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Releases: David Flores – “Deathead”

Posted by sleepboy, January 4, 2012

Not only has David Flores been busy in the streets and in the gallery, he has also been working on a new figure entitled Deathead. The 10″ tall reinterpretation of Mickey melded with Totenkopf symbol utilized by the Prussian army during the time of Frederick the Great will be produced by Bic Plastics and reportedly come in five colorways. As you can see, present in the design is Flores signature segmented silhouettes. Photo via the artist. Discuss David Flores here.

Haroshi x HUF x DLX Collaboration Event

Posted by sleepboy, December 30, 2011

Coming up on January 7th in Los Angeles (545 S. Clarence St.), sculptor Haroshi (last seen at his NY solo) will be unveiling his limited edition collaboration with HUF and Bay Area skateboard distributor DLX. The event will also include an exhibition of six original works by the Japanese artist who is known for crafting work from compressed skateboards. As a bonus, Tommy Guerrero will be performing so direct all your RSVP’s to [email protected]. More info including a video after the jump…

James Jean x OVM

Posted by sleepboy, December 13, 2011

James Jean (featured) recently christened his new webstore, OVM, creating a separate place where he will make available to his fans his books, prints, jewelry, and other art products. While his fine art happenings will still remain on his main website, make sure you also bookmark OVM to keep up to date on other offerings from Jean like this Siren Scarf you see the lovely Leticia holding. More images of other available items for your xmas shopping perusal after the jump…

Teaser: Ray Caesar – “it started with eve…” launch @ Stephen Webster

Posted by sleepboy, December 3, 2011

Tonight at Stephen Webster in Beverly Hills in their 2nd floor gallery space, an exhibited curated by Corey Helford Gallery will open featuring the art work of Ray Caesar (interviewed). The murder mystery themed evening will also feature a launch of the jewelry line’s it started with eve... collection, a set of rings inspired by histories of the most villainous sirens as well as an installation from Cameron Silver. More info to the RSVP only event after the jump…

Publications: Scott Campbell – “If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long” Book

Posted by lowpro, November 23, 2011

Coming next spring from Rizzoli, and produced in conjunction with OHWOW publishing, comes Scott Campbell’s first monograph focusing on the duality of his artistic career both as a tattoo prodigy and a fine art powerplayer. Named in homage of his debut New York solo exhibition last year, If You Don’t Belong, Don’t Be Long discusses how his ink work informs his gallery work and vice versus. Referencing of “new antiquarian” style, nineteenth-century hand-lettering, kitsch, and classic tattoo “flash”, his art – as seen this year […]

Publications: Tauba Auerbach “Folds” Book

Posted by lowpro, November 17, 2011

Now available from Sternberg Press comes Folds, an elegantly produced and insightful publication chronicling Tauba Auerbach’s captivating series of paintings by the same name. Co-published by Bergern Kunsthall and released on the occasion of her recent museum solo exhibition, Tetrachromat, the 100-page hardcover book presents 65 color illustrations of the dimension warping works alongside mathematical diagrams and descriptive text, collectively shedding light on the creation and intention of the pivotal series. With the book being such a central muse in Auerbach’s art, evidenced from the […]

Showing: Geoff McFetridge – “My Head Disappears when my Hands are Thinking” @ Heath Ceramics

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2011

This neat little project from Geoff McFetridge, whose work we last ogled at in his solo show in Copenhagen, was brought to our attention recently. The LA-based artist just opened an exhibition at the renowned Heath Ceramics in Los Angeles featuring his paintings on the walls and some special ceramic products, many of which are one of a kind. The showing is on until the end of the year so you have plenty of time to check it out. Also, read this insightful interview with McFetridge about the […]

Urban Outfitters – $10 Balloon Dog Figure

Posted by Khoi, November 12, 2011

Looks like Urban Outfitters is at it again. This time, they are selling a very familiar looking dog figure that looks like one originally created by one of the biggest names in contemporary art. Neither are strangers to lawsuits, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out. In the meantime, unless you have an eight-figure art budget, this may be the most affordable way to get one of these shiny pups into your house – but you may want to hurry. No […]

Baby Tattooville ’11: Goodie Bag

Posted by sleepboy, October 23, 2011

We still have a couple more things to cover before we close the book on this year’s Baby Tattooville. One of these is the much anticipated “goodie bag” that attendees to the annual art retreat receive at the end of the weekend. Besides the sweet Diesel Fuel print set and reproduction of the Art Jam painting, a collection of other limited editions, drawings, and art paraphernalia was given away just before the trip home. More detailed photos after the jump by Carlos Gonzalez.

Releases: Yoshitomo Nara “The Complete Works” Book Set

Posted by lowpro, October 20, 2011

Last fall saw the release of a wonderful book to coincide with his Nobody’s Fool retrospective. This fall season sees the release of an even more comprehensive book set from Yoshitomo Nara. Published by Chronicles Books, The Complete Works is the definitive guide to the Japanese art legend’s life work. The two 400-page volumes bound in a fabric slipcase designed by Nara himself feature all of the artist’s prolific output over the span of his career to date, including more than 4,500 paintings, drawings, editions, […]