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Preview / Setup: Damon Soule – “Modus Alone” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2010

Last we saw Damon Soule, he was participating in a group show at Josh Liner’s and collaborating with Oliver Vernon and Mars-1. It’s about time we get to see a larger body of work of abstract yet organic paintings from this San Francisco-based artist. “Modus Alone” opens tomorrow night, February 12th along with the “Fresh” group show at Thinkspace Gallery. We suggest you stop by for some great artwork as well as what sounds be a cool front-room install from Soule that will feature a […]

Preview: “The Red Light Exhibit” @ The Dirty Show

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2010

A naughty little show is opening this Friday night (Feb 12th), appropriately we suppose, as Sunday is Valentine’s Day. “The Red Light Exhibit” features a pretty nice lineup which includes Shawn Barber, Paul Booth, Scott G. Brooks, Vincent Castiglia, Colin Christian (interviewed), Molly Crabapple, Camilla D’Errico, Ewelina Ferusso, Michael Hussar, Michael Mararian, Dan Quintana, Celeste Rapone, David Stoupakis, The Dirty Fabulous, Brian Viveros, Tony Ward, & Jasmine Wort. Curated by Genevive Zacconi, in association with Last Rites Gallery, the show will be held at The […]

Interviews: Labrona

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2010

AM recently caught up with Canadian street artist Labrona as he was preparing for a group show this weekend in Berlin at Neurotitan Gallery. He talked about his gallery work compared to his outdoor work as well as some adventures while painting in the train yards. Full interview after the jump…

Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening and Day Art Auctions

Posted by Elisa Carmichael, February 11, 2010

Christie’s and Phillips de Pury have proven to have strong works available at their forthcoming auctions (check out our previews here and here). AM now examines Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening and Day Art Sales (February 10 – 11), which contain great pieces by some of our favorite artists, such as Feng Zhengjie, Yoshitomo Nara and Andy Warhol (above). We are happy to report that several of our favorite lots, included those by Frank Auerbach, Lucio Fontana and Andy Warhol, performed well, either within or above estimate, in the evening sale […]

Installation / Preview: The Faile & Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade @ Lazarides

Posted by sven, February 10, 2010

Lazarides seems to be kicking off 2010 in style with not one, but two shows featuring Faile (see our recent studio visit here) opening in London this week. We gave you some news on the shows a little while back, and we’ve been counting the days in the run up to this week. Greek Street – the old location of the gallery, and now commonly known as the Lazarides shop – will be hosting ‘”The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade”, where Faile are teaming up […]

Art Los Angeles Contemporary ’10 – Regen Projects & Galerie Klosterfelde

Posted by Khoi, February 10, 2010

Los Angeles’s own Regen Projects shared a single room with Galerie Klosterfelde from Berlin at the Art Los Angeles Contemporary fair. The two galleries brought out fantastic pieces from their stable of superstars, including a cluster of drawings by Raymond Pettibon (pictured above), photos by Wolfgang Tillmans from his Lighter series, a Matthew Barney piece, drawings and a window piece by Lawrence Weiner, a spectacular Lari Pittman painting, a large Catherine Opie photo, and sculptures by the always-challenging German artist John Bock. More images from […]

Video: Hitler’s Reaction to Deitch Named as MOCA Director

Posted by sleepboy, February 10, 2010

For those who spend a lot of time on the internet, um yes, like us, you will have seen some sort of parody by now involving Adolf Hitler in scenes from the German film “Downfall”. The Führer, played by actor Bruno Ganz, can be seen berating his generals during the last days of the Nazi regime, except the subtitles are all rewritten for comedic effect. For example, his mock reactions to the bursting of the real estate bubble or Kanye West’s dissing of Taylor Swift. […]

Preview / Interview: Sarah Joncas – “Shadow Play” @ Roq La Rue Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 10, 2010

Canadian artist, Sarah Joncas, is set to open her show “Shadow Play” at Seattle’s Roq La Rue gallery this Friday, February 12th. As the title of her show implies, not only will her paintings include the interplay of “shadow” imagery, “play” also references one of her inspirations – film noir and all that comes along with that genre. The soon-to-be graduated art student talks about this and much more in the interview we conducted with her – after the jump…

Video: Nylon TV x Judith Supine Studio Visit

Posted by sleepboy, February 9, 2010

Nylon TV recently visited and shot a brief video with “street collagist” Judith Supine in his studio. While maintaining his anonymity, he discusses his creative process and the inspiration behind his work. Via Vandalog. Discuss Judith Supine here.

Teaser: Linnea Strid – “Fresh” Group Show @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, February 9, 2010

A promising new artist that we have been keeping our eye on, Linnea Strid, is participating in a great group show this weekend at Thinkspace. The Swedish painter, who has so far impressed collectors with her realistic rendering of water and glass, will join a a group of talented young artist including Josie Morway, Dabs Myla, Wesley Burt, Jacub Gagnon, John Park, and Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker. Take a look at some preview images as well as a look inside her studio after the jump…