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Openings: “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” Show @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles opened their “Under the Influence – He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” exhibition (previewed) last weekend. Not only were their a plethora of themed works on display, it seems the gallery went full out with a Castle Greyskull installation. Check out all the pics after the jump…

Releases: Audrey Kawasaki – “Yuuwaku” & “Hyakki Yakou” Time-Limited Prints

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

So, it turns out the poll that Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) ran to choose her next print was a tie between “Yuuwaku” & “Hyakki Yakou,” so she decided to make both available (you have to choose one) to her fans. Both will be on sale on January 23rd, Saturday, between 3pm to 4pm Pacific Time for a hour window. Since the release is “time-limited,” anyone who buys during that time period is guaranteed a print meaning the edition size will be announced after the sales are […]

Sketchbook: Stella Im Hultberg

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

We had only recently started our new sketchbook feature which takes our readers back to what is often times the very beginning of an artist’s creative process. Conveniently for us, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) posted up some images of her sketches on her blog for all to enjoy. Take a look there or after the jump at the ballpoint pen & brush pen produced gestural doodles.

Preview: Mark Dean Veca – “Cherry Pie” @ Western Projects

Posted by sleepboy, January 10, 2010

After an impressive showing at Jonathan LeVine in September, Mark Dean Veca (interviewed) starts off 2010 with a group show. “Cherry Pie” opens on January 16th at Western Project in their new location with Justin Bower, Sush Machida Gaikotsu, Patrick Lee, Russ Meyer, and Liz Young along with MDV adding to his pop iconography library with his rendition of Mr. Monopoly. Take a look at the process pics of this new piece after the jump…

Video: Ron English x Homer Simpson x Jackson Pollock

Posted by sleepboy, January 10, 2010

Tonight, The Simpsons will air their 450th episode and with it, the award winning and and groundbreaking show will also celebrate their 20th anniversary. To commemorate this, after the show, there will be a hour-long documentary, The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! featuring interviews with cast, creators and fans AND presumably this commissioned painting from Ron English (featured) will somehow be part of it. Take a look at this pretty cool time-lapse above as English does his thing depicting Homer getting jiggy […]

Video: Saber’s “Flag 2010” Message to America and Print Release

Posted by sleepboy, January 9, 2010

So, the flag print and political statement from Saber we first told you about here is finally ready for release. “Flag 2010” will be a 11 color Serigraph on hand-made Nepalese Cannabina Fiber with all separations hand-painted in studio at Modern Multiples (who we visited in November) by Saber. The edition was created in 3 separate colorways – 60 Prints in Red/White/Blue, 15 Prints in Black/White, and a hand-laid Gold Leaf edition of 3. Take a look at Saber’s new video message (including some strong […]

Rumor Mill: Deitch to head MOCA?

Posted by sleepboy, January 9, 2010

Some interesting chatter coming out ahead of the press conference on Monday to announce the Los Angeles MOCA’s new director. One of the top candidates is none other than Jeffrey Deitch, whose booth we recently visited at Art Basel Miami. If he’s confirmed (he’s got a good shot, seeing Eli Broad is probably backing him, two major galleries in LA back him – Javier Peres of Peres Projects and Blum & Poe, and his gallery confirms Deitch is in LA right now for “meetings”), it […]

Preview: Brian Viveros & Dan Quintana – “Desensitized” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 9, 2010

Brian Viveros and Dan Quintana are set to open a dual show tonight entitled “Desensitized” with collaborative (like the painting above) and individual works. In what seems to be a perfect match in styles, both artists will be bringing their cigarette-smoking, gun-slinging, bad-ass women to Copro Gallery for all to worship and enjoy. In addition to the art on the walls, the event will feature a loop of Brian Viveros’ films “Dislandia” and “Southern,” a custom made sculpture of one of the paintings, cocktail servers […]

Video: Futura – “Art of Facts”

Posted by sleepboy, January 9, 2010

A new video recently released takes a closer look at Futura at work. The street artist shows off various techniques and his skill with the spray can for Timothy McGurr aka 13thWitness behind the vid cam. Via Slamxhype. Discuss Futura here.

Update: “A Cry For Help” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 8, 2010

We already gave you a little taste of things to come (here & here), but we just wanted to update you on the “A Cry For Help” show opening tonight at Thinkspace Gallery in Sliverlake. Not only did all of the artists come through with some pretty good pieces (and a Bumblebee installation), the exhibition tonight is a benefit show for the endangered species of the world presented by Born Free USA & the Animal Protection Institute. Also, on Sat, Jan. 9th and Sun, Jan. […]