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Openings: Jeremy Fish – “The Road Less Traveled Tour” @ Andenken

Posted by Ken, March 23, 2010

Jeremy Fish (featured) closed out the first leg of his “Road Less Traveled” tour (previewed) last weekend at Denver’s Andenken Gallery. Opening to a packed house, Jeremy held court at the Queen City of the Plains, providing residents with a new mural and dozen of prints and new originals. The concept of the tour, to be able to provide fans and galleries that are somewhat off the beaten path with small yet fresh shows, seems to be off to a great start. Expect the tour […]

Preview: The Art of Justin BUA @ Pop International Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, March 23, 2010

New York native Justin BUA, whom we recently met at the “Who Killed The Music” Grammy Art Show”, will be opening his solo show (both old and new works) at the Pop International Gallery on Thursday, March 25. Justin, who is currently teaching at USC, takes inspiration from urban culture and in particular the Harlem Renaissance. Take a look at more preview images as well as a time-lapse video after the jump…

Preview / Interviews: Edwin Ushiro – “At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones Returned Home” @ Sloan Fine Art

Posted by sleepboy, March 22, 2010

As we mentioned in our teaser a couple weeks ago, Edwin Ushiro will be opening his show “At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones Returned Home” this Wednesday at Sloan Fine Art. AM was looking forward to this show after his impressive showing at Lebasse Projects last September and were lucky enough to be able to catch up with Edwin for an interview recently where he discusses his thoughts behind the show, some of his process, and LOST among other things. Take a look at […]

Overtime: March 14th – 20th

Posted by sleepboy, March 21, 2010

The Radiant Child wore Reeboks? New work from Escif and Know Hope. See Scott Campbell’s process. Some roadtrip watercolor sketching from Amy Sol. John Casey working on some new sculptures, him in action. Gallerist Lawrence Salander to plead guilty to $100 million art fraud scheme with his art collection sold soon to help pay off those he conned. Anthony Haden Guest loses his $1 million+ art collection for another reason… he owed Public Storage $1,350. Walk in extremely close proximity between two completely naked people now at MOMA Ai […]

Releases – The Greatest Moments in Sports History

Posted by Ken, March 21, 2010

Currently on view at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles is their latest themed show: “The Greatest Moments in Sports History”. Curated by OMG Posters, the show features an all-star lineup of some of the poster scene’s hottest artists including Tyler Stout, Daniel Danger (interviewed), Justin Hampton, Leia Bell, Nate Duval and many more. For those of you who can’t make it to the gallery by next Friday, March 26th for the show’s closing, the artwork is all available to view and purchase online at Gallery […]

Preview: Jeremy Fish – “The Road Less Traveled” @ Andenken Gallery

Posted by Ken, March 20, 2010

Arriving in the nick of time from Austin, Jeremy Fish (featured) beat the current Colorado snowstorm and is, as we speak, preparing for the opening of his second stop on the “Road Less Traveled” tour. Luckily for AM readers, Andenken‘s owner and gallery director, Tom Horne, sent us some exclusive photos of Mr. Fish as he’s working around the clock to get the show up and ready for his Mile High friends. “The Road Less Traveled” opens tonight, March 20th in Denver. Check out some […]

Preview: Dan May – “Beneath the Noise” @ Rotofugi

Posted by sleepboy, March 19, 2010

Opening tonight at Rotofugi is a new body of work from Dan May (interviewed). “Beneath the Noise” features some nice size pieces like “Bittersweet Departure” (seen above) sized at 18 x 18″ as well as some affordable smaller pieces. It also looks like Dan is continuing to incorporate the human form into his imagery with his usual stunning attention to detail and color. See some pics of the install after the jump…

Highlights: Recommended Openings for March 18 – March 20

Posted by Andrew Hosner, March 19, 2010

Carmichael Gallery’s move to Culver City is the big news this weekend. With the debut North American solo show from Brazilian artist Nina Pandolfo “Life’s Flavor” serving as their debut exhibition, this proves to be a not to be missed event. Look for several shots of the show coming together after the jump, as well as a full breakdown of all the other shows keeping art lovers busy this weekend.

Studio Visits: Lola

Posted by sleepboy, March 19, 2010

Opening next Saturday, March 27th in Culver City will be Lola’s newest solo show – “Ipsum Factum” (teased) at the Corey Helford Gallery. AM lucky enough to be able to stop by her studio a while back to check on the progress on this new body of work. We are happy to report this new set of paintings are her most detailed yet, down to the pointy-toed goodness. Take a look at more pics after the jump…

Openings: Michael Page “Return of the Nephilim” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, March 18, 2010

AM was on hand when Michael Page (interviewed) opened his show “Return of the Nephilim” at Copro Gallery a couple weekends ago. Right next door to the Hi-Fructose Five Year Anniversary show was a more focused body of work from Page continuing to explore the abstraction he began at his last show at Varnish Fine Arts. The lush and intensely hued paintings are Page’s interpretation of the mysterious Nephilim from the Old Testament. Photos after the jump…