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Releases: KAWS – “Blitz Key-Chains”

Posted by sleepboy, April 28, 2011

Look at what’s in the grip of the paws of this four-f00t companion – the next release by KAWS from OriginalFake and select retailers (like INVINCIBLE) scheduled for tomorrow, April 29th. These affordable keychains may remind you of another release a couple years back so if you missed those, pick these up for around $20. A more detailed look after the jump…

Releases: Blu “Rennes” Print

Posted by lowpro, April 25, 2011

Recently surfacing with friend and fellow collaborator Ericailcane in Palestra (covered) for the first time since the controversial buffing of his Art in the Streets mural by MOCA themselves, Blu has just released a much anticipated print of one of his strongest street pieces ever. Originally executed in all it’s intricate glory on a massive wall in Rennes, France (covered), the 5-color screenprint, entitled “Rennes”, is produced by Studiocromie in a signed and numbered edition of 150, measuring 70×90 cm (27.5″x35.5″) and priced at 400 […]

Releases: Upcoming Limited-Edition Canvas Prints @ Exhibition A

Posted by Khoi, April 21, 2011

Exhibition A is set to release some exciting pieces on its site next month (also see David LaChapelle) by a couple of highly talked-about artists that normally do not have multiples of their work created. Sean Landers, whom many are familiar with for his popular word paintings, will have a limited edition stretched canvas print featuring another popular series – his clown paintings. The edition of 100 prints will each measure 24″x20″ and cost around $450. Each print is delivered with a certificate of authenticity […]

Releases: Shepard Fairey x COPE x Martha Cooper Print

Posted by sleepboy, April 21, 2011

Reuniting three major players from the Art in the Streets exhibition, this latest release from OBEY Giant features the photography of Martha Cooper (interviewed) of a wall with Shepard Fairey (featured) and COPE’s work on it, all distilled through Shep’s distinctive filter. The 18 x 24″ signed screen print will be released today, April 21st, online at a random time with a limited run of 450 and priced at $60 for those interested. Some photos of the artists signing the print via Modern Multiples after […]

Releases: Miss Van x Safewalls Print

Posted by sleepboy, April 20, 2011

On this Thursday, April 21st (around noon eastern time), SAFEWALLS will be releasing their next artist collaborative print. Miss Van, who is currently showing in Paris (covered), continues the Cirque du Soleil project celebrating the art of the circus poster with the offering seen above. Take a look at a previous article for more info if you are interested. Discuss Miss Van here.

Releases: David LaChapelle “Untitled” Print Set

Posted by lowpro, April 19, 2011

Recently hosting their inaugural exhibition (covered) to show off the premier talent they’ve collaborated with, Exhibition A yet again continues it’s primary mission of providing exclusive and affordable art prints from some of contemporary art’s most venerable figures. On the heels of their most recent release from ESPO, this time photographer David LaChapelle is given the floor and has taken the opportunity to showcase a different side of his artistic vision. Using his own photographs and rudimentary materials – corrugated cardboard, oil sticks, ink – […]

Releases: Joe Ledbetter – “Colossus Bunny”

Posted by sleepboy, April 16, 2011

Collectors of art toys out there know that one of the old school holy grails out there are the original Wheaty Wheat figures from Joe Ledbetter – Mr. Bunny, Snow Bunny, and Lava Bunny. After a six year hiatus, the signature character from Mr. Ledbetter is back; this time in a 48″ tall fiberglass edition appropriate entitled Colossus Bunny. The run will be very limited and cost about $4000 depending on the retailer and edition. More details including the new design after the jump…

Releases: Safewalls x Cirque du Soleil Prints

Posted by AM Editor, April 13, 2011

Our friends at the Safewalls x Cirque du Soleil project have been celebrating the art of the circus poster since late last year, commissioning Cirque-inspired pieces by the likes of Ricardo Cavolo, El Mac, Jon Burgerman, Jason Limon, Shag, Sweet Toof and Glenn Anderson with upcoming works by Tara McPherson, Ron English, Travis Louie and Miss Van. For each city that Cirque du Soleil performs in, Safewalls commissions three artists to create a piece, which is then printed into a regular edition of 300 prints and […]

Update / Releases: “Ai Weiwei’s Blog: Writings, Interviews, and Digital Rants, 2006-2009″ Book

Posted by lowpro, April 13, 2011

Perhaps foreshadowing his own fate, Ai Weiwei’s chilling last blog entry before it was taken down went as follows: “What can they do to me? Nothing more than to banish, kidnap, or imprison me. Perhaps they could fabricate my disappearance into thin air, but they don’t have any creativity or imagination. And they lack both joy and the ability to fly.” As the world unites in support of the safe and immediate release of the famous artist and activist after his recent detention (now missing […]

Video / Releases: RETNA – Factory 413 / “FAIRFAX TITANS” Installation & Print

Posted by sleepboy, April 11, 2011

Retna (featured), who we just saw at the Kehinde Wiley show (covered) and at his Hallelujah World Tour in New York, recently created an installation for Factory 413 in Los Angeles as part of their FAIRFAX TITANS project (in conjunction with Known Gallery where an ongoing roster of artists will be asked to work on the large dual-sided window display on Fairfax Ave). The video above shows some footage of the calligraphic action as well words from Retna as he discussed some of the philosophies […]