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Previews: Cleon Peterson – ‘There is a War’ @ The Outsiders

Posted by sven, June 25, 2013

Cleon Peterson‘s first UK solo exhibition is on the horizon, so get ready for some carnage Londoners! Peterson’s stories are told in a typically monochrome language, and show a world where violence reigns, interspersed with quirky black humour. His stylized bogeymen are metaphor of course for oppressors of all kinds rather than a straight up glorification of violent people carrying out violent acts. There is a War opens at The Outsiders Soho gallery space with a private view on Thursday July 4th and runs until August 3rd […]

Previews: “Word Play” @ Design Matters

Posted by sven, June 24, 2013

If you’re a fan of text used within art, then you’ll be interested in the upcoming exhibit Word Play, hosted at Design Matters Gallery in Los Angeles. The group exhibition is curated by Stephanie Chefas, who writes the Platinum Cheese blog and features Shawn Huckins (above), Greg Lamarche, Gregory Siff, Meg Hitchcock, Meryl Pataky, Ben Venom, and RERO. The media used by this group varies as much as their individual stylings, with collage, paint, neon and textile based works all being represented. The unifying bond of course is […]

Releases: James Jean – “Parallel Lives” iBook

Posted by sleepboy, June 24, 2013

For those who missed out on the sold out limited edition catalogue from James Jean (interviewed) detailing his show earlier this year at New York’s Tilton Gallery (covered), here is your chance to get ahold of a digital version. Pressure Printing recently released the Parallel Lives iBook (here), which not only provides an overview of the stellar set of works he created for the exhibition, but also includes fascinating and extensive in-process photos of the paintings. For those interested, take a look at more preview images below and head over […]

Overtime: June 17 – June 23

Posted by Khoi, June 23, 2013

More stories from the week ended June 23: Paul McCarthy’s massive White Snow show opens at the Park Avenue Armory. RIP: Seth Siegeblaub, who died at the age of 71 in Basel, Switzerland. RIP: Norbert Schwontkoski who died at the age of 64. Swiss government starts internet portal to help claimants, museums & researchers track art looted by Nazis. First 500 of 4,500 books from disputed Schneerson library to new Jewish Museum & Tolerance Center. Spat over allegedly looted art overshadows Merkel’s Russia visit & event […]

Previews: Femke Hiemstra – “Fiebertraum” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted by sleepboy, June 21, 2013

Dutch artist Femke Hiemstra will be opening a solo show this Saturday, June 22nd, at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles. The new body of work, collectively entitled Fiebertraum or Fever Dream, draws inspiration from near and far like song birds that came to visit her garden during the colder months and the Indian Holi Phagwa festival. Take a look below at some preview images of pieces, some painted on found objects, featuring her animal characters and their surreal adventures. Discuss Femke Hiemstra here.

Releases: Jeff Soto – “The Blue Whale” for Pangeaseed

Posted by sleepboy, June 20, 2013

Available now is a new print from Jeff Soto (interviewed) to benefit Pangeaseed entitled The Blue Whale. As the sixth print released in their Sea of Change: The Year of Living Dangerously suite of prints, the proceeds will go to fund their 2014 Year of Living Dangerously art tour of Asia because that region is ground zero for the trade and consumption of many endangered species. If you would like to add this 24″ x 18″ limited edition (50 + 10 AP) to your collection, head over to their […]

Upcoming: Mark Dean Veca for “California-Pacific Triennial” @ OCMA

Posted by sleepboy, June 20, 2013

At the end of the month (June 30th), the Orange County Musuem of Art will be opening their 2013 California-Pacific Triennial. This survey of contemporary art draws from a cross-section of countries from throughout the Pacific Rim and will include a diverse list of artists this year including the locally-based Mark Dean Veca (interviewed). As you can see, he is already on site working on a sweet installation featuring his modern Toile de Jouy aesthetic. You can follow his progress on his Instagram here. Discuss Mark Dean Veca here.

Openings / Basel Week Switzerland ’13: Audrey Kawasaki & Esao Andrews @ SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, June 19, 2013

With Basel Week Switzerland coming to an end, here is a look at the Thinkspace Gallery booth at the SCOPE art fair. The showing focused on the works Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) and Esao Andrews with both artists continuing to show progression in their aesthetic. Kawasaki’s new paintings this time were solely created on dark backgrounds, something that not commonly seen in high numbers in one body of work, which contrasted nicely with her choice of vibrant colors to complement her seductive muses. Andrews’ inclusion of the female form in several of […]

Releases: Gary Baseman – “Guest” Figure @ Lladró Boutique (Beverly Hills)

Posted by sleepboy, June 18, 2013

Tomorrow night in Beverly Hills (June 19th 6-8pm), the Lladró Boutique will be holding a release party for the Gary Baseman (interviewed) designed version of their Guest porcelain figure. The cocktail reception will include a discussion between Erika Heet, Editorial Director for Dwell on Design. Make sure to confirm an RSVP if you plan on attending. Discuss Gary Baseman here.

Basel Week Switzerland ’13: SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, June 17, 2013

One of the satellite fairs during Basel Week Switzerland is the always quality SCOPE Art Fair. Although, this venue lacks the blue-chip luster of the main event (covered), we always find many familiar faces and intriguing works at this fair. Take a look at an overview of what was offered in the photos below… Photo credit: Andrew Hosner for Arrested Motion.