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Openings/Setup: Ellis G. – “Ocular Echoism: The Autonomy of Ellis Gallagher” @ Collective Hardware

Posted by sleepboy, July 29, 2009

Last Thursday evening, AM was on hand for visual artist Ellis Gallagher’s (interviewed) first solo exhibition in his native NYC entitled “Ocular Echoism: The Autonomy of Ellis Gallagher.” The show was curated by Kimberly de Los Angeles of the de L’autonomy Mission at the multilevel Collective Hardware Gallery in the Bowery. We were lucky enough to be there for the installation all week and to share some pics of the fun with you. More about the show, all the photos from the installation/opening and a […]

Releases: Scratching The Surface Book

Posted by Elisa Carmichael, July 29, 2009

AM has just received news of a special event taking place at Lazarides’ Greek Street Shop on Friday, July 31st. To mark the closure of “Scratching The Surface”,Â Vhils’ successful solo exhibition at Lazarides Rathbone place (covered here and here), a special limited edition book of the same name will be released, as well as three Laz-exclusive hand-finished prints. Each of the full color, 80 page books has been signed by Vhils. We love the laser-cut front cover and look forward to taking a peek at […]

FAME Festival: Vhils

Posted by sleepboy, July 27, 2009

Looks like there is another update from this year’s FAME Festival. Vhils has put up three pieces so far, one of which is seen above. Sadly, the Mark Jenkins piece we showed you before has been taken down by the police. Take a look at some more pics after the jump including a look at Vhils working on some new prints and originals for the show.

Openings: Dash Snow Memorial @ Deitch Projects

Posted by juggernut3, July 26, 2009

As reported, Deitch Projects (Grand St.) opened it’s gallery doors for a special tribute in memory of the passing of Dash Snow earlier this month. Dan Colen, Ryan McGinley, Agathe Snow andÂ Terence Koh to name a few. The gallery is adorned with photos and relics from different phases of Dash’s life. had a chance to stop by this touching memorial of not only his works, but also pieces from his friends and peers such asÂ The front of the gallery has been tagged with a […]

Teaser: “Beach Blanket Bingo – A Summer Mixer” @ Jonathan Levine Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 26, 2009

A pretty impressive group show is being assembled at Jonathan Levine Gallery entitled “Beach Blanket Bingo – A Summer Mixer,” set to open on August 5th.Â An appropriate name for the show as there definitely seems to be a eclectic “mix” of artists including Ana Bagayan (featured), Glenn Barr, Ray Caesar, Dave Cooper, David Ellis, Ron English (studio visit), Natalia Fabia (interviewed), Korin Faught, AJ Fosik, Logan Hicks (interviewed), Seonna Hong, Anthony Lister (interviewed), Jack Long, Cleon Peterson, Scott Radke (interviewed), SKINNER, ELBOW-TOE (interviewed), Adam […]

Time Magazine: Top 10 Guerrilla Artists

Posted by juggernut3, July 25, 2009

Who says street art has no cred with the mainstream? Kinda saying a lot when one of the most respected publications in the world takes the time to break out a “Top Ten” list of the top “Guerrilla Artists.” The usual suspects – Jean-Michel Basquiat, Shepard Fairey and Banksy are there. But, we’re surprised that Kaws and his infamousÂ phone booth/bus stop “Ad-Disruptions” didn’t make the list.Â Check out whoÂ did and didn’tÂ made theÂ cutÂ here. Via our friends atÂ TWBE.

Releases: Banksy “Donuts” @ Pictures On Walls

Posted by juggernut3, July 24, 2009

Come and get it, fresh off the line. Banksy is serving up “Donuts!” There has been much speculation on when Banksy was going to release a print from hisÂ recent Bristol Museum show (covered). Well, the wait is over cuz “Donuts” are served! Banksy is releasing a new print online through Pictures On Walls. There will be two “flavours,” eachÂ with a different glaze color (pink or chocolate). The edition size will be 299 for each “flavour” and measures 30 x 22 inches. No need to warm […]

Openings: “Shinganist” Group Show @ Stolenspace

Posted by sleepboy, July 24, 2009

The Usugrow curated group show “Shinganist” made it’s way to the UK last night with an opening in London. Recently exhibited at Fifty24SF (covered), the paintings, sculpture and drawings of Bene, Mozyskey, Toshikazu Nozaka, Jun Kaneko, and of course Usugrow were on display at Stolenspace, exposing a new audience to these young artists from Japan. More pics after the jump…

Highlights: Recommended Openings For July 23-29

Posted by Andrew Hosner, July 23, 2009

Many openings to recommend this week and if you’ll notice, there is a large chunk of our calendar devoted to SDCC as there are many art-related events at the “nerd prom” in San Diego this week. One of our favorite images though (seen above) is from Nicoletta Ceccoli (interviewed) as she opens her two person show with Eric Fortune (interview to follow soon) this Friday at Roq La Rue. Take a look at all the recommended openings after the jump…

Art Focus: Alexandros Vasmoulakis

Posted by Elisa Carmichael, July 23, 2009

AM is a big fan of Alexandros Vasmoulakis.Â Although he currently resides in Berlin, the young Greek artist dominates the urban skyline of his hometown Athens with enormous murals on the city’s high rise buildings.Â We love the blend of street and pop surrealist qualities in Alexandros’ work and his sharp use of color to create a sensation of movement.Â The scale on which he works and his ability to incorporate his pieces into their environment is very impressive. More images after the jump…