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Phil Frost x UNDFTD’s Billboard Project

Posted by sleepboy, January 14, 2010

Seeing that Phil Frost’s epic show at the PRISM with Barry McGee is still showing, it’s good timing for him to collaborate with Undefeated, mega clothing and lifestyle brand, on their billboard project. Frost joins the long list of luminaries such as Kehinde Wiley, Robert Williams, Jose Parla, Os Gemeos, Kaws, and Raymond Pettibon in designing the sign above the Undefeated store location on La Brea in Los Angeles. Another image after the jump…

Highlights: Recommended openings for Jan 14 – Jan 16

Posted by Andrew Hosner, January 14, 2010

2010 is upon us and it looks to be an exciting year in the art world. Things officially get kicking this week with a slew of openings taking place around the globe. Leading the charge this weekend is the new body of work from Josh Keyes opening at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in NYC this Saturday. Featuring some of his largest work yet, and his first self portrait, this show is not to be missed and is expected to sell out in advance of the opening. […]

Teaser: Andrew Schoultz – “Crisis” @ Jerome Zodo Contemporary (Milan)

Posted by sleepboy, January 14, 2010

Another show we are looking forward to in March is Andrew Schoultz’s solo in Italy at the Jerome Zodo Contemporary. Entitled “Crisis,” the exhibition opens on March 11th and will include this amazing large scale (11′ x 24′) piece “Monument Yard. (Monument to Turbulent Times)” which was about one and a half years in the making. It was originally on view at the Torrance Art Museum for an exhibition titled “Zoom” and will now make it’s way to Milan. Take a closer look at some […]

Preview: Kevin Cyr & Jason Bryant – “Behind the Curtain” @ Raandesk Gallery

Posted by sven, January 14, 2010

We’ve been following the work of Brooklyn artist Kevin Cyr for a little while now and we were excited to hear that he has a new body of work appearing at Raandesk Gallery of Art in New York. “Behind the Curtain” also features Jason Bryant, whom Cyr met whilst they were both working as assistants for Kehinde Wiley. Sounds like both artists will be producing large scale oil paintings for the show – Cyr’s on wooden panels and Bryant’s on canvas. Cyr’s mark making depicts […]

Benefit: “The Partnership for the Homeless” Auction hosted by Larry Gagosian

Posted by Khoi, January 13, 2010

On Friday, January 29, 2010, Larry Gagosian is hosting a benefit auction at his gallery in New York City in support of The Family Resource Center of The Partnership for the Homeless. The event is co-chaired by artist Richard Serra and his wife Clara and the Principal Auctioneer is Tobias Meyer, Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s. The spectacular artwork can be seen at the auction website and includes some fantastic pieces by today’s top artists, including the above pictured Richard Serra 80″x80″ painting […]

Update: Josh Keyes – “Fragment” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by sven, January 13, 2010

As we eagerly await AM favorite Josh Keyes’ (interviewed) solo show “Fragment” opening this Saturday at Jonathan LeVine Gallery, we can share with you a shot from Josh’s new studio in Portland of the work in progress for the new body of work. The painting on the easel is entitled “Shedding.” Read on to see the finished painting and the other works we previewed previously as well as a new image of a self portrait piece for the show…

Preview – “Meet Me Inside” @ Gagosian Gallery (LA)

Posted by sleepboy, January 12, 2010

Like we mentioned when we visited with Faile in their studio, the duo is scheduled to participate in a rare group show at the Gagosian this weekend. “Meet Me Inside” will open January 15th at the Beverly Hills location with other artists including Uta Barth, Larry Bell, Gregory Crewdson, Roe Ethridge, Jacob Kassay, Mike Kelley, Monica Majoli, Adam McEwen, Allison Miller, Kori Newkirk, Enoc Perez, Seth Price, Rob Reynolds, Ed Ruscha, Tom Sachs, Taryn Simon, Robert Therrien, Piotr Uklański, Kara Walker, and Andy Warhol. After […]

Q&A with Jeffrey Deitch

Posted by sleepboy, January 12, 2010

Following MOCA’s stunning announcement yesterday that Jeffrey Deitch will be taking over their director, the first interview with the gallerist has come out. Tyler Green conducts an incredibly insightful and fascinating Q&A where many of the questions we raised when we first broke the story were answered as well as some that we didn’t think about. For example, Deitch touches on being forced to disclose what pieces he has in his extensive collection, whether he will be restricted from showing any artists he has worked […]

BREAKING NEWS: Deitch Projects to close. Jeffrey Deitch new MOCA Director

Posted by Khoi, January 11, 2010

Information from Jerry Saltz’s Facebook account: LA MoCA just announced that Jeffrey Deitch is their new Director. He begins June 1. He will soon close his gallery. Information from LA Times: The Museum of Contemporary Art has confirmed that Jeffrey Deitch will be its new director. We’ll have more details as they become available, but the appointment marks a step into new and controversial terrain: Deitch becomes the only art dealer/gallery owner to assume leadership of a major U.S. museum as MOCA eschews the usual […]

Video: Ron English x Homer Simpson x Jackson Pollock

Posted by sleepboy, January 10, 2010

Tonight, The Simpsons will air their 450th episode and with it, the award winning and and groundbreaking show will also celebrate their 20th anniversary. To commemorate this, after the show, there will be a hour-long documentary, The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! featuring interviews with cast, creators and fans AND presumably this commissioned painting from Ron English (featured) will somehow be part of it. Take a look at this pretty cool time-lapse above as English does his thing depicting Homer getting jiggy […]