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Studio Visits: Ekundayo

Posted by sleepboy, May 26, 2010

Coming up on June 11th, the talented Ekundayo will be opening his show “Joy Today Jeopardy Tomorrow” at Thinkspace Gallery. His distinctive and grotesque work reflects on the struggles and adversities of life as well as the joys and lessons that can come from fighting through the difficult times. Along with a new body of work, we think that you can expect some installations and murals as well. More photos from his studio after the jump…

Streets: Roa in New York

Posted by sleepboy, May 26, 2010

The unstoppable Roa has been painting up the Big Apple while he was in town for his show at Factory Fresh. We just recently saw pics of this completed piece, a perfect example of his anatomical street pieces, and wanted to share it with our readers.Take a more detailed look at how textured the surface was that the the mural was painted on after the jump…

Streets: Os Gemeos & Blu (Lisbon)

Posted by sleepboy, May 25, 2010

Since Os Gemeos was in town for their exhibition (covered) at the Lisbon’s Museu Colecção Berardo, it was a foregone conclusion that they would leave their mark inside and out. Here you can see them teaming up with another high-flying street act, the prolific Blu from Italy. Hopefully we’ll see more photos of the completed piece soon… Discuss Os Gemeos here. Discuss Blu here.

Contests: Audrey Kawasaki – “Tiger Tiger” Print Giveaway

Posted by sleepboy, May 25, 2010

Your friends here at AM have a little surprise for those who missed out on the new Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) print that was released recently in conjunction with the “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright” show at Roq La Rue. Thanks to the generosity of the gallery and artist, we are giving one away to a lucky reader! Entitled “Negaigoto”, it was one of limited edition releases sold at the show to benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust so feel free to support the charity with your […]

Teaser: “Street Smart” @ Affirmation Arts

Posted by sleepboy, May 24, 2010

This Wednesday night, May 26th, a group show opens at Affirmative Arts in New York. The diverse lineup features heavy-hitters Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Blek Le Rat, D*Face, Dalek, Date Farmers, Shepard Fairey, Doze Green, Keith Haring, James Jean, Kaws, Mark Ryden, Jeff Soto, Robert Williams, WK Interact coming together for an exhibition that partially benefits Art Connects New York. More details after the jump.

Openings: Hajime Sorayama @ Shirokane Art Complex

Posted by sleepboy, May 24, 2010

You may remember Hajime Sorayama from his collaboration with Kaws on the “No Future Companion” figure that we covered last year. A famous artist in his own right, the Japanese paintor, who is know for for his sexy robot and pinup art, opened a show recently at the Shirokane Art Complex. We have several more images after the jump, but for the full set check out Hypebeast.

Openings: “Small Victories” Booooooom Photography Show @ Above Second Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 23, 2010

Last Thursday, May 20th, the Above Second Gallery in Hong Kong hosted a photography exhibition put together from reader submissions by art website – Booooooom. Hopefully, some of our readers who have some photo skills were able to get in on the action. “Small Victories” is a photographic celebration of the quietly beautiful, unintentionally funny, people and things all around us – little moments that make life worth living. The work in the show consists entirely of 4×6 photographs, submitted by people all over the […]

Releases: Final “LOST” Prints

Posted by sleepboy, May 23, 2010

With the finale of our beloved “LOST” show scheduled for tonight, we thought it was a good time to highlight the last series of prints inspired by the sci-fi drama. Damon Carton And A Polar Bear have been releasing sold-out prints based on the show’s mythology for a while now, but this final series involves some artists that you are probably familiar with like Tara McPherson, Jeff Soto (interviewed), Daniel Danger (interviewed), and Little Friends Of Printmaking. Take a look at some other images after […]

Fame Festival ’10: Vhils

Posted by sleepboy, May 23, 2010

After Swoon (interviewed) kicked things off for this year’s Fame Festival, it appears that the versatile Vhils has arrived in Italy. As one of the many participants from the stellar lineup this year, the Portugal based artist will be working on street pieces as well as a new print for the show. More images after the jump…

Teaser: “Tarot – Artists’ Visions of the Future” @ Galerie Petits Papiers

Posted by sleepboy, May 22, 2010

Sounds like there are some Tarot themed shows and projects coming up this year. First up is “Tarot – Artists’ Visions of the Future” at Galerie Petits Papiers in Brussels. Although some of the other artists are unfamiliar to us, we do know that the supremely talented Ashley Wood painted the piece seen above for this exhibition. The show opens on May 27th if you happen to be in Belgium – you can see more info on the show here. Discuss Ashley Wood here.