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Jeff Koons’ Diamond Lights Up Manhattan Skyline

Posted by juggernut3, August 24, 2009

What would you do if you had the money to get one of Jeff Koons’ famous “Diamond” sculptures? Where would youÂ place it to get the most out of your new found bling? On the roof of your luxury penthouse? Apparently that’s exactly what hedge-fund mogul Richard Perry did. After buyingÂ the sculptureÂ for 2.3 million dollars in 2005, he installed his flashyÂ green diamond on the roof using a crane in 2007. That’s when the complaints started coming in. The 5ft tallÂ (size of a buffalo) stainless steel metallic […]

Photography: Simon Menner & James Reynolds

Posted by sleepboy, August 23, 2009

AM recently came across two series of photographs that we thought would go well together, both of which reference issues of “Crime & Punishment.”Â The first photographer is Simon Menner and his series entitled simply “Murder Weapons.”Â He was interested in how some of these ordinary items along with the requisite guns and knives changed as soon as the viewer realized they were used to kill.Â There were some unexpected weapons as well like from this “caveman” murderer. The second set of photos is from […]

Showing: Robert Longo Retrospective @ MAMAC (Nice)

Posted by juggernut3, August 22, 2009

As we reported a while back when we focused on Robert Longo, he has a very nice retrospective currently being held at the MAMAC in Nice, France. The comprehensive retrospective houses many of his iconic pieces from his expansive body of work over the last 20 years – from his renowned charcoal on papers to sculptures to photographic installations.Â For those who can’t make the trip, he recently posted up some images from the exhibit, which we also posted after the jump…

Video: Ernesto Yerena – “Con O Sin”

Posted by Ken, August 22, 2009

In this new video, Obey Giant’s Ernesto Yerena explains the concept of “Con O Sin” or “With or Without.”Â His subject for the piece, a member of the norteno music scene (literally “northern,” a style of Mexican music heavily driven by accordion and bajo sexto) represents the idea of â€œCon dinero o sin dinero hago siempre lo que quiero,â€ or “With money or without, I’ll always do as I please.”Â Grafted together entirely from still photos, Con O Sin shows a carefree side of Ernesto, […]

Openings: Sixeart – “SueÃ±an las gallinas con ser humanas” @ ROJO artspace Sao Paulo

Posted by Elisa Carmichael, August 21, 2009

Sixeart opened his debut solo show in Sao PauloÂ at ROJO artspace POP last Tuesday, August 11th. The fantastic exhibit, entitled “SueÃ±an las gallinas con ser humanas” (inÂ English:Â “The hens dream about being human”), showcases thirteen brand new works on paper and aÂ colorfulÂ installation featuring his trademark characters, geometric shapes andÂ mysterious numerals, allÂ stabbed with wooden arrows.Â TheÂ Barcelona native, who has painted on the streets sinceÂ the 1980s,Â enjoysÂ a successful fine art careerÂ in Spain. He achieved international recognition in 2008 when he joined fellowÂ artists Blu,Â Faile, JR, Nunca and Os Gemeos in painting […]

Auction: Polaroid Collection via Sotheby’s

Posted by Khoi, August 21, 2009

Now that the Polaroid Corporation has gone into bankruptcy, it leaves behind a legacy not only in your fond childhood memories of snapping away your day’s activities without a care, but also in an important collection of instant photographs by some of the best artists of the 20th century.Â In an effort to raise money to pay their creditors, that collection will soon head into auction courtesy of Sotheby’s, with the remaining pieces to be sold via private sales. Read more after the jump…

Highlights: Recommended Openings For August 20-26

Posted by Andrew Hosner, August 20, 2009

David B. Smith Gallery is the proud host of the new solo exhibition of figurative paintings by artist Kris Lewis this Saturday inside their new gallery space located in Denver. ThisÂ latest collection of surrealist portraits have been inspired by Lewis’ rich family history. Lewis’ reverence for masters of old is apparent in his depiction of the human figure, which he uses as a vector for hidden stories, delicate emotion and universal truth. His work has been featured in galleries around the world, including Denver, Los […]

Update: Josh Keyes – “Natural Selection” @ Swarm Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 20, 2009

Remember how there was a fourth painting yet to be revealed at the time Josh Keyes‘ (interviewed) show opened at Swarm Gallery (covered). Well, here it is – “Drifting.” Now, we all have to wait until probably January before we can get our next Keyes fix when he opens his show at Jonathan Levine entitled “Kaleidoscope.” Discuss this show here. Discuss Josh Keyes here.

Preview: Kris Lewis @ David B. Smith Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 19, 2009

After spending his creative energy curating the fantastic “Worlds on Fire” show for the Grammys in February, Kris Lewis is getting set to open his own solo show in Denver.Â Opening this Saturday, August 22nd at the David B. Smith Gallery, Kris’ new show will feature about 15 new paintings. More images after the jump.

Openings: Group Exhibition @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by AM Editor, August 18, 2009

Saturday night, AM attended the opening of Joshua Liner Gallery’s summer group exhibition, which collects solid works from a very strong roster of artists, some of whom the gallery has shown previously and others of whom the gallery is working with for the first time. From the show, it is clear that Liner is actively evolving and maturing his gallery. And from the response from collectors and others at the opening, it seems that what he’s doing is working. More after the jump…