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Teaser: Shepard Fairey April 2010 Exhibition @ Deitch Projects

Posted by Khoi, January 15, 2010

The recent appointment of Jeffrey Deitch as the new Director of MOCA has spurred much rumor and speculation regarding the continued operation of Deitch Projects and their scheduled exhibitions. It has been confirmed by the museum and by Mr. Deitch himself that all commercial activity on his end will cease by June 1, 2010, meaning Deitch Projects as we all know it will shutter. What happens to his staff and stable of artists is still yet undetermined, however, we at Arrested Motion have received word […]

Openings: Krista Huot – “Nepenthe” @ Gallery 1988 (SF)

Posted by Ken, January 14, 2010

Krista Huot (interviewed) opened her first-ever solo show this past weekend at Gallery1988SF. AM was on hand the day of the opening to catch up with Krista as she was putting the finishing touches on her latest body of work. “Nepenthe,” an ancient drug used to cure sorrow and depression through forgetfulness, is truly a fitting name. By reminding and reinterpreting the forgotten stories and fairy tales of our youth, Huot effectively reinvigorates our imaginations, and as promised, cures our sorrow with her playful and […]

Highlights: Recommended openings for Jan 14 – Jan 16

Posted by Andrew Hosner, January 14, 2010

2010 is upon us and it looks to be an exciting year in the art world. Things officially get kicking this week with a slew of openings taking place around the globe. Leading the charge this weekend is the new body of work from Josh Keyes opening at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in NYC this Saturday. Featuring some of his largest work yet, and his first self portrait, this show is not to be missed and is expected to sell out in advance of the opening. […]

Teaser: Andrew Schoultz – “Crisis” @ Jerome Zodo Contemporary (Milan)

Posted by sleepboy, January 14, 2010

Another show we are looking forward to in March is Andrew Schoultz’s solo in Italy at the Jerome Zodo Contemporary. Entitled “Crisis,” the exhibition opens on March 11th and will include this amazing large scale (11′ x 24′) piece “Monument Yard. (Monument to Turbulent Times)” which was about one and a half years in the making. It was originally on view at the Torrance Art Museum for an exhibition titled “Zoom” and will now make it’s way to Milan. Take a closer look at some […]

Preview: Kevin Cyr & Jason Bryant – “Behind the Curtain” @ Raandesk Gallery

Posted by sven, January 14, 2010

We’ve been following the work of Brooklyn artist Kevin Cyr for a little while now and we were excited to hear that he has a new body of work appearing at Raandesk Gallery of Art in New York. “Behind the Curtain” also features Jason Bryant, whom Cyr met whilst they were both working as assistants for Kehinde Wiley. Sounds like both artists will be producing large scale oil paintings for the show – Cyr’s on wooden panels and Bryant’s on canvas. Cyr’s mark making depicts […]

Teaser: Lola – “Ipsum Factum” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 13, 2010

Looking ahead to March, we see that Lola will be unveiling a new body of work “Ipsum Factum” at the Corey Helford Gallery. While working on her second solo show (first solo covered here) at the Culver City gallery, she says “every day is a lesson and a challenge, with noticeable evolution and growth.” For this show, she will be exploring the relationships between humans and animals. Here we see her posing pretty next to one of the paintings she is working on. Take a […]

Benefit: “The Partnership for the Homeless” Auction hosted by Larry Gagosian

Posted by Khoi, January 13, 2010

On Friday, January 29, 2010, Larry Gagosian is hosting a benefit auction at his gallery in New York City in support of The Family Resource Center of The Partnership for the Homeless. The event is co-chaired by artist Richard Serra and his wife Clara and the Principal Auctioneer is Tobias Meyer, Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s. The spectacular artwork can be seen at the auction website and includes some fantastic pieces by today’s top artists, including the above pictured Richard Serra 80″x80″ painting […]

Releases: Alex Pardee’s Digested Rainbow Giclee

Posted by Ken, January 13, 2010

Releasing later today is Alex Pardee’s “Digested Rainbow” giclee. “Digested Rainbow” was one of the standout pieces from his “Letters from Digested Children” show that we covered last year at FIFTY24SF. Limited to an edition of 50, the giclee comes signed and numbered and measures in at 17″ x 22″. Available sometime today through Hi-Fructose.

Update: Josh Keyes – “Fragment” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by sven, January 13, 2010

As we eagerly await AM favorite Josh Keyes’ (interviewed) solo show “Fragment” opening this Saturday at Jonathan LeVine Gallery, we can share with you a shot from Josh’s new studio in Portland of the work in progress for the new body of work. The painting on the easel is entitled “Shedding.” Read on to see the finished painting and the other works we previewed previously as well as a new image of a self portrait piece for the show…

Preview: Glenn Barr @ The 4th Wall Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 12, 2010

After showing in his hometown of Detroit last year, Glenn Barr now gets set to showcase his newest work (teased) at The 4th Wall Gallery. If you are unable to make it out to Dallas, don’t worry, we have a preview of the fantastic new body of work as well as a video of the setup (he’ll be showing alongside THH70) all after the jump…