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Openings: Eric Joyner – “First World Problems” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 13, 2013

Over the weekend, painter and donut aficionado Eric Joyner (interviewed) opened his solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. First World Problems introduces new paintings featuring his signature retro robots and their fried dessert companions in Joyner’s continuing survey of this strange world. Returning his mechanical friends to the urban setting made for interesting opportunities to depict his unique version of city life. Take a look at more opening photos including a look at some of the sculptural donut renditions he created for the exhibition. Discuss Eric […]

Openings: Luke Chueh – “Random Acts Of Sadness” @ CHG Circa

Posted by sleepboy, August 12, 2013

On Saturday night, Luke Chueh’s (featured) opened his latest solo show, Random Acts Of Sadness, at CHG Circa. The mostly new works featured paintings that placed his familiar animal subjects in humorous yet sad situations as well as pieces that poked fun at his critics with self-deprecatory references. Also on display was a new sculptural piece Jack (seen below), inspired by his classic Jacked painting from 2005. This master copy sold but a limited edition version will be released soon through Pretty In Plastic. Check out more opening photos […]

Interview: Adam Feibelman (by Andrew Schoultz) @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, August 9, 2013

Our latest interview is with artist Adam Feibelman (aka Adam 5100), who hails from New Mexico & has been working in San Francisco for the past sixteen years. His most common medium and technique involves enamel paintings utilizing stencils & stitched paper stencil collages. Adam has a solo exhibition opening tomorrow night at San Francisco’s Guerrero Gallery, so AM enlisted his peer & friend Andrew Schoultz to find out a little more about Adam (including a commission for the new 49ers stadium). Take a look at […]

Os Gemeos x Hennessy – VS Cognac Bottle

Posted by juggernut3, August 8, 2013

Earlier this summer, we gave you a first look at the next Hennessy VS Cognac artist bottle designed by identical Brazilian duo Gustavo & Octavio Pandolfo known better as Os Gemeos (featured). This limited edition bottle is finally to be released this month. Check out a behind the scenes look at their recent visit to the Hennessy HQ in Cognac, France and also a rare glimpse into their elusive studio space below… There will also be a signed & numbered special edition bottle to be released […]

Update: James Jean

Posted by sleepboy, August 7, 2013

Fans of the incomparable James Jean (interviewed) probably have noticed that he has been on a sabbatical recently. But, the good news is there have been signs of life recently. Along with the release of his iBook, and the revival of his Instagram (including a cool animation), he also recently shared a new tumblr site showcasing new and old works. Head over there now to check out all the goodness, some of which is sampled below… Discuss James Jean here.

Releases: Tauba Auerbach – “STAB/GHOST”

Posted by sleepboy, August 5, 2013

For those of you who haven’t seen the beautiful handcrafted STAB/GHOST book by artist Tauba Auerbach, here is a closer look. Released through Three Star Books, the translucent limited edition comprises of “clear plastic pages, silkscreened with patterns, sewn with lanyards of plastic thread, and mounted on a specially designed light table.” Produced in an edition of 10, the piece which also functions as a light sculpture, is a testament to Auerbach’s well-known interest in color theory and complex geometries. Discuss Tauba Auerbach here.

Art Focus: Mitch Griffiths

Posted by sleepboy, August 4, 2013

In this newest installment of our Art Focus, we introduce the work of British artist Mitch Griffiths. His style is inspired by Old Master paintings, but he cleverly subverts what he has learned to depict issues that affect modern society. The composition, light, and poses that draw their influence from his studies have now been intermingled with powerful imagery that relates to concerns of the 21st century. For those interested in seeing his work in person, he is represented by the Halcyon Gallery in London where […]

Preview: Jeremiah Ketner – “Ideal World” @ myplasticheart

Posted by sleepboy, August 2, 2013

On August 9th, Jeremiah Ketner (interviewed) will be opening another solo show at myplasticheart in New York. Entitled Ideal World, the exhibition will put the Chicago-based painter’s surreal musings on display. He states: “Ideal World is the continuation of a theme I have been exploring for several years now. I wanted to create a place of luxury for the mind. A place where everything is tranquil and all forms of life can coexist without any reference to the past or future. This timeless notion allows sprites […]

Sat One & ROID Paint Boeing 737

Posted by sleepboy, August 1, 2013

Sat One & ROID recently came together for an enormous collaboration set up by The Hanger One Project where they were tasked with painting a Boeing 737. Battling the elements as well as fighting to get the hang of the tricky curved aluminum surface, the two European graffiti artists were able to create an epic piece that melding their styles perfectly. Take a look at more photos below as well as a video documenting the endeavor… Photo credit: HANGFIRE (via Graffart). Discuss Sat One here. Discuss ROID here.

Streets: Etam Cru (Richmond, Virginia)

Posted by SAL, July 31, 2013

Polish artists Sainer and Bezt, better known as Etam Cru, recently painted another fantastic mural on the streets of Richmond, for the local Richmond Mural Project. After gracing the grey, dull walls of many Eastern European cities with their bright, colorful images, they confirmed their reputation with another beautiful untitled mural for their fans in the US. Known for their surrealistic images, Sainer and Bezt made a piece showing a naked girl, sitting in a jar filled with unripe strawberry jam, accompanied with their familiar […]