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Contest / Videos: Von – “Semblance – Collector’s Edition Box Set”

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2011

It’s been slightly over a year, but you may remember last time when UK-based artist Von (interviewed) generously gave away his Animals: Collector’s Edition Box Set here on AM. Just in time for Christmas, Von is once again teaming up with us here to give one lucky reader his new Semblance – Collector’s Edition Box Set. The 5 giclee prints included are sized at 40cm x 30cm / 15.7″ × 11.8″, in an edition of 50, and signed and numbered, and as a bonus 5 original signed drawings […]

Openings: David Flores x Phil Stern – “The Beginning of an Era” @ The Phil Stern Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2011

A few days ago, artist David Flores and photographer Phil Stern unveiled their joint exhibition at the Phil Stern Gallery showcasing an incredible collection of timeless images blending Stern’s photography and Flores’ unique design. The pictures included iconic personalities ranging from Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, and James Dean, just to name a few. Having Flores add his design over every one of those photos gave the collection a unique twist which seemed to blend the past and the present almost seamlessly. As we have seen […]

Openings: “Attack of the Space Waffles” @ Outsiders

Posted by butterfly, December 13, 2011

Space Invader is back to London for a solo show at the Outsiders and what a better way to celebrate December with an Attack of Space Waffles? Showcasing a series of brand new mosaic alias’ and some other goodies like stickers and limited editions. The basement features an ‘Invaded Disco Ball’, and a 20 minute documentary following Invader throughout his street missions, and also a ‘Space Waffle Machine‘ dispensing hot waffles throughout the exhibition to the delight of the gallery’s Christmas visitors. ‘Tis the season to be invaded… More pics after the jump…

Teaser: Adult Swim x Gallery 1988 (Melrose)

Posted by sleepboy, December 12, 2011

Here’s a show coming up for all the Adult Swim fans out there. On January 13th, the Gallery 1988 on Melrose will hold a group exhibition featuring, as inspiration, characters from the adult-oriented cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network. The opportunities for satire, irreverent commentary, and all out fun is limitless with the full slate of risque, unorthodox, and bizarre content up for grabs. For example, you will recognize the Mooninites from Aqua Teen Hunger Force in the piece above from Scott Listfield that also cleverly […]

Streets: Blu (Buenos Aires)

Posted by sleepboy, December 12, 2011

No stranger to controversy, it looks like Blu has surfaced again with another incendiary piece, this time in Buenos Aires. Argentinians love their barbeques, and the Italian street muralist has joined straight in with one of his own featuring six figures being roasted over a burning pile of Argentine one hundred pesos bills. More photos after the jump by BA Street Art…

Streets: Anthony Lister (Los Angeles) Part II

Posted by carlosgonzalez, December 12, 2011

Just yesterday, we brought you progress shots of Anthony Lister (interviewed) and his latest mural (covered) taking place on the famed Barracuda Wall. Meant to coincide with the blu-ray release of the 20th Century Fox film Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Lister’s latest adventure in mural painting displays his take on the film franchise, but like always, he manages to insert his own unique style into the fold. The mural took three nights to complete and will be quite the attraction for all those who […]

Streets: Banksy (London)

Posted by sleepboy, December 12, 2011

Over the weekend, several new pieces from Banksy popped up in London including this plane with the heart trail seen above. Fans of Mr. B had already been on high alert as word came of a new print to be released soon from POW. Other stencils that showed up include a red version of the plane as well as a sign that states “Sorry! The lifestyle you ordered is currently out of stock.” Photos after the jump…

Openings: KAWS – “FOCUS:KAWS” @ Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Posted by juggernut3, December 12, 2011

On Friday night, AM attended Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth where KAWS unveiled his latest show in the Lone Star state. The exhibition entitled Focus:KAWS is a mix of color and monotone works from the Brooklyn based artist including a previous series of tondos which made its way from this year’s Armory. In addition, the monocolor counterpart of the neon Dissected Companion from his showing with Honor Fraser also made an appearance. On display was also the black spongebob print which we told you about a couple days […]

Streets: Anthony Lister (Los Angeles) Part 1

Posted by carlosgonzalez, December 11, 2011

During the last couple of days, Anthony Lister (interviewed), who just came back from Miami’s Art Basel (coverage) and who also had a show recently in his home country of Australia (covered), is once again making his mark in the city of Los Angeles. As he did during the last summer, he once again has taken over the Barracuda Wall but this time he has painted a ape-themed mural which truly shows Lister’s range and amazing technique in full view. The mural is actually part of an […]

Videos: FriendsWithYou for Beck’s Green Box Project

Posted by sleepboy, December 11, 2011

Back in September, we first reported on Beck’s Green Box Project with an interview with featured artist Mark Jenkins. The linchpin to the project was the augmented reality app dubbed the Beck’s Key App that projected images and animation over certain flashpoints in different cities. Now comes a video interview with the busy FriendsWithYou collective whose exhibition (covered) we just enjoyed in Miami during Art Basel Week. Their portion of the project officially launched in Berlin recently with a special event at Soho House and if you are in […]