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Events: Swoon book signing

Posted by AM Editor, May 6, 2010

This Saturday (May 8th, 6-9pm), Williamburg’s Urban Art Projects will host a special event to celebrate the release of Swoon’s first monograph of her work, published by Abrams. She will be signing copies of the self-titled book, which includes essays, images and thoughts, and an introduction by Jeffrey Deitch. Along with the book signing, Swoon is working with Urban Art Projects and a team of engineers and architects to produce a domed sculpture to be exhibited at Urban Art Projects’ inaugural Williamsburg Waterfront Sculpture Exhibition […]

Interviews / Preview: Ana Bagayan – “Flutter” @ Mondo Bizzarro Gallery

Posted by sven, May 6, 2010

Ana Bagayan should need no introduction to regular readers of AM, her stunning portraiture and contemporary figurative work being a regular feature here as her work continues to evolve with each and every new show. Entitled “Flutter”, Ana’s latest solo exhibition and her first body of work to be shown overseas, opens this weekend on Saturday 8th May at Rome’s Mondo Bizzaro Gallery. We caught up with Ana ahead of the opening. Read on for our interview and some further preview images after the jump.

Openings: Hush – “Passing Through” @ Shooting Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 6, 2010

Completing a trio of great shows (along with ABOVE and Blek le Rat) on a great art weekend for SF was Hush’s (interviewed) “Passing Through” at the Shooting Gallery. In somewhat of a departure from previous work as hinted by our studio visit, the Newcastle-based artist, known for his anime influenced imagery, has been experimenting with a more realistic form with some great results, but as you can see from the triptych above, he isn’t opposed to mixing the old with the new. More opening […]

Giveaway: “Beyond the Street: The 100 Most Important Figures in Urban Art”

Posted by sven, May 5, 2010

We brought you some news last week of the impending book release and launch parties in London and New York that publisher Gestalten is planning for “Beyond the Street: The 100 Most Important Figures in Urban Art”, and now some further details have been released regarding the London launch party co-hosted by Gestalten and Simon de Pury. The May 7th event runs from 6pm until 9pm at Philips de Pury, Howick Place, London SW1 1BB. The reception is open to all, but see the flyer […]

Auctions: Picasso Painting Sells For Record Price

Posted by Khoi, May 5, 2010

History was made in the art world last night. There is a new record holder for priciest work ever sold at auction and that distinction belongs to Nude, Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso. The 1932 painting sold for $106,482,500 (after auction fees were accounted for) to an unidentified phone bidder at Christie’s. The sale brings huge publicity, hope, and optimism to the start of the auction season. This is a defining moment that many will point to as evidence of confidence in the […]

Openings: Blek le Rat – “Faces in the Mirror” @ White Walls

Posted by sleepboy, May 5, 2010

Street art pioneer and living legend, Blek le Rat, opened up his solo show last weekend at the White Walls Gallery in SF. Showing alongside ABOVE, Blek brought along some classic imagery and some new gems as well as a cool installation piece. More pics after the jump…

Openings: Scott Campbell – “If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long” @ OHWOW

Posted by juggernut3, May 5, 2010

One our stops in this past weekend’s art tour de force in NYC was Scott Campbell’s “If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long”. Hailing from Miami, OHWOW Gallery created a hip Soho pop-up space that was new to AM eyes. The minty fresh location drew boatloads to the opening night festivities. Scott’s latest series of works definitely “wowed” us even more than anticipated than from our teaser and preview articles. Present were his signature cut-currency sculptures, intricate in design and often depicting objects, animals or slogans. […]

Openings: ABOVE – “Transitions” @ White Walls Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 5, 2010

Intrepid traveler and arrows and axioms street slanger, ABOVE (interviewed), slowed down recently to put on a show (along with Blek Le Rat) for his San Francisco fans. The prolific street artist and activist has put together a show “Transitions” at the White Walls Gallery featuring some of his classic imagery including his hanging arrows, witty word-play and axioms, as well as stencils and installations showing off some of his well-known placement skills. If you are in the Bay Area, make sure to check out […]

Preview: Luke Chueh – “Beginnings / Endings (And Other Worthless Ephiphanies)” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 4, 2010

In addition to the images we had for you in our teaser for Luke Chueh’s (interviewed) show this weekend, we have some new images for you from the new body of work entitled “Beginnings / Endings (And Other Worthless Ephiphanies)”. Reprising some of his favorite imagery from the past, this show opening Saturday, May 8th at the Copro Gallery, is meant to be, like the title suggests, a stylistic bookend before Luke begins to explore and experiment with themes inspired by his love/hate relationship with […]

Auctions: Christie’s Kicks Off Auction Season

Posted by Khoi, May 4, 2010

Tonight, May 4, the auction season opens to a roaring start, as Christie’s NY has its Impressionist/Modern sale and an auction from the Collection of Mrs. Sydney F. Brody. As always, the art and financial worlds will look at the auctions as a gauge of confidence in the overall art market. Signs of renewed interest have appeared and tonight’s sales could carry that momentum. Spearheading everyone’s hopes is Pablo Picasso’s Nude, Green Leaves and Bust, a 1932 painting that many feel could top $100 million […]