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Openings: Tiffany Bozic – “Qualia” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, November 5, 2014

Last month, AM attended the opening of Tiffany Bozic’s latest showing with Joshua Liner Gallery, her third (also see 2010 & 2012). The striking new works, nine in total, explores how creatures experience the world and the fact the no two species or persons have the same subjective consciousness. Qualia runs through November 15th, so head by if you are in New York to check out these surreal amalgamations of the natural world for yourself. Discuss Tiffany Bozic here.

Upcoming: “Thoughts on a Grey Day” @ Archimedes Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 5, 2014

This Friday, November 7th, the Archimedes Gallery in Cannon Beach, Oregon (just west of Portland) will be opening a group show entitled Thoughts on a Grey Day. Participating artists including Josh Keyes (interviewed), Dan May, Blaine Fontana, Moki, Nicole Gustafsson, Patrick Maxcy, Melissa Hartley, Jaclyn Alderete, Paul Messink, Lori LaBissoniere, David Rice, Kazu Tabu, and Jacob Bond were asked to contribute artwork “inspired by a change of season, wandering thoughts, and the power of reflection.” Keyes in particular took stock of the recent rainy and overcast days in […]

Showing: Modernica Chair Group Show @ Soze Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 5, 2014

Last Saturday night, Soze Gallery in Los Angeles opened a group exhibition that highlighted the form of the Modernica chair, seen through the lens of each participant’s artistic vision. Friends and artists who show with the gallery, created custom one of a kind versions of the chair with their signature styles and techniques with part of the proceeds going to benefit The Art Of Elysium, a non-profit organization that brings empowering artistic programs to children in the local hospitals in the area. Check out more photos below…

Streets: Ludo (Shanghai)

Posted by SAL, November 4, 2014

Only few weeks after opening his solo show in London (covered), Ludo took off on another adventure continuing to spread his imagery around the world. Following up on his series of public works he’s already done in Thailand and Japan earlier this year, the French artist recently visited China and manage to leave his mark in one of the most restricted and controlled countries. Placing his green & black pasteups on some ruined buildings somewhere in Shanghai, Ludo combined nicely his recognizable post apocalyptic imagery with […]

Releases: Audrey Kawasaki – “Manic” Print

Posted by sleepboy, November 4, 2014

On November 8th, at 12 PM PST, Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) will be releasing her latest print thru her online store. The image chosen, entitled Manic, was one of the paintings from her recent show (covered) at Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles. The generously sized print measures 16.75″x30″ (includes 1/8″ white border), comes signed and numbered in an edition of 250, and will cost $270 (framed for $495). Head over here at the appropriate time to add it to your collection if interested. Discuss Audrey Kawasaki here.

Openings: Roa – “Suovetaurilia” @ Dorothy Circus Gallery

Posted by SAL, November 4, 2014

After several months of traveling and creating murals, ROA opened a new solo with Dorothy Circus Gallery on October 31st, introducing some fresh indoor works. Titled Suovetaurilia, the show is dedicated to Rome and its audience, as it refers to the ancient ritual animal sacrifice of a pig (sus), a sheep (ovis) and a bull (tauris) common at one time in the area. With this exhibition, the prolific Belgian artist is connecting the Rome in the distant past, where thousands of exotic animals were killed for people’s entertainment, with the contemporary […]

Openings: Alfred Steiner – “Likelihood of Confusion” @ Joshua Liner

Posted by juggernut3, November 4, 2014

New York based artist Alfred Steiner recently opened a slammin’ exhibition at Joshua Liner Gallery. Entitled Likelihood of Confusion, this show encompassed several cornerstone techniques that the artist has been focusing on of late. The new body of work included his realistic watercolors in which he assembles iconic symbols using eye catching free associated images, oil painted shaped fiberboards, and the jaw dropping 3M based reflective artwork with the Louis Vuitton Don and his run in with the papparazi that we first previewed with a studio visit. Check […]

Openings: Etam Cru – “Bedtime Stories” @ Varsi Gallery

Posted by SAL, November 3, 2014

On Thursday, the 30th of October, Sainer and Bezt, teamed up as Etam Cru, opened their first Italian show at Varsi Gallery in Rome. The young artistic duo that has been getting a lot of attention with their large scale murals worldwide but also with their fine art works, introduced a new body of work titled Bedtime Stories. For this show, the Polish artists created a coherent installation, painting the walls and floor of the gallery with their recognizable symbols – skulls, mushrooms, crowns, etc. Introducing […]

Showing: “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty” @ JANM

Posted by sleepboy, November 3, 2014

Showing through April of next year at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is an exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty. Although the subject matter is not for everyone, some of the artists involved in this show in Los Angeles certainly should be familiar to our readers, including Colin Christian (interviewed) who contributed the piece seen above. Along with original artwork, the first large-scale Hello Kitty museum retrospective in the United States also had a selection of related products on display, with rare and unique items […]

Streets: Phlegm x Pixel Pancho (New Zealand)

Posted by sleepboy, November 3, 2014

It looks like Phlegm and Pixel Pancho recently collaborated on a pretty elaborate mural in New Zealand for the Dunedin Street Art Festival. Working around some architectural elements as well as some wall foliage, the signature characters from the UK-based Phlegm mixed well with the robotic tendencies of the Italy-based Pixel Pancho. Their work melded seamlessly, in no small part due to Phelgm’s decision to only use brushes and a sepia palette, matching up with the other artist perfectly. Photo credit: Joshua Jeffery. Discuss Phlegm here. Discuss […]