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Streets: Anthony Lister (Los Angeles) Part II

Posted by carlosgonzalez, July 25, 2011

Following a poster campaign which focused on the subject of lost superheroes, Australia-born artist Anthony Lister (interviewed) has arrived in Los Angeles for a unique gallery exhibition which will take place this coming Friday at the HVW8 gallery. However, days before the exhibit, Lister went out on the streets and left his mark on the city with a large scale painting which combines his attraction to both graffiti culture and expressionism. Featuring a large and somewhat deformed face, the wall resembles his recent collaboration with […]

Releases / Signings: Pushead, Aaron Horkey & Mike Sutfin – “PATCHWERK” @ SDCC

Posted by rhinomilk, July 25, 2011

Thursday afternoon at the Toy Tokyo booth at San Diego Comic Con was the event many Pushead fans have been waiting months for – his signing session where he releases an array of exclusive and handpainted toys, as well as books and prints. Alongside Pushead was Mike Sutfin (who released a special hardcover book in a slipcase, which collects various examples of his recent work) as well as the elusive Aaron Horkey, whose first Comic Con appearance was shrouded in secrecy until two days prior […]

Streets: Blu & Ericailcane (Italy)

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2011

Do these two Italian street magicians never stop? After making a pit stop at the FAME Festival and the R.I.P.Arte Festival, Blu and Ericailcane are at it again – this time with a collaboration piece. This looks like they are taking aim at a popular target – politician, bankers, and corporate types. The octopus looks to be by Ericailcane and the rest by Blu. See the full mural as well as some in-progress shots after the jump…

Preview: Audrey Kawasaki – “Restlessly Still” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2011

Since a solo in early 2008 and a mini-show at the end of 2008, fans of Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) in Los Angeles have had little to cheer about. Well, no solo as of yet but at the end of the month, the next best thing will be opening at Merry Karnowsky Gallery – a joint show with Femke Hiemstra and Deedee Cheriel. The LA-based painter known for her seductive imagery and soft touch will be presenting seven new paintings and four drawings when the doors open […]

Streets / Contests: Anthony Lister @ HVW8 Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2011

Congratulations to the winners of our last two signed Lister poster giveaways. For those that missed out, the final two versions have hit the streets including one that uses a side profile of Anthony Lister (interviewed) himself. The Aussie street artist is in town for a show focusing on the subject of lost superheros opening on Friday, July 29th at the HVW8 gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibition featuring artwork, murals, and custom t-shirts by Lister is presented by Junk Food Clothing and will mark the […]

KAWS x Hennessy VS Cognac Bottle Launch Party @ New Museum

Posted by juggernut3, July 24, 2011

Last Thursday night, AM attended the launch party for the new Hennessy VS Cognac bottle designed by KAWS held at the New Museum. The fresh collaboration is actually the first in a series of individually numbered Hennessy bottles to be designed by well known artists. Many friend and peers of the artist were in attendance at the event including Erik Parker, Todd “REAS” James, HAZE Erik Foss, Eric Elms and Edison Chen and they all rocked to the beats of DJ Questlove as the fully catered […]

Teaser: Shepard Fairey – “Your Ad Here” @ V1 Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 24, 2011

Coming up soon on August 5th, Shepard Fairey (featured) will be opening his latest solo show in Copenhagen at the V1 Gallery. Using a broad array of techniques in his arsenal including mixed media works on canvas and paper, as well as screen prints, retired stencils, and Rubylith cuts, Your Ad Here examines the control of public space by politics and/or advertising campaigns. But, to turn things around, Shep is also celebrating the fact that through street art, anyone could make their agenda or “ad” seen […]

Preview: Ewelina & Genevive Zacconi – “Immaculate Deception” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 24, 2011

Although the show is currently on view at the Copro Gallery, the opening reception for Immaculate Deception (featuring Ewelina and Genevive Zacconi) is this Friday, July 29th. The New York-based Ewelina will be presenting some new works featuring her play on childhood toys like Barbie and My Little Pony. Zacconi, who has worked as painting assistant to Ron English in the past, will be exploring themes of betrayal, and aspects within theology integrating these concepts in her art. *edit* Zacconi was the assistant to English […]

Overtime: July 18 – 24

Posted by sleepboy, July 24, 2011

Real talk with Saber in the context of his The American Graffiti Artist exhibition. Tox has been jailed for 27 months for writing graffiti. Work on the streets by OaKoAk, Jaz, and Trustocorp. Pics from Aiko’s Unstoppable Waves exhibition and street work in Amsterdam. Faith47 and DAL paint a mural in New York on video. World’s largest “graffiti tag” seen from space. FAME Festival Ericailcane footage and some people speaking Italian. Dotmasters – On The Hop. Rudimentary Perfection group show in the UK on video. […]

Streets: Gaia (New York)

Posted by sleepboy, July 23, 2011

Gaia recently sent over some photos of a new mural he installed on the corner of Houston & Elizabeth in New York as part of the rag & bone houston/PROJECT. Featuring his signature rooster as well as a complex background, the creative process and timelapse of the wall can be seen after the jump…