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Releases: Gary Baseman – “Midnight Magi” Figure

Posted by juggernut3, January 12, 2010

Today, Gary Baseman (interviewed) is set to release his first figure “Midnight Magi” with toy maker Kidrobot. This heralds the launch of Kidrobot Black, an ultra-exclusive line that features only one colorway – black, with the molds being broken after production. The cool figure is limited to only 200 pieces and will only be released on a special Kidrobot site: http://www.black.kidrobot.com. So, keep your eyes peeled for the special site to go live. More detailed pics after the jump.

Openings: “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” Show @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles opened their “Under the Influence – He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” exhibition (previewed) last weekend. Not only were their a plethora of themed works on display, it seems the gallery went full out with a Castle Greyskull installation. Check out all the pics after the jump…

Releases: Audrey Kawasaki – “Yuuwaku” & “Hyakki Yakou” Time-Limited Prints

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

So, it turns out the poll that Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) ran to choose her next print was a tie between “Yuuwaku” & “Hyakki Yakou,” so she decided to make both available (you have to choose one) to her fans. Both will be on sale on January 23rd, Saturday, between 3pm to 4pm Pacific Time for a hour window. Since the release is “time-limited,” anyone who buys during that time period is guaranteed a print meaning the edition size will be announced after the sales are […]

Sketchbook: Stella Im Hultberg

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

We had only recently started our new sketchbook feature which takes our readers back to what is often times the very beginning of an artist’s creative process. Conveniently for us, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) posted up some images of her sketches on her blog for all to enjoy. Take a look there or after the jump at the ballpoint pen & brush pen produced gestural doodles.

Preview: Mark Dean Veca – “Cherry Pie” @ Western Projects

Posted by sleepboy, January 10, 2010

After an impressive showing at Jonathan LeVine in September, Mark Dean Veca (interviewed) starts off 2010 with a group show. “Cherry Pie” opens on January 16th at Western Project in their new location with Justin Bower, Sush Machida Gaikotsu, Patrick Lee, Russ Meyer, and Liz Young along with MDV adding to his pop iconography library with his rendition of Mr. Monopoly. Take a look at the process pics of this new piece after the jump…

Preview: Brian Viveros & Dan Quintana – “Desensitized” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 9, 2010

Brian Viveros and Dan Quintana are set to open a dual show tonight entitled “Desensitized” with collaborative (like the painting above) and individual works. In what seems to be a perfect match in styles, both artists will be bringing their cigarette-smoking, gun-slinging, bad-ass women to Copro Gallery for all to worship and enjoy. In addition to the art on the walls, the event will feature a loop of Brian Viveros’ films “Dislandia” and “Southern,” a custom made sculpture of one of the paintings, cocktail servers […]

Update: “A Cry For Help” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 8, 2010

We already gave you a little taste of things to come (here & here), but we just wanted to update you on the “A Cry For Help” show opening tonight at Thinkspace Gallery in Sliverlake. Not only did all of the artists come through with some pretty good pieces (and a Bumblebee installation), the exhibition tonight is a benefit show for the endangered species of the world presented by Born Free USA & the Animal Protection Institute. Also, on Sat, Jan. 9th and Sun, Jan. […]

Preview: Krista Huot – “Nepenthe” @ Gallery 1988 (SF)

Posted by sleepboy, January 7, 2010

This Saturday night, January 9th, Krista Huot (interviewed) returns to Gallery 1988 in San Francisco with a new body of work. The solo show, entitled “Nepenthe” or translated as “drug of forgetfulness” mentioned in ancient Greek mythology appears to be loosely based on various fairytales such as Snow White, Alice In Wonderland, Rapunzel, Cinderella among others. Krista is also planning on painting the walls of the gallery to look like a storybook forest so we are looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. […]

Preview: “Know New York” @ Cinders

Posted by AM Editor, January 6, 2010

Brooklyn’s one-and-only Cinders will start off the decade tomorrow by taking a new look at artists living and working in “the city that never sleeps” in their show entitled “Know New York.” Artist and Cinders cofounder Sto took on the role of curator and handpicked the varied and impressive roster, which features Diane Barcelowsky, Hisham Bharoocha, Robin Cameron, Raul Denieves, Andrew Guenther, Maya Hayuk, Eli Lehrhoff, Dennis McNett, Cameron Michel, Leif Parsons, Carly Rabalais, Johnathan Rosen, Leif Ritchey, Ryan Wallace and Eric White (interviewed). Check […]

Preview: John Casey – “Hope Springs Internal” @ POVevolving Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 6, 2010

John Casey, who is also known for his sculptures, will be exhibiting a series of recent drawings at the POVevolving Gallery in Los Angeles opening this Saturday. Entitled “Hope Springs Internal,” Casey’s new body of work will also include large cutout wood drawings as you can see in the image above. Take a look at more preview images after the jump…