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Streets: Banksy in LA

Posted by sleepboy, April 11, 2010

As hoped for by Banksy fanantics who are stateside, the elusive street artist has officially landed. With the his documentary, “Exit Through The Gift Shop” premiering in New York (covered), and set to premiere in LA and SF, it was only a matter of time before Mr. B gifted his followers here with some street work (on La Brea & 4th). We’ll have more on the premieres and new stencils as they get up. Another view after the jump…

Openings: Banksy – “Exit Through the Gift Shop” NYC Screening

Posted by juggernut3, April 11, 2010

On Thursday, AM attended the private screening of Banksy’s much anticipated documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop in New York City. This early preview was hosted at the pimp Tribeca Grand and was made possible by renowned director Morgan Spurlock (Supersize Me & Where In The World Is Osama bin Laden?) who graciously hosted the screening. (See his collection here). The packed afterparty was hosted by our friends at Wooster Collective (who had a cool part in the actual movie). The film was everything we expected […]

Overtime: April 4th – 10th

Posted by sleepboy, April 10, 2010

Nicole Dextras weedrobe sculptures (via booooooom). Kelsey Brookes work in progress. Google sued by artists and photographers. Lichtenstein’s homage to Monet. A peek at the Ed Templeton retrospective at S.M.A.K. Video interviews of Nunca & Futura. Non video interview of Os Gemeos. Stop-motion skateboard photography animation and flip-motion animation on crack. Artnews features Swoon, who was by the way, doing work in Zambia. Aakash Nihilani in reverse. Broken Fingaz channels Blu. Shepard Fairey temporarily on Melrose. Armsrock lights up Lueneburg. Pics from the Kathie Olivas/Brandt […]

Results: Off The Roll Contest

Posted by sleepboy, April 10, 2010

Remember the “Off The Roll Contest” we told you about a while back? The winners have now been announced with Elizabeth K from Spring Valley, WI taking the grand prize of $5000. Did they make the right choice? Take a look at the rest of of the entries and winners. The contest was sponsored by 3M and judged by the street tape art specialist, Mark Jenkins. Speaking of which, Jenkins has a show opening tonight, April 10th, in collaboration with Tim Conlon at The Fridge […]

Preview: “Subject / Subject” @ Subliminal Projects

Posted by juggernut3, April 10, 2010

Tonight, a special show is opening up at Subliminal Projects. “Subject / Subject” is a show centered around showcasing some long time favorite and also upcoming female artists in a benefit for the Downtown Women’s Center. Co-curated by Deedee Cheriel, the show features some well known names such as Swoon (interviewed), Liz McGrath (featured), Mel Kadel, Jessica Hess and Jen Stark to name a few. It runs until May 8th, but the show’s opening reception is tonight at 8pm, so make plans to stop by […]

Preview: Guerrero Gallery – April Group Show

Posted by juggernut3, April 10, 2010

Last month, Guerrero Gallery made its San Fran debut with a smashing opening (covered). Now, we get to see another curated exhibition featuring another 20 artists from the background of sculpture, photography, painting, and collage. The lineup features Adam Wallacavage, Albert Reyes, Alexis Mackenzie, Andy Diaz Hope, Brian Cooper, Chris Yormick, Cody Hoyt, Cody Hudson, Frohawk Two-Feathers, Greg Lamarche, Jacob Whibley, James Hopkins, James Marshall, Jay Howell, Jon Bocksel, KC Ortiz, Kelsey Brookes, Michael Rea, Michael Swaney, Mike Davis, Ryan Jaenke, Scott Anderson and Ted […]

Teaser: TrustoCorp – An Overt Display of Mischief and Mayhem

Posted by Ken, April 10, 2010

After spending all day scrambling to get your taxes out on time, swing by Brooklyn Brothers Gallery in the BK to celebrate Tax Day with the folks behind TrustoCorp (covered). No official word out yet on what to expect, but from what we’ve heard, Trusto has got a pretty good party planned. More info to come.

Preview: Jeff Gillette – “Dismayland” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, April 9, 2010

Shantytowns and the world of Disney, not a common pairing, but when put together, forms a powerful statement from the mind of Jeff Gillette. His show “Dismayland” opens tomorrow night, April 10th at Copro Gallery and will feature a body of work that melds the excess of pop culture today with what look to be the ghettos of tomorrow. The paintings often confront viewers with strong images such as familiar characters living in the slums, laying haphazardly almost half-dead or using the streets and open-air […]

Preview/Installation: Date Farmers – “Smother Your Mother” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, April 9, 2010

The Coachella Valley collective Date Farmers (aka: Armando Lerma and Carlos Ramirez) are about to open up a new solo at Jonathan Levine Gallery. “Smother Your Mother” is truly as it sounds – we were overwhelmed by the colors, mediums and works that were created when we stop by the gallery to check out their installation progress. Really rolling up their sleeves, Armando and Carlos were focused on creating an environment that grabs at the viewers, from Yoda, Prison Shanks, and their trademark symbols on found material, […]

Preview: Amanda Visell – “Primeval Love” @ the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Posted by sleepboy, April 9, 2010

Los Angeles based artist and master of wood figures, Amanda Visell, opens her solo show “Primeval Love” tonight, April 9th, at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Visell’s artwork has a retro-vintage feel to it like classic Disney work and it appears she has tailored her subject matter to match the locale perfectly. With imagery that includes her twist on Greek mythology, wooly mammoths, dragons, castles and statues, the new body of work will fit in seamlessly in the museum setting. Take a look […]