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James Jarvis @ The Standard (New York)

Posted by sleepboy, December 21, 2011

Last month, we mentioned that James Jarvis (interviewed) would be signing his new book, De Profundis, at The Standard Shop in New York. Now we have some photos of the site-specific painting the British illustrator created on the shop’s windows as well as some of the works he produced for the showing. More after the jump…

James Jean x OVM

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2011

James Jean (featured) recently christened his new webstore, OVM, creating a separate place where he will make available to his fans his books, prints, jewelry, and other art products. While his fine art happenings will still remain on his main website, make sure you also bookmark OVM to keep up to date on other offerings from Jean like this Siren Scarf you see the lovely Leticia holding. More images of other available items for your xmas shopping perusal after the jump…

Recap: James Jean – “Rebus” Signing @ Reed Space

Posted by juggernut3, December 2, 2011

After sitting in with James Jean (featured) and catching his motivational talk to students at Pratt, we attended the signing for his newly released Rebus book at Reed Space. As expected, the place was packed with fans eager to get some time with the artist. As previewed, the event also launched his latest Lotus War Pyramid print. Admirably, James left no man behind as he stayed past closing to make sure his fans all got his John Hancock and doodle. Check it out after the jump.

Talks: James Jean Talk @ Pratt Institute

Posted by juggernut3, November 29, 2011

Before his recent book signing in in New York’s Reed Space, AM sat in on a special talk that James Jean (featured) conducted at New York’s Pratt Institute. James spoke to a packed hall of art students eager learn from the accomplished artist. Mr. Jean presented a comprehensive and entertaining presentation which spanned his student beginnings at SVA (School of Visual Arts) to his early days as an award winning comic illustrator then finally to his current focus of working as a contemporary fine artist. Not shy […]

Teaser: Steve Powers & Todd James – “Livingston STREET MARKET” @ Icy Signs

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2011

ESPO & REAS are at it again – this time perhaps without the third conspirator, Barry McGee, in regards to the Street Market installation seen recently at the seminal Art in the Streets exhibition at the LA MoCA. On November 19th, the duo will be exhibiting the 5400 sq. feet of signs and paintings from the museum installation at ICY SIGNS (200 Livingston Street in Brooklyn). Make sure you show up to see a piece of history if you are in the area. Showcard and […]

Events: Editions|Artists’ Book Fair

Posted by AM Editor, November 13, 2011

A couple weekends ago in Chelsea, we attended this year’s Editions|Artists’ Book Fair, which brought together contemporary fine art print and art book publishers and dealers from around the world. There were so many amazing editions to see, including a new limited edition print by Fred Tomaselli created especially for this year’s fair. See all our pics from the fair, after the jump.

Releases: James Jean – “Lotus War Pyramid”

Posted by sleepboy, November 4, 2011

That Lotus War Pyramid print from James Jean (featured) that we told you about a couple weeks ago is now available online. For the New Yorkers out there, this new release was sold at Jean’s signing at Reed Space, but now fans everywhere can purchase one for themselves. The five-color, 26 x 30 inch limited edition is signed and numbered and will be produced with a run of 555. A couple more pics after the jump…

Videos: James Jean on “1-2-1 w/jeffstaple”

Posted by sleepboy, November 1, 2011

Ahead of his signing of his Rebus book at Jeff Staple’s Reed Space in New York, James Jean (featured) sat down for an intimate video interview session for this 12th installment of the 1-2-1 w/jeffstaple series. Jean touches on many topics including the beginnings of his career, his experiences with Fables, and an honest assessment on his work and the direction he would like to take it. Via Hypebeast. Discuss James Jean here.

Signings: James Jean – “Rebus” @ Reed Space

Posted by juggernut3, October 22, 2011

James Jean (featured) is in New York right now and will be making a special stop at Jeff Staple’s Reed Space to conduct a rare signing for his newly released Rebus Book tomorrow, October 23rd (5 – 7 pm). As seen at his recent signing at the LACMA, fans will be able to catch the talented artist’s work up close and get an opportunity to grab a signature. As an added bonus, James informed us that a special print will be released at the show […]

Baby Tattooville ’11: “Baby Tattooville On Parade” Opening @ Riverside Art Museum

Posted by Khoi, October 9, 2011

One of the biggest benefits for artists participating in the annual Baby Tattooville celebration is having their work exhibited in the Riverside Art Museum for all to see even after the exclusive weekend festivities end (you have about five weeks – until Nov. 8 – to catch show). Entering its fifth year of hosting exhibitions featuring BT artists, this collection is a retrospective of sorts that includes works from those that have had their work in the annual show in the past. The star-studded line-up […]