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Releases: Audrey Kawasaki – “Yuuwaku” & “Hyakki Yakou” Time-Limited Prints

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

So, it turns out the poll that Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) ran to choose her next print was a tie between “Yuuwaku” & “Hyakki Yakou,” so she decided to make both available (you have to choose one) to her fans. Both will be on sale on January 23rd, Saturday, between 3pm to 4pm Pacific Time for a hour window. Since the release is “time-limited,” anyone who buys during that time period is guaranteed a print meaning the edition size will be announced after the sales are […]

Video: Saber’s “Flag 2010” Message to America and Print Release

Posted by sleepboy, January 9, 2010

So, the flag print and political statement from Saber we first told you about here is finally ready for release. “Flag 2010” will be a 11 color Serigraph on hand-made Nepalese Cannabina Fiber with all separations hand-painted in studio at Modern Multiples (who we visited in November) by Saber. The edition was created in 3 separate colorways – 60 Prints in Red/White/Blue, 15 Prints in Black/White, and a hand-laid Gold Leaf edition of 3. Take a look at Saber’s new video message (including some strong […]

Update: “A Cry For Help” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 8, 2010

We already gave you a little taste of things to come (here & here), but we just wanted to update you on the “A Cry For Help” show opening tonight at Thinkspace Gallery in Sliverlake. Not only did all of the artists come through with some pretty good pieces (and a Bumblebee installation), the exhibition tonight is a benefit show for the endangered species of the world presented by Born Free USA & the Animal Protection Institute. Also, on Sat, Jan. 9th and Sun, Jan. […]

Releases – KAWS – “OriginalFake 4′ Companion”

Posted by sleepboy, January 8, 2010

Confirmed for a noon release tomorrow (probably eastern time), the last in a series of 4 foot companions from KAWS will be up for grabs. The black dissected will sell out quickly no doubt at anywhere from 4-6K we would guess. Good luck! Another pic after the jump… *edit we unfortunately published this articles slightly after midnight when it was supposed to be published before midnight, the actual date of release was 1/8/09 (today) – apologies for the mistake*

Releases: Shepard Fairey – “Let Fury Have the Hour”

Posted by AM Editor, January 7, 2010

Up now on Obeygiant.com, a new Shepard Fairey silkscreen print entitled “Let Fury Have the Hour,” featuring artwork created for the same-named upcoming documentary about The Clash (AKA “The Only Band that Matters”). Fairey and Strummer – a classic combo, just like chocolate and peanut butter.

Audrey Kawasaki Time Limited Print Poll

Posted by sleepboy, December 27, 2009

If you haven’t seen Audrey Kawasaki’s (interviewed) stunning new body of work yet, do yourself a favor and stop by Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York or check out our coverage here. On a related note, Audrey is polling her fans to see which print they want to see released next – “Yuuwaku,” “Migawari,” “Meisai,” “Hyakki Yakou,” or “Mezmeru Mae Ni” – all from her current show. The release will be one of her rare “time limited” prints, meaning during a designated time period, the […]

Behind the Scenes: Saber x Modern Multiples – Flag Print

Posted by sleepboy, December 24, 2009

Many of you may remember the video that Saber produced for the “Organizing For America’s Health Care Reform Video Challenge” (if not, take a look after the jump). Although he was demonized by some of the media for “defacing” the American flag, anyone with a little common sense would see his painting as an “interpretation of the American flag being overwhelmed by the language of his personal struggle with our country’s system of medical care.” Battling epilepsy himself, the graffiti artist felt he had to […]

Releases: Kehinde Wiley – “The World Stage: Brazil” Hardcover

Posted by sleepboy, December 22, 2009

You may remember when we covered Kehinde Wiley’s show at Roberts & Tilton back in April. Well, the gallery has now released “The World Stage: Brazil” book, a 22 paintings from when Wiley was in the South American country looking for subjects for his signature portraiture. Also, be on the lookout for the January issue of Juxtapoz where Wiley scored the cover. Discuss Kehinde Wiley here.

Releases/Signing: Jeff Koons – “Hulk Elvis” Book (NYC)

Posted by sleepboy, December 17, 2009

Jeff Koons, who recently opened a solo exhibition in LA at the Gagosian, will be making an appearance at the New York branch for a book signing. The new 138 page publication “Hulk Elvis” features his series of similarly named paintings and is available on the Gagosian webstore. So, if you want to meet the artist, make your way over to 988 Madison Avenue tonight at 6-8 pm. Via Hypebeast. Discuss Koons here.

Releases: KAWS 4FT Dissected Companion – Black

Posted by juggernut3, December 16, 2009

For KAWS collectors who follow the elusive and highly coveted 4 foot companion series, (here & here) it’s been a forgone conclusion that the final 4ft black dissected companion would be released. The real question was when? Well, it’s just been confirmed that the final dissected companion (black) of the 4 foot series will be released December 19th at the Original Fake Tokyo flagship store. Check out more after the jump. Images thanks to High Snobiety Discuss KAWS here.