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Boris Tellegen x Maurer United Architect – “Lucy Nomad Pavilion”

Posted by sleepboy, January 17, 2016

The abstractions of Boris Tellegen, or DELTA from his graffiti days, have always had an architectural feel to it, especially those that he has taken in a sculptural direction. This can be perhaps attributed to the Dutch artist’s industrial design engineering background and in fact, he has taken on projects before that have utilized his aesthetic to create something concrete in the form of real world structures. On that note, this latest venture sees him teaming up with Maurer United Architects to design a bed and breakfast pavilion in cooperation for Lucy […]

Overtime: Jan 11 – Jan 17

Posted by Khoi, January 17, 2016

More stories from the week that ended Jan 17 (click on bolded words for more information): Vice writes about Awol Erizku’s show at Duchamp Detox Clinic. W Magazine also looks at the exhibition. RIP: David Bowie, who passed away at the age of 69 due to cancer. Bowie’s influence on contemporary art. A look at his art collection. Artnet throws it back to when Bowie chatted with Tracey Emin in 2001. The art world pays tribute to Bowie via Instagram. The time he was involved in […]

Hush Curated Decor For Vandal Restaurant (New York)

Posted by sleepboy, January 16, 2016

After working with the TAO Group on their NY downtown location by installing some of his art work in 2013 (covered), British artist Hush (interviewed) was recently asked to curate the decor for a new restaurant located on the Bowery on the Lower East Side called Vandal. Teaming up with celebrity chef Chris Santos (of Chopped fame), the appropriately named restaurant, bar, and lounge features fare inspired by European and Asian street food and the interiors featuring murals and installations from Hush himself and artists like Shepard Fairey, Apexer, Tristan Eaton, Eelus, Vhils, and […]

Updated: solidARTy.org

Posted by SAL, January 15, 2016

We’re glad to inform you that some three months after their initial introduction and launch, the solidARTy.org project is still going strong. Created as an online auction website that raises funds for refugee help around Eastern Europe, they are currently having a whole new series of auctions going on. Following on the successfully selling works by the Miaz Brothers, Ernest Zacharevic, Escif, Sandra Chevrier, Rustam Qbic, Isaac Cordal, and more, the newly listed works include originals by Candice Trip, Laura Keeble, NY-based painter Christion Rex van Minnen, Eben […]

Cyrcle. // LA Kings @ Continental Grand Plaza

Posted by sleepboy, January 15, 2016

As part of a project with Branded Arts, art duo Cyrcle. (featured) recently installed two large pieces at the Continental Grand Plaza. Situated inside the corporate headquarters of the Los Angeles Kings in El Segundo, the two works are a striking works of art that welcome visitors into the building. Take a look at a few more shots below… Discuss Cyrcle. here.

Previews: Nick Walker @ Quin Arts

Posted by sleepboy, January 13, 2016

On January 21st (6-9pm), Nick Walker (interviewed) will be opening a solo show at the Quin Hotel in New York. As the hotel’s inaugural artist-in-residence, the British artist already has 15 original pieces for display in their permanent collection. The newest body of work will be sure to put his stencil skills on display as well as bring us along some further adventures with his iconic Vandal. Discuss Nick Walker here.

Streets: El Mac x David Choe (Phoenix)

Posted by sleepboy, January 12, 2016

After collaborated on a series of works in Cambodia last month, El Mac and David Choe met up again in Phoenix recently to work on a new project. The mural at Cobra Arcade Bar featured Miles’ signature ripple-line portraits (this time of his friend Darlene) along with Choe’s loose embellishments surrounding the image. Take a look at more photos below… Top image by @ektorlouise. Discuss El Mac here. Discuss David Choe here.

Overtime: Jan 4 – Jan 10

Posted by Khoi, January 10, 2016

More stories from the week that ended Jan 10 (click on bolded words for more information): Van Hanos’ exhibition Intercalaris opens at Rowhouse Project. Wildenstein family tax evasion and money laundering trial begins. The trial is now suspended to probe its constitutionality. Sam Salz heirs accuse their stepmom of stealing and selling paintings belonging to his estate. Hollis Taggart Galleries appears to offer Calder work at art fair it had been loaned on approval from Paddle8. Judge rules that monkey can not own copyright to photos because it’s an animal, […]

Streets: El Mac (San Diego)

Posted by sleepboy, January 8, 2016

After returning from a trip to Cambodia where he painted a few murals (covered) along with his Igloo Hong brothers, El Mac decided to work on a project a little closer to home. His latest public arts contribution was created over the holidays at UC San Diego, another portrait piece featuring his distinctive ripple effect. You can watch a couple short videos here and here to get a glimpse at his technique. Photo credit: Eric Heights. Discuss El Mac here.

Previews: Interesni Kazki – “Sacred Gravitation” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 6, 2016

This Saturday night (January 9th), Interesni Kazki (interviewed) will be opening their solo show at the 529 West 20th Street location of Jonathan LeVine Gallery. Entitled Sacred Gravitation, the new body of work will feature both paintings and drawings from the Ukrainian duo that highlight their mystical and Dali-esque imagery, something that makes their street murals distinctive and unique. Take a look at more preview images below… Discuss this show here. Discuss Interesni Kazki here.