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Banksy Roundup

Posted by sleepboy, January 27, 2010

We’ve put together a little roundup of recent Banksy news that will hopefully tie up some loose ends. In the video above, you will see a message from Mr. B – read to the audience before the screening of his documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” at the Sundance Film Festival. We wish we could have been there, but there are a couple reviews out so far (here & here). Also, for lucky fans in the UK, it looks like there are already some tickets […]

Trailer: Banksy – “Exit Through the Gift Shop”

Posted by sleepboy, January 21, 2010

So… Pretty much all the speculations have been confirmed that Banksy indeed is premiering his documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” at the Sundance Film Festival. In fact, there is a website – www.banksyfilm.com as well as a trailer (seen above). Also updated on his website are all the snowy pics of the six new pieces he threw up in Park City, Utah – site of the film festival (seen after the jump). Banksy is suppose to appear on film and also speak although not […]

Highlights: Recommended openings for Jan 21 – Jan 24

Posted by Andrew Hosner, January 21, 2010

The art machine calms down a bit this week as it rests up for the all the big openings coming up in February. That’s by no means to say there’s no shortage of goodness to go around this week. Maybe not as many openings as the last couple weekends, but there are two major shows opening after this coming weekend that will be turning many heads in their perspective locales – the multi-faceted return of the Grammy show and the Os Gemeos show in Italy. […]

Interviews: Jeremy Geddes

Posted by sleepboy, January 20, 2010

We weren’t all too familiar with Jeremy Geddes’ work when we planned our coverage of the HK Venture show where Ashley Wood was the main draw for us. Seeing Geddes’ amazing visuals was definitely an eye-opener for us, so much so that we dedicated another article focusing in on his “cosmonaut” series of paintings. We caught up recently with the Melbourne-based artist for a question and answer session to learn more about him and his work. Full interview after the jump…

Streets: Banksy at the Sundance Festival

Posted by sleepboy, January 19, 2010

Some very interesting developments over in Park City, Utah where the Sundance Film Festival is about to get underway. Apparently, about four new alleged Banksy stencils have popped up, with the one seen above being the best one so far. Adding to the intrigue are the rumors that the “Spotlight Surprise” documentary will actually be about Banksy and entitled “Exit Through The Gift Shop,” the title of a famous piece from his recent Bristol Museum show. What will be revealed? The true identity of Mr. […]

Studio Visits: Mike Shine

Posted by Ken, January 16, 2010

AM had the honor this past weekend of visiting Mike Shine‘s historic “surf shack” as the artist was preparing for his latest installation, opening today at SFMoMA. Nestled away in the heart of Bolinas, Mike Shine has created for himself the ideal Nordic retreat, the perfect getaway for him and his family of artists. Purchased six years ago, the surf shack has become an institution in and of itself. With recreations built for the Museum of Craft and Folk Art, Mollusk Surf Shop, White Walls, […]

Highlights: Recommended openings for Jan 14 – Jan 16

Posted by Andrew Hosner, January 14, 2010

2010 is upon us and it looks to be an exciting year in the art world. Things officially get kicking this week with a slew of openings taking place around the globe. Leading the charge this weekend is the new body of work from Josh Keyes opening at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in NYC this Saturday. Featuring some of his largest work yet, and his first self portrait, this show is not to be missed and is expected to sell out in advance of the opening. […]

Streets: Banksy vs. Robbo not finished

Posted by sleepboy, January 13, 2010

It looks as though Robbo and his crew have painted over another one of Banksy’s pieces in Camden. If you remember, what set off this confrontation was Banksy painting over one of Robbo’s historical throwups, which was over 20 years old (although the feud probably had its origins from even earlier). After Team Robbo went back and remixed THAT Banksy piece, they now modify another one implying that Mr. B is fishing for street cred. What is making what Team Robbo is doing more effective […]

Streets: Vhils in Moscow

Posted by sleepboy, January 12, 2010

After his work in Italy for the Fame Festival and in the UK for the Grifter’s group show, it looks like Vhils has moved on to Russia. Moscow seems like a popular target as Mark Jenkins’ work was recently spotted there as well. As you can see, Vhils uses his unique chiseling technique to create this special piece for all Muscovites to enjoy. More images after the jump…

Sketchbook: Stella Im Hultberg

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

We had only recently started our new sketchbook feature which takes our readers back to what is often times the very beginning of an artist’s creative process. Conveniently for us, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) posted up some images of her sketches on her blog for all to enjoy. Take a look there or after the jump at the ballpoint pen & brush pen produced gestural doodles.