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Openings: Roa @ Factory Fresh

Posted by sleepboy, May 22, 2010

Talented street artist Roa continued his onslaught of recent shows (Cologne, Paris and London) with a new body of work for the Factory Fresh Gallery in New York. Reprising his signature lenticular paintings and utilizing found objects as canvas with movable parts revealing the anatomy of his animal subjects, the Belgium-based artist once again wowed the audience with ingenious constructs and on site installations. More pics after the jump…

Preview: Richard Colman – “Keep Out the Light” @ New Image Art

Posted by sleepboy, May 22, 2010

Set to open tonight at New Image Art is Richard Colman’s “Keep Out the Light”. The new body of work will feature some of the artist’s signature imagery with increasingly frantic geometric patterns interspersed with the interconnected characters that inhabit his paintings. The bright and beautiful hues of his configurations provide a stark contrast to his violent and often overtly sexual world. From the look of things, visitors will be greeted with some pretty impressive murals and installations when the show opens. Check our more […]

Giveaway: Charlie Immer Hand Embellished Editions from Virtu Art Gallery

Posted by sven, May 21, 2010

Remember we ran a giveaway recently for one of these great hand finished Brandi Milne editions? Our friend Tom at Virtu Art Gallery, the publisher of the print, has again generously donated a rather special giveaway item for AM’s readers. Charlie Immer’s work is stunningly detailed & we love his metaphysical surrealist paintings and his bold use of colour. Virtu has just published two great fine art editions from the artist. Here’s the skinny on the giveaway: “Immer’s Inner World Contest” Just leave a comment here […]

Art Stars – Polo Jeans Project

Posted by sleepboy, May 20, 2010

Starting early this year, Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren began commissioning artists all over Europe to customize star shaped “canvases” made from denim. This list includes many artists that readers of AM will be familiar with including Matt Small (interviewed), Pam Glew, Pedro Matos, Herakut (interviewed), Delta, and Case. With the stars and stripes flag as inspiration, the artists created some pretty fantastic pieces that will appear in Polo Jeans Co. stores as well as all together in an exhibition in London at the end […]

Openings: Allison Sommers – Schlareffenland @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, May 20, 2010

Last weekend, Allison Sommers (interviewed) opened her show “Schlareffenland” at the Thinkspace Gallery alongside Joao Ruas. Showing off her vivid imagination as well as a predilection for sausages, Allison wowed the crowd with her strikingly detailed paintings, sculptures, and sausage jello – yes, sausage jello. See for yourself with all the opening pics after the jump…

“Art From The New World” – Gary Baseman Hosted Tour / Artist Signing Event

Posted by sven, May 19, 2010

Following on from the fantastic preview evening last Friday, Corey Helford Gallery’s “Art from the New World” continued to draw in the crowds on Saturday afternoon for the public opening consisting of a guided tour of the exhibition hosted by the inimitable Gary Baseman and a meet-and-greet signing session with the artists. Baseman held court in the lobby of Bristol City Museum alongside his costumed characters, giving an enjoyable potted history of the new contemporary scene and discussing how he and many of his peers […]

Openings: Os Gemeos – “Pra quem mora lá, o céu é lá” @ Museu Colecção Berardo

Posted by juggernut3, May 19, 2010

Os Gemeos unleashed their latest show across the Atlantic in Portugal named “Pra quem mora lá, o céu é lá” (To who lives there, heaven is there). From the looks of this exhibition hosted in Lisbon’s Museu Colecção Berardo, it appears to be as heavenly as the title indicates. Fans of the twins from São Paulo were greeted with another indoor haven for street art and music lovers. From floor to ceiling, Os Gemeos worked to paint and install interactive sculptures, installations and paintings that hooked […]

Openings: Charming Baker – “Stupid has a new Hero” @ New York Studio Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, May 19, 2010

AM was on hand to experience the private opening of Charming Baker’s latest show “Stupid has a new Hero” at New York Studio Gallery (previewed). The pop up show welcomed a slew of friends and fans of London-based artist’s clever yet abrasive paintings. Charming and crew rolled out the red carpet for all to enjoy the special night by making sure everyone walked away with something in their hand; he even set up a cool hand silkscreen station where people could make their own prints […]

Preview: Ludo – “Do Androids Dream Of Electrik Sheep?” @ Electrik Sheep

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2010

*This show has actually been cancelled* Parisian street artist LUDO recently sent us preview images of some pieces he is working for his upcoming solo show at the Electrik Sheep Gallery. As he mentioned in his interview with us back in February, he will be exhibiting in Newcastle with a body of work entitled “Do Androids Dream Of Electrik Sheep?” The opening is June 3rd – make sure you stop by if you are in the area to check out “Nature’s Revenge” for yourself. More […]

Preview: Logan Hicks, Anthony Lister, and Michael Kalish @ Opera Gallery (NY)

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2010

Logan Hicks (interviewed), Anthony Lister’s (interviewed), and Michael Kalish are teaming up for a three person show opening this week (May 19th) at the Opera Gallery in New York. Hicks will be bringing some new stencils including what appear to be some more minimalistic work. Lister looks to be exhibiting some older works and Kalish (whom we are not familiar with) is contributing some pop icon pieces constructed partially with license plates. Preview images after the jump…