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Streets: INSA for The Vaford Gates (Hong Kong)

Posted by sleepboy, August 23, 2013

Earlier this month, the UK-based INSA returned to Hong Kong for a set of murals at The Vaford Gates in Chai Wan. If you remember, the street artist know for his heel motifs had a show in the city-state in 2011 at the Above Second Gallery. The project at this former old factory building location plans to feature a rotating cast of local and international artist so we’ll be sure to see more action soon… Discuss INSA here.

Preview: KAWS for MTV VMA’s

Posted by sleepboy, August 22, 2013

With this year’s Video Music Awards from MTV only several days away, installation has already started for the event. As mentioned when news first broke of KAWS’ involvement with the design of the special 30th installment of the award show, held in Brooklyn for the first time, there was going to be a a 60-foot Moonman (this year’s prize also remixed with the Brooklyn-based artist’s design) on stage, his tallest Companion ever. As you can see from the photo above, this impressive piece is already in place […]

Preview: Travis Louie – “Tiny Theatre of The Absurd” @ Stranger Factory

Posted by sleepboy, August 22, 2013

Starting on September 6th, the Stranger Factory in Albuquerque will be hosting a two person show entitled Tiny Theatre of The Absurd from Travis Louie’s (interviewed) and Jean Labourdette a.k.a. Turf One. For his part, Louie will be contributing some small pieces and some mixed media works on paper featuring his black & white portraits, rendered like vintage photos, of imaginary creatures and human oddities. Take a look at a couple more preview images below… Discuss Travis Louie here.

Os Gemeos x Hennessy – VS Cognac Bottle Launch (New York)

Posted by juggernut3, August 22, 2013

Last Thursday marked the official launch of Hennessy’s latest VS Cognac bottle created by famed Brazilian artists Os Gemeos (featured). This marks their third successful artist collaboration following up previous designs by esteemed artists Futura (covered) & KAWS (covered). Like past collabs, there was an intimate meet up with the duo to discuss the project and its inspirations. AM had the pleasure of attending the launch party which was nothing short of extravagant and beautiful. Leave it to Hennessy to go all out at Pier […]

Upcoming: Andrew Schoultz – “New Work” @ Morgan Lehman Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 22, 2013

On September 5th, Andrew Schoultz will be opening his third solo show with Morgan Lehman Gallery in New York entitled simply New Work. Seen in this new series of paintings are motifs and imagery that we have come to expect from the San Francisco-based artist including ships, horses, and frenetic patterns enhanced with his mixed media use of US currency. The opening reception if from 6-8 pm if you want to check it out in person. Photo via Mark Moore Gallery. Discuss Andrew Schoultz here.

Streets: The London Police (Kentucky)

Posted by sleepboy, August 21, 2013

Recently, The London Police paid a visit to Covington, Kentucky for a public works project arranged by the BLDG gallery. The duo painted their iconic LADS characters alongside buildings and inside local business, leaving a trail of art for fans to follow. Upping the ante were pieces that they hid around town that “escaped” the main large-scale mural. Take a look at a sampling of these walls in the photos below… Photo credit: Chris Breeden. Discuss The London Police here.

Upcoming: “The Baxter Collection” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, August 21, 2013

An unconventional exhibition is opening up at Roq La Rue next month featuring the work of Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Audrey Kawasaki, Camille Rose Garcia, Lori Earley, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Liz McGrath, Ray Caesar, Glenn Barr, Donald Roller Wilson, Kukula, Ana Bagayan, Fuco Ueda, and Joe Sorren. Typically, secondary market pieces aren’t presented as a show at galleries, but the work available was of such quality (as you can see from the iconic Octogirls from Kawasaki above), that the Seattle showspace decided to make an exception. Stop […]

Streets: Kenny Scharf (Los Angeles)

Posted by sleepboy, August 21, 2013

After opening his show at Honor Fraser (covered) in Los Angeles as well as painting on the cars of his lucky fans in the area, Kenny Scharf (interviewed) returned to New York where he continued improving vehicles with his signature imagery. He seems to get around, as he was back in the City of Angels last week to create a new mural (arranged by Branded Arts) in Culver City. Head over to Davis Brothers’ Tire Pros yourself for a look if you are in town. Photo credit: Branded Arts. […]

Preview: Askew – “Entropy” @ Inner State Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 21, 2013

On August 23rd, the Inner State Gallery in Detroit will be hosting a solo show from Askew entitled Entropy. Presented by 1xRUN, the new exhibition from New Zealand’s best will feature a series of portraits based on his experiences visiting the Motor City and the desolate cityscape he observed. He states: “Detroit started this whole train of thought during my first visit in 2009. I think the metaphor of Entropy is throughout the world but extends to Detroit as well. The Entropy in Detroit’s case was human […]

FriendsWithYou, Jen Stark, Alvaro Ilizarbe, and Daniel Arsham – Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Posted by sleepboy, August 20, 2013

Last month, we shared with you the fusion of fashion and art, arranged by The Arts Initiative & Primary Projects, that was the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. We had a preliminary look at the now open mall with the installations and distinctive work of Jen Stark & Daniel Arsham. Now, we have some more detailed photos of their contributions as well as work by the FriendsWithYou collective (seen above) and Alvaro Ilizarbe. Stop by yourself if you are in Chi-town as other artists like Bhakti Baxter, Jim Drain, Cody Hudson, Andrew Nigon, […]