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Art Focus: Jose Luis Carranza

Posted by sleepboy, December 10, 2011

The artist we have chosen to share with you for this week’s Art Focus is Jose Luis Carranza. The Peruvian figurative painter trained at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes del Peru where he received education on classical techniques and then moved on to Europe to further learn from studying works of the old European masters. His portraiture features a striking wide-eyed gaze, bold use of color, thick brushstrokes, and references to both biblical and Incan symbols. For those in Lima, he has a show opening soon at the Enlace […]

Videos: Liliwenn x ASM (A State of Mind) – “Splice the Mainbrace”

Posted by sleepboy, December 9, 2011

Liliwenn is a photorealistic street muralist from France (and founder of the Crimes of Mind project) whom we have featured briefly here on AM in the past. She recently collaborated with ASM (A State of Mind) on their entertaining new music video for Splice the Mainbrace, where she is featured as a street artist on the run from the law. Check it all out above.

Previews: “December Group Show” @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, December 9, 2011

Guerrero Gallery is coming up on almost two years of being in existence and leading up to their anniversary, they are holding a special group show this Saturday. They’ve gathered a choice selection of the artists that has inspired and driven them including Richard Colman, Andrew Schoultz, Paul Wackers, Glen Baldridge, Frohawk, TwoFeathers, Ted Pushinsky, Ben Venom, Andy Diaz Hope, Devin Troy, Strother, Libby Black, Aaron Noble, Jeff Canham, Alisha Kerlin, Steve Powers, Sean McFarland, Heidi Zumbrun, Chris Duncan, Joseph Hart, David Jien, Glen Baldrige and […]

Showing: Maurizio Cattelan – “All” @ the Guggenheim (NY)

Posted by sleepboy, December 9, 2011

Currently on show at the Guggenheim in New York until January 22nd is a can’t-be-missed retrospective from Maurizo Cattelan. The awe-inspiring installation features virtually everything the artist has produced since 1989, all displayed dangling on ropes in a gravity-defying presentation the museum’s rotunda. The Italian-born artist’s incendiary and provocative style, offered up in this inventive and fresh way, includes his infamous satirical sculptural works referencing the pope, Adolf Hitler, John F. Kennedy, and more. For those who can’t make it, take a look at some […]

Basel Week Miami ’11: Mark Moore Gallery @ PULSE

Posted by sleepboy, December 9, 2011

One of our favorite booths this year during Art Basel Week in Miami was from the Mark Moore Gallery in Los Angeles. Some of the works featured included the intricate wood works from Kenichi Yokono, the thick and textured paintings from Allison Schulnik (whose video we just shared with you yesterday), the kinetic stylings of Andrew Schoultz, the crowd shot watercolors from David Rathman, and the hyperrealistic portraits from Yigel Ozeri. More photos after the jump…

Openings: Hush @ Onethirty3

Posted by sleepboy, December 9, 2011

Last week, the Onethirty3 installation space in Newcastle hosted its newest featured guest – Hush (interviewed). The UK-based artist presented his signature blend of anime influenced imagery with the raw energy of urban forms while creating an immersive transformation in the gallery confines. As with their other shows, limited editions in association with the installation was offered and subsequently sold out. Check out more pics from the opening after the jump…

Openings: Revok – “Triumph and Tragedy” @ Vicious Gallery

Posted by carlosgonzalez, December 8, 2011

Just a few days ago, REVOK, famed graffiti artist and one of the key members of the The 7th Letter crew, opened up his first ever solo show at Vicious Gallery in Hamburg, Germany. Titled Triumph and Tragedy, this exhibit builds on the recent turn in REVOK’s repertoire in which he utilizes found objects gathered from the deserted and forgotten landscapes of Detroit – first seen in a group show at L.A.’s Known Gallery (covered). This technique leads to great texture on every one of his […]

Openings: Scott G. Brooks & Fred Harper – “The Luckiest Widow In The World & Other Tales Of Misfortune” & “Head Spin” @ Last Rites

Posted by sleepboy, December 8, 2011

Last weekend, Scott G. Brooks and Fred Harper opened up a joint show at the Last Rites Gallery in New York. Brooks let his imagination run wild with a series of dark and inventive works entitled collectively The Luckiest Widow In The World & Other Tales Of Misfortune. For his part, Harper brought a some above shoulder portraits that he entitled Head Spin. More photos after the jump…

Previews: Massimo Vitali @ agnès b. Galerie Boutique

Posted by juggernut3, December 8, 2011

This Saturday, the agnès b. Galerie Boutique will be opening their latest show featuring acclaimed photographer Massimo Vitali. The Italian artist will be in attendance for the opening reception from 6-9 and be on hand to sign editions of two of his recently published books: Natural Habitats and Landscape with Figures. Check out a quick preview of this show after the jump.

Basel Week Miami ’11 / Streets: ROA

Posted by sleepboy, December 8, 2011

Other than the collaboration with Eine, the ever hustling ROA also found time for other projects while in town for Art Basel Week (like the wall you see above). We are always fascinated by the ways the Belgium-based street painter works in unique architectural quirks into his milieu of anatomized animal murals. This piece above is no different with this marine friend of his chopped in half by a wall element with some copious drips emphasizing the point. More detailed photos after the jump…