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Video: The London Police – “Brothers in Arms” Preview

Posted by sleepboy, September 6, 2009

AM stopped by Carmichael Gallery on Friday to check in on Chaz and Bob (The London Police) and their newest show “Brothers in Arms” (teased). We were surprise to see them handcuffed together as they went about finishing up their paintings and setting up their show (some of their best work to date by the way).Â Suffice it to say that it will make it interesting in the days leading up to the opening next Thursday night.Â We’ll have more on our little visit later […]

Preview/Video: Edwin Ushiro – “Softly Encompassing the Womb” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted by sleepboy, September 6, 2009

Edwin Ushiro is making his bid for collectors to take notice on a jam-packed week of art coming up. With big shows almost everyday starting on Wednesday, an artist really has to bring his “A game” to get some love this week. Luckily, judging from what we have seen and by the trailer video by Modus Films for “Softly Encompassing the Womb,” Ushiro has done just that. With his unique blend of Hawaiian and Japanese aesthetics, his vibrant paintings are a breath of fresh air […]

FAME Festival: JR, Judith Supine, Ericailcane, Sam3

Posted by Elisa Carmichael, September 6, 2009

Things have been busy over at FAME Festival since we last gave a report (see our coverageÂ here). Ericailcane has finished up a new mural, Judith Supine has put up his first piece, and JR and Sam3 have created some fantastic new prints (see JR’s above). Fans of the French artist may recall the original piece from the “Self Portraits” show at Circle Culture (previewed and covered). Take a look at the new work fromÂ Judith, Ericailcane andÂ Sam3 after the jump.

Streets: Blu in Milan

Posted by sleepboy, September 5, 2009

Looks like Italian street artist Blu has struck again, this time in Milan. It was only just recently that we saw him working in Grottaglie (here, here, and here) on his part for the FAME Festival this year. He apparently also had time to get this huge mural up giving bicylists a little chance for payback as you see them crush cars in their path. More images after the jump.

Teaser: D*Face – “Ludovico Aversion Therapy/All Your Dreams Belong To Us” @ Jonathan Levine

Posted by sven, September 5, 2009

We know that a lot of folks are itching to see what the UK artist D*Face is going to serve up for his U.S. solo show, “Ludovico Aversion Therapy / All Your Dreams Belong To Us” at Jonathan Levine Gallery in NYC, and weâ€™ve been just as eager to see the new work as anyone else. We stopped by Dâ€™s studio recently, and saw some of his preparations for the show. Read on for more details and pictures after the jumpâ€¦

Openings: Sylvia Ji – “Nectar” @ StolenSpace

Posted by sven, September 5, 2009

London got a treat last night in the form of Los Angeles based artist Sylvia Ji’s (interviewed) debut UK solo show entitled “Nectar” at StolenSpace gallery (previewed). AM UK has been a long time fan of Sylviaâ€™s work and were delighted to finally get to see it in person after years of admiring jpegs of her beautiful Catrinas. Sylvia was in town to celebrate the opening along with the StolenSpace crew and Corey Helford Gallery’s UK transplant Richard Scarry. See all of the opening pictures […]

Teaser: Yumiko Kayukawa “Wild Wild East”@ Shooting Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, September 4, 2009

After a successful showing at Joshua Liner Gallery (covered), Yumiko Kayukawa hops over to the west coast to hit up Shooting Gallery for her next conquest – “Wild Wild East.” The November 14th show is a whiles away, but we thought you’d drool over this bad-ass little teaser. Discuss Yumiko Kayukawa here.

“Beyond Eden” – New Contemporary Art Fair this October in LA

Posted by Andrew Hosner, September 4, 2009

AM is excited to be one of the many sponsors involved in helping to spread the good word on the upcoming Beyond Eden New Contemporary Art Fair coming to Los Angeles Oct. 9, 10, 11. Beyond Eden is a multi-gallery event celebrating the new contemporary art scene in Los Angeles. Check out the full details, schedule and a great overview of the goals of the fair from Shana Nys Dambrot (THE Magazine, Flavorpill) after the jump.

Preview: “Sacred Monsters” @ Tufts University Art Gallery

Posted by AM Editor, September 4, 2009

On September 10, the Tufts University Art Gallery in Medford, MA (Boston) will open its Fall season with a must-see exhibition entitled “Sacred Monsters: Everyday Animism in Contemporary Japanese Art and Anime.” The show examines representations of mythical spirits, gods and other mutant, sentient beings in contemporary Japanese art and film as expressions of animist belief, through fine art and film. Eight emerging and mid-career artists have contributed art work, including friend of AM, Tomokazu “Matzu” Matsuyama (interviewed), and Kaikai Kiki artists Chiho Aoshima and […]

Releases: Usugrow Prints

Posted by sleepboy, September 4, 2009

If you missed the Usugrow prints from the “Shinganist” shows (SF & London), here is your second chance.Â Upperplayground is releasing six prints, each priced at $200 (cheaper than Â£180 at the shows although those were framed).Â Check out the rest after the jump…