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Streets: Imminent Disaster

Posted by sleepboy, August 23, 2009

We saw this image of an Imminent Disaster piece in progress today on Vandalog and were struck again by the complexity of her work and paper cutting skills. We first saw the intricacy of her work in person at the “Streets of Brooklyn” show in January and more recently at her dual show with Gaia at Ad Hoc Art, but nothing quite highlights the ephemerality of street art like seeing her delicate and time-consuming cutouts pasted on a decaying wall. Looking forward to her two-person […]

Releases/Collector’s Focus: Audrey Kawasaki – “Saying Goodbye”

Posted by juggernut3, August 22, 2009

Audrey Kawasaki is releasing a limited edition print from her most recent show in Japan (covered) today. This amazing image titled: “Saying Goodbye” will be available today (8/22) at 3pm PST on Audrey’s website here. The edition size is a scarce 200 and will be available with or without the premium frame. The print measures 18″x22″ with a price of $220 (unframed) and $480 (framed). As with all of Audrey’s print releases you must first register on her site to be eligible to purchase this […]

Highlights: Recommended Openings For August 20-26

Posted by Andrew Hosner, August 20, 2009

David B. Smith Gallery is the proud host of the new solo exhibition of figurative paintings by artist Kris Lewis this Saturday inside their new gallery space located in Denver. ThisÂ latest collection of surrealist portraits have been inspired by Lewis’ rich family history. Lewis’ reverence for masters of old is apparent in his depiction of the human figure, which he uses as a vector for hidden stories, delicate emotion and universal truth. His work has been featured in galleries around the world, including Denver, Los […]

Streets: Invader – “Low Fidelity” @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted by sleepboy, August 19, 2009

As expected, Invader took his time to visit buildings around the area with his tile work, coinciding with the opening of his solo at Lazarides (covered).Â From the look of these new London pieces, he seems to be transitioning to some larger scale work, perhaps making it harder for “collectors” to take them off the streets.Â Don’t know how long he is in town for or whether these went up before or after the opening but more and more seem to be popping up. More […]

Streets: Anthony Lister Mural

Posted by sleepboy, August 13, 2009

One of the nicest murals we’ve seen put up in a while comes from Sydney (277 Parramatta Rd to be exact), where Anthony Lister (interviewed) painted over this large billboard. Look for more Lister news to follow as he gets set to open a show at New Image Art in September. Another view as well as some other recent street pieces after the jump…

New Artist Focus: Tristram Lansdowne

Posted by AM Editor, August 13, 2009

The upcoming summer group show (teased/previewed) at Joshua Liner Gallery is packed with heavyweight artists with whom frequent AM readers will already be familiar, such as Dave Kinsey, Joe Sorren and Greg Simkins (interviewed). However, the show will likely be many people’s introduction to several up-and-coming young artists. One of those whom we are particularly interested in is Canadian painter Tristram Lansdowne. More after the jump…

Highlights: Recommended Openings For August 13-19

Posted by Andrew Hosner, August 13, 2009

If you are in New York City this weekend, DO NOT MISS the amazing lineup of artists in Joshua Liner Gallery’s “Summer Group Show,” (previewed) many of whom are showing for the first time with Liner and debuting the goodness to come from upcoming shows.Â Some great shows going off this weekend, so get out and support your local art scene. The full overview of the onslaught of art after the jump.

Streets: Aiko

Posted by sleepboy, August 12, 2009

Looks like last weekend in Brooklyn, Aiko put up a mural at the Williamsburg Music Center on Bedford Ave & South 5th.Â Some of the classic imagery that was on display at her last solo at Joshua Liner Gallery was replicated nicely at this busy location.Â Check out more of the images she posted up on her blog after the jump…

Openings & Interviews: Chris Stain & Armsrock – “I Know There Is Love” @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted by Lawrence, August 11, 2009

Last Friday, Chris Stain and Armsrock opened their two-person solo show “I Know There Is Love” at Ad Hoc Art. Their unique individual explorations of the hope and dignity found in everyday urban life while still maintaining the undertones of its challenges and despair paired together very nicely. AM had a chance to interview with both Chris and Armsrock, in which they talk about how their individual bodies of work interact with one another, the inspiration for the show and more. Read the full interview […]

Interviews: Michael Page – “ThankYouGoodbye” @ Varnish Fine Arts

Posted by sleepboy, August 10, 2009

Michael Page’s newest show, “ThankYouGoodbye” (teased), features a body of work inspired by climate change in places like Greenland and Alaska. Sadly, his show that opened at Varnish Fine Art in SF over the weekend will be the last in this space for the gallery. We had a chance to sit down for an interview with Page to talk about the new direction his work is going among other things. Interview after the jump…