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Videos: Eli Broad on 60 Minutes

Posted by sleepboy, April 26, 2011

We only caught of glimpse of noted “venture philanthropist” Eli Broad at the Art in the Streets opening a couple weeks ago, but apparently Morley Safer was able to spend more time time with him for the latest segment of 60 Minutes. The engaging interview touched on many topics including the self-made billionaire’s charitable goals and philosphies, his art collection, and the love-hate relationship the art community has with him.

Overtime: April 18 – April 24

Posted by Khoi, April 24, 2011

Saber prepares for his new show at Opera Gallery in New York. Scion’s Installation 7 video art tour, featuring David Choe, Cheryl Dunn, etc., in Wichita soon. Doug Harvey gives his take on MOCA’s Art in the Streets. Interactive map of artwork Space Invader put up around MOCA’s Geffen museum. The French national is the first artist in the Art in the Streets exhibition to be arrested during the run of show. Shepard Fairey joins LA’s Young Literati in supporting the Los Angeles Public Library. […]

Streets: Will Ryman – “Roses” @ Park Avenue

Posted by juggernut3, April 24, 2011

As AM ran through the streets of New York’s Midtown district we had the pleasure of catching Will Ryman’s latest outdoor installation – The Roses. Made possible with support from Paul Kasmin Gallery, Will created beautiful giant sized floral sculptures that lined each street center from 57th to 67th streets along the prestigious Park Avenue in NYC. Standing up to 25 feet, the impressive installations captured the hearts and cameras of all who passed by. Ryman’s large-scale figurative sculptures was a perfect compliment the busy […]

Teaser: Katrin Fridriks – “Leak of Information” @ Circleculture Gallery (Berlin)

Posted by lowpro, April 23, 2011

Last we saw Katrin Fridriks’ work, she stole a London group show (covered) with her signature abstract color explosions. It now appears she has muted the palette, akin to one of the works exhibited prior, presenting a selection of monochromatic works composed in her uniquely organic fashion. Opening Thursday, April 28th at Circleculture Gallery in Berlin, the Icelandic born Paris-based artist will be targeting the ubiquitous technological underpinnings of modern society with her departure to more metallic color tones – silver, gold, steel, cooper, aluminum. […]

Openings: Marilyn Minter – “Paintings from the 80s” @ Team Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, April 22, 2011

AM recently attended the opening of Marilyn Minter’s latest show Paintings from the 80’s at New York’s Team Gallery. As the title suggests, this body of work is actually a retro showcase of paintings from earlier in her illustrious career. Unlike the stunning series of photographs or photorealistic paintings that most have experienced recently, Minter uses her painterly skills to explore her versions of raw pornographic snapshots paired in contrast with some imagery feature coming of age innocence. More NSFW pics after the jump.

Releases: Upcoming Limited-Edition Canvas Prints @ Exhibition A

Posted by Khoi, April 21, 2011

Exhibition A is set to release some exciting pieces on its site next month (also see David LaChapelle) by a couple of highly talked-about artists that normally do not have multiples of their work created. Sean Landers, whom many are familiar with for his popular word paintings, will have a limited edition stretched canvas print featuring another popular series – his clown paintings. The edition of 100 prints will each measure 24″x20″ and cost around $450. Each print is delivered with a certificate of authenticity […]

Preview: Jessica Harrison – “Broken” @ Jealous Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, April 21, 2011

Jessica Harrison, whose bloody ceramic sculptures first caught our eyes at a group show last summer, will be opening a solo show later this month in London. Entitled Broken, a nod to the similarly named collection of figurines (Breaking), Harrison’s gory handiwork will be on display at the Jealous Gallery starting on April 28th. Fans of self-mutilation will have to make sure they stop by to check out the decapitated and disemboweled takes on these classic pieces if they are in town. More preview images […]

Previews: ‘Modern Fabulists’ @ View Gallery, Bristol

Posted by sven, April 20, 2011

Coming to Bristol this week is Modern Fabulists – a group exhibition curated by our friends Chippy Coates and Richard Scarry, aka Coates & Scarry. You’ll know Richard as being the director of Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, who of course curated the 2010 Art from the New World exhibition at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. View Gallery hosts Modern Fabulists, which as the title suggests, thematically deals with folkloric storytelling though the eyes and minds of contemporary artists. Expect some narrative heavy work […]

Openings: “Facemaker” @ Royal/T

Posted by Susie Lee, April 20, 2011

Facemaker opened at Royal/T last Wednesday, curated by Kathy Grayson, director of The Hole NYC and former director of the Deitch Projects. Just in time for Art in the Streets, the eclectic Culver City art space has teamed up with the New York gallery to put on a street-pop frenzy, displaying a playful amalgam of colorful imagery centered on different interpretations of the face. With street artists Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, Kenny Scharf, KAWS, and SWOON on the roster, alongside Clare Rojas, FriendsWithYou, Ben Jones, […]

Releases: David LaChapelle “Untitled” Print Set

Posted by lowpro, April 19, 2011

Recently hosting their inaugural exhibition (covered) to show off the premier talent they’ve collaborated with, Exhibition A yet again continues it’s primary mission of providing exclusive and affordable art prints from some of contemporary art’s most venerable figures. On the heels of their most recent release from ESPO, this time photographer David LaChapelle is given the floor and has taken the opportunity to showcase a different side of his artistic vision. Using his own photographs and rudimentary materials – corrugated cardboard, oil sticks, ink – […]