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Preview/Interviews: Jeremiah Ketner @ Melanie Cooper Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 4, 2008

One of the shows we are looking forward to this weekend is Jeremiah Ketner’s “Morning Showers” opening on November 7th at the Melanee Cooper Gallery in Chicago.Â Ketner has really taken his work to another level with his recent shift to focusing on a central character and a mastery of his distinctive color palette.Â There really seems to be a comforting sense of balance to his compositions in this new body of work.Â He was gracious enough to take some time to answer some questions […]

Streets: Faile UK

Posted by sleepboy, November 3, 2008

Looks like some new work has been spotted on the east end of London (smithfield to leonard street, sclater street, and brick lane) as Faile is busy preparing for the opening of their show on November 7th.Â Nice to see their new images used on the street level. More photos after the jump.

Preview: Inaugural show @ T & P Fine Art

Posted by sleepboy, November 3, 2008

Our friend Jon, one of the founders of T & P Fine Art has sent over some images for their “Inaugural show.” This new gallery in Philadelphia is being started by collectors and boast an impressive list of artists for their first show which includes Adam Wallacavage, AIKO, Bask, Camilla Dâ€™Errico, Cherri Wood, Deth P Sun, Heiko Mueller, Jason Sho Green, Mark Bodnar, Mel Kadel, Peter Gronquist, Rene Gagnon, Roland Tamayo, Ryan Bubnis, Scott Campbell, Shepard Fairey, Thomas Han and many more. See the full […]

Openings: Jim Houser & Richard Colman @ White Walls

Posted by sleepboy, November 2, 2008

Jim Houser and Richard Colman’s “Awful Mountain” (previewed) opened last night at White Walls in SF. As usual, Houser’s installations complemented his paintings perfectly. If only collectors could have him go to their houses and setup the pieces they own in a similar fashion. Colman had some large pieces that were quite eyecatching.Â His work has some similarities to Dalek (we hear they are long-time friends with their first show in the scene being a two-person show at Merry Karnowsky years back) but seems more […]

Preview: Greg Simkins @ Gallery 1988

Posted by juggernut3, November 2, 2008

On November 6th, Greg “Craola” Simkins will open the second and final part of his bi-coastal show at Gallery 1988 in LA. Entitled “It Wanders West,” it looks to be a tremendous show picking up right where “It Wanders East“ at Joshua Liner Gallery left off. Not many images have leaked yet but we have posted what we have gathered so far and there are hints of some on the in-progress video seen after the jump.Â AM also has the details for the print release […]

Preview: Pour Me Some Smoke @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, November 2, 2008

Next Thursday, Carmichael Gallery will open up a great group show featuring the works of Case, Charming Baker, Ian Strawn, Guy Denning, and TRXTR. The opening reception is Nov 6th from 8pm to Midnight. As previously reported: Charming will also be participatingÂ in the Bonhams Contemporary: Urban art discussion panelÂ hosted by Seth Carmichael which includesÂ AM friendÂ Shepard Fairey! Time: November 6th, 8pm-Midnight Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art 1257 N. La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90038 More pics after the jump

Studio Visits: Jeff Soto (Part I)

Posted by sleepboy, November 1, 2008

Stopped by Jeff Soto’s studio last week to check out his progress on his upcoming show at the Riverside Art Museum as well as introduce him to the guys at Modus Films. We’re working on a little project that we think you will enjoy. In the meantime, take a look at one of the large paintings he is working on! More after the jump.

Dan Witz: Kilroy Variations

Posted by sleepboy, November 1, 2008

Dan Witz has posted up some images up of his project the “Kilroy Variations,” his take on the ubiquitous “Kilroy was here” graffiti.Â Â He originally this project in 2006, but this 2008 update has evolved quite a bit since it’s beginnings. This versionÂ has various photo-realistic people as well as cartoonsÂ peeping throughÂ or sticking fingers out through vents and ducts.Â These areÂ photo-based, re-painted stickers, mounted on plastic and then glued on walls/doors.Â I think if it was dark and you came upon these suddenly, it could be quite […]

Preview: Scott Belcastro @ Cerasoli:LeBasse

Posted by marcus, November 1, 2008

Scott Belcastro’s newest display of work will be shown on November 8th at the Cerasoli:Lebasse gallery as part of a two-person show with Nate Frizzell (previewed). He gave us a little insight on the show. “The theme of the show is based on the idea of being lost in the thicket or the forest….while searching for a home for your beliefs or feelings. I like the fact that I can bring someone into my feelings and they can look around for awhile, it’s not easy […]

Preview: Kukula @ Copro Nason

Posted by sleepboy, October 31, 2008

The preview images for Kukula’s show “Princess Express” (previously teased) which opens on November 8th at Copronason are now online.Â You really get a feeling that her work has matured as you look through her paintings.Â Her details, “story-telling,” and composition really look to have taken a step up while maintining some of the edginess from before (bleeding hearts, injured animals, scratch marks, suggestive outfits). Â See for yourself after the jump.