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Interviews / Videos: RISK for MOCAtv

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2012

While in town for Basel Week Miami, AM had the pleasure to spend some time with RISK who was painting new murals in the Overtown area, many of which were collaborative pieces. We also had the chance to set up an interview with the respected LA-based writer and talk a little about his work, his views on graffiti as an art form, his influences, his deconstructive color wash technique, as well as about the new video by Todd Mazer released today on MOCAtv. Check out […]

Basel Week Miami ’12: PULSE – Highlights

Posted by sleepboy, December 12, 2012

Another strong fair we visited while we were enjoying Basel Week Miami was PULSE. Featuring many galleries and artists that we were familiar with, it was a nice stroll catching up with them as well as learning about some new artists. Here is an overview of what we saw, including these sculptures from Mark Mulroney (seen above), before we take you on some closer in-depth looks at some of the booths. Discuss Basel Week Miami here.

Releases: Vhils – “Morphed” Print

Posted by Manuel Bello, December 12, 2012

Vhils and his hometown syndicate are gearing up today to release a large (120 x 80 cm) hand-finished print by the man himself. Entitled Morphed, the new release comes from Under Dogs, a project that as been completely restructured in recent months and is about to drop their new fresh line up. Expect to see many more releases coming out of these guys in the near future as well as pop-up shows over next year in Lisbon, Portugal. In the meantime, head over to their site […]

Releases: Rostarr, Judith Supine & Matsu – 12.12.12 @ Paper Monster

Posted by juggernut3, December 12, 2012

Just in time for the holidays. Paper Monster has three fresh prints available starting at noon today from three AM favorites: Rostarr, Judith Supine and Tomokazu Matsuyama (aka Matsu). Judith Supine releases Night Nurse Edition of 30 Dimensions: 31 x 41 Inches Screenprint, Acrylic Interference Paint, Black UV Ink on Archival Paper. Signed and Numbered, Judith Supine – 2012. Matsu releases Mr. Alpha. Edition of 50 Dimensions: Circular @ 26.5 Inches Epson Print, 20 Color Screenprint & Hand Finishing on Archival Paper Signed and Numbered […]

Basel Week Miami ’12 / Streets: Meggs x Phibs

Posted by sleepboy, December 11, 2012

While roaming the streets during Basel Week Miami, AM came across our old friends from POW WOW, Meggs and Phibs working on a massive collaborative mural. Situated in the Wynwood Walls district, the piece featured Meggs’ phoenix and flames combined with Phibs characteristic patterns. Stop by to see it for yourself if you are in Miami. Discuss Basel Week Miami here. Discuss Meggs here.

Basel Week Miami ’12: Cheim & Read @ Art Basel

Posted by Khoi, December 11, 2012

With a hugely popular retrospective that just closed at the Berkeley Art Museum, Barry McGee exhibited two new pieces with his new New York gallery Cheim and Read in its booth at Art Basel Miami Beach. A gigantic skull painting by Donald Baechler was another highlight, as it stared blankly at fair-goers. To say that McGee and Baechler was in good company is much of an understatement, as works by Alice Neel, Joan Mitchell, Lynda Benglis and other notables were spread throughout. Discuss Basel Week […]

Openings: ESPO’s Creative Outlet

Posted by AM Editor, December 11, 2012

Last weekend, Steve Powers held an opening event for ESPO’s Creative Outlet, his new store located in downtown Brooklyn. The shop features a wide selection of Powers’ artwork and ephemera, from books and catalogs to prints and paintings on metal. In addition, for the opening, Powers went way back into his archive to offer ESPO brand products from the Street Market era. Creative Outlet will be open regular hours on Thursday through Sunday for browsing and shopping. The rest of the week, the location will […]

Streets: El Mac x Shamsia Hassan (Vietnam)

Posted by sleepboy, December 11, 2012

Last weekend, the 7th Asia Pacific Triennial was held in Australia and with it, a new mural from El Mac was unveiled. Originally painted in Vietnam, the piece entitled Birds of No Nation was a collaboration with Shamsia Hassan, probably the only serious female graffiti writer in Afghanistan and also an associate professor in the Fine Arts Department at Kabul University. The central figure is based on her portrait with the surrounding designs and poetry by Hassani. It reads: پرنده های بی وطن ،همه اسیرن […]

Preview: Dave Kinsey – “Everything at Once” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 11, 2012

This Thursday, December 13th, the Joshua Liner Gallery in Chelsea will be hosting new paintings from Dave Kinsey collectively entitled Everything at Once. His largest body of work to be produced since his 2010 solo there features abstract renderings of his usual characters and subjects, which this time is based on the “dissemination of information received via the internet and TV and how that shapes our thoughts and views on domestic and world views.” Rounding out the show are a series works on paper influenced by old master […]

Overtime: Dec 3 – Dec 9

Posted by Khoi, December 10, 2012

Overtime stories of the week: Raphael drawing – Head Of A Young Apostle – sells for £30 million – new record for paper piece at auction. Prominent collector Steven Cohen under investigation and noticeably absent at Art Basel Miami Beach. Woman purchases Alexander Calder print worth $9k for $12.34 at a Goodwill store. ESSAM arrested and given multiple charges after outing himself in a video interview. Five looted Indian sculptures (worth $5 mil.)seized at Port Newark by Homeland Security Investigations. Identity of thief who stole […]