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Releases: Kaws x Undercover Bear Companion

Posted by sleepboy, August 25, 2009

Here are some new images of the collaboration release from Undercover with their classic “eye-censored” bear and Kaws’ companion figure.Â Sitting together, perhaps Mori Chack-style, the figure comes in white as well as black.Â Priced at about $135, look for the release on August 29th at Undercover locations across Japan and perhaps Original Fake as well. More images after the jump…

Preview: Sea No Evil Charity Art Show 2009

Posted by juggernut3, August 25, 2009

The Sea No Evil Charity Art Show is again in full swing. This year’s show is bigger than ever with a large group of artist donating their works to benefit the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Participating artists include: Anthony Lister (interviewed), Greg Craola Simkins (interviewed), Dave Cooper, Dave Kinsey, Glen E. Friedman, Gregory Euclide, Jeff Soto (interviewed), Mars-1, Munk One, Renta, Shepard Fairey, and Tim Biskup just to name a few. The charity was founded by Captain Paul Watson, who many may have seen on […]

Openings: Travis Louie – “Portrait Of A Young Monster”

Posted by sleepboy, August 24, 2009

Last Friday, Travis Louieâ€™s (interviewed) opened his show “Portrait Of A Young Monster” at Roq La Rue.Â There were a total of eight paintings with the largest being “The Ghost Of Abigail” at 31″ x 19″ (above). So what is behind his paintings of “monsters” and misfits on the outskirts of normalcy? We think a particularly insightful answer to this question posed by our friend Commandax to Travis describes perfectly what his work is about: “Mistaken identityâ€¦ being judged solely on one’s appearanceâ€¦ racism.Â The characters […]

FAME Festival – Word to Mother

Posted by Elisa Carmichael, August 23, 2009

UK’s Word to Mother (interviewed) has just finished a lovely mural at FAME Festival (our coverage here). Word’s soft colors and sketched lines fit really well into the environment the artists have been working in. This piece forms a nice continuation to his solo exhibition, “Young Mind, Old Soul,” at Fifty24SF (covered) earlier in the year. See a more detailed shot of the figure to the right after the jump.

Teaser: David Stoupakis – “Red” @ Dorothy Circus Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 23, 2009

Some images from David Stoupakis have leaked of him getting ready for his upcoming show at Dorothy Circus Gallery in Rome. Stoupakis will be bringing a new body of work with his special blend of gothic surrealism to Italy at the end of October. Perhaps his muse Aprella will be making an appearance as well like she did at the Dr. Sketchy Tribute Event to Stoupakis in May. Some more in progress shots as well as a quick look around the studio after the jump…

Openings: “A Mirror Distorted” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by stephen, August 23, 2009

Opening alongside Guy Denning’s “Celebrity Will Eat Itself” show at the Carmichael Gallery is â€œA Mirror Distortedâ€ (previewed) featuring work from four unique female voices.Â South African transplantÂ Candice Tripp (interviewed) continues to impress us with her wit and great use of white space, whileÂ Pam Glew displays her unique “flag” works which were created utilizing a special bleach and ink technique. Cherri Wood focusesÂ solely on canvas works for this show, continuing to express her thoughts on isolation and idiosyncrasies through her characters. Rounding out the pack is […]

Releases: Scott Musgrove – “The Late Fauna of Early North America” Box Set

Posted by lowpro, August 22, 2009

The ever-so talented, Seattle-based artist Scott Musgrove balances his time retracing forgotten animals of generations past and reincarnating those extinct creatures with masterful precision at the easel. For those hunkering for some Musgrove goodness before his 2010 solo show at Jonathan Levine, we have just the thing. A recently released Limited Edition Box Set of his newest book, entitled “The Late Fauna of Early North America,” gives life to the lost species of yesteryear in super swanky fashion. Details after the jump.

Showing: Robert Longo Retrospective @ MAMAC (Nice)

Posted by juggernut3, August 22, 2009

As we reported a while back when we focused on Robert Longo, he has a very nice retrospective currently being held at the MAMAC in Nice, France. The comprehensive retrospective houses many of his iconic pieces from his expansive body of work over the last 20 years – from his renowned charcoal on papers to sculptures to photographic installations.Â For those who can’t make the trip, he recently posted up some images from the exhibit, which we also posted after the jump…

Releases/Collector’s Focus: Audrey Kawasaki – “Saying Goodbye”

Posted by juggernut3, August 22, 2009

Audrey Kawasaki is releasing a limited edition print from her most recent show in Japan (covered) today. This amazing image titled: “Saying Goodbye” will be available today (8/22) at 3pm PST on Audrey’s website here. The edition size is a scarce 200 and will be available with or without the premium frame. The print measures 18″x22″ with a price of $220 (unframed) and $480 (framed). As with all of Audrey’s print releases you must first register on her site to be eligible to purchase this […]

Revok & Retna x Body Art

Posted by sleepboy, August 21, 2009

As you all have probably realized by now, sometimes there are perks that come with the job of being an artist (just ask Ron English).Â Well, this basically confirms it as we see pics of Revok & Retna’s summer during a body painting event in Beverly Hills. More after the jump…