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Update: Camille Rose Garcia – “The Hydra of Babylon” @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 16, 2009

Merry Karnowsky Gallery has just released an image from Camille Rose Garciaâ€™s upcoming show that we first told you about here.Â This painting which shares the same name as the title of exhibition, “The Hydra of Babylon,” measures an enormous 60″ x 84″ and depicts a Greek hydra (a nine-headed serpent) struggling underwater with an eagle.Â This painting is definitely representative of the imagery for this show described as “animal symbolism borrowed from Greek mythology and inspired by intricate islamic patterning.” The show opens September […]

Releases/Charity: Ana Bagayan – “Silence” Print & Lunch Bunch

Posted by sven, August 15, 2009

Artist Ana Bagayan recently released two new giclee prints.Â The first one is a special charity fundraiser print entitled ”Prey” (above), with 100% of the profits going towards funding Ana’sÂ Lunch Bunch project (Each copy of ”Prey” is just $25, and the funds raised from each sale will feed 12 people). AnaÂ recently started off making and distributing home-made lunch packs for the homeless of Los Angeles. Lunch Bunch is operated by Ana and her friend Mere alone, all undertaken completely at their own expense. After just […]

Setup: Shawn Barber – “Tattooed Portraits: Snapshots” @ Shooting Gallery

Posted by Ken, August 15, 2009

Yesterday, AM had the pleasure of visiting Shawn Barber as he was putting on the final touches of his solo show “Tattooed Portraits: Snapshots” at San Francisco’s Shooting Gallery (teased). Shawn’s still life paintings and overall representation of tattoo culture look even more impressive in person. The show opens tonight, Saturday the 15th, and we for one can’t wait to check it out in it’s entirety. Process and installation pics after the jump.

Teaser: Travis Louie – “Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Monster” @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, August 14, 2009

The man seems to be everywhere. From SDCC, to attending his own as well as his fellow artists’ shows in LA to NY, to a future engagement with Baby Tattooville in October, Travis Louieâ€™s (interviewed) is certainly one of the most well traveled and hardworking artists in the industry. His latest show, “Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Monster,” will be opening next Friday, August 21st at Roq La Rue.Â We hear the works are going to be a little larger and more ambitious […]

Update: Audrey Kawasaki

Posted by sleepboy, August 13, 2009

Perhaps inspired by her recent trip to Japan for the opening of her show at Space Yui, we hear that Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) will be including some Japanese-themed paintings in her latest body of work.Â One of our most anticipated show is her NY solo at Jonathan Levine this December, so we thought we would share some in progress images that she has leaked so far. More after the jump…

Highlights: Recommended Openings For August 13-19

Posted by Andrew Hosner, August 13, 2009

If you are in New York City this weekend, DO NOT MISS the amazing lineup of artists in Joshua Liner Gallery’s “Summer Group Show,” (previewed) many of whom are showing for the first time with Liner and debuting the goodness to come from upcoming shows.Â Some great shows going off this weekend, so get out and support your local art scene. The full overview of the onslaught of art after the jump.

Camille Rose Garcia x “Alice in Wonderland” Book

Posted by sleepboy, August 12, 2009

We thought we would share some images of an illustrated “Alice in Wonderland” book that Camille Rose Garcia is working on with Harper/Collins. We can’t wait to see the signature twists she introduces into this project – who wants to see her Mad Hatter, raise your hand! She must be busy at the moment as she’s also prepping for her solo at Merry Karnowsky (teased) come September. Look for more opportunities to meet Camille as there should be an associated signing tour tentatively scheduled around […]

Signing: Todd Schorr – “American Surreal” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted by juggernut3, August 12, 2009

Quick heads up for all the folks in Los Angeles.Â This Saturday (August 15th), Todd Schorr (interview & studio visit) will be at Merry Karnowsky to sign copies of his book “American Surreal” from 2pm-5pm. Judging from the tremendous lines at his recent retrospective at the San Jose Museum of Art (covered), we suggest that you get there early. Discuss Todd Schorr here.

Preview: Group Show @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, August 11, 2009

Last week, we teased you with a very nice Greg “Craola” Simkins (interviewed) painting that will be shown this Saturday, August 15th in a nice group show at Joshua Liner Gallery.Â Now, we got an exclusive preview to a few pieces.Â Artists showingÂ include: Candice Tripp (interviewed), Chloe Earlyâ€™s (interviewed), Cleon Peterson, Damon Soule, Dave Kinsey, Evan Hecox, James Roper, Joe Sorren, Jud Bergeron, Kenji Hirata, Pat Rocha, Robert Hardgrave, Ryan McLennan, Shawn Barber, Stanley Donwood, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed), SUB (Tony Curanaj), Sylvia Ji (interviewed), Tat […]

Openings: “Beach Blanket Bingo” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by AM Editor, August 11, 2009

AM recently attended the festive opening of Jonathan LeVine Gallery’s summer group show, entitled Beach Blanket Bingo. Chilling and chatting by the inflatable palm oases with a cold Pabst Blue Ribbon was a fun way to appreciate works by the over thirty participating artists, including Matt Haber, Seonna Hong, Elbow Toe, Richard Colman and Ron English. Check out the images after the jump for a selection of our favorites.