabit his paintings, some larger than life. Continuing to explore a new style that takes his imagery clear to the edges, Keyes has put aside for now the organic cubism and isolated constructs that has been his calling card over the years. Take a look at the rest of the paintings below… Discuss […]

Previews: POW! WOW! (2014)

Posted by sleepboy, January 17, 2014

After sharing with you a video recap from last year’s POW! WOW! in Hawaii (covered), it’s time to tell you more about this year’s event as it is fast approaching. It seems every year, this gathering of creative gets bigger and better with 2014 being no different. Visiting artists include 123Klan, Aaron De La Cruz, Apex, Andrew Schoultz, Bask, Brendan Monroe, Cope2, Cyrcle, Dabs Myla, Dave Kinsey, Defer, Gage Hamilton, Gaia, Glenn Barr, Hanasaurusrex, Hannah Stouffer, Indie 184, INSA, Inti, Jeff Hamada, Jessie Unterhalter, Katey Truhn, Know Hope, […]

Upcoming: Os Gemeos @ Galeria Fortes Vilaça

Posted by sleepboy, January 16, 2014

Fans of Os Gemeos have to go all the way back to the end of 2012 to remember a solo show from the duo – held at the ICA Boston (covered). It looks like their patience is about to pay off as the twins are already working on and look to be opening a new solo show this summer in their home base of Sao Paulo at Galeria Fortes Vilaça. Coinciding with the World Cup, everyone now has one more reason to head to Brazil in June. Discuss Os […]

Previews / Setup: Ernest Zacharevic – “Art Is Rubbish Is Art” (Malaysia)

Posted by sleepboy, January 16, 2014

Yesterday, we brought you a look at some new murals Ernest Zacharevic has been working on leading up to the opening of his show in Malaysia. Entitled Art Is Rubbish Is Art, the exhibition held at the Hin Company Bus Depot, a now disused building along Brick Kiln Road, in George Town, Penang will feature his whimsical and clever imagery that up to now has only been seen on the streets. Take a look at some of the setup and prep work in the photos below and plan to […]

Upcoming: D*Face Show & Book Release @ Stephen Webster (Beverly Hills)

Posted by sleepboy, January 16, 2014

On February 5th (5-8pm), Stephen Webster’s Beverly Hills flagship boutique and gallery will be hosting a new show from D*Face (interviewed) as well as a book signing. For the US launch of The Art of D*Face: One Man and His Dog, the UK-based street artist will be releasing the standard edition of the monograph as well as a limited edition box set (edition of 50) which will include a six color screen print. The internationally acclaimed British jewelry designer Webster has also designed a limited edition dog tag pendant (more on […]

Openings: Bill McRight – “Willing To Lose” @ Breeze Block Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 15, 2014

Last week, Bill McRight (interviewed) opened up a show alongside Alex Lukas (interviewed) and his post-apocalyptal imagery at the Breeze Block Gallery in Portland. Entitled Willing To Lose, the new body of work from McRight consisted of his signature home-made shanks and other weaponry as well as some skull-based engraved mirrors. These works were displayed along with some urban installation elements that complemented the pieces nicely. Take a look at more photos below… Photos courtesy of the gallery. Discuss this show here. Discuss Bill McRight here.