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Openings: Kehinde Wiley x Puma – “Legends of Unity” World Cup Project @ Deitch Projects

Posted by juggernut3, March 21, 2010

Before the big Rosson Crow show opening (covered), Deitch Projects hosted Kehinde Wiley’s project with PUMA for several days on it’s tour stop before heading to China and Italy. If you remember, his paintings of World Cup players from Africa and related products celebrating the unity of the continent had made previous stops in Berlin and Paris. Take a look at some photos we took that we finally had a chance to upload, all after the jump…

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 […]

Releases: Ed Templeton – “Drinking the Kool-Aid” Artist Book

Posted by Khoi, March 20, 2010

Mörel Books, publisher of the highly acclaimed and gorgeous Moonmilk book by Ryan McGinley, is coming out with a book by fellow photographer, artist, and skateboard legend Ed Templeton. Templeton, a Huntington Beach, CA native and resident, works in multiple mediums while exploring his surroundings, personal relationships, and the outskirts of suburban life. The artist, who was featured in the milestone Beautiful Losers show, currently has a show of photographs, titled The Seconds Pass, on view at Roberts & Tilton. More about the book after […]

Openings: Anthony Lister – “How to Catch a Time Traveler” @ Lyons Wier Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, March 20, 2010

Anthony Lister (interviewed) opened his latest solo show in New York at the Lyons Wier Gallery last night. In attendance were his usual tied up superheroes, this time with one hanging upside down from the ceiling. As evident by the artwork, Lister continues to explore his fascination with superheroes through paintings, drawings, custom action figures, and sculptures. More pics after the jump…

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 […]

Openings: Ryan McGinley – “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere” @ Team Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, March 19, 2010

Thursday night, Ryan McGinley opened his latest body or work “Everybody Knows This is Nowhere” at SOHO’s Team Gallery. This homecoming show for the young and talented photographer was jammed packed from the opening moments – it almost seemed that every other attendee in the dense crowd was a friend or acquaintance of the renowned photographer. Ryan was very gracious as he took time to greet every fan that approached him. As we noted in our first preview, this body of work is a departure […]

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…