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Update: Banksy vs. Robbo

Posted by sleepboy, March 9, 2010

Based on pictures from Robbo and his crew, it looks like they have gone and modified more Banksy pieces, warping their meanings. If you remember this all started in Camden with a stencil Banksy put up over a vintage Robbo tag, with the ensuing retaliation (here & here) from Robbo. Not sure how long the graffiti artists plans to continue defacing pieces from Banksy, but it seems a little much now… More images after the jump…

Second Helpings: February 2010

Posted by juggernut3, March 8, 2010

February was a frigid month and many people fought furious snow storms in their part of the county. Fortunately, we at AM had a chance to warm you up with some hot stories on your computers. As usual, the staff picked some of the juiciest stories of the month in another edition of Second Helpings. Get served after the jump…

Streets: D*Face x Oscars

Posted by sleepboy, March 8, 2010

UK street artist D*Face (featured) recently stopped by Los Angeles to install some well-timed “Zombie Oscar Statues” last week. The two seven foot sculptures were installed in two locations – atop Runyon Canyon and in the parking lot of the famous Mel’s Drive-In in Hollywood near where the 82nd annual Academy Awards (Oscars) were being held at the Kodak Theatre. Our friend, Jeremy Kaplan (GM of Subliminal Projects) was along for the ride as D*Face worked his version Hollywood magic. The two installations were explained in detail […]

Openings: Rosson Crow – “Bowery Boys” @ Deitch Projects

Posted by juggernut3, March 7, 2010

On Saturday night, Deitch Projects hosted the opening for the ever talented contemporary artist: Rosson Crow. Her latest show “Bowery Boys” featured her talented nostalgic snapshots of the streets of lower Manhattan. The beautifully rendered works featured periods from the 1800’s to the current landscape depicting the gritty urban facades of the “Big Apple”. As AM previewed last week through a detailed studio visit, her bigger-than-life style had us excited to see the rest of the show. Fully utilizing the grand space that Deitch Projects is renowned […]

Bonus News Recap (Feb 28-Mar 6)

Posted by sleepboy, March 6, 2010

Sydney gets naked for Spencer Tunick. NY Art On The Go iPhone App. YSL retrospective. No love for OJ at the Smithsonian. Warhol shows in NY. Lil’ Wayne visits Terry Richardson on the way to jail. World’s wealthiest artists. Speaking of which, Jeff Koons buys $20 million mansion previously owned by a Rockefeller. Banksy walks a fine line. Marie Antoinette’s watch recovered. China’s art market could now be the third biggest market behind US & Britain. Artnet’s Charlie Finch feels the 2010 Biennial is the […]

Interviews / Preview: Kevin Cyr – “Temporal Surfaces” @ White Walls Gallery

Posted by sven, March 5, 2010

AM was recently able to bring you a little insight from Kevin Cyr via our studio visit as he prepared for his latest show, “Temporal Surfaces” alongside Jessica Hess at San Francisco’s White Walls Gallery. We followed up our glimpse into Kevin’s work with an interview and some preview images from the show, which opens this weekend. Read on for our interview and more images after the jump.

Streets: Below Las Vegas with Logan Hicks

Posted by sleepboy, March 4, 2010

Inspired by Matt O’Brien’s book “Beneath the Neon – Life and Death in the Las Vegas Tunnels”, Logan Hicks (interviewed) recently took an interesting look at the massive system of drainage tunnels underneath the city of sin. Portions of the more than 300 miles of subterranean passageways are covered in graffiti and the feel of the place kind of reminds us of the underground work of Brazilian street artist Zezao. More pics after the jump.

Preview: Aaron Nagel – “Marks” @ Shooting Gallery

Posted by Andrew Hosner, March 3, 2010

Aaron Nagel opens his debut solo show in SF at The Shooting Gallery this Saturday, March 6th. The exhibition is entitled “Marks”, as in a target, a sign or indication of a quality or feeling, or a small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by accident or damage. According to the press release, the show is comprised of “11 new large-scale oil paintings, this series uses imagery of youthful women in the nude, often impaled by archery […]

Studio Visits / Preview: Rosson Crow – “Bowery Boys” @ Deitch Projects

Posted by juggernut3, March 2, 2010

This past weekend AM had a chance to stop by Rosson Crow’s Brooklyn studio where she graciously gave us a sneak preview of her upcoming Deitch Projects show “Bowery Boys” opening on March 4th. As the name implies, Rosson uses her loose and dreamy abstract style to reinterpret the landscape & culture of downtown Manhattan. Working within the storied hall/traditions of Deitch Projects, Rosson dares to nostalgically re-imagine the “bad boy” underground streets artists of yesteryear and their impact on the urban culture of NYC. Some of […]

Bonus News Recap (Feb 20-27)

Posted by sleepboy, February 27, 2010

• No love for Lebron? WK Interact is a Dwayne Wade fan and Terry Richardson is a Kobe fan (and apparently a fan of Jersey Shore’s Pauly D as well). • Love him or despise his existence, an interview with Mr. Brainwash. • Ron English’s explanation of the art world to a dead hare. • Barry McGee makes new friends in Belgium. • Bid on a chance to sit for a portrait with Shepard Fairey. • The GR Biennale James Jean and David Choe crates […]