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Streets: Claudio Ethos (France)

Posted by sleepboy, November 29, 2010

The street surrealist of Sao Paolo, Claudio Ethos, (Brazil certainly is one the hotbeds for street artists isn’t it?) recently threw up this sick piece in what looks to be in Paris. Known for his intricate work and signature fluid characters, this piece certainly doesn’t disappoint. Luckily for us, Vitostreet was on hand to document all the action. More views as well as in progress shots after the jump…

Travelogue: Andrew Hem in Brazil

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2010

Remember those wonderful sketchbook pieces from Andrew Hem’s (interviewed) we previously wrote about that showed at the San Diego Contemporary Art Fair? Now, there are pics from a recent trip Andrew took to Brazil that give you a better understanding of the process behind the work. More pics after the jump, but make sure you take a look at his blog to see the rest of the trip including a visit with Mr. Fables himself – Joao Ruas.

Overtime: Nov 21 – 28

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2010

Cai Guo-Qiang is commissioned by the Museum of Fine Art Houston (MFAH) to produce Odyssey, the largest gunpowder drawing he has made to date (10 by 162 feet) Adam Lindemann has a seven-story townhouse in Manhatten filled with blue-chip art. Richard Avedon’s “Dovima with the Elephants” set a record for the artist’s work at auction when it sold for $1,148,910 at Christie’s Paris last Saturday. The photograph was purchased by Dior fashion house (Dovima is wearing a Dior dress designed by Yves Saint-Laurent). When young […]

Video: “Destricted” Trailer

Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2010

The controversial collection of shorts entitled Destricted was recently released onto DVD. The US version which features famed artists like Richard Prince and Marilyn Minter as directors consists of an ongoing series of films that explore the line where art and pornography intersect. When the UK version was released in 2006, it won awards at a range of international film festivals including Cannes, but encountered some problems predictably getting released in the States until now. Via Hyde or Die.

Streets: El Mac (Mexico)

Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2010

El Mac, who just showed at Joshua Liner Gallery with Damon Soule (covered), recently threw up a massive mural in Campeche, Mexico. The piece is the second in a series of murals he is working on for the Seres Queridos project which celebrates the unique Dia de los Muertos tradition. More detailed views after the jump…

Video: David Choe – “Thumbs Up” Season 3

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2010

A man whose talents as an artist and pervert rival each other, a girl with panda tits, and a dancing & singing dog-man – sound like a strange team? Um, well yes, but it’s par for the course when you are talking about David Choe’s (featured) series on VBS.TV – “Thumbs Up”. We’ve been watching Season 3 as David and his crew hitchhike across China after starting out in Beijing where his solo show Death Blossom was held at PYO Gallery (covered) back in April […]

Stella Im Hultberg Online Offerings

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2010

Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) added some tempting items to her webstore and etsy today at around 4 pm (eastern time). Of note, she has made available all of the little sketches, drawings, studies & other small art that has piled up in her studio over the years at reasonable prices for those of you still looking for gifts after a hard day of Black Friday shopping. And for the ballers out there who are looking for a bigger gift, take a look at some larger […]

Update: Thomas Doyle

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2010

Miniature specialist Thomas Doyle recently entered this piece “Firing for Effect” into the ArtPrize event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although he did not win, this wonderful new sculptural work featuring a sphere within a sphere was exhibited at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and illustrates how increasingly complex his work is becoming. We’re looking forward to his future solo show at LeBasse Projects (currently projected to be towards the end of 2011), where he last showed in May (covered). Some detailed shots after the jump…

Releases: Jose Parla x Incase x Arkitip iPhone, iPad, and Macbook Pro Cases

Posted by sleepboy, November 25, 2010

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to concentrate on Christmas gifts. For those who have a Jose Parla fan on their gift list and who also happen to use Apple products, Incase has released a series that may interest you or those on your Christmas shopping list. Curated by Arkitip, the new iPad, Macbook Pro, and iPhone cases and sleeves feature Parla’s exquisite calligraphy and patina. Take a look at a creative process video as well as detailed views of the products after the […]

Teaser: Basel Week Miami ’10: Retna – “Silver Lining” @ Primary Projects

Posted by sleepboy, November 25, 2010

As we mentioned in our studio visit feature a couple weeks ago, Retna will be showing at this year’s Art Basel Week. The show entitled Silver Lining (opening Dec. 2nd) will be a completely new body of work including paintings, drawings, and an installation, but check out this huge painting that should leave no doubt that the prominent AWR/MSK member will be bringing the heat to Miami. Primary Projects 4141 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 104 Miami, FL 33127 A closer look after the jump…