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Streets: Anthony Lister (Newcastle)

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2012
After sharing Anthony Lister (filmed) work on the streets of London, here are now photos of some walls he painted in Newcastle as he ramps up for his simultaneous exhibitions opening on Friday (November 16th) at the Outsiders in both cities. Unslung Heroes is the title for the new paintings and sculptures as the Aussie street artist gets ready to be the the first to occupy both Outsiders locations since David Choe made his UK debut in 2008. More pics below… Photo credit: Ian Cox / Wallkandy. Discuss Anthony Lister here.
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Preview: Melodie Provenzano – “Rock Center” @ Lyons Wier Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Currently on view at the Lyons Wier Gallery (with the opening earlier tonight), Rock Center is an all new show from the New York-based Melodie Provenzano. Inspired by objects such as figurines, glassware, bows, and plastic toy animals, Provenzano arranges them into whimsical “mock dramas” until the composition elicits the right emotional tone. She states “My paintings are like a catalog of dreams. The composition makes sense to me visually and emotionally without a clearly defined concept to be illustrated. Their meaning is often not […]
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Releases: FriendsWithYou – “I Am Malfi” & “I Am Malfi II”

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
The newly moved to Los Angeles FriendsWithYou released a set of two-color silkscreen prints today through Poster Child Prints featuring their most iconic character Malfi. Limited to an edition of 150 and sized at 24 x 36 inches, each one can be purchased separately (although they look better as a set), and are available here for $100. Described in the typical happy-go-lucky fashion by Sam & Tury, I am Malfi depicts Malfi in his original pose (He is the great ponderer in his stoic grimace – he harnesses great power! […]
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Openings: Hiro Kurata – “This Land Was Your Land” @ Ivory & Black

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Last week, London saw the first solo there ever from Japanese artist Hiro Kurata at the Ivory & Black in Soho. Entitled This Land Was Your Land, the showing featured his version of the East meets West aesthetic in the form of portraiture that took baseball players as the symbols of his explorations of ideas on wealth, power, race, and culture. The runs through December 7th if you happen to pass through London Town.
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Charity: Faile – “Wolf Within” Print

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Along with gifting a piece to the Bring Back the Boardwalks Charity Event on Saturday, FAILE is also be encouraging their fans to donate to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts through Occupy Sandy. Give $50 or more to help folks in NY or NJ between November 13th and 18th and be entered to win a Wolf Within print. Just email your donation receipt to [email protected] by 11 PM NYC time on the 18th and also include your full name, mailing address (No PO boxes), and your telephone number. On Monday (November 19th), […]
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Openings: Kevin Peterson – “Amended” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Last week at the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, Kevin Peterson filled the main space (also see Jacub Gagnon’s work in the project room) with his new show entitled Amended. The paintings he chose to put on display featured his signature form of portraiture with children and animals juxtaposed with backgrounds full of graffiti and urban scenery (some of which had a retro feel to them). Rounding out the show was a sculptural piece based on a defaced playground spring toy that was mirrored with an accompanying painting. […]
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Streets: Le 4eme MUR 2012 – Recap

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2012
After reporting on Escif’s murals for Le 4eme MUR last year (here & here), we now have a recap of the 2012 edition. The festival’s name (translated to “the fourth wall”) is a theater expression that symbolizes a virtual wall between the actor and the public which can apparently also be applied to the work of the street artist and his audience. This year’s lineup includes a return of Escif along with Mr Jago, Vhils (above), Tellas, Ericailcane, and 108. Check out more photos below…
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Preview: Miss Van – “Wild At Heart” @ Dorothy Circus

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2012
This weekend in Rome, Miss Van will be presenting new works at the Dorothy Circus Gallery collectively entitled Wild At Heart. For her first Italian solo show, the street femme fatale will be offering up various drawings and paintings on canvas, wood, and paper as well as two collaboration pieces with artist Dan Quintana (whom she also collaborated with recently on some public art murals in Los Angeles). More preview pics below… Discuss Miss Van here.
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Preview: “LAX / HKG” @ Above Second Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2012
This Friday night (November 16th) in Hong Kong, the Above Second Gallery will be opening their LAX / HKG group exhibition (curated by Thinkspace). Featuring a strong lineup of Amy Sol (above), Audrey Kawasaki, Brian M. Viveros, Dabs Myla, Esao Andrews, Joao Ruas, Linnea Strid, and Yosuke Ueno, the showing will sure to be well received by local fans. In addition to the originals, Audrey will also be releasing a limited edition print (glimpses of which you can see below along with some preview pics). Discuss this show here.
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Showing: Faith47 – “Fragments of a Burnt History” @ David Krut Projects

Posted by sleepboy, November 13, 2012
After previously writing about Faith47’s recent series of street murals in South Africa as well as bringing you a teaser video, we now have some photos from her current exhibition at David Krut Projects in Johannesburg. Entitled Fragments of a Burnt History, the new body of work is comprised of an installation of found objects and artwork created in the artist’s studio, as well as a new series of monotypes produced in collaboration with the David Krut Print Workshop. Take a closer look at the install below as […]
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