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Preview: Nicoletta Ceccoli – “Eye Candy” @ AFA NYC

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2012
San Marino-based painter Nicoletta Ceccoli (interviewed) will be presenting all new works tomorrow night (November 17th) at AFA NYC. Entitled Eye Candy, the collection of paintings on display will focus on the interplay between bitterness and sweetness. Desserts, whether cakes or candy, are generally regarded as positive, happy things, but although depicted by Ceccoli’s delicate hand and rendered in pastels, there are also ways they can cause conflict in us as we fight our appetite and all the ills that come from over indulgence. This more […]
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Streets: How & Nosm on Bowery & Houston (Part II)

Posted by juggernut3, November 16, 2012
Right after super storm Sandy rolled through NYC, we brought you an inside look at the famous Bowery & Houston wall as twins How & Nosm worked industriously to make their mark on this landmark mural location. Now, we can bring you some photos of the completed piece which utilized their signature red & gray-scale color palettes. From the looks of things, the brothers got into a real nice groove layering detail upon detail into mural, which in the end seemed to flow together seamlessly. Along with […]
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Releases: Camille Rose Garcia – “Winchester Hoot Doll”

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2012
Today at Noon (Pacific Time), Camille Rose Garcia (interviewed) will be releasing another hand-crafted plush on her webstore. The “Creamsicle” edition of her Winchester Hoot owl doll will be available in a classic, jumbo, and wee size and cost $25 – $80. Each ships with a mini info-booklet with story insert. You can take a look at the process behind this new item on her blog if you are interested.  Also, while you are at her webstore, you might want to pick up some of the available prints as […]
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Streets: Anthony Lister (Newcastle)

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2012
After sharing Anthony Lister (filmed) work on the streets of London, here are now photos of some walls he painted in Newcastle as he ramps up for his simultaneous exhibitions opening on Friday (November 16th) at the Outsiders in both cities. Unslung Heroes is the title for the new paintings and sculptures as the Aussie street artist gets ready to be the the first to occupy both Outsiders locations since David Choe made his UK debut in 2008. More pics below… Photo credit: Ian Cox / Wallkandy. Discuss Anthony Lister here.
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Preview: Melodie Provenzano – “Rock Center” @ Lyons Wier Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Currently on view at the Lyons Wier Gallery (with the opening earlier tonight), Rock Center is an all new show from the New York-based Melodie Provenzano. Inspired by objects such as figurines, glassware, bows, and plastic toy animals, Provenzano arranges them into whimsical “mock dramas” until the composition elicits the right emotional tone. She states “My paintings are like a catalog of dreams. The composition makes sense to me visually and emotionally without a clearly defined concept to be illustrated. Their meaning is often not […]
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Releases: FriendsWithYou – “I Am Malfi” & “I Am Malfi II”

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
The newly moved to Los Angeles FriendsWithYou released a set of two-color silkscreen prints today through Poster Child Prints featuring their most iconic character Malfi. Limited to an edition of 150 and sized at 24 x 36 inches, each one can be purchased separately (although they look better as a set), and are available here for $100. Described in the typical happy-go-lucky fashion by Sam & Tury, I am Malfi depicts Malfi in his original pose (He is the great ponderer in his stoic grimace – he harnesses great power! […]
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Openings: Hiro Kurata – “This Land Was Your Land” @ Ivory & Black

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Last week, London saw the first solo there ever from Japanese artist Hiro Kurata at the Ivory & Black in Soho. Entitled This Land Was Your Land, the showing featured his version of the East meets West aesthetic in the form of portraiture that took baseball players as the symbols of his explorations of ideas on wealth, power, race, and culture. The runs through December 7th if you happen to pass through London Town.
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Charity: Faile – “Wolf Within” Print

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Along with gifting a piece to the Bring Back the Boardwalks Charity Event on Saturday, FAILE is also be encouraging their fans to donate to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts through Occupy Sandy. Give $50 or more to help folks in NY or NJ between November 13th and 18th and be entered to win a Wolf Within print. Just email your donation receipt to [email protected] by 11 PM NYC time on the 18th and also include your full name, mailing address (No PO boxes), and your telephone number. On Monday (November 19th), […]
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Openings: Kevin Peterson – “Amended” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 15, 2012
Last week at the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, Kevin Peterson filled the main space (also see Jacub Gagnon’s work in the project room) with his new show entitled Amended. The paintings he chose to put on display featured his signature form of portraiture with children and animals juxtaposed with backgrounds full of graffiti and urban scenery (some of which had a retro feel to them). Rounding out the show was a sculptural piece based on a defaced playground spring toy that was mirrored with an accompanying painting. […]
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Streets: Le 4eme MUR 2012 – Recap

Posted by sleepboy, November 14, 2012
After reporting on Escif’s murals for Le 4eme MUR last year (here & here), we now have a recap of the 2012 edition. The festival’s name (translated to “the fourth wall”) is a theater expression that symbolizes a virtual wall between the actor and the public which can apparently also be applied to the work of the street artist and his audience. This year’s lineup includes a return of Escif along with Mr Jago, Vhils (above), Tellas, Ericailcane, and 108. Check out more photos below…
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