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James Jean – “Velum Mural” @ BLITZ / Lane Crawford (Hong Kong)

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2012

Last month, we shared with you the collaboration between James Jean (featured) and the BLITZ Lane Crawford Hong Kong. Not only was he launching his OVM line of jewellery and accessories there, there were also a special collection of scarves, pouches and iphone veils has been designed by the gifted painter exclusively for the store (buy them here). Now, the LA-based painter has posted up the mural image he created for the store – Velum. Check out the story and the images below… “There is a ghost that lives in the glass house. […]

Basel Week Miami ’12 / Preview: Jen Stark @ The Miami Project / Cooper Cole

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2012

Another thing to add to the list to visit next week during Basel Week Miami is the Cooper Cole booth at The Miami Project (which appears to be a new fair this year). Jen Stark, who showed with the Toronto gallery (covered) last year (as well as in Los Angeles recently), will be presenting two new holographic pedestals, a variation on her cut paper sculptures. It will be interesting to see these in person… Discuss Basel Week Miami here. Discuss Jen Stark here.

Streets: World Roundup (Nov 19 – Nov 25)

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2012

This week’s look at public art around the world is headlined by this new piece (source) from Case (aka Andreas von Chrzanowski) in Frankfurt, Germany. Painted at the construction site for the future European Central Bank headquarters, the MaClaim crew member painted Pinnochio being manipulated by a pair of hands, making some sort of political statement. Other worthy pieces come from Escif – Spain, Kidult – Belgium (source), Remi Rough & Shok-1 – London (source), Mesa – Italy, Christiaan Nagel – London, Remed – Morocco, Pixel […]

Upcoming: Takashi Murakami – “Flowers & Skulls” @ Gagosian (Hong Kong)

Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2012

Rising jewel in the Asian art world, Hong Kong, has seen its fair share of interesting events recently including a group show at Above Second, James Jean’s mural at Lane Crawford, as well as Aya Takano’s showing at Galerie Perrotin (covered). Well, add another one opening Thursday night at the Gagosian branch featuring Flowers & Skulls, common motifs from Takashi Murakami which will be on display. He will no doubt be checking out fellow Kaikai Kiki-er Takano’s new work – you should stop by both exhibitions […]

Rewind: Nov 19 – Nov 25

Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2012

This week’s edition of Rewind sees an interview with KAWS from Art Info with plenty of footage from his studio in New York. The video was recorded prior to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade where his Campanion balloon joined the festivities (covered) and his current show at Galerie Perrotin in Paris (covered). He covers both subjects as well as some other topics in the video seen below… Other notable videos of the week include: The movie Parker is running a contest until November 30th featuring the […]

Openings: Aya Takano – “Heaven Is Inside Of You” @ Galerie Perrotin (Hong Kong)

Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2012

Last week, Heaven Is Inside Of You opened up at the Hong Kong branch of Galerie Perrotin featuring all new works from Japanese sensation Aya Takano. The new series of paintings and drawings feature colorful dreamscapes surrounding her androgynous characters, some of which show them exploring different countries. The current output on display from the Kaikai Kiki disciple was influenced by her experiences after the catastrophic earthquake and resulting disasters in Japan. She states: “Until I experienced the earthquake, I was living a life that was fairly pleasant. […]

Openings: Nathan Ota – “Pop! Goes the Weasel” @ La Luz de Jesus

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2012

Earlier this month, AM paid a visit to La Luz de Jesus to check out the opening of Pop! Goes the Weasel, Nathan Ota’s new show in Los Angeles. The well attended event featured whimsical paintings from the LA-based artist full of imagery that appear often in his work such as birds, tree creatures, vibrant colors, and lettering proclaiming his graffiti roots. Stop by before the exhibition closes on December 2nd if you want to see it in person. Discuss Nathan Ota here.

Studio Visit: Brian Viveros – “War of the Roses” @ SCOPE / Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2012

With Basel Week Miami mere days away, it’s time to start giving you an idea of what to expect from this year’s event. We recently stopped by the studio of Brian Viveros to check out some of the paintings he will be shipping to the SCOPE Fair that will be displayed at the Thinkspace booth. War of the Roses will feature much of the imagery that fans of Viveros’ work have come to appreciate – strong female characters, reference to Spanish culture, tobacco, military themes, […]

Upcoming / Streets: Vhils – “Devoid” @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted by sleepboy, November 25, 2012

With the general opening set for November 29th, Lazarides (Rathbone Place) is ready to present Vhils’ (filmed) first solo with the gallery in over three years. Devoid will be the Portuguese artist’s most comprehensive show to date and feature work that examines the relationship between the individual and the overwhelming force of urban environments, sourcing much of his materials from derelict spaces in the city. Many of the new pieces will reference projects the forceful street agent completed in 2012 in places like Shanghai, Paris, the favelas of Rio and […]

Showing: William Klein + Daido Moriyama @ Tate Modern

Posted by sleepboy, November 25, 2012

The Tate Modern in London recently brought together William Klein (New York) and Daido Moriyama (Tokyo), two of the most iconic photograpers and film-makers of the 20th century, for an excellent retrospective. Experimental photography, film, graphic design and the role of the photo book are the main focus of both artists. With their blurred and grainy style of photography they were able capture some poignant moments of street photography which became the benchmark for future generations in contemporary photography. While visiting the exhibition, don’t miss out on Klein’s […]