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Overtime: Nov. 13 -19

Posted by Khoi, November 21, 2010

The Absolut art collection is moving back to the motherland. Will Pop Art market turn into a similar market as Sub-Prime Mortgages? Comedic actor Jim Carrey – now a serious painter? Dog bowls by Ed Ruscha, Kenny Scharf, Robert Longo and more. Jay Z talks about his art collection. Family matters: Guy Wildenstein’s step-mother dies; sues him from beyond the grave Larry Gagosian – Los Angeles resident. Consider him an Angeleno, folks. Happy 90th birthday to living legend Wayne Thiebaud. SFMOMA celebrated with coffee & […]

Openings: Frieze Art Fair 2010 – Part II

Posted by juggernut3, November 20, 2010

We saw a lot at Frieze and we have to note that every fair we’ve been to Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin never fails to make in impact with their bold exhibits. Amongst the bustle we caught impressive works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Aya Takano, Tracy Emin, David La Chapelle and even a surprise appearance by Faile.

Teaser: Basel Week Miami ’10 – Ian Francis/Kris Kuksi/Tony Curanaj @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by lowpro, November 19, 2010

In what is shaping up to be one of the more dynamic and intriguing groups of artists to be assembled in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach, Joshua Liner will be exhibiting a talented trio with his booth at the SCOPE Art Fair, one of the most popular venues in the international art fair circuit. Marking it’s ten-year anniversary this winter, SCOPE is known for it’s cutting-edge slant, perfect for this trifecta of eclectic artists all at the forefront of their respective games. Abstract figurative/landscape […]

Preview: Cleon Peterson – ‘Daybreak’ @ New Image Art

Posted by Patrick Nguyen, November 19, 2010

The art of Cleon Peterson has never been for the fainthearted. Like Pieter Bruegel the Elder‘s painting The Triumph of Death, his unapologetic, graphic depictions of acts of brutality are both disquieting and strangely captivating. Daybreak is the artist’s latest solo show opening this Saturday, November 20th at New Image Art Gallery. The exhibition, which draws inspiration and its title from Nietzsche’s Daybreak: Reflections on Moral Prejudices, marks Peterson’s powerful return with another morally ambiguous and beautifully composed orgy of violence. See our preview of […]

Teaser: Basel Week Miami ’10 – “Urban Alchemists” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by lowpro, November 18, 2010

With Art Basel Miami Beach swiftly approaching more and more details are beginning to surface from galleries involved in the new contemporary and street art movements. To coincide with this years event, Jonathan LeVine Gallery will be taking over a cavernous 2,200 square-foot space in the Wynwood Walls section, which last year was a successful inaugural run at an outdoor mural space within the fair conceived of by legendary Jeffrey Deitch and which will now become a permanent fixture for street artists to showcase their […]

Showing: Josh Keyes – “Collision” @ David B. Smith Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 18, 2010

Unfortunately, for the vast majority of the Josh Keyes fans who don’t live in Colorado (like us), seeing the new body of work entitled “Collision” in person will not be possible (unless you bought one). However, we are lucky that there are some exhibition photos of the beautiful pieces in situ at the David B. Smith Gallery through December 11th. The ten paintings in this show were conceived and based on a complex 16th century mythology (explained in detail in our recent interview with Josh) […]

Preview: “Dirty Little Secret” @ Indica on 11th

Posted by juggernut3, November 18, 2010

This Thursday a cool group show will be opening in New York’s Chelsea district at Indica on 11th. The exhibition named “Dirty Little Secret” will be featuring new works from Tobias Keene, Laura Keeble, Paul Hazelton, K-Guy and Nicolas Bowers. This show is curated by our friend and fellow collector Wendy Asher whom you may remember from her appearance in “Exit Through the Gift Shop”. Doors open at 6pm so get there early. Check out an exclusive preview after the jump.

Openings: Brian Donnelly – “Obedience & Savagery” @ Show & Tell Gallery

Posted by sven, November 17, 2010

It’s always exciting for us to see emerging artists we enjoy pushing the boat out and really delivering solid showings of work. AM recently brought you a glimpse of what Toronto based artist Brian Donnelly was bringing to his solo exhibition “Obedience and Savagery”, which opened last week at Show & Tell Gallery, and after seeing these preview images we had high hopes for the rest of the work. Donnelly’s animal/human mash-ups were shown alongside Winnie Truong’s delicate coloured pencil work in the form of […]

Openings: Tiffany Bozic – “Confiding to Strangers” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, November 17, 2010

Last week, Tiffany Bozic took a fresh batch of works (previewed) to the Joshua Liner Gallery for her exhibition “Confiding to Strangers”. This latest series was breathtaking to say the least as pieces consisting of paper and wood impressed the New York crowd that beelined their way to the show. Apparent in the artwork was Tiffany’s vision and talent that seems to mix Discovery Channel fascination with the imagination of an artist with a unique vision. Check out the force of nature after the jump.

Teaser: Basel Week Miami ’10 – “It Ain’t Fair” @ OHWOW

Posted by lowpro, November 17, 2010

As Art Basel Miami Beach continues to strengthen it’s foothold as one of the premiere global contemporary art fairs, South Beach native OHWOW will yet again be an important player in the week’s festivities with their third installment of the now famous It Ain’t Fair. With many of the local gallery’s own roster of artists, along with many returning cross-genre art superstars from last years ambitious showing (covered), the annual well-endowed group exhibition will be required viewing for all traveling down to The Sunshine State […]