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Releases: 3D Art Book

Posted by sleepboy, February 5, 2011

Animal NY recently let us know about book of artwork from some of our favorite artists that is coming out – in 3D. Compiled by Tristan Eaton, the artists included is impressive – of which you can see a full list of here. For those interested, it’s up for preorder here.

Preview: Victor Castillo – “Rebels With a Cause” & Mel Kadel – “Arms Out” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted by sleepboy, February 4, 2011

This Saturday night, February 5th, the Merry Karnowsky Gallery will play host to two artists with divergent styles at their Los Angeles location. Victor Castillo returns after a showing there last February (covered) with a new body of work featuring his mischievous and perhaps evil children, despite their initially innocent appearance, engaging in various questionable and amoral activities. Mel Kadel brings her signature characters frolicking through and with the patterned landscapes that she places them in. More preview images after the jump…

Teaser: Titi Freak – Installation in Newcastle @ Onethirty3 and the streets of Japan

Posted by sleepboy, February 3, 2011

It looks like Titi Freak has been busy in Japan getting up on the streets (seen after the jump) as well as painting this mural for the Crazy Crimers 2 group show. This was certainly not the first time in the “Land of the Rising Sun” for the Brazilian born and based artist as he draws influence from his South American roots as well as his Japanese heritage. This sweet piece should give you a taste of what’s to come later on this month in […]

Happy Chinese New Year

Posted by sleepboy, February 3, 2011

Continuing his series of some of the most intricate moleskin drawings we have ever seen, James Jean (interviewed) recently finished up one entitled Year of Rabbit, just in time for Chinese New Years. Guess he still has time to sketch even though he’s hard at work getting ready for his solo at Martha Otero in March. Discuss James Jean here.

Preview: Kelly Vivanco – “Springs To Mind” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 2, 2011

This Saturday night, February 5th, in Culver City, Kelly Vivanco brings a new body of of work including some with sculptural elements to the Thinkspace Gallery. Entitled Springs To Mind, the new collection of paintings “explores a secret place where both water and imagination flow freely – where random chance and make-believe intertwine.” More preview images after the jump…

Preview: David Ellis – “Mola Salsa” @ New Image Art

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2011

This Saturday night, the versatile and multi-talented David Ellis brings a new body of work “Mola Salsa” to New Image Art. No word yet whether his popular “trash sound sculptures” or video work will be making their appearance at the West Hollywood gallery, but here are some preview images of some of the paintings for your enjoyment. It seems like his work has taken a more figurative turn.

Releases: Hell’s Half Acre Catalogue

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2011

We caught a glimpse of the Hell’s Half Acre (covered) catalogue a while back on Conor Harrington (interviewed) blog, but the official release had not happened yet at that time. It now looks like the booklet documenting the epic exhibition is available for purchase here priced at only £10. Pics of some of the layouts after the jump…

Google Art Project

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2011

In another sign that Google is taking over the world, they launched the Google Art Project today. Using technology similar to their “street view” feature on Google Maps, users can take a virtual tour of art institutions around the world like the MoMA (NY), Palace of Versailles, National Gallery (London), the Tate, and more. Also, each one chose one artwork to be photographed in 7 billion pixels, which means stunning details down to individual brushstrokes can be seen. Check it out here. Also, take a […]

Showing: Adam Wallacavage @ Choque Cultural

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2011

Last weekend, Sao Paulo got a taste of Adam Wallacavage’s eccentric lighting sculptures when he opened his solo at Choque Cultural. The Philadelphia-based artist was far from home, but his work fit in nicely with the decor at the gallery in Brazil as evidenced by the beautiful colors and interplay of shadows inside the space. Wish we could see this in person, but we have next best thing for you with a full set of photos after the jump…

Interview: SR-1 (Founder and President of THR Crew)

Posted by sleepboy, January 31, 2011

For even the casual fan of street art and graf, the THR (The Human Race and/or The Heart Revealed) crew is certainly one that they may have some familiarity with. Perhaps because of his high profile, most would associate the moniker as something that shows up frequently in Barry McGee’s work. The origins and philosophies behind the crew go much deeper though – something that was explored recently by Dan Plasma as he talked with the founder and president – SR-1. Take a look at […]