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Openings: Conor Harrington – “Headless Heroes” @ Lazarides

Posted by sven, October 30, 2009

Conor Harrington‘s (interviewed)Â solo show entitled “Headless Heroes” opened last night at Lazarides Gallery in London, and AM went along to take a look at the new pieces Conor had been working on since his last showing at Kinsey/DesForges in Los Angeles along with his partner, artist Chloe Early (covered). The new body of work saw someÂ familiar and always welcome themes inÂ Conor’s “weekend warriors,” as heÂ has termedÂ them – representations of men in military regalia who dress up for the weekend to relive past colonial triumphs, interwoven […]

Ron English Cowgirl Casting Call

Posted by sleepboy, October 29, 2009

For a certain subset of art fans, there is no greater joy than participating in the creation of art themselves. For example, it could be posing for live drawing sessions like Dr. Sketchy’s (seen above), becoming photoreferences for their favorite artists’ paintings, or playing a part in an art show’s opening festivities. It seems the next opportunity has come knocking… Ron English’s (featured) show “Immortal Underground” will be opening at the New York Opera Gallery on November 12th.Â He is now holding a casting call […]

Dr. Sketchy Anti-Art School with Tara McPherson

Posted by juggernut3, October 29, 2009

We can’t seem to get enough of Tara McPherson and Molly Crabapple since drawing along side them at Baby Tattooville in the Riverside Art Museum (covered). So, AM decided to stop by and get in a little schooling with a special edition of NYC’s Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School featuring none other than our friend Tara McPherson.Â For this special session a “life drawing” model was transformed into a beautiful & seductive “Lonely Heart” siren. More after the jump.

Releases: Steve Powers – “New York”

Posted by AM Editor, October 29, 2009

Up now on POW, a beautiful new print by Steve “ESPO” Powers entitled “New York.” Here are the details: Four color screenprint on heavyweight archival paper 25″ x 25″ Edition of 125 Signed and numbered by the artist Â£205.00 (approximately $350) Update: Not surprisingly, it looks like this print is almost sold out.

Highlights: Recommended Openings For Oct 28 – Nov 3

Posted by Andrew Hosner, October 29, 2009

For those lucky enough to find themselves in NYC this Halloween weekend, you should consider yourselves blessed by the art gods as you will be in the presence of greatness. The one and only Robert Williams returns with his first major showing (previewed) in almost five years at the esteemed Tony Shafrazi Gallery in the heart of Chelsea. Shafraziâ€™s new gallery took over a year to design, build and transform the space into one of the most beautiful in New York. The grand staircase leads […]

Releases: Jim Houser – “Make Room for the Emptiness”

Posted by AM Editor, October 29, 2009

Today, at 11am Eastern, The BLDG will be releasing a new 6-color hand-pulled screenprint by Jim Houser. The print, created for his show “Make Room for the Emptiness” at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery (covered) is 11″ x 14″Â in an edition of 200. Get it for the very reasonable price of $75 here. Additional pics after the jump.

Teaser: Steve “ESPO” Powers @ White Walls

Posted by Ken, October 29, 2009

Coming November 14th to San Francisco’s White Walls Gallery, Steve “ESPO” Powers will be presenting a new body of art, entitled “This Woman’s Work”. Comprising of enamel and aluminum on backlit shadow boxes, “This Women’s Work” looks like it might be in a similar vein to his last show, “Two Fists of Iron and a Bottle of Beer” (previewed). Fresh off his Love Letter Project, expect the Exterior Surface Painting Outreach to bring his unique brand of typography, wit and social compassion to the Bay […]

Releases: Edwin Ushiro – New Prints

Posted by Ken, October 28, 2009

Edwin Ushiro has just released two new prints from last month’s hauntingly beautiful LeBasse Projects‘ show, “Softly Encompassing the Womb” (covered). “Time Therefore Remained Idle Without Light Extruding Acceptance,” pictured above, is Edwin’s interpretation of a Japanese turned Hawaiian ghost story from his youth, while “Rediscovery of the Infinite Stars Inside the Shell,” pictured after the jump, is a self portrait of the artist with his childhood pet, “Rusty.” Moderately priced at one hundred and two hundred and fifty dollars a piece, Edwin’s two new […]

Openings: Greg Gossel – “Broken” @ Soo Visual Arts Center

Posted by Ken, October 28, 2009

Greg Gossel (interviewed) recently opened his latest solo show, “Broken” at the Soo Visual Arts Center (previewed). Featuring over twenty new works as well as an installation, “Broken” is Greg’s first solo show in Minnesota, though he’s a Minneapolis resident. Those in the area who want to see the show should hurry to Soo Visual Arts Center as the show closes this Thursday, November 29th. More pictures after the jump.

Preview: Nicoletta Ceccoli – “Babes in Toyland” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, October 28, 2009

Nicoletta Ceccoli (interviewed) is getting ready to open her show “Babes in Toyland” next month at Copro Gallery.Â Judging from the preview, she has prepared another fantastic body of work with her delicate surrealism and visual double entendres.Â This is not a show to miss as she is showing with two other great artists, Amy Sol (interviewed) and Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed).Â See you all there on opening night (November 7). For now, more preview images after the jump…