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Interviews: MODE 2 – “Offerings” @ Lucas Carrieri Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, December 14, 2011

Earlier this fall, artist MODE 2 debuted a solid body of work entitled Offerings in Berlin’s Lucas Carrieri Gallery. The hardworking Parisian street artist is known for his distinctive and provocative style, and was able to take some time to share his thoughts with AM with in a candid and detailed interview conducted by Zaza Weissgerber. Topics touched on include the reasonings behind his work, his philosophy behind his portrayal of the female form, and much more. Catch the full conversation after the jump.

KRINK @ Loft in Space

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2011

Several weeks ago, Loft in Space in Hawaii hosted a show from Craig Costello with new site-specific paintings and sculptures. The showspace in Oahu was the site of last year’s POW WOW and run by Jasper Wong, co-owner of Above Second where the AM-curated East West Connect is currently showing. Not only is Costello the creator of KRINK, a line of the finest quality handmade inks and markers, beloved by artists and vandals alike, he has also perfected a signature drip technique that he employed […]

Openings: David Flores x Phil Stern – “The Beginning of an Era” @ The Phil Stern Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2011

A few days ago, artist David Flores and photographer Phil Stern unveiled their joint exhibition at the Phil Stern Gallery showcasing an incredible collection of timeless images blending Stern’s photography and Flores’ unique design. The pictures included iconic personalities ranging from Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, and James Dean, just to name a few. Having Flores add his design over every one of those photos gave the collection a unique twist which seemed to blend the past and the present almost seamlessly. As we have seen […]

Openings: “Attack of the Space Waffles” @ Outsiders

Posted by butterfly, December 13, 2011

Space Invader is back to London for a solo show at the Outsiders and what a better way to celebrate December with an Attack of Space Waffles? Showcasing a series of brand new mosaic alias’ and some other goodies like stickers and limited editions. The basement features an ‘Invaded Disco Ball’, and a 20 minute documentary following Invader throughout his street missions, and also a ‘Space Waffle Machine‘ dispensing hot waffles throughout the exhibition to the delight of the gallery’s Christmas visitors. ‘Tis the season to be invaded… More pics after the jump…

Teaser: Adult Swim x Gallery 1988 (Melrose)

Posted by sleepboy, December 12, 2011

Here’s a show coming up for all the Adult Swim fans out there. On January 13th, the Gallery 1988 on Melrose will hold a group exhibition featuring, as inspiration, characters from the adult-oriented cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network. The opportunities for satire, irreverent commentary, and all out fun is limitless with the full slate of risque, unorthodox, and bizarre content up for grabs. For example, you will recognize the Mooninites from Aqua Teen Hunger Force in the piece above from Scott Listfield that also cleverly […]

Openings: KAWS – “FOCUS:KAWS” @ Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Posted by juggernut3, December 12, 2011

On Friday night, AM attended Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth where KAWS unveiled his latest show in the Lone Star state. The exhibition entitled Focus:KAWS is a mix of color and monotone works from the Brooklyn based artist including a previous series of tondos which made its way from this year’s Armory. In addition, the monocolor counterpart of the neon Dissected Companion from his showing with Honor Fraser also made an appearance. On display was also the black spongebob print which we told you about a couple days […]

Teaser: Affordable Art Fair (Los Angeles)

Posted by sleepboy, December 11, 2011

For the younger collectors out there in Los Angeles, there is good news as the Affordable Art Fair will be in town from January 18th – 22nd for their debut showing. Held on the event deck at L.A. Live, the goal is to present contemporary art priced from $100 – $10,000, with half of the work under $5,000. One of the exhibitors will be Thinkspace with a lineup featuring Adam Caldwell, Audrey Kawasaki, Brian M. Viveros, DABS MYLA, David Cooley, David MacDowell, Jacub Gagnon, Jason […]

Showing / Streets: Hyuro – “Casual Anamolies” @ Starkart Gallery (Zurich)

Posted by sleepboy, December 11, 2011

On Friday, the street muralist Hyuro opened her show Casual Anamolies at the Starkart Gallery. The Spain-based artist who is originally from Buenos Aires as made a name for herself getting up all over the world, most recently in Norway for the ______ capitalism? event and Nuart Festival. For her first solo in Zurich, she tried to cast aside her old way of working to create a fresh new set of works, much of it conceptual, exploring intimate representations of the human condition, isolated in breathless […]

Openings: “Brothers of the Weird” @ Cooper Cole Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 10, 2011

A couple weeks ago in Toronto, the newly renamed Cooper Cole Gallery hosted the opening for Brothers of the Weird. Anchored by the ever entertaining Todd “REAS” James, the group show also featured the colorful works of associates and friends Joe Grillo (Dearraindrop), Billy Grant, Devin Flynn and Ian Flynn. More openings shots after the jump…

Previews: “December Group Show” @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, December 9, 2011

Guerrero Gallery is coming up on almost two years of being in existence and leading up to their anniversary, they are holding a special group show this Saturday. They’ve gathered a choice selection of the artists that has inspired and driven them including Richard Colman, Andrew Schoultz, Paul Wackers, Glen Baldridge, Frohawk, TwoFeathers, Ted Pushinsky, Ben Venom, Andy Diaz Hope, Devin Troy, Strother, Libby Black, Aaron Noble, Jeff Canham, Alisha Kerlin, Steve Powers, Sean McFarland, Heidi Zumbrun, Chris Duncan, Joseph Hart, David Jien, Glen Baldrige and […]