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Mars-1 x Oliver Vernon x Damon Soule Collaboration

Posted by sleepboy, January 6, 2010

What do you get when you put three artists together over Halloween weekend and let them all work on one painting together? A pretty intense collaboration… Often times when artists work on the same canvas, what initially may have seemed like a good idea may not turn out as well as one would hope. Discordant styles, varying familiarity with different mediums, and differing artistic visions can all be detrimental to the final result. We have witnessed much of the maneuvering and politics of this interaction […]

Second Helpings: December 2009

Posted by juggernut3, January 5, 2010

December was a fitting end to a momentous 2009 as visually addicting goodies kept us busy around the world. The staff from AM wraps up the last month of 2009 with a loaded edition of Second Helpings to revisit some of the best articles from the month. Get served after the jump.

Adam Wallacavage – Tarina Tarantino x Sephora Launch Pary

Posted by sleepboy, January 5, 2010

Fashion and art often intersect (Louis Vuitton x Murakami, Sprouse, and Hirst, Shu Uemura x Ai Yamaguchi, just to name a few) , so it comes as no surprise that we see Tarina Tarantino ask Adam Wallacavage to help her with the launch party of her new Sephora “Beauty Collection” set to be released in March. Looks like custom pink versions of Wallacavage signature octopus chandeliers were out in full force during the event. Take a look at more pics after the jump…

Sketchbook: Yoskay Yamamoto

Posted by sleepboy, January 4, 2010

We hope you enjoyed looking through Nate Frizell’s sketchbook a couple of weeks ago. This time, we take a look at some of Yoskay Yamamoto’s (interviewed) creative process as we flip through his sketches. He was kind enough to share it with us during our studio visit with him last year. Take a look after the jump – maybe you will see something that will become a painting for his solo show in June at LeBasse Projects.

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

Posted by sleepboy, January 3, 2010

For those of you into tribute shows, Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles has a show opening on January 9th that might interest you. It’s another exhibition in their series of “Under the Influence” shows and this time the theme is “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.” Indulge in the nostalgia and take a look at some preview pics after the jump…

Dr. Sketchy’s Marathon (LA) @ Nucleus Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 1, 2010

If you have seen our coverage of Dr. Sketchy events in the past, you’ll already know what a great night of art and entertainment it is. Your first opportunity in 2010 to check it out for yourself will be tomorrow night in Los Angeles at the Nucleus Gallery. The live drawing and painting marathon session will begin at 8:00 pm on Saturday, January 2nd and ending at 10:00 PM on Sunday, January 3rd. Over a dozen models will be posing in and out of costume […]

Releases: Mel Kadel x Uncommon

Posted by sleepboy, January 1, 2010

It looks like Mel Kadel, who recently had a show at the Fecal Face Gallery, collaborated with Uncommon on some pretty cool cellphone covers. There are multiple designs featuring her classic characters and patterns, some remixed in a fresh way like in the planets seen above. Take a look at some other options after the jump…

Video: (R)Evolution of Urban Art @ Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 1, 2010

The Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is holding an exhibition until March 13th highlighting some “Urban Art” from artists like Banksy, Blek le Rat, Gavin Turk, Adam Neate (interviewed), David Choe, Faile (featured), Lorraine Robbins, Antony Micallef (interviewed), Ron English (featured), José Parlá, Elbow-Toe (interviewed), Sam Taylor-Wood, Candice Tripp (interviewed), Swoon (interviewed) and Takashi Murakami – um, yes… Murakami. We believe the pieces are part of a private collection that also exhibited at the Stoke-on-Trent Potteries Museum & Art Gallery earlier this year.

Preview: Colin Christian – “Inner Space” @ Opera Gallery (London)

Posted by sleepboy, December 31, 2009

It looks like Colin Christian (whose art was recently featured in Kayne West’s concert) is planning to go big with his upcoming show in London at the Opera Gallery. “Inner Space” will feature Colin’s full-bodied sculptures of luscious girls in what look to be tight latex suits – completely understandable as he used to make latex clothing for fetish stores around the country before he started creating his own art. It also looks like he’ll be going large scale with his signature head sculptures (seen […]

Preview: Sas Christian – “Inner Space” @ Opera Gallery (London)

Posted by sleepboy, December 31, 2009

Born in London, Sas Christian returns for her long anticipated show at the Opera Gallery in London opening on February 4th. A talented painter who cites some of her influences as anime, Harajuku kids, Tamara De Lempicka and Mark Ryden, she is one of the more original “girls painting girls” artists that seem so popular these days. Of course, not many of the newer artists can match the powerfully emotive and memorable work of Sas. She will be exhibiting alongside fellow artist and husband Colin […]