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Highlights: Recommended Openings For July 16-19

Posted by Andrew Hosner, July 16, 2009

AM brings you the best of this weekâ€™s openings from across the globe.Â This week’s top pick is “Jumbo Fruit” from the Clayton Brothers opening at Patrick Painter in Los Angeles. Peep the studio visit we posted earlier this week for an early look at this amazing new body of work. Get a full overview of the best showsÂ in LA, SF, NYC, Europe and Asia after the jump.

Studio Visits/Interviews: Jason Thielke – “New Works” @ David B. Smith Gallery

Posted by sven, July 16, 2009

On our recent trip to Denver to see Josh Keyes’ “Sprout” exhibition, AM met with Jason Thielke, who’s latest solo show entitled simply “New Works” opens this Friday, July 17th at the new downtown location of the David B. Smith Gallery. We’ve been interested in Thielke’s work for a while now, and in particular his technique utilizing a method he calls gel transfer, which results in an aesthetic delight of super-clean vector-like line work. Recently, he has changed things up a bit and is now […]

Studio Visits: The Clayton Brothers

Posted by Andrew Hosner, July 14, 2009

AM had a chance to visit the studio of the Clayton Brothers a couple weeks back as they prepared for their first major show in Los Angeles in six years. This will be their first major collection of works in Los Angeles since they rocked La Luz De Jesus back in 2003 with their epic “Six Foot Eleven” show. We still remember how blown away we were by that show. Simply epic in every sense of the word. For those that missed that one, do […]

Streets/Video: ABOVE hits up the Berlin Wall

Posted by stephen, July 12, 2009

ABOVE (interviewed) continues his trip throughout Europe with a stop in Berlin, Germany, making his mark on the Berlin Wall a little over 20 years after Ronald Regan made his historic speech at Brandenburg Gate stating, “Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Detailed photos and a video of ABOVE’s massive word/play piece and how he marked the anniversary of the bridge to this divide after the jump…

Art Focus: Robert Longo

Posted by sleepboy, July 10, 2009

We recently came across the mind blowingly detailed charcoal work of Robert LongoÂ whichÂ led us to do a little digging to see what’s goingÂ on with this talented and renowned artist.Â His twenty year retrospective (1979-2009) show at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtÂ in Nice, France just opened last month and will be showing until the end of November.Â Not sure exactly which works were included but our vote would have been for some of his newest work this year from the YingXiong (Heroes) series, an example […]

Highlights: Recommended Openings For July 9-12

Posted by Andrew Hosner, July 9, 2009

EnjoyÂ AM’s fresh new feature, where we bring you the best of this week’s openings from across the globe. Andrew Hosner of Sour Harvest has been putting together recommended openings for the Los Angeles area for almost six years now on his full-time site and has joined the AM teamÂ to expand these listings globally. Be sure to check out his site for a much more in-depth guide to Los Angeles openings. Get a full overview of shows in LA, SF, NYC, Greater Europe, Canada and more […]

Second Helpings: June 2009

Posted by juggernut3, July 1, 2009

The first month of Summer brought an artisticÂ heat wave. It was hard, even for us, to cover all the massive events occurringÂ across the the world. Check out this edition of Second Helpings as AM selectsÂ some of the best stories of the month for you to chew on. Get served after the jump.

Interviews: Henry Chalfant & Martha Cooper – “Subway Art: 25th Anniversary”

Posted by Lawrence, June 29, 2009

AM had the pleasure of interviewing Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper as they celebrated the launch of their amazing book “Subway Art: 25th Anniversary” at Black Rat PressÂ (covered). Â Despite an initial print run of just a few thousand back in 1984, “Subway Art” has become a true phenomenon with countless reprints that have inspired thousands of artists and fans around the world. Check out the interview and get a chance to win a signed copy of “Subway Art: 25th Anniversary” after the jump.

Interviews: Signal Gallery – London

Posted by Seth Carmichael, June 25, 2009

AMÂ continues our look inside the art worldÂ from an insider’s perspective with Signal Gallery co-owner Chris Garlick. After just two years, Signal has established itself as one of the leading urban contemporary galleries in London showing artists like Dale Grimshaw, Replete, Charming Baker, Guy Denning and Holly Thoburn. Their current show with C215 (covered) opened last week. Garlick shares the turning point that got the gallery started, the elements crucial to his success thus far and more, after the jump…

Streets/Video: ABOVE – “Ears, Tears, & Fears”

Posted by stephen, June 22, 2009

ABOVE (interviewed) made a stop in Madrid, Spain as part of his current European tour. He made sure to give the locals a little love with some fresh street pieces that highlight his excellent placement skills and clever play on words. A video and detailed photos of both pieces after the jump.