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Showing: Daniel Arsham – “#YESTERDAYSFUTURES” @ Espace Louis Vuitton (Singapore)

Posted by SAL, October 30, 2013

NYC based contemporary artist, Daniel Arsham is currently touring the globe, showing his unique artworks and concepts in some of the biggest and most influential capitals. After Amsterdam and London (covered), the artist flew to Singapore where his first exhibition in the city was including two different shows/projects. First up was a show at Espace Louis Vuitton Singapore where he opened the #YESTERDAYSFUTURES (PART I) solo show on October 24. Along with wide collection of eroded objects from the modern day, presented as archaeological artifacts from the future, a […]

Releases: KAWS Silkscreen Print Portfolio

Posted by SAL, October 30, 2013

Prolific NYC-based artist KAWS has been very active lately showing his paintings & sculptures at art fairs & museums. After the FIAC art fair in France, two museum shows in the US at the PAFA (covered) and Nerman Museum (covered), and only few days before opening a solo show at Galerie Perrotin in NYC, the artist announced the release of a silkscreen prints portfolio on his Instagram. According to the information given, the edition will only be 100 and the release is planned soon via Kawsone.com. As seen on the studio […]

Releases: Faile Book Covers

Posted by sleepboy, October 29, 2013

If you missed it last year, tomorrow (October 30) around noon (Eastern Standard Time), Faile will be releasing some more new book covers with imagery from their recent show Les Ballets de Faile (Part I, Part II) at the New York City Ballet in New York. Priced at $1,250, each one will be unique with silk screened images overtop collaged paper as well as float mounted in a white frame. Good luck and head over to Paper Monster tomorrow at the appropriate time if you are interested. Discuss Faile here.

Openings: Billy Norrby – “The Stone Like” @ CHG Circa

Posted by sleepboy, October 29, 2013

On the same night as Ron English’s solo at Corey Helford, their sister gallery several doors down, CHG Circa also hosted an opening reception. The Stone Like featured the paintings of Billy Norrby, rendered in a style reminiscent of the master works from the Romanticism movement. By mixing some relics of the contemporary age and some surreal touches, Norrby updates his work for modern times. Take a look at more photos below… Discuss Billy Norrby here.

Openings: Ron English – “Popogandastan” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, October 29, 2013

Last Saturday night, fans of Ron English (featured) packed the opening of his newest show at Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, eager to see a new body of work that has been two years in the making. Popogandastan featured pieces that explored the gifted painter’s incredibly detailed world, filled with his surreal cast of characters and lush backgrounds. These need to be seen in person to be appreciated fully so head over if you are in the area before the close date of November 22nd. Discuss Ron English here.

Previews: “Bad Dad 2013” @ Spoke Art

Posted by sleepboy, October 28, 2013

The first weekend on November, Spoke Art in San Francisco will be presenting their annual art exhibit dedicated to the films of Wes Anderson. Bad Dads, in its fourth year (see 2010 & 2012), will feature a group show and Halloween costume party on November 1st and 2nd as well as a film screening at the Castro Theatre of Bottle Rocket, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom on November 3rd (regular ticket rates apply). Take a look at more preview images below like full image of the cropped […]

Screenings: Invader – “Art4Space” (New York)

Posted by juggernut3, October 28, 2013

Tomorrow night (October 29), the French street bomber known as Invader & Jonathan LeVine Gallery will be premiering a special screening of ART4SPACE (covered) for fans in New York City. The great documentary featured at Pulse Miami follows Invader as he launched one of his signature mosaics into the Earth’s stratosphere. This screening is free to all on a first come first serve basis and will be held back to back at 8pm & 9pm. Seating is extremely limited so get there early to secure your spot – Landmark […]

Openings: KAWS “UPS AND DOWNS” @ Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Posted by sleepboy, October 28, 2013

Over the weekend, the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City opened up a new show from KAWS entitled UPS AND DOWNS. The NY-based artist has been on a roll recently (also see PAFA, BAM, MTV, Basel, Tokyo) and it looks like he still has a couple more high profile shows scheduled before the end of the year. For his fans in KC, he prepared a series of of his tondos, character based abstractions, and a large version of his Resting Place Companion. Take a look at more photos below… Photo […]

Releases: Titi Freak – “Atmosphera” Print

Posted by sleepboy, October 28, 2013

Brazilian street artist Titi Freak recently announced the release of a new print entitled Atmosphera featuring a floating figure with a spray can. The eight color screen print, rendered in his abstract aesthetic and palette mix, is limited to a run of 50. If interested contact the KINGCAP#SP shop at [email protected]. More views of the image below… Discuss Titi Freak here.

Patrick Martinez Installation @ El Tapatio Market (Bell Gardens)

Posted by sleepboy, October 26, 2013

A couple days ago, the El Tapatio Market in Bell Gardens, California hosted a unique showing from Patrick Martinez. For one day only, the Los Angeles-based artist installed works from his repertoire including his signature neon signs in the supermarket. Blending in with the products offered by the store, the project provided an interesting juxtaposition of art and everyday life for random shoppers and art lovers alike. Take a look at more photos below… Photo credit: Erwin Recinos (via LA Taco). Discuss Patrick Martinez here.