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Studio Visits: Meguru Yamaguchi – “Infinity Net” @ Reed Space

Posted by SAL, March 23, 2015

AM recently had the chance to peek inside Meguru Yamaguchi’s studio in Brooklyn as he was preparing a new body of work, which will be shown at Reed Space starting March 26th. Infinity Net will present some striking new abstract work by the Tokyo-born and raised artist for his second showing at the space. The works continue his colorful expressive style, but step further into abstract while continuing to combine the influences of the street culture in Shibuya and NYC, along with fashion design influences both from his parents and […]

Overtime: March 16 – March 22

Posted by Khoi, March 22, 2015

More stories from the week that ended March 22 (click on bolded words for more information): NY home formerly owned by Halston and designed by Paul Rudolph goes on the market for $40mil. Nineteen people killed by terrorists during attack at National Bardo Museum in Tunisia. Extra police assigned to NY’s most popular museums in a direct response to the attack. Helge Achenbach sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of fraud. Robert Durst’s family’s connection to the art world. American officials […]

Opening: Pixel Pancho – ‘Memory of Life’ @ StolenSpace

Posted by butterfly, March 20, 2015

Pixel Pancho just launched his first solo exhibition in London at StolenSpace entitled Memory of Life. The Italian artist has transformed the gallery space with installations featuring surreal robotic characters using pieces of furniture & musical boxes while also created some sculptures with moving mechanisms, including Michelone, an edition of 10 handmade and articulated robots. The new body of work includes acrylic and pencil on wood pieces that showcase robotic figures that explore the circle of life, from the moment they grow while also making and […]

Rewind: Jan 26 – Mar 19

Posted by sleepboy, March 19, 2015

It’s been a while since our last Rewind feature, so here are some videos that you may have missed in the interim. Leading things off is a film by director Ben Mor featuring an interesting look into the world of Os Gemeos. The eclectic footage merges seamlessly together as we are taken on a trip through exhibitions, installations, paintings, sculptures and the real lives of the Brazilian twins. Through the magic of animation, fans will notice the duo’s imagery come to life. Other notable videos: The Hundreds […]

Releases: Brendan Monroe x Raised by Wolves Capsule Collection

Posted by sleepboy, March 19, 2015

A new capsule collection from Raised by Wolves was recently released featuring the distinctive imagery of Brendan Monroe (interviewed). The hoodies, sweatshirts, and tees were imprinted with the Bay Area-based artist’s topographical linework and is available on a limited basis. Head over here soon if you want to add some to your wardrobe as they are going fast. Discuss Brendan Monroe here.

Armory Week ’15: Armory Art Fair (Part 2)

Posted by sleepboy, March 19, 2015

After a first look at the Armory Art Show last week with you, we now have a second set of photos to share with you. One of the standouts from the fair can be seen above – Glen Kaino’s installation of copper plated steel arrows entitled A Shout Within the Storm. Enjoy more shots of the artwork below before we start exploring some of the other satellite fairs. Photo credit: AK+ for Arrested Motion. Discuss New York Armory Week here.

Upcoming: Robert Montgomery @ ISTANBUL’74

Posted by sleepboy, March 19, 2015

Tonight in Istanbul, Robert Montgomery will be opening his first solo show in Turkey at the cultural hub situated in Galatasaray and Karaköy – ISTANBUL’74. Featuring his watercolors and his iconic light installations, the exhibition will be kind of a mini-retrospective. For members, there will be an artist talk at Soho House on Friday at 7pm. Also, grab a copy of Time Out Istanbul as there is a nice interview and feature on the London-based artist in the most recent issue. Montgomery further states – […]

Previews: Know Hope “Truth and Method” @ Gordon Gallery

Posted by SAL, March 19, 2015

About one year since his last show during Armory Week 2014 (covered), Know Hope is about to open a new solo, this time with Gordon Gallery in Tel Aviv, on March 26th. After intensively working on it for the past 6 months, Truth and Method is shaping up to be his largest solo exhibition in Israel to date. For this new exhibition, the Israeli street poet pushes his signature textual works to a whole new level through a series of triptychs created through an extensive and very […]

Previews: Pedro Matos @ Miguel Justino Contemporary Art

Posted by sleepboy, March 19, 2015

Later tonight (March 19th), Pedro Matos will be opening a self-titled solo in Miguel Justino Contemporary Art’s project room in Lisbon. Continuing his foray into abstraction, the new works are influenced by the urban landscape – the “ephemeral and decaying, the withered and downtrodden” – something that has been consistently an influence for the Portuguese artist since his early beginnings on the streets. Take a look at some more photos below… Discuss Pedro Matos here.

Releases: JR – “The Wrinkles of the City, Los Angeles, Oeil froissé 3” Print

Posted by sleepboy, March 17, 2015

French photograffeur JR (interviewed) recently released a new print entitled The Wrinkles of the City, Los Angeles, Oeil froissé 3. Featuring one of his iconic eye images, the 4 color lithograph (35 x 26 inches), limited to a run of 180, can be yours for 850 € (with a 5% discount if you use coupon code HONGKONG). The artwork used for this release will be on display at an exhibition organized by the HOCA Foundation in Hong Kong until the 12th of April and is part of the Wrinkles of […]