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Previews: “Risqué {dirty little pictures}” @ Long Beach Museum of Art

Posted by sleepboy, September 18, 2013

On Thursday night, September 19th, the Long Beach Museum of Art will host the opening of a new group exhibition entitled Risqué {dirty little pictures}. Curated by Nathan Spoor and Jeff McMillan, the works from the show will be displayed on the museum’s second-floor Kilsby Gallery and will include 40 8 x 10″ paintings from 40 artists including Audrey Kawasaki (seen above), Ron English, Eric White, Glenn Barr, Brendan Monroe, Aron Wiesenfeld, and more. Participants were encouraged to take risks with these works outside of their comfort […]

Openings: “The Baxter Collection” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by x43x, September 12, 2013

Roq La Rue changed it up for this month’s opening. The works on display are from the personal collection of the Baxter family, who are selling some of their collection to move overseas. The pieces in question were collected over the past decade and represent a who’s who of the pop surrealism scene including Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Audrey Kawasaki, Camile Rose Garcia, Lori Earley, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Liz McGrath, Glenn Barr, Donald Roller Wilson, Kukula, Ana Bagayan, Fuco Ueda, Joe Sorren, Brian Despain, and Femke Hiemstra. […]

Upcoming: “The Baxter Collection” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, August 21, 2013

An unconventional exhibition is opening up at Roq La Rue next month featuring the work of Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Audrey Kawasaki, Camille Rose Garcia, Lori Earley, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Liz McGrath, Ray Caesar, Glenn Barr, Donald Roller Wilson, Kukula, Ana Bagayan, Fuco Ueda, and Joe Sorren. Typically, secondary market pieces aren’t presented as a show at galleries, but the work available was of such quality (as you can see from the iconic Octogirls from Kawasaki above), that the Seattle showspace decided to make an exception. Stop […]

Releases: Audrey Kawasaki x Pressure Printing – “Eien”

Posted by sleepboy, July 16, 2013

For those who missed Audrey Kawasaki’s (interviewed) sold out print release from Pressure Printing five years ago, here is your chance at the companion print. Entitled Eien, which in Japanese translates to “forever,” “eternity,” or “permanence,” the new limited edition (run of 50) sized at 8 ¾” × 12 ¾” will cost you $1500 and comes in hand built walnut frames. The print, which is hand embellished by Audrey in pink pencil, will be available for sale at noon PDT on Tuesday, July 23rd 2013. Discuss Audrey Kawasaki here.

Openings / Basel Week Switzerland ’13: Audrey Kawasaki & Esao Andrews @ SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, June 19, 2013

With Basel Week Switzerland coming to an end, here is a look at the Thinkspace Gallery booth at the SCOPE art fair. The showing focused on the works Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) and Esao Andrews with both artists continuing to show progression in their aesthetic. Kawasaki’s new paintings this time were solely created on dark backgrounds, something that not commonly seen in high numbers in one body of work, which contrasted nicely with her choice of vibrant colors to complement her seductive muses. Andrews’ inclusion of the female form in several of […]

Basel Week Switzerland ’13: SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, June 17, 2013

One of the satellite fairs during Basel Week Switzerland is the always quality SCOPE Art Fair. Although, this venue lacks the blue-chip luster of the main event (covered), we always find many familiar faces and intriguing works at this fair. Take a look at an overview of what was offered in the photos below… Photo credit: Andrew Hosner for Arrested Motion.

Preview / Basel Week Switzerland ’13: Audrey Kawasaki @ Thinkspace / SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, June 12, 2013

As most in the art world knows, Basel Week Switzerland is underway. While not everyone can make the two hour trek over to check what looks to be an epic showing from KAWS, you should stop by SCOPE after checking out the main fair. Thinkspace Gallery is featuring seductive new paintings from Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) at their booth in a mini-solo. Check out some more preview images below… Discuss this show here. Discuss Audrey Kawasaki here.

Upcoming / Basel Week Switzerland ’13: Audrey Kawasaki @ Thinkspace / SCOPE

Posted by sleepboy, April 24, 2013

As we reported yesterday, the Thinkspace Gallery will be featuring the work of two artists at the SCOPE Art Fair during Basel Week Switzerland scheduled for June 10 – 16. We already previewed some of the work from Esao Andrews (interviewed) so now it’s time to show you something from the other artist – Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed). We haven’t seen larger body of work from the LA-based artist since her solo in New York (covered) – it will be nice to see what she has planned for her seductive and dreamy muses. Discuss […]

Openings: “Game of Thrones” Group Show @ Mondo

Posted by sleepboy, March 11, 2013

Game of Thrones fans and attendees of SXSW this year were treated to a group exhibition put together by Mondo themed on the hit HBO series. Artists Audrey Kawasaki (above – of Margaery Tyrell), Bill Sienkiewicz, Bruce White, Chet Zar, Craig Drake, Daniel Danger, Esao Andrews, Jacob Bannon, Jason Edmiston, Joao Ruas, Jock, Kilian Eng, Mia Araujo, Mike Mitchell, N.C. Winters, Rich Kelly, Richey Beckett, Sanjulian, Thomas Hopper, Tom Bagshaw, Tim Bradstreet, and Warwick Johnson Caldwell were asked to reprise some of their favorite characters and scenes from the show […]

Openings: “Supersonic Electric Invitational 2” @ Spoke Art

Posted by rhinomilk, January 7, 2013

Last Thursday evening, Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco hosted the opening of the 2nd Annual Supersonic Electric Invitational to a packed house with many of the 32 artists in attendance. The show is curated by Zach Tutor, who founded and runs the Tumblr-based contemporary art blog Supersonic Electronic, by choosing some of his favorite artists who he felt are innovative, dynamic and compelling. Check out photos of the opening below, that includes the art of Allesandra Maria (seen above), Dan Christofferson (2nd image), Seamus Conley (3rd image), […]