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Basel Week Miami ’12: CONTEXT Art Miami – Highlights

Posted by sleepboy, December 6, 2012

Despite with the brazen display of jacked Banksy’s at the new CONTEXT Art Miami, there was a pretty good selection of work displayed. As with most fairs, there were artists that we recognized which have been featured on the pages of AM before and also new artists to be discovered that we were excited about. For example, check out the Jorge Santos piece (seen above) that was at the 101/Exhibit booth (more on the rest of their lineup later). For, now enjoy a overview of […]

Basel Week Miami ’12: Michael Kohn Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 5, 2012

With the press preview this morning opening up the main fair at Basel Week Miami, the crew at AM headed to South Beach to check out all the blue-chip galleries and their offerings for 2012. Although there is an overwhelming of art to show you, we have start somewhere and this year it is the Michael Kohn booth. Check out their varied selections of work including a meat sculpture from Mark Ryden, a beautiful new painting from Camille Rose Garcia, as well as works from […]

Preview: Femke Hiemstra – “Let The Devil Wear Black” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, December 5, 2012

On Friday night, the Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle will be presenting all new works from Femke Hiemstra (showing alongside Ryan Heshka). Let The Devil Wear Back will feature the Dutch artist’s mixed media paintings as well as black & white drawings that chronicle the stories of mysterious animals (like cats!) as well as come-to-life inanimate objects. These dark fairytale scenes are often rendered on found objects like books and boxes, further enhances each piece’s whimsy and “magical powers.” Discuss this show here.

Upcoming: “Post It 8” @ Giant Robot 2

Posted by sleepboy, December 4, 2012

Some of us here at AM are in Miami and will be missing the annual Post It show at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles, but those who will be in town next Saturday (December 8th) should head over for their chance at an affordable piece to add to their collection. Each work will be only $25 and done on a sticky note with huge list of artists to choose from including Audrey Kawasaki (above), APAK!, Ana Bagayan, Tim Biskup, Luke Chueh, Jen Corace, Korin Faught, […]

Basel Week Miami ’12 / Preview: Scott Scheidly @ SCOPE / Spoke Art

Posted by sleepboy, December 3, 2012

Like the ArtPadSF in San Francisco earlier this year (covered), Scott Scheidly will be showing more works from his series of unusual portraits – this time at the SCOPE art fair in Miami (part of Basel Week Miami). The Orlando-based Schneidly will be one of the featured artists at the Spoke Art booth (along with Jessica Hess), so head over if you are in town to check out his tyrants, dictators, and other pop culture icons re-imagined in a different context. Discuss Basel Week Miami here.

Basel Week Miami ’12 / Preview: Joshua Liner Gallery @ PULSE

Posted by sleepboy, December 3, 2012

With various members of AM heading to Basel Week Miami as we speak, we’ll continue to preview some of the art that we will be checking out later this week. One of the booths packed with goodness at the PULSE fair will hold offerings from the Joshua Liner Gallery in the form of art from artists David Ellis, Evan Hecox, Ian Francis, Kris Kuksi (above), Mars-1, Oliver Vernon, Stephen Powers, Tomokazu Matsuyama, and Tony Curanaj. Check out more images below… Discuss Basel Week Miami here. Discuss […]

Openings: “LAX / HKG” @ Above Second Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 2, 2012

Last month, the Above Second Gallery opened their latest show featuring a guest curator (also see AM’s turn in 2011) – Thinkspace. Entitled LAX / HKG, the group exhibition featured works imported from the Los Angeles new contemporary movement including Amy Sol, Audrey Kawasaki (above), Brian M. Viveros, Dabs Myla, Esao Andrews, Joao Ruas, Linnea Strid, and Yosuke Ueno. Check all the photos below… Photo credit: Layla Kawashima for Arrested Motion. Discuss this show here.

Releases: Eric White – “1961 FORD GALAXIE 500 SUNLINER / NO NEUTRAL THOUGHTS”

Posted by Manuel Bello, December 1, 2012

Ladies & Gentlemen have spoken through an online vote and chosen two of their favorite Eric White (interviewed) paintings to be made into editions. Without further delay, we present prints of 1961 FORD GALAXIE 500 SUNLINER and NO NEUTRAL THOUGHTS, released today, Saturday December 1st. The long anticipated release of two iconic Eric White pieces — available now. Order by Sunday December 2nd and get $50 bucks off. Looks to be a great December! Discuss Eric White here.

Stella Im Hultberg Studio Sale

Posted by sleepboy, December 1, 2012

Later today, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) will be holding her annual studio sale (see 2010 & 2011) where small originals can be had for very reasonable prices. This year, she will be selling 15-20 pieces so fans should head over to her webstore at 2 pm Eastern Time. For more affordable originals, check out her pieces for the Post It show next week at Giant Robot 2. Discuss Stella Im Hultberg here.

Preview: Joe Sorren – “Everything’s Alright Sweetie, Please Get Some Sleep” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by Manuel Bello, November 30, 2012

For nearly two decades, the name Joe Sorren has been synonymous with an ability to create a story of endless interpretation within his works. If you have been following the surrealism painters of the modern age, then you certainly know the name and the work. But who is Joe Sorren? The man behind the art has remained somewhat of an enigma. He is seclusive perhaps borderline reclusive, especially in regards to his sanctuary of creation. Sorren firmly believes his art should speak without having to speak […]