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Openings: Andy Kehoe – “Strange Wanderings” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, March 10, 2011

Last weekend, the Strange Wanderings of Andy Kehoe led him to the Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York as his solo show opened alongside Gary Baseman’s. As you can probably imagine, with the following the two have, the space was packed with collectors, art enthusiasts, and the local artist community. Andy didn’t disappoint as he brought along paintings filled with rich autumn landscapes and woodland creatures for all to enjoy. More opening pics after the jump…

Previews: Mike Stilkey – ‘Certainly Not Without Serenade’ @ Gilman Contemporary Gallery, Ketchum, Idaho

Posted by sven, March 10, 2011

Mike Stilkey (interviewed) brings his gravity defying book sculptures and paintings to Idaho this week in the form of his solo exhibition Certainly Not Without Serenade to Gilman Contemporary Gallery in Ketchum. Opening on Friday, March 11th, this is Mike’s second solo exhibit with the gallery. Idaho is not usually on our radar, but if you are in the area then this is sure to be a must see as Stilkey’s work is a wonder to take in first hand. Using found books as his canvas, […]

Preview: “Dystopia” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, March 9, 2011

On March 19th, the Copro Gallery in Santa Monica will play host to Dystopia, a group show curated by Jon Beinart, founder of the beinArt International Surreal Art Collective. Although the array of artists includes some names we are familiar with here at AM like Brian Viveros, Laurie Lipton, and Naoto Hattori, there is also a fantastic selection of paintings from artists we are not as familiar with. Take a look at more preview images after the jump…

Preview: Camille Rose Garcia – “Snow White and the Black Lagoon” @ Michael Kohn Gallery

Posted by Susie Lee, March 9, 2011

Camille Rose Garcia’s new series of paintings, Snow White and the Black Lagoon opens this Saturday at Michael Kohn Gallery. Following her latest project, The Illustrated Alice and Wonderland, the series is based on the Grimm’s fairy tale, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” which serves as an allegory of our current relationship with the natural world, and the “fairy tales” that are told to veil our role in its demise. Florescent colors, seductive black lines, and luminous gold leaf illustrate this dark fairy tale-fantasy. […]

Preview: “The Hi Fructose Group Invitational” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, March 8, 2011

Besides the stunning new piece from Jeremy Geddes (interviewed) that we teased you with several weeks back, The Hi Fructose Group Invitational at Roq La Rue also includes some compelling works from the other artists in the show. Hi-Fructose certainly has an almost unlimited list of talent to draw from and we think you will be happy with the selections come March 11th when the show opens in Seattle. Take a look some preview images from the stellar lineup after the jump…

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

Posted by sleepboy, March 8, 2011

It looks like Mark Dean Veca (interviewed) is tackling another pop icon for his upcoming C.O.L.A. Fellowship exhibition at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. After revealing his version of the Kool-Aid Man in January, the LA-based artist turns his attention to Charlie the Tuna on his 50th anniversary as the mascot for Starkist Tuna. Mark will certainly be busy working up to the opening of his show in May, as we have also learned he is working on a permanent art project for the […]

Preview: Sas & Colin Christian – “Sas + Colin” @ Opera Gallery (NY)

Posted by sleepboy, March 7, 2011

After being teased by the Nefertiti sculpture from Colin & Sas Christian (interviewed) for their upcoming show, we were hungry for more and hope you are too. The new body of work set to be unveiled on March 10th at the Opera Gallery in New York is entitled simply “Sas + Colin”, which is telling because this show was a collaborative effort from the husband and wife team. We’ll be bringing you coverage from the opening of course, but for now, take a look at […]

Preview: Stella Im Hultberg – “Fragmented” @ London Miles

Posted by sleepboy, March 6, 2011

Next Friday night, March 11th, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) will be showing alongside Scott Belacastro at the London Miles Gallery. For her first UK show, she’ll be bringing a collection of paintings entitled “Fragmented”, which looks to feature a return in a way to some of the floating heads she has painted in the past as well as an obsession with hair. We are looking forward to seeing the body of work in its entirety, but for now, take a look at some more preview […]

Overtime: Feb. 28 – March 6

Posted by Khoi, March 6, 2011

The new Hulkboy sculpture from Ron English from Garageworks. Yosuke Ueno’s new Hapiko bronze sculpture revealed. Warm your bones with this beautiful new print from Dan McCarthy. Some Gundam action from Ashley Wood. WK Interact talks about his project in Mexico. Price hike for Banksy artwork due to Oscar buzz and recent LA street pieces. Did Oprah hide Banksy in her supple chest during the Academy Awards show? Bansky wins freedom of Russia’s jailed Voina art anarchists after initially being rejected. In other Voina news, […]

Previews: LeBasse Projects – Chinatown

Posted by juggernut3, March 3, 2011

LeBasse Projects has been busy setting up a new gallery space at Chung King Road of LA’s Chinatown district, and now everything is set to go as they’ll officially launch the secondary location at the end of the month. The first show will be curated by Christina LeBasse and will showcase a female roster including Seonna Hong, Marci Washington, Kristin Schiele, Hera, Yumiko Kayukawa, Meryl Patak and more. Following this show will be a new solo project by Nate Frizzell’s (interviewed). We’ll keep you in […]