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Overtime: Nov. 21 – Nov. 27

Posted by Khoi, November 27, 2011

Wayne Thiebaud’s artwork is featured on the cover of The New Yorker‘s food issue. Christopher Knight reviews Denver’s Clyfford Still Museum disagrees with admission charge. Sarah Thornton gives us a insightful look at auction guarantees and how they affect prices. Felix Salmon tells you why you can’t trust auction results. Another chapter in Ai Weiwei vs. the Chinese government saga, now involving alledged porn. Assume Vivid Astro Focus helps design Gaga’s Workshop at Barneys. Archaeologist argues that graffiti by Sex Pistols is of great historical […]

Teaser: Sylvia Ji – “Gilded Roses” @ Corey Helford

Posted by sleepboy, November 26, 2011

Coming up on December 17th, the Corey Helford Gallery will be presenting a new solo show, Gilded Roses, from Sylvia Ji (interviewed). We remember covering her show at the Culver City showspace all the way back in 2009 as well as in 2010, and this time around, her fans will be out in droves again to support the LA-based artist known for her day of the dead imagery although she has moved away from this recently. The new portraiture features her female archetypes in regal, […]

Stella Im Hultberg – Black Friday Sale

Posted by sleepboy, November 25, 2011

Just like last year, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) will be holding a black friday studio sale again. Starting at 2pm (eastern time) today, the NY-based artist will be making available 10-12 of small original drawings, studies, and paintings for those interested on her webshop. Sounds like a good time to start shopping for Christmas. More examples of what will be sale after the jump…

Openings: Ron English – “Seasons in Supurbia” @ Corey Helford

Posted by carlosgonzalez, November 22, 2011

Over the weekend, the Corey Helford Gallery debuted a new collection of work from artist and visual satirist Ron English (featured). Titled Seasons in Superbia, the show featured the NY-based artist’s ironic take on everything ranging from Peanuts characters to other pop culture icons from the comic book world, film, and animation. Although English’s work focuses on this visual style, he also presented a variety of incredible detailed paintings featuring a series of animals camouflaging amidst hyperreal forest-like environments. The exhibit was packed from the […]

Update: Luke Chueh for “East West Connect” @ Above Second

Posted by sleepboy, November 21, 2011

The Arrested Motion crew will be flying in to Hong Kong tomorrow as our first curatorial project, East West Connect, opens up at the Above Second Gallery on Friday night. In a couple days, as we install the show, we’ll be able to show you a complete preview, but for now, take a look at this piece from Luke Chueh (interviewed). For this painting, EVERYBODY LOVES PANDA (YELLOW), you can see that Luke’s signature sad bear character is trying to blend in with his new […]

Basel Week Miami ’11: Mark Ryden Preview

Posted by sleepboy, November 21, 2011

Another reason to hit up the major art fairs is the opportunities to see the new gems from Mark Ryden in person. For this year’s Miami rendition of Art Basel, the lowbrow painter will be bringing at least two originals with him to the party – Main Street USA (seen above) for the Michael Kohn booth (Booth K10) and Pinxit Jajo (seen after the jump) for the Paul Kasmin booth (Booth B14).

Update: East West Connect @ Above Second (Hong Kong)

Posted by sleepboy, November 20, 2011

On this coming Friday night, November 25th, the Above Second Gallery in Hong Kong will be hosting Arrested Motion’s first curated exhibition. Entitled East West Connect, the showing will introduce some of the artists we cover to the Far East, some of whom have never shown there before including Luke Chueh, Faile, Shepard Fairey, Evah Fan, Stella Im Hultberg, Tat Ito, Akino Kondoh, Travis Louie, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Brendan Monroe, Edwin Ushiro, Nick Walker, and Yoskay Yamamoto. We’ll be there to bring you some onsite coverage, […]

Overtime: Nov 14 – Nov 20

Posted by Khoi, November 20, 2011

Ai Weiwei sings Caonima at his fans’ request. The iPad video has lyrics that may be interpreted as “fuck your mother” in certain tones and contains slang for “fuck your mother’s vagina.” It is probably directed at the Chinese government. Ai Weiwei to challenge his $2.4M tax bill using money donated to him by supporters. The story behind the making of De Wain Valentine’s Gray Column, from its original concept to its display at the Getty Center. Tate director Nick Serota urges rethinking of climate […]

Preview: Ron English – “Seasons in Supurbia” @ Corey Helford

Posted by sleepboy, November 19, 2011

Tonight in Culver City, art show attendees will be subjected to the surreal vision of Ron English (featured). Seasons in Supurbia, the NY-based painter’s newest solo show, will be held at the Corey Helford Gallery and will feature beautiful renderings of your favorite cast of “popaganda” characters including toy soldiers, camo-deer, hulk-boy, and more – including some surprises. More preview images after the jump…

Releases: Joe Sorren x Ingrid Michaelson – “Human Again” Album Cover and Print

Posted by sleepboy, November 18, 2011

Arizona-based artist, Joe Sorren, (featured) recently revealed a sublime new painting he created for Ingrid Michaelson’s soon to be released new album – Human Again. For those who love this image as much as us, you are in luck. Joe has also decided to release a limited edition print (run of 125) based on it, AND it’s 40% off the first week. For more details and to purchase go here. Also, fans in Italy, don’t miss your rare chance to see Joe’s work in person […]