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Openings: Jeremy Geddes – “Exhale” @ Jonathan LeVine

Posted by juggernut3, October 22, 2012

This past weekend, Jonathan LeVine Gallery premiered a new exhibition from Australian painter Jeremy Geddes (interviewed). Making his long awaited United States solo debut along with peer Ashley Wood, Geddes made a splash with 17 superb paintings (previewed). Entitled Exhale, this new body of work featured a mix of subject matters ranging from his signature astronauts & urban landscapes to his imagination-inspiring subjects that seem to be thrown or propelled through residential domiciles. Known for his ultra-fine strokes and tight painting style, it was amazing to […]

Preview: KAWS – “Imaginary Friends” @ Galerie Perrotin (Paris)

Posted by sleepboy, October 22, 2012

Coming up next month (November 3rd), Galerie Perrotin will be presenting new works from KAWS in a solo show entitled Imaginary Friends. Back in May, the NY-based Donnelly had exhibited at the blue-chip gallery’s Hong Kong showspace (covered here & here), and now to follow it up, he will fill the Paris branch with his pop culture-infused abstractions. With the opening only a couple weeks away, the work has been shipped including this huge chum piece that we’re sure any KAWS collector would love to add […]

Showing: TrustoCorp – “International Bank of TrustoCorp” @ The Outsiders Gallery (Newcastle)

Posted by sleepboy, October 22, 2012

Earlier this month, the street collective TrustoCorp made their debut outside of the USA with a showing at Newcastle-based Outsiders gallery entitled International Bank of TrustoCorp. Bringing their special form of satire and political commentary, the crew put on display a series of works that transformed the gallery into a counterfeit counting house that examined the power of currency. They state: “We’re exploring the power of money in our lives on a local and international level. From the high power gambling of Wall Street to the broken dreams of Main […]

Releases: Snoopy Ceramic (KAWS Version)

Posted by sleepboy, October 21, 2012

Tomorrow at noon (Octeber 22nd Eastern time), KAWS will be releasing something for his fans out there to celebrate Halloween. Reprising his collaboration with the popular Snoopy (see 2011), the ceramic jar will be available for approximately $132 on Kawsone. Also, for all those KAWS heads out there, remember the street turned contemporary artist will be participating in another holiday next month in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a 40-foot-long balloon of his companion character. Photo credit: Hypebeast. Discuss KAWS here.

Upcoming: Eriberto & Estevan Oriol – “Like Father, Like Son : NYC” @ Carmichael Gallery Popup

Posted by sleepboy, October 21, 2012

On November 8th, the Carmichael Gallery will be presenting Like Father, Like Son : NYC at a popup space in New York (6 to 8pm, 303 Tenth Ave in Chelsea). The retrospective survey covers works from renowned Los Angeles-based Chicano father and son photographers, Eriberto and Estevan Oriol and is the NYC version of a show that was seen in LA in October of 2011 (covered) The exhibition will comprise of fifteen limited edition black and white, color, silver gelatin and digital c-prints from each photographer, including works exhibited in the historic Art In The Streets exhibition […]

Preview: Roland Tamayo – “Where The Heart Is” @ Gallery 1988

Posted by sleepboy, October 19, 2012

Tomorrow night (October 20th) on Melrose, the Gallery 1988 will be hosting Roland Tamayo’s (interviewed) first solo in Los Angeles where he will be unveiling a series of paintings inspired by his experiences as a new father. Entitled Where The Heart Is, the new body of work features his signature mix of the natural world and the technological, leading to novel hybrid creatures and situations. For this showing, Tamayo will also be playing with images from his hometown, sea creatures, and nostalgic thoughts, and pop culture that his children are […]

Openings: Camilla d’Errico & Brandi Milne – “The Candy Escape” @ Cotton Candy Machine

Posted by juggernut3, October 19, 2012

Last weekend, Camilla d’Errico (above) and Brandi Milne showcased new bodies of work at Brooklyn’s Cotton Candy Machine. Entitled The Candy Escape, this exhibition from both artists delighted New Yorkers and Comicon–goers alike. Camilla, who is back from a one year hiatus from fine art, took her unique mix of manga and illustrative techniques to a sold out return. While fresh off Baby Tattooville, the Los Angeles-based Milne displayed her somber and surreal paintings for Williamsburg art lovers to enjoy. Discuss this show here. Discuss Brandi Milne here. Discuss Camilla d’Errico here.

Previews: Jeremy Geddes & Ashley Wood – “Exhale” & “Machine Sabbath” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, October 19, 2012

This Saturday, the Jonathan LeVine Gallery will host duo exhibitions from two accomplished artists from Australia. Jeremy Geddes’ (interviewed), whose work you see above, will make his US debut solo with a new body of work entitled Exhale. The Melbourne-based painter will unveil 17 fresh paintings rendered in his meticulous style. With his imagery left open to interpretation, Geddes often paints his subjects in mid movement floating in urban landscapes. Showing besides him is another Australian standout Ashley Wood. The award-winning illustrator and artist will also be making […]

Openings: Shepard Fairey – “Sound & Vision” @ StolenSpace

Posted by sleepboy, October 19, 2012

Londoners have already seen evidence of Shepard Fairey’s (featured) presence on the streets, but tonight (October 19th), the StolenSpace Gallery will be putting a new body of work from the prominent American street artist on display entitled Sound and Vision. Shep’s first exhibition in London Town in five years will see him create art with one of his greatest inspirations in mind – music. Friend and collaborator Z-Trip will be on hand to supply the soundtrack to the artwork that will include mixed media works on canvas, screen prints (wood, metal, and paper), rubylith […]

Set Up / Preview: Gary Baseman – “Nightmares of Halloween Past” @ KK Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, October 18, 2012

This Saturday, October 20th, the KK Gallery in Los Angeles’ Chinatown Arts District will be holding their debut show featuring Gary Baseman’s (featured) Nightmares of Halloween Past. The new body of work is an ode to Baseman’s favorite holiday and includes a series of haunting original paintings, special edition prints, installations and videos. Also on display will be his his vintage Halloween photo collection dating back to 1915 and there will be a special performance by Nightmare and The Cat. Photo credit: theonepointeight. Discuss Gary Baseman here.