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Video: Yoskay Yamamoto Interview for Scion “Self-Portraits” Exhibition

Posted by sleepboy, September 21, 2009

We are looking forward to Yoskay Yamamoto (interviewed) taking part in a New York show sometime in November.Â We’ll have more on that later, but for now, check out this nice little interview he did in regards to the Scion Installation Tour (covered) that finally hit its last stop in Los Angeles.Â He talked about his piece for the show as well as how he got started on the gallery circuit, among other things.Â You can bid on Yoskay’s “Self Portrait” here if you are […]

Releases: David Choe – “Death Blossom” Print

Posted by sleepboy, September 21, 2009

Remember that show-stopper piece that David Choe painted in April for his solo show in China (covered)?Â Apparently, he has decided to release a print of of the stunning “Death Blossom.”Â It looks like this limited edition will be available for that Giant Robot Biennale 2 show at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) next month that we told you about. To get an idea of how large that original painting was, take a look at Choe next it as well as check out his […]

Openings: Anthony Lister – “And Then The Wind Changed” @ New Image Art

Posted by Andrew Hosner, September 21, 2009

AM stopped by briefly at New Image Art out on Santa Monica Blvd amidst a busy art weekend to check out the Anthony Lister (interviewed) show.Â Lister was in town last week to open his new LA solo show, “And Then The Wind Changed” featuring medium and large paintings as well as some installations. Check out additional pics of the works in the show and more after the jump.

Showing: Barry McGee @ The Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts

Posted by sleepboy, September 20, 2009

Barry McGee has been busy this month.Â Not only was he in France for his massive install at the Biennale de Lyon and opening a solo show in Rome at Galleria Alessandra Bonomo, Mr. Pimple also found time to participate in the anniversary show at the Pasadena Armory. Â The Armory commissioned 20 artists to celebrate its 20 years of exhibition history with installations both inside the Armory and at different sites in Pasadena. Take a look at photos McGee’s contribution after the jump…

Preview: Ana Bagayan – “Critters” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, September 20, 2009

Next month, opening on October 9th to be exact, Ana Bagayan (featured) will be part of a group show with Tin (interviewed) and Ryan Heshka. She’s planning to have some drawings and 5 large paintings for this show, one of which is 24″ x 36″, oil on wood, seen above – “Critters.”Â Take a look at some more preview shots after the jump…

Openings: The London Police – “Brothers in Arms” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by Andrew Hosner, September 19, 2009

The London Police opened a huge show last week in Los Angeles at the Carmichael Gallery located out on La Brea. The art lovers of LA came out in strong numbers to support the show and to catch the premiere of the Ashton Kutcher produced “Brothers In Arms” short film (teased)Â that chronicled 5 days of the TLP being handcuffed together during the final touches of their show. The flim is hilarious and came out so good. Thanks to NOMAD (who’s still in town after his […]

Openings: Scion Installation 5 – “Self Portrait” (LA)

Posted by sleepboy, September 19, 2009

Last Saturday, Scionâ€™sÂ Installation Art TourÂ which originally started at Art Basel – Miami last year, arrived at it’s final destination – Culver City.Â After stops in Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, New York, San Jose, Philadelphia, and Portland, this year’sÂ “Self Portraits” themed artÂ will be auctioned off (artnet) to benefitÂ Creative Capital,Â a national artist support organization.Â Take a look at the opening as well as all the art work after the jump and get to bidding as there are bargains to be had…

Showing: Keith Haring @ Woodward Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, September 19, 2009

The Woodward Gallery opened a show featuring some famed New York street artist Keith Haring’s work last weekend.Â The exhibition focuses on some of Haring’s earlier works and includes subway drawings, studio interiors and other never-before-exhibited works. Photo set after the jump…

Openings: “Sacred Monsters” @ Tufts University Art Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, September 18, 2009

We can’t be EVERYWHERE at once. Fortunately, AM has friends who enjoy art as much as we do. Last Thursday, Josh Liner played correspondent for us and trekked up to Boston to attended “Sacred Monsters” (previewed) at Tufts University Art Gallery. The show showcases some “young guns” of the Japanese art scene – Mr., Chiho Aoshima, Tomokazu (Matsu)Â Matsuyamaâ€™s (interviewed), Oscar, Kenjiro Kitade, Tokyo Kamen, Mahomi Kunikata, Nobuhiro Ishihara and Saito Oiwa. These eight notable mid-career artist have tackled numerous mediums with much success and Tufts […]

Openings: Evan Hecox – “The Last Thousand Years” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, September 18, 2009

On Saturday night, Evan Hecox premiered his first solo, “The Last Thousand Years,” (previewed) in New York. Joshua Liner Gallery was filled with fans eager to get a glimpse of his work. The Vietnamese themed show dazzled onlookers as Evan took the time greet and draw for many of his fans with his book “Urban Abstract” in hand. We even spotted his fellow peers – Matzu and Molly Crabapple hanging out. Overall, the show clearly showcased the talents of Hecox’s architectural abstracts and his ability […]