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Preview: “Suggestivism” @ GCAC

Posted by Susie Lee, February 2, 2011

Coming hot off the heels of Joe Sorren’s (featured) epic retrospective at the gallery, Suggestivism, a group exhibition curated by Nathan Spoor, opens this Saturday at CSUF Grand Central Art Center. It features over 50 different works (old and new) that embody Suggestivism, a term first used in the late nineteenth century describing an organic process of art making that suggests an ambiguous narrative. The exhibition features artists who illustrate ideas or subjects whose relationships point towards a loose and open narrative, constructed by the […]

Openings: Art Los Angeles Contemporary ’11

Posted by Khoi, February 2, 2011

This past weekend, the second annual Art Los Angeles Contemporary took place at its newest location, The Barker Hanger. LA’s best contemporary art fair featured work by established artists such as Barry McGee, Dan Attoe, Richard Jackson, Shepard Fairey and Ryan McGinness, as well as tons of emerging ones. Participating were galleries from all over the world, including California, New York, Europe, and Asia. A major improvement this year was the easy to navigate floor space compared to the spread out and confusing maze of […]

Preview: David Ellis – “Mola Salsa” @ New Image Art

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2011

This Saturday night, the versatile and multi-talented David Ellis brings a new body of work “Mola Salsa” to New Image Art. No word yet whether his popular “trash sound sculptures” or video work will be making their appearance at the West Hollywood gallery, but here are some preview images of some of the paintings for your enjoyment. It seems like his work has taken a more figurative turn.

Releases: Hell’s Half Acre Catalogue

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2011

We caught a glimpse of the Hell’s Half Acre (covered) catalogue a while back on Conor Harrington (interviewed) blog, but the official release had not happened yet at that time. It now looks like the booklet documenting the epic exhibition is available for purchase here priced at only £10. Pics of some of the layouts after the jump…

Teaser: Mark Dean Veca C.O.L.A. Fellowship Exhibition

Posted by sleepboy, January 31, 2011

Oh Yeah! Here is a little teaser for the upcoming C.O.L.A. Fellowship exhibition in May at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. Each year the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) awards Individual Artist Fellowships to thirteen exemplary midcareer visual, performing and literary artists and our friend Mark Dean Veca’s (interviewed) was chosen as one of the recipients. We’ll have more to follow as we get closer to the show but take a more detailed look the painting above after the jump…

Preview: TOYKIO & café POP-UP

Posted by juggernut3, January 30, 2011

Our friends at TOYKIO Gallery are ready to unveil their latest project in Düsseldorf, Germany – a POP-UP located in the Japanese district of the city. This rad space will not only house the gallery, but also serve as a full-time coffee shop for fans wanting to sit down and soak up an amazing array of works from around the world from notables such as Banksy, JR, Mark Ryden, Shepard Fairey, Ron English, Ricky Powell, Swoon & D*Face. You will find some of these artists’ rarest […]

Overtime: Jan. 23 – Jan. 30

Posted by Khoi, January 30, 2011

Looks like the Ron English winter camouflage deer has company. Pioneering conceptual artist Dennis Oppenheim has passed away The battle for supremacy and sustainability for art fairs in Los Angeles. How would you like your name in lights, courtesy of John Baldessari and the Sydney Festival 2011? Happy Famous Artists Visited David Shrigley’s M – Museum exhibition in Belgium. Some new prints by Harland Miller coming soon via Other Criteria Damien Hirst is looking for another assistant. An Introduction to the urban conceptual installations of […]

Preview: ‘A’ – Steve More & Remi/Rough @ Blackall Studios, London

Posted by sven, January 29, 2011

AM recently brought you a view from both Steve More and Remi/Rough’s respective studios here and here in the run up to their collaborative exhibition entitled A, which opens on Tuesday 1st February at London’s Blackall Studios, and we thought it would be apt to bring a reminder of the show with a preview of a few of the works from each of the artists. A is an entirely self funded affair, and and you can read some of Remi’s thoughts on putting such an […]

Ryan McGinness – “Black Holes” Party @ Phillips de Pury

Posted by juggernut3, January 27, 2011

AM attended a special party at Phillips de Pury for Ryan McGinness’ Black Holes” exhibition last Friday night. After bringing you an indoor and outdoor view of this mind altering installation, it seemed only natural that McGinness Studios hosts an event that incorporates the human element into the already impressive show. Invitees were reminded to dress in white/bright clothing in order to interact with the black-lit backdrop. Ryan and team took it up a notch as they silkscreened their jumpsuits with their signature imagery and […]

Openings: George Condo – “Mental States” @ New Museum

Posted by juggernut3, January 27, 2011

On Tuesday night AM attended the private opening of Mental States at the New Museum in New York. The exhibition is the first major US survey of works by George Condo with a over 80 paintings and sculptures spanning 1982 to current day by the adventurous and imaginative artist. Utilizing two floors of the spacious museum, Condo’s work was separated into multiple areas. The third floor had three galleries of paintings; each room represented and reflected a particular “mental state” of the artist. There was […]