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Installation: Banksy’s – “Walled Off Hotel” Bethlehem (Update)

Posted by SAL, March 10, 2017

One week since Banksy’s latest & arguably one of his strongest stunts to date was revealed to the public, we’ve received the first official photographs of The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem (covered). With local visitors enjoying the quiet space in an otherwise loud and turbulent area, these images give us an even closer look at the hotel premises, including the artworks which the infamous artist created & installed in the former pottery workshop building. The installation had a VIP opening on March 4th with Sir Elton John remotely playing the lobby piano […]

Showing: “Interferences: Contemporary Op and Kinetic Art” @ GR Gallery (NY)

Posted by sleepboy, March 10, 2017

Currently at the GR Gallery location in New York, a group show featuring Felipe Pantone, Gilbert Hsiao, Nadia Costantini, and Sandi Renko is on view thru April 16th. The exhibition entitled Interferences: Contemporary Op and Kinetic Art brings together four artists from Europe and America who draw their influence from the long history of a visual artform that uses elements of optical illusion. Their modern takes on the style see them also master form, color, and linework while putting their own unique take on the aesthetic. […]

Showing: Austin Lee – “Serious Works” @ Kaikai Kiki Gallery

Posted by SAL, March 9, 2017

On March 3rd, Kaikai Kiki Gallery in Motoazabu, Tokyo, opened a debut Japan solo exhibition by American artist Austin Lee. Serious Works is sort of a parody title for a show that consists of paintings and sculptures done in Lee’s colorful, naive style. For this showcase, the NYC-based artist created an extensive installation within the gallery space. His large animal mural and chess board floor pattern make an eclectic environment in which his playful and poppy imagery feels at home and well presented. His sculptural piece titled Duo, a bubble gum-like […]

Updates: Pejac – “Redemption” Series

Posted by SAL, March 9, 2017

Redemption is the title of the newest series of monochrome pieces that Pejac recently worked on in his studio. Consisting of six new pieces created with pencil and ink on pressed wood panels, they once again show the artist’s unique way in perceiving the world and finding inspiration in most unexpected places. After creating countless public works in which he incorporates the elements of the surroundings, the Barcelona-based artist found a way to paint studio works in a similar manner. Using the common pressed wood panel as the […]

Releases: Adam Neate – “PORTRAIT no.1” Edition

Posted by SAL, March 9, 2017

Adam Neate (interviewed) just released one of his peculiar dimensional paintings as a handmade multiple edition in collaboration with Elm Lesters Painting Rooms. Using variety of techniques and the highest standard of materials, the artist and the gallery managed to produce a striking edition of classic Neate portraits. This edition sees him stepping away from the series of expressive and abstract portraiture that the Brighton-based artist introduced as his first dimensional work back in 2009. Extensively refining the concept over the years, he produced a whole body of work […]

Studio Visits: Nick Walker x Crash x Bio – “The Collaborations”

Posted by juggernut3, March 8, 2017

AM recently had the pleasure of stopping by the studio of legendary graffiti writer & artist Crash (featured) at his Bronx work space. Crash was not alone as Bio (Tats Cru) & Nick Walker (interviewed) joined him in one of many work sessions as the three artists prepared for their group exhibition featuring newly created artwork. As the title of the show indicates, The Collaborations builds on a concept which started over two years ago on the Lower East Side where Nick, Crash & Bio created a mural on Elizabeth street, […]

Streets: Nychos (Melbourne)

Posted by sleepboy, March 7, 2017

Recently in Melbourne, Nychos got up big with a new mural on Easey Street in Collingwood entitled Anatomy of a Kangaroo and painted in his signature dissected style. Making good use of his time, the Austrian artist will also be opening a show on March 10th at Juddy Roller entitled Monochrome Organism as well as unveiling a sculpture project, The Dissection of Sigmund Freud. In addition, the Vienna-based street artist will be holding workshops while in Australia (for booking and more information on the course in Sydney click here for Melbourne click here). […]

Previews: Hendrik Beikirch – “Treasures” @ Galerie Droste Wuppertal

Posted by SAL, March 7, 2017

Hendrik Beikirch will be opening solo show Treasures on the 18th of March at Galerie Droste Wuppertal in Wuppertal, Germany. The new works in the exhibition are the result of his encounters with locals in the remote vastness of Siberia. Produced in cooperation with Foundation Montresso in Marrakech, this body of work continues artist’s large series of portrait pieces based on studies done during his travels around the globe. Exclusively created with spray paint and India ink on canvas, these large pieces aim to show the scars that […]

Releases: KAWS x Air Jordan 4

Posted by sleepboy, March 6, 2017

Sporting a cool grey color reminiscent of his iconic vinyl figures, the KAWS x Air Jordan 4 is set for release later this month. Featuring graphic detailing from the Brooklyn-based artist and his famous double x’s on the heel tab as well as a glow in the dark outsole. Rumored to be priced at $350, these are a must have for KAWS collectors out there. Photos by s.sam.group (via KicksOnFire). Discuss KAWS here.

Overtime: Feb 27 – March 5

Posted by Khoi, March 5, 2017

More stories from the week that ended March 5 (click on bolded words for more information): Vogue Italia visits Terence Koh’s show at Moran Bondaroff. RIP: Leigh Markopoulos, who passed away at the age of 48. RIP: Gustav Metzger, who passed away at the age of 90. Bomb threats to Jewish museums and community centers forces evacuations in US, UK, and Australia. Juan Garcia Mosqueda detained, questioned, and denied entry into US last week after a trip to Buenos Aires. Parkett to cease print magazine after publishing them for 33 […]