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Upcoming: Kazuki Takamatsu – “Even A Doll Can Do It” @ Dorothy Circus Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 24, 2015

On February 14th, Dorothy Circus in Rome will be opening a new solo from Kazuki Takamatsu entitled Even A Doll Can Do It. The Japanese artist will be in attendance for his second showing with the gallery where his new paintings featuring his signature depth map technique will be unveiled. For those in the area, head over on Valentine’s Day to set the mood with his oftentimes erotic and provocative portrayals of his female subjects. You may want to pick up his new monograph and limited edition print while […]

Streets: Seth Globepainter (China)

Posted by SAL, January 24, 2015

Julien Malland aka Seth Globepainter spent the last few weeks of 2014 travelling and painting around China. Familiar with the country and the culture after visiting several times in the past, the French artist and world explorer was able to leave his mark around different areas of Shanghai. Always trying to connect his work with local culture, symbols and familiar elements, his dreamy characters got a Chinese makeover during this trip. Painted wearing recognizable uniforms and clothing, familiar hairstyles, or surrounded with Chinese text, his emotive works subtly […]

Openings: “Mapping The City” @ Somerset House (London)

Posted by butterfly, January 23, 2015

Following the success of the 2014 exhibition Futurismo Ancestral: An Offering to Peru by Sixe Paredes (covered), the collaborative arts organization Approved by Pablo curated a new exhibition entitled Mapping The City in London, running until 15 February. Over 50 internationally recognized artists from the street art and graffiti scene including took over the New Wing of Somerset House to share their knowledge of each city’s secrets and urban landscape through a variety of media from illustrations, paintings, sculptures, installations and videos. The full list of participating artists includes 108 (IT), 3TTMAN […]

Previews: CUT IT OUT! @ Urban Nation

Posted by sleepboy, January 23, 2015

If you have been following our coverage of the ongoing Urban Nation program in Berlin, you will no doubt seen some of the photos shot for us by Henrik Haven. This time around he’ll be taking the reins and curating a show with Olly Walker set to open on January 31st entitled CUT IT OUT!. As you may have surmised from the title, the group exhibition is dedicated to the art of the stencil and features brand new works, equipment, tools and stencils from Above, Adam 5100, […]

Streets: Insa (Brazil)

Posted by SAL, January 23, 2015

While there are some street artists who are not happy with the fact that their work is being taken from the streets and shared online, Insa has took a completely different approach to this phenomenon. He combined his Photoshop skills and graphic design experience, and came up with an original idea of creating public works designed specifically for viewing online. A few years ago he started creating gif-iti’s, works that are painted and shot in several different layers, which combined result in a smooth animation. After creating these works […]

Releases: Camille Rose Garcia – “The Ghost of G Sharp 7” Print

Posted by sleepboy, January 23, 2015

Later today, January 23rd at 12 noon PST, Camille Rose Garcia (interviewed) will be releasing a new print through her online store. Entitled The Ghost of G Sharp 7, the 24″ x 30″ giclee will be produced in a run of 100 with hand applied glitter. If you are interested in adding this to your collection for $450, head over here at the appropriate time. Discuss Camille Rose Garcia here.

Auctions: NURTUREart – Inspired by Andy Warhol @ Paddle8

Posted by sleepboy, January 23, 2015

Currently through January 27, Paddle8 is running an auction to benefit NURTUREart, a non-profit institute dedicated to nurturing new contemporary art by providing exhibition opportunities and resources for emerging artists, curators and public school students. Currently up for bid are works from Richard Colman, Sam Friedman, Ron English, Robert Larson, Caleb Neelon, Erik Parker, Cleon Peterson, Rime, Andrew Schoultz, and Jeff Soto (seen above). Here is what Soto had to say about his contribution – “Warhol was one of my biggest influences coming up as a young […]

Brendan Monroe Paints Facebook Offices

Posted by sleepboy, January 22, 2015

Like Aakash Nihalani (interviewed) did in 2011 (covered) and how David Choe (featured) famously did (and was rewarded handsomely) in the early days, Brendan Monroe (interviewed) was recently invited in to paint part of the Facebook HQ compound. Working on a large wall, the Bay Area-based artist created a topographical mural with the his signature organic and biological infused imagery. Learn more about the social media giant’s artist program here. Photo credit: John Barnett and the artist. Discuss Brendan Monroe here.

Streets: Ludo (Amsterdam)

Posted by SAL, January 22, 2015

Ludo (interviewed) recently spent a few days in Amsterdam, leaving his mark around the city and its canals. Pasting mostly skull based pieces, the Paris-based artist left some familiar images as well as introduced few new concepts. As seen in the photos, the works were done around the Jordaan neighborhood of the city, an area already known for great street art. From iconic Faile images, large The London Police murals, to Space Invaders, this old part of the of the capital is now richer which these works by Ludo. […]

Openings: Mark Jenkins – “Moment of Impact” @ Lazarides Rathbone

Posted by sleepboy, January 21, 2015

Last week, Mark Jenkins (interviewed) premiered his debut solo show with Lazarides Rathbone entitled Moment of Impact. For his fans in London, the American artist has assembled a selection of provocative mixed media canvases and hyper-realist sculptures. Some pieces like his masked full-size figures are direct translations of his street interventions while others are produced for the gallery setting like the leg which seems to be bursting through a canvas or arms committing seppuku. Enjoy more photos below… Photo credit: Nathalie Thery & Lazarides. Discuss Mark Jenkins here.