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Video: Banksy – “Exit Through the Gift Shop” New Trailer

Posted by sleepboy, April 6, 2010

With the imminent U.S. release of the much anticipated Banksy mockumentary, “Exit Through The Gift Shop” days away street art fans are being thrown a bone with this fantastic new extended trailer of the film. It looks like just the footage of other street artists like Swoon, Space Invader, André, and Shepard Fairey would be enough reason to check this film out, not to mention all the Banksy footage. Look to AM for coverage of all the special opening events in the days to come […]

Overtime: March 21-27

Posted by sleepboy, March 27, 2010

A sweet new painting from Joe Sorren for the Corey Helford “New World” show – check out detail in that wall. MLFYIASOH visits Josie Morway’s studio. Does any artist eat better than Stella Im Hultberg? Our friend Erratic Phenomena interviews Thomas Doyle. If Sylvestor Stallone can sell art at Art Basel, why not KISS Frontman Paul Stanley. Aurel Schmidt speaks. Ever wonder what it would be like to be the Pope’s Raphael? Frank Gehry checks out his newest creation in Las Vegas. Speaking of which, […]

Releases: “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Zoltron

Posted by Ken, March 26, 2010

Following the recent trend of turning award winning movies into collectible posters (such as last month’s Inglourious Basterds release) the Academy Award nominated film, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, has recently received the print treatment by designer Zoltron. Though Zoltron has been in the poster/design world for many years doing album covers and flyers, he may be more recognizable to AM readers as the one who printed the half a million Shepard Fairey designed Obama “Hope” stickers, along with the thousands of Upper Playground x Obama […]

Openings: Inaugural Group Show @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted by Ken, March 13, 2010

Last Saturday night saw the grand opening of San Francisco’s newest and very highly anticipated art space, Guerrero Gallery (previewed). Founded by Andres Guerrero, artist (covered) and former partner/owner of White Walls, Guerrero Gallery is looking to break new and exciting ground in the Mission district and judging by opening, is off to a great start. The “Inaugural Group Show” features a staple of AM favorites including Shepard Fairey (covered), AJ Fosik (covered), Richard Colman, Adam 5100 (covered), Cleon Peterson (covered), Mike Giant (covered) and […]

Kathy Grayson to Carry the Deitch Projects Torch

Posted by Khoi, March 12, 2010

For those who have been living under an art world rock for the past few months, let us give you a quick recap of the biggest news to come out of NYC in a while. Jeffrey Deitch was selected to become the new director of Los Angeles’s MOCA. Due to potential conflicts, he will not be able to operate his gallery, Deitch Projects, while at his new position, and will be forced to close shop. Because Deitch Projects – one of the most innovative, fresh, […]

Openings: Manifest Equality – Los Angeles

Posted by Ken, March 5, 2010

Manifest Equality (previewed), the latest brainchild of the good people who brought us the Manifest Hope shows (covered), opened this week in the trendy Hollywood and Vine area of Los Angeles. Featuring a full lineup of some of our favorite artists, Manifest Equality has successfully created another well curated and ambitious show, this time around focusing on the themes of Equality, Justice, Civil Rights, Respect, Unity and Love. With artworks donated by such artists as Barry McGee, Swoon, Shepard Fairey, Ron English, Gary Baseman, Clare […]

Preview: Guerrero Gallery – Grand Opening: Inaugural Group Show

Posted by juggernut3, March 4, 2010

The San Francisco art scene is about to gain a fresh face as our friend Andres Guerrero will be opening up a new haven for artists to exhibit in. The Guerrero Gallery will start up this Friday, March 6th (7 pm) with an inaugural group show that includes artists Brian Willmont, Christopher Russell, Richard Colman, Aaron Noble, Ryan Scott Schaffer, Tim Diet, Ryan Wallace, Rogelio Martinez, Adam 5100, Hilary Pecis, Mark Mulroney, Ala Ebtekar, Eric Yahnker, AJ Fosik, Mike LeSage, Allister Lee, Cleon Peterson, Ryan […]

Preview: Manifest Equality – Pop Up Show

Posted by juggernut3, March 1, 2010

Some of you may remember our coverage from DC during inauguration week where Shepard Fairey sponsored a pop up show called Manifest Hope. The show was a roaring success drawing together artists from across the nation in their support of the Obama campaign and it’s creation of “Hope.” Now, the show has transitioned to a new theme of equality and it’s next stop is Los Angeles. Manifest Equality enlists another stellar group of artist such as Barry McGee, El Mac, Clare Rojas, Gary Baseman, Tim […]

Openings: Five-Year Anniversary Group Exhibition @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, February 28, 2010

This past weekend, Jonathan LeVine opened their five-year anniversary group show, featuring works from an extensive list of artists who have been instrumental in the New York gallery’s success, including Adam Wallacavage, AJ Fosik, Andrew Brandou, Andy Kehoe, Blek le Rat, Chris Mars, Dan Witz, Date Farmers, Dave Cooper, Doze Green, Eric White, Erik Mark Sandberg, Esao Andrews, Gary Baseman, Gary Taxali, Invader, Isabel Samaras, James Jean, Jeff Soto, Jim Houser, Josh Agle (aka Shag), Kathy Staico Schorr, Mark Dean Veca, Miss Van, Natalia Fabia, […]

Bonus News Recap (Feb 20-27)

Posted by sleepboy, February 27, 2010

• No love for Lebron? WK Interact is a Dwayne Wade fan and Terry Richardson is a Kobe fan (and apparently a fan of Jersey Shore’s Pauly D as well). • Love him or despise his existence, an interview with Mr. Brainwash. • Ron English’s explanation of the art world to a dead hare. • Barry McGee makes new friends in Belgium. • Bid on a chance to sit for a portrait with Shepard Fairey. • The GR Biennale James Jean and David Choe crates […]