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Showing: Slinkachu @ The Museum of Fine Arts (Ghent, Belgium)

Posted by sleepboy, June 30, 2017

Currently at the The Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent, Belgium, Slinkachu has some works on view as part of a new group show Manufactories of Caring Space-Time. Not only does the UK-based artist have his signature miniatures on view that are part of the museum’s permanent collection inside but also has some installations outdoors as is his practice. Take a look at some of the clever and humorous scenes he has laid out for unsuspecting passerby’s to discover. Discuss Slinkachu here.

Streets: World Roundup (June 2017)

Posted by sleepboy, June 30, 2017

It’s been a long time since our last Streets World Roundup so we won’t be able to catch you up with all the murals we have been enjoying the last year or so. We can however share what caught our eye in June though. Up top we have a mural from Eduardo Kobra in Carrara, Italy with a very unique placement. Painted in the famous Carrara quarry where Michelangelo and so many other renowned Italian artists sought marble for their works, the new 12 x 20 meter […]

Showing: Faile – “The Size of the Fight” @ Library Street Collective (Detroit)

Posted by sleepboy, June 30, 2017

Last weekend, Library Street Collective opened a new solo from Faile (featured) entitled The Size of the Fight, the duo’s first show in Detroit. Along with originals, prints, and sculptural works, one of the walls featured a mural from the Patrick’s as they took inspiration from the Motor City’s revival in the last several years. The Brooklyn-based artists also unveiled five large-scale painted, stenciled, and silkscreened works on wood panels in the adjacent alleyway aka “The Belt,” the gallery’s public exhibition space (more on this later). Discuss Faile here.

Previews: Dave Kinsey & Jaybo Monk – “Van Gogh Ate My Dog” @ Kallenbach Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 28, 2017

Tomorrow night (August 29th) in Amsterdam, Kallenbach Gallery will be opening a duo show from Dave Kinsey (featured) & Jaybo Monk. Entitled Van Gogh Ate My Dog, the new body of work from the two takes inspiration from the life and work of the Dutch Master with the American artist Kinsey contributing his distinctive still life paintings alluding to Van Gogh’s distinctive subject matter while the Berlin-based Jaybo wasn’t shy with his ear references including a an interesting sculptural piece. Discuss Dave Kinsey here. Discuss Jaybo Monk here.

Previews: Franco “Jaz” Fasoli – “Pretension Of Greatness” @ BC Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 28, 2017

Three years after his debut show (covered) at BC Gallery, Franco Fasoli aka Jaz will be opening his new solo tomorrow night (June 29th) in Berlin. Entitled Pretension Of Greatness, the new body of work from the Buenos Aires artist features his newer technique with collage, drawing imagery from the tumultuous modern history of his country. Rounding out the show will be a selection of sculptures made of bronze and fabric. Discuss Jaz here.

Upcoming: Andreas Englund – “Superlife Uncut” @ Distinction Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 26, 2017

On July 8th, Distinction Gallery in Escondido, California will be opening a solo show by Andreas England entitled Superlife Uncut. On view will be the Swedish artist’s signature humerous portraiture of an aging superhero and the details of his everyday mundane life. Timed to be on display during the San Diego Comic-Con, the exhibition will be perfect subject matter for fans to make the trek up north to catch a glimpse of England’s paintings. Discuss Andrew England here.

Fashion: James Jean / Ollie Schrauwen x Prada SS 2018 Collection

Posted by sleepboy, June 23, 2017

Continuing his long time collaboration with Prada, James Jean (interviewed) has followed up his recent work on their 2018 Resort Collection (covered) with work on their SS 2018 Collection. Comic books where the inspiration for the spring/summer season, something the Jean is familiar with as he first made his name creating the acclaimed cover illustrations for the comic series Fables as a young artist. This time around, he joins Belgium artist Ollie Schrauwen in turning the Prada space into the inside of a graphic novel for their runway show at Men’s Fashion […]

Showing: Lisa Yuskavage @ David Zwirner (London)

Posted by sleepboy, June 21, 2017

Currently at David Zwirner’s location in London, Lisa Yuskavage has a solo show on view featuring a series of 14 works. Known for her paintings of hyper-sexual voluptuous women and using color as a vehicle for emotion, the American artist has furthered complicated the narrative with her inclusion of couples and their dynamics. Take a look at more photos of the stunning new works below and makes plans to stop by for a look yourself before the close date of July 28th if you are in the […]

Streets: Blu – “La Cuccagna” // Draw The Line Festival (Italy)

Posted by sleepboy, June 20, 2017

Last month in Italy, street art savant Blu made one of his increasingly rare appearances and painted an impressive new mural for the Draw The Line Festival. Entitled La Cuccagna, the mural is his second for the event in Campobasso (see 2011) which again features the Italian artist’s typical biting political commentary made painfully clear with his straight to the point imagery. The piece depicts metaphorically in a genius way how the “elites” of society live off the poor and how they pollute the environment through the […]

Yoskay Yamamoto // LA Film Festival

Posted by sleepboy, June 15, 2017

Those of you who have seen billboards advertising for this year’s LA Film Festival may have recognized the imagery of Yoskay Yamamoto (interviewed). The Los Angeles-based artist’s familiar characters and palette also grace the materials associated with the event including website and newspaper ads. The festival started today, so head over for some good movies and also to enjoy some of Yamamoto’s art. Billboard photo via Giant Robot. Discuss Yoskay Yamamoto here.