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Streets: Phlegm – “The Harnessing of Giant Squids”

Posted by sleepboy, April 26, 2011

Phlegm, who recently completed the Black/Light project in London, has been active on the streets recently. Take a look at this sweet mural completed near a riverbank entitled The Harnessing of Giant Squids featuring some of his signature characters wrestling with their catch. The piece will photograph quite nicely when the winter water levels rise reminiscent of the Banksy Global Warming stencil in Camden. If you notice a nautical theme in some of his work recently, perhaps it’s related to a comic he is working […]

Teaser: “The Enchanted Forest” @ Strychnin Gallery (Berlin)

Posted by sleepboy, April 26, 2011

Coming up next month on May 13th, the Strychnin Gallery in Berlin will be presenting The Enchanted Forest. The group show, which features forest inspired imagery and partially benefits the WWF, was apparently put on in concordance with the United Nation’s International Year of Forests. Artists include Luke Chueh, Mia Araujo, Travis Lampe, Lindsey Carr, Tom Bagshaw and many more. For more info on the piece above take a look here. Discuss this show here. Discuss Tom Bagshaw here.

Teaser: Ryan McGinness – “Trophies” @ PRISM

Posted by sleepboy, April 26, 2011

May will be a month of multiple Ryan McGinness shows in Los Angeles, one of which will be held at the PRISM gallery on Sunset. Trophies, a new solo from the NY-based artist at the impressive space, will open on May 26th and feature new gold sculptures from his Women series (covered in Miami and New York). From some of the renderings seen above, it looks like there will be multiple wall murals planned along with the three-dimensional work. Other venues where you can catch […]

Videos: Eli Broad on 60 Minutes

Posted by sleepboy, April 26, 2011

We only caught of glimpse of noted “venture philanthropist” Eli Broad at the Art in the Streets opening a couple weeks ago, but apparently Morley Safer was able to spend more time time with him for the latest segment of 60 Minutes. The engaging interview touched on many topics including the self-made billionaire’s charitable goals and philosphies, his art collection, and the love-hate relationship the art community has with him.

Interviews / Preview: Dave MacDowell – “Lowbrow Love Letter” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sven, April 26, 2011

This Saturday night, master satirist painter Dave MacDowell will be opening a new show at the Thinkspace Gallery. Collectively entitled Lowbrow Love Letter, the new body of work tackles some stereotypes of the so-called lowbrow subgenre with a lot of “big eye girls, monsters, and depressed naked girls” all the while utilizing his brilliant wit and eye for celebrity and pop culture. Take a look after the jump at some questions and answers as we sit down for a chat about the upcoming show and […]

Streets: Banksy (London)

Posted by sleepboy, April 25, 2011

Although it was surprising Los Angeles did not get gifted any new Banksy pieces in the weeks leading up to the opening of the MOCA Art in the Streets exhibition, it looks like the anonymous street artist has produced a new piece in his native land. This stencil, which has not been confirmed on Mr. B’s website yet, appeared in central London over the Easter holiday and is in the same area where his famous One Nation Under CCTV used to be. More pics after […]

Openings: “Quentin vs. Coen” @ Bold Hype Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, April 25, 2011

A while back, AM stopped by the Bold Hype Gallery to take in the opening of Quentin vs. Coen put on by our friends at Spoke Art. The massive group show which on lasted several days featured artwork inspired by cult-movie directors Quentin Tarantino and the Coen Brothers. Feast your eyes on some of the opening pics after the jump including artwork of your favorite scenes and iconic characters…

Focus: Los Angeles – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted by juggernut3, April 25, 2011

As you’ve seen Art in the Streets brings many of your AM favorites to the MOCA, but another important aspect of the exhibition is the recognition of the roots of the street art movement with both coasts were showcased from past to present. In a special wing of the museum, Los Angeles held it down with representatives from all aspects of the west coast. From photography and graffiti to tattooing and fine art, we experienced a lesson in cholo and local urban artistry. With a […]

Releases: Blu “Rennes” Print

Posted by lowpro, April 25, 2011

Recently surfacing with friend and fellow collaborator Ericailcane in Palestra (covered) for the first time since the controversial buffing of his Art in the Streets mural by MOCA themselves, Blu has just released a much anticipated print of one of his strongest street pieces ever. Originally executed in all it’s intricate glory on a massive wall in Rennes, France (covered), the 5-color screenprint, entitled “Rennes”, is produced by Studiocromie in a signed and numbered edition of 150, measuring 70×90 cm (27.5″x35.5″) and priced at 400 […]

Openings: “Outside/In” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted by sleepboy, April 24, 2011

Last night, AM headed out to Culver City for the lone show on our schedule at LeBasse Projects. It was certainly worth the trip as we were greeted by work from a nice selection of artists in the Outside/In group show including Case, Herakut, Alexandros Vasmoulakis, SharkToof and Bumblebee. As a bonus, most of the participants were on hand before they head out to New Hampshire for the second part of the show at the Portsmouth Museum of Art. More opening pics after the jump…