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Studio Visit: Pete Watts

Posted by AM Editor, November 29, 2010

Brooklyn-based artist Pete Watts was nice enough to invite AM to come by his Greenpoint studio recently to check out what he’s been working on as of late. We first had the pleasure of seeing the Rhode Island School of Design graduate’s work at Joshua Liner Gallery’s 2010 summer group show (covered), and were certainly impressed by the intricately detailed graphite-drawn environments. Watts obsessively researches interesting natural and man-made structures, and then unifies specific aspects of each into images that are at once architectural, geological […]

Streets: Claudio Ethos (France)

Posted by sleepboy, November 29, 2010

The street surrealist of Sao Paolo, Claudio Ethos, (Brazil certainly is one the hotbeds for street artists isn’t it?) recently threw up this sick piece in what looks to be in Paris. Known for his intricate work and signature fluid characters, this piece certainly doesn’t disappoint. Luckily for us, Vitostreet was on hand to document all the action. More views as well as in progress shots after the jump…

Travelogue: Andrew Hem in Brazil

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2010

Remember those wonderful sketchbook pieces from Andrew Hem’s (interviewed) we previously wrote about that showed at the San Diego Contemporary Art Fair? Now, there are pics from a recent trip Andrew took to Brazil that give you a better understanding of the process behind the work. More pics after the jump, but make sure you take a look at his blog to see the rest of the trip including a visit with Mr. Fables himself – Joao Ruas.

Preview: Basel Week Miami ’10 – ART ASIA

Posted by lowpro, November 28, 2010

Operating in concert with Art Basel Miami Beach, the premier international Asian contemporary art fair ART ASIA is returning to Miami for the third straight year. Reflecting the diverse themes and mediums within the Asian art scene, the fair will feature works from artists such as Zhang Huan, Gohar Dashti, Sissi Farassat, Liu Xiaodong, KAORUKO, Ahmad Moualla, James Clar, Sohan Qadri, Kim Joon, Danny Lee, Ushio Shinohara, Sui Jianguo, Kim Young Shin, Apnavi Thacker, Yang Fudong, Zhang Xiaogang, Meeson Pae Yang and Ushio Shinohara. With […]

Overtime: Nov 21 – 28

Posted by sleepboy, November 28, 2010

Cai Guo-Qiang is commissioned by the Museum of Fine Art Houston (MFAH) to produce Odyssey, the largest gunpowder drawing he has made to date (10 by 162 feet) Adam Lindemann has a seven-story townhouse in Manhatten filled with blue-chip art. Richard Avedon’s “Dovima with the Elephants” set a record for the artist’s work at auction when it sold for $1,148,910 at Christie’s Paris last Saturday. The photograph was purchased by Dior fashion house (Dovima is wearing a Dior dress designed by Yves Saint-Laurent). When young […]

Video: “Destricted” Trailer

Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2010

The controversial collection of shorts entitled Destricted was recently released onto DVD. The US version which features famed artists like Richard Prince and Marilyn Minter as directors consists of an ongoing series of films that explore the line where art and pornography intersect. When the UK version was released in 2006, it won awards at a range of international film festivals including Cannes, but encountered some problems predictably getting released in the States until now. Via Hyde or Die.

Streets: El Mac (Mexico)

Posted by sleepboy, November 27, 2010

El Mac, who just showed at Joshua Liner Gallery with Damon Soule (covered), recently threw up a massive mural in Campeche, Mexico. The piece is the second in a series of murals he is working on for the Seres Queridos project which celebrates the unique Dia de los Muertos tradition. More detailed views after the jump…

Teaser: Basel Week Miami ’10 – Roberts & Tilton

Posted by lowpro, November 27, 2010

Adding to the extensive list of venerable Los Angeles area galleries set to make a mass exodus down to Southern Florida this week, Roberts & Tilton is primed to make waves at Art Basel Miami Beach with their diverse stable of contemporary artists. Exhibiting an impressive selection of primarily new work from Barry McGee, Kehinde Wiley, Ed Templeton, Titus Kaphar, Noah Davis, Jimmy Baker, Ai Yamaguchi, Adam Pendleton and Ellen De Meutter, their cross-country journey will provide the rare opportunity to witness such a large […]

Video: David Choe – “Thumbs Up” Season 3

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2010

A man whose talents as an artist and pervert rival each other, a girl with panda tits, and a dancing & singing dog-man – sound like a strange team? Um, well yes, but it’s par for the course when you are talking about David Choe’s (featured) series on VBS.TV – “Thumbs Up”. We’ve been watching Season 3 as David and his crew hitchhike across China after starting out in Beijing where his solo show Death Blossom was held at PYO Gallery (covered) back in April […]

Stella Im Hultberg Online Offerings

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2010

Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) added some tempting items to her webstore and etsy today at around 4 pm (eastern time). Of note, she has made available all of the little sketches, drawings, studies & other small art that has piled up in her studio over the years at reasonable prices for those of you still looking for gifts after a hard day of Black Friday shopping. And for the ballers out there who are looking for a bigger gift, take a look at some larger […]