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Openings: Oliver Vernon – “Renegade Trajectories” @ Joshua Liner

Posted by juggernut3, June 10, 2013

Joshua Liner Gallery recently welcomed the return of Oliver Vernon to New York City, with a new solo show entitled Renegade Trajectories. This fresh exhibition highlights Vernon’s cerebral and energetic visuals and pushes them to another level. Vernon utilized a variety of mediums and techniques to create this new collection of landscape abstraction, including acrylic on canvas or linen, as well as ink works on paper. Renegade Trajectories is on view through June 28. Check out a detailed look at this excellent group of works below. […]

Videos: Ai Weiwei – Time Magazine Cover

Posted by sleepboy, June 10, 2013

After coming in as the runner-up for TIME magazine’s Person of the Year in 2011, things of come full circle for Ai Weiwei. The latest issue of the magazine features an illustration from the Chinese artist – activist with the title “The World According To China” overlaid on an oversized map of China compared to the globe created from old money symbols and flowers of prosperity. Take a look at the video below as the outspoken artist explains the work. Discuss Ai Weiwei here.

KAWS – “GISWIL” @ More Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 9, 2013

With Art Basel opening next week in Switzerland, the art world is gearing up for another round of festivities after barely recovering from the Hong Kong version. One of the associated shows that we are looking forward to is KAWS’ GISWIL at More Gallery. Along a massive wooden companions with “Pinocchio noses,” paintings from the American artist will also be on display. The exhibition runs through August 26th so don’t miss this if you are in the area. Photos via the artist. Discuss KAW here.

Showing: Holton Rower – “Focus Paintings, Pour Paintings” @ The Hole

Posted by juggernut3, June 9, 2013

Opening along side the Xtraction group show at The Hole is artist Holton Rower, which we last saw here & here at Basel Week Miami. Entitled Focus Paintings, Pour Paintings; this body of works features two parts. First features ten new creations from Rower’s signature “Pour Paintings” where he utilizes his innovative yet simple process of pouring hand made acrylic paints over wood. Second Holton introduces the “Focus Paintings”, a new secret process that look similar to pour paintings, but are more contained and not free […]

Overtime: June 3 – June 9

Posted by Khoi, June 9, 2013

More stories from the week ended June 9: Subodh Gupta’s giant boat on show at Hauser & Wirth rumored to sell to Guggenheim Abu Dhabi for $800k. RIP Charles Mason, who has taken his own life at age 50. Tragic news – artwork by from Picasso, Monet, and Matisse stolen from Rotterdam may now just be ashes. Paul Yore collages confiscated by police, who say the work sexualizes children and he may face charges. Christie’s withdrew ten works by Brazilian artists from its auctions of […]

Preview: Yumiko Kayukawa – “Madness” @ The Shooting Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 8, 2013

Tonight in San Francisco, the Shooting Gallery will be presented all new works from the Seattle-based Yumiko Kayukawa. Entitled Madness, this will be the Japanese artist’s eighth solo the gallery and will feature her acrylic and ink paintings on canvas detailing the adventures of the characters and their animal companions. Check out more preview images below… Discuss this show here. Discuss Yumiko Kayukawa here.

Showing: “Extraction” @ The Hole

Posted by juggernut3, June 8, 2013

The Hole gallery in New York continues it’s run of great shows. This one is a group exhibition titled Extraction and it’s focus on new approaches in abstract painting. This showcase features an expansive list of artists such as Ara Peterson, Chris Johanson, Cory Arcangel, Gerhard Richter, Kadar Brock, Mark Flood, Peter Sutherland, Sam Moyer, Wade Guyton, Xylor Jane to name a few and aims to show how this current generation of artists’ take on conveying the non-figurative. Check out this excellent show below.

ADAA: Fred Tomaselli @ James Cohan Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, June 8, 2013

During this year’s ADAA Art Show one of the booths that caught our eye was James Cohan Gallery. Featuring works by Contemporary mainstay Fred Tomaselli, this booth focused on exhibiting twenty five pieces from his famous New York Times series. Utilizing the New York Times, Tomaselli collages a light and witty viewpoint with his signature vibrant colors and patterns. Check out this engaging show below.

Showing: Amanda Marie – New Works in Europe

Posted by SAL, June 7, 2013

American artist Amanda Marie spent May and June traveling around Europe, showing her work at fairs and making beautiful public street art along the way. She started her trip by visiting Germany where she introduced some new works @ Stroke Munich through Battalion Gallery, Amsterdam. As a main piece for the show, she made a beautiful And Off They Slowly Rode Together piece, a huge canvas showing her signature vintage-feel imagery and palette. It is in her recognizable style can be seen as lovely and […]

Openings: Tracey Emin – “I Followed You To The Sun” @ Lehmann Maupin (26th Street))

Posted by juggernut3, June 7, 2013

Tracey Emin recently revealed a duo gallery show at New York’s Lehmann Maupin. Entitled I Followed You To The Sun, this massive show featuring 100 works of art was displayed at both it’s 26th Street and Chrystie Street gallery locations. We had the pleasure of visiting the 26th St. location to view a diverse selection of mediums which the YBA (Young British Artist) alumnus created for this showcase, including paintings, drawings and of course her signature neon installation. At the center of this exhibition is seven […]