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Whitney Announces 2010 Biennial Picks

Posted by Khoi, December 11, 2009

It’s that time of year again, when the Whitney makes an important announcement regarding the Whitney Biennial. Last year at the exact same time, it announced the curatorial team for its 2010 Biennial. Today, the much-anticipated list of artists, which includes Robert Williams, Aurel Schmidt, and Tauba Auerbach, was announced. Curators Francesco Bonami and Gary Carrion-Murayari chose a diverse range of artists who work across all different kinds of media and subject matter. Eleven artists make their return from previous Biennials. In what could further […]

Preview: Dalek x 225 Forest x Hurley Event

Posted by sleepboy, December 2, 2009

James Marshall aka Dalek (interviewed) will be in Laguna Beach tomorrow night unveiling a new site-specific painting installation he did for 225 Forest. In association with Hurley, there will be artists on hand for Q&A, food & drinks, and giveaways. Stop by for your mid-week art fix and expect to enjoy impressive large-scale murals like the one he did for the Hurley HQ.

Preview: Basel Week Miami ’09 – “It Ain’t Fair” @ OHWOW Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 1, 2009

Another stong group show to check out in Miami this week is “It Ain’t Fair” at OHWOW Gallery (also the site of the STAGES show). The international group show comprised of over 30 artists including Scott Campbell, Todd James aka REAS , KAWS, Terence Koh, Neck Face, Keiichi Nitta, José Parlá, Erik Parker, Kenny Scharf, Aurel Schmidt, Eric White (interviewed), and Aaron Young among many others. Opening night will be highlighted by the screening of Cyprien Gaillard’s “Cities of Gold and Mirrors” accompanied by a […]

Showing: “Natural Selection” @ Atkinson Gallery (UK)

Posted by sleepboy, November 29, 2009

When we heard about an exhibition that was to be curated by Elms Lester at the prestigious Atkinson Gallery in Somerset, it definitely stoked our interest. Then, when we read that the list of artists participating included Adam Neate (interviewed), Jose Parla, Phil Frost, Boris Tellegen (DELTA), Anthony Lister (interviewed), James Marshall aka DALEK (interviewed), Futura, Mark Dean Veca (interviewed), Ron English (featured), Stash, and WK Interact, we knew it was an exhibition to keep an eye on. “Natural Selection” will be on display until […]

Preview: Basel Week Miami ’09 – Joshua Liner Gallery @ SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2009

For this year’s Art Basel, Joshua Liner will be bringing art from a diverse group of artists including Cleon Peterson, David Kassan, Evan Hecox, James Roper, Kris Kuksi, Shawn Barber, Tiffany Bozic, Tomokazu Matsuyama (interviewed), Tony Curanaj, Travis Louie (interviewed), and Dave Kinsey (look at the fantastic piece above). If you have ever been to the Miami fairs in years past, you’ll know that Josh always puts on a good show. He’ll be at SCOPE this year so make sure you stop by to see […]

Highlights: Recommended openings for Nov 19 – Nov 22

Posted by Andrew Hosner, November 19, 2009

As just about every noteworthy gallery in our movement prepares to head down to Miami for all the art fairs the week after next, the amazing shows somehow just keep coming. From the groundbreaking public opening of the amazing new PRISM space on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood this Friday featuring museum size work from the legendary duo of Barry McGee and Phil Frost through to “The Thousands” group show in the UK curated by RJ of Vandalog that just opened last night, there just […]

Openings: Walton Ford @ Paul Kasmin Gallery

Posted by AM Editor, November 18, 2009

Last Thursday, Chelsea’s Paul Kasmin Gallery hosted the opening of an exhibition of new large-scale watercolors by Walton Ford. At first glance, those not familiar with Ford might mistake his contemporary works for those of 19th century naturalist and painter John James Audobon. The similarity is intentional. However, instead of merely cataloging species as Audobon did, Ford uses the familiar visual language of the well-known wildlife artist and other early natural history artists to depict historically-based allegories of the violent collision of man and nature. […]

Video / Preview: Jeremy Asher Lynch – “Natural Wonders” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted by sleepboy, November 13, 2009

Artist and videographer Jeremy Asher Lynch is participating in a three person show tonight entitled “Natural Wonders” at LeBasse Projects along with James Roper and Kevin E. Taylor. Jeremy, who also runs Modus Films, produced a video from his “A Fly on the Wall” series where we take a look into his everyday life as he prepares for this show. Some preview images from the show after the jump…

Highlights: Recommended openings for Nov 13 – 14

Posted by Andrew Hosner, November 13, 2009

Yet another BIG weekend of art happenings is upon us. The art world has been on fire since things kicked back into high gear this past September and the landmark shows just keep coming. Leading the charge this weekend is the big Juxtapoz 15th Anniversary show in downtown Los Angeles. If you are in a place where there’s no show this weekend, you can still support a great cause and be a part of one of the biggest gatherings of artistic force in sometime. Get […]

Highlights: Recommended Openings For Nov 5 – Nov 8

Posted by Andrew Hosner, November 5, 2009

Things are heating up this weekend as we head into the holidays with the big art fairs in London and Miami just around the corner. There are just SO many amazing shows around the world this weekend. Hard to pick just one to highlight here, but with Jeremy Fish invading the halls of the Laguna Art Museum this weekend, our movement takes another huge stride towards mainstream acceptance from the art world at large. Opening in conjunction with “Collecting California: Selections from Laguna Art Museum” […]