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Openings: “Post It 8” @ Giant Robot 2

Posted by sleepboy, December 16, 2012

Bringing back one of their most popular shows for its 8th iteration, Giant Robot 2 recently opened its doors to the Post It 8 group exhibition. Collectors in Los Angeles lined up starting from early morning to take first dibs at works on post-it notes priced affordably at $25. Entering several at a time, each fan was allowed to purchase the pieces they wanted as long as they stuck to the one-per-artist rule. As you can see, with the amount of work available and names hidden, […]

Streets: ROA (Australia)

Posted by sleepboy, December 16, 2012

While in Australia recently for his solo showing at Backwoods Gallery (covered), the Belgium-based ROA not surprisingly brought his special form of portraiture to the streets down under. Included in these new murals were pieces painted at the Healesville Sanctuary in Melbourne, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. As usual, ROA chose species that are native to the area to render like the platypus and wombat. Enjoy more photos and a video below… Photo credit: Echidna (Dean Sunshine), All others (Street Art Belgium). Discuss ROA here.

Releases: Audrey Kawasaki – “Deep Waters” and “Possessed” Prints

Posted by sleepboy, December 15, 2012

For those looking to add a print from Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) to their collection, this weekend will be the next opportunity starting today at noon (Pacific Time). Deep Waters (above) will be limited to run of 200 with the unframed version for $270 and framed version for $550. For those who miss out on this sure to sell out beauty, your next chance will come on Sunday (December 16) with Possessed going on sale ($100) starting at midnight (Pacific Time) and ending after 24 hours. Anyone who […]

Videos: KAWS Companion Balloon (Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade) on Nowness

Posted by sleepboy, December 15, 2012

Last month, we shared with you a video shot in-studio with KAWS before his Companion Balloon hit the streets of New York for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Then AM headed over in person to check out the pre-parade preparations before the 41-foot-high version of the NY-based artist’s shy signature character took to the air. Now for those who missed it, NOWNESS has a new video (directed by Jake Sumner) out with footage of the inflatable drifting along the Upper West Side towards downtown Manhattan. Discuss KAWS […]

Basel Week Miami ’12: Merry Karnowsky @ CONTEXT Art Miami

Posted by sleepboy, December 14, 2012

As we strolled through the new CONTEXT Art Miami (highlights here), one of the booths that drew us in featured artists diplayed by the Merry Karnowsky Gallery. Included in this particular showing were works from artists we have mentioned here at AM before like Deedee Cheriel, Mark Whalen, Kent Williams, and Greg Simkins. Check out more photos below… Discuss Basel Week Miami here.

Preview: “Hello Kitty, Hello Art!” @ Openhouse Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 14, 2012

After a release party for the Hello Kitty, Hello Art book that featured a themed group exhibition as well as a solo from POSE (covered) in Los Angeles, the cast of Sanrio’s beloved characters make the move to the Big Apple. Opening tonight and heading into a three-day event at the Openhouse Gallery (379 Broome – between Mott & Mulberry) in New York will be a show featuring artwork from 64 Colors, Adam Wallacavage (above), AIKO, Betsey Johnson, Cat Cult, Danni Shinya Luo, Grant Cobb, Jeremyville, Jessica Louise, Kenton […]

Basel Week Miami ’12: Hush

Posted by sleepboy, December 14, 2012

While in town for Basel Week Miami, the UK-based Hush (interviewed) spent some time working on some murals with his signature East meets West urban imagery. The main wall was adjacent to the pool at Boulon South Beach, luxury condominiums in the Collins Park Neighborhood. Hush also had some paintings showing at the Corey Helford Gallery booth at PULSE. We’ll have more on that later but for now, enjoy more photos he sent us below… Discuss Basel Week Miami here. Discuss Hush here.

Showing: Boris “DELTA” Tellegen for “Edge Of Space” @ Ron Mandos Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 14, 2012

Currently in Amsterdam, fans of Boris Tellegen (DELTA) can check out an installation that is showing at the Ron Mandos Gallery. The locally based graffiti and fine artist was invited to participate in the Edge Of Space exhibition that primarily showcases the work of Ron van der Ende. For his part, Tellegen contributed an inset sculptural installation that continues to explore the transformation of his two-dimensional street work into three-dimensional mixed media pieces. Check out some more of the photos he sent us below… Discuss Boris […]

Upcoming: James Jean – “Parallel Lives” @ Tilton Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2012

One of the most anticipated shows leading off 2013 will be James Jean’s (interviewed) move to New York City for his newest solo show at Tilton Gallery. Entitled Parallel Lives, the exhibition will be his second large body of work put on display in the Big Apple since 2009 (covered). The show runs from January 9th to February 16th. Photo by @atarrant. Discuss this show here. Discuss James Jean here.

Preview: Laura Ball – “Minotaur” @ David B. Smith

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2012

Tomorrow night in Denver, the David B. Smith Gallery will be exhibiting all new paintings from Southern California-based Laura Ball. Entitled Minotaur, the new watercolors continue to explore themes of the subconscious in her work, both positive and negative, through surrogates of delicately rendered natural creatures, which she often piles in clusters flowing into each other. While exploring the PULSE art fair (covered) in Miami, we came across several of the paintings that will be in the show. Take a look at some photos below, including […]