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Recap: Takashi Murakami @ ComplexCon 2017

Posted by sleepboy, November 9, 2017

After a first look at this year’s ComplexCon a couple days ago, we now will show you how the imagery of Takashi Murakami branded the event. Along with adding his work to all the adverts, media, and setup of the event, the Japanese artist also had a booth of his own displaying his artwork as well as had a massive amount of merchandise for sale in the gift shop. Top on the list for his fans were exclusive new sculptural editions, two “octopus DOBS”, a Modernica rocker chair, prints, […]

Previews: Shepard Fairey – “Damaged” @ Library Street Collective (LA Popup)

Posted by sleepboy, November 9, 2017

This Saturday night (November 11th) at a converted Chinatown warehouse in Los Angeles, Library Street Collective will be presenting the largest gallery show ever from Shepard Fairey (featured). Entitled Damaged, the infamous street artist’s first showing in his hometown in nearly 10 years and will open on the same day his new documentary (covered) premieres on Hulu. The exhibition will feature over 200 artworks made since 2015, created with various techniques and mediums and speak to the current political climate as well as highlight Shep’s passion for social activism. […]

Upcoming: “Gilded Horizons” @ KP Projects

Posted by sleepboy, November 8, 2017

This Saturday, November 11th, KP Projects in Los Angeles will be opening a new group show entitled Gilded Horizons. Included in the exhibition are Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriguez, JP Naeng, Jean-Pierre Arboleda, Melany Meza-Dierks, and Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed), who contributed the stunning new geisha painting seen above among other works. If you want to attend the opening, RSVP to [email protected].

Recap: ComplexCon 2017

Posted by sleepboy, November 7, 2017

Over the weekend, AM stopped by the second annual ComplexCon at the Long Beach Convention Center, drawn in mainly by the infusion of Takashi Murakami’s design, art, and merchandise at the event. We’ll delve in deeper to see what Murakami (seen above) meant to the two-day celebration of art, streetwear, and hiphop in a later post but for now enjoy a first look at some of what you would have seen if had been one of the more than 50,000 that attended (a lot of […]

Overtime: Oct 30 – Nov 6

Posted by sleepboy, November 6, 2017

More stories from the week that ended Nov 7 (click on bolded words for more information): Richard Hambleton, famed “shadow man” street artist, dies at 65. Cities around the world using street art to slow down drivers. Palestinian protestors crash Banksy’s street party. The Whitney planning New York’s first Warhol retrospective in last 30 years. Art Review’s list of most influential people in the contemporary art world in 2017 – Power 100. Helen Downie’s collaboration with Gucci started with an Instagram post. Barbara Kruger’s popup […]

Previews: “The New Baroque” @ Booth Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 3, 2017

The New Baroque will be a group show curated by Rob Zeller and Casey Gleghorn set to open on November 18th at Booth Gallery in New York. The exhibition was inspired by Zeller’s new book, The Figurative Artist’s Handbook, on the resurgence of the future in art and will feature works from 22 artist including Steven Assael, Bo Bartlett (seen above), Aleah Chapin, Carl Dobsky, Randall Exon, Zoey Frank, Alex Kanevsky, David Kassan, Kurt Kauper, Evan Kitson, Maria Kreyn, Brad Kunkle, Christian Johnson, Adam Miller, Matthew Miller, […]

Releases: Dan Witz x Dior Homme Print

Posted by sleepboy, November 3, 2017

On November 7th, Dan Witz will be releasing a print that celebrates his AW 2017 collaboration with Dior Homme. The imagery for the edition is taken from his signature “mosh pit” mixed media paintings, which was also used for the the fashion house’s outerwear line for Winter 2017. The prints will be come signed, dated and numbered (out of 175), measure 70 x 50cm, and come priced at €400. Those interested can sign up here. With further states – “The print’s imagery is a great representation of the […]

Screening: OBEY GIANT – Shepard Fairey Documentary @ Ace Hotel (Los Angeles)

Posted by sleepboy, November 3, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7th, the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles (RSVP here) will be screening the new Shepard Fairey (featured) documentary OBEY GIANT. Created and executive produced by James Moll and executive produced by James Franco, the film profiles the life and work of artist renowned street artist and will start streaming on Hulu on November 11th. Shep states – “It’s surreal, humbling, but also incredibly exciting that I’m deemed worthy enough to be the subject of a documentary film, so I’m incredibly honored to share the ‘OBEY […]

Inside The Home Of Brian “KAWS” Donnelly

Posted by sleepboy, November 2, 2017

It’s always interesting to take a peek into the home of one of your favorite artists (also see the Rydens and Shepard Fairey), especially if they are collectors themselves. Architectural Digest recently stopped by the home of Brian Donnelly, better know as KAWS, and his wife and artist Julia Chiang to give us an intriguing look at their Brooklyn abode. The converted triangle-shaped industrial building features both living space as well as administrative offices and art storage, something Donnelly certainly needs judging by his art collection. Just from […]

Benefits: NY4PR Auction

Posted by sleepboy, November 1, 2017

Tomorrow night (November 2nd) in New York, there will be an art auction and benefit for the victims of Hurricane Maria (proceeds go to the Hispanic Federation’s disaster relief fund: Unidos). NY4PR (New York for Puerto Rico) will be held at Think!Chinatown x ChaShaMa space (384 Broadway) from 6-9pm and feature contributions from a wide range of artists (see list below). Or if you prefer, you can donate directly by going to their website. Take a look at more images of work available below as well […]