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Previews: “Product Displacement” @ CHG Circa

Posted by sleepboy, May 20, 2015

This Saturday, May 23rd, CHG Circa in Culver City will be opening a group show entitled Product Displacement. Participants were asked to consider the “interruption” of the media and arts by the insertion of commercial advertising when creating a piece for the show. Much like the invasion of consumerism into our everyday lives, brands and products have invaded these artist’s works. The roster includes Andrew Brandou, Ben Frost, Brandi Milne, Brian Donnelly, Buff Monster, Bumblebeelovesyou, Mikael Brandup, Carlos Ramos, Eric Joyner, Greg Gossel, Luke Chueh, Michael Mararian, […]

Releases: Kenny Scharf x The Hundreds

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2015

The Hundreds recently unveiled their collaboration with Kenny Scharf (interviewed) on a new line of apparel. Taking the legendary New York street artist’s Hanna Barbera inspired cartoon imagery, deployed in a repeating camouflage pattern, the new collection is a camping-inspired series which includes a poncho that converts into a tent. Take a look at some more shots below for the lookbook featuring Nate Sells, rapper Alexander Spit, and the artist himself staged at Scharf’s Los Angeles studio. For those interested, the new items will be available Friday, May 22nd, exclusively […]

Releases: Ron English – “Temporal Boxing Brain”

Posted by sleepboy, May 17, 2015

Earlier this month, Ron English (featured) intruded something new produced by ToyQube entitled Temporal Boxing Brain. Based on one of the NY-based artist’s paintings, the sculptural release is a good example of his wit as well as penchant for creative remixing of common items and pop culture. Priced at $179.95, you can add it to your collection by heading over here. Discuss Ron English here.

Upcoming: Thinkspace – “LAX / DTW” @ Inner State Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 16, 2015

On June 6th, Inner State Gallery will be opening a new group show in Detroit entitled LAX / DTW. The exhibition is just the latest part of a continuing series in a curatorial program (also see Hong Kong, SF, Berlin) from Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles where they bring their roster of artists to a new location to share art with fans who may otherwise not have a chance to see work from their favorite artists in the New Contemporary Art Movement. Participants each contributing 16″ […]

Previews: Scott Musgrove – “Wilder” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 15, 2015

Tomorrow night in New York, Scott Musgrove (featured) will be making a return to Jonathan LeVine Gallery for his third solo there. Entitled Wilder, the new paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Seattle-based artist continues his longstanding series of works that explore mythical creatures that are now extinct. Although Musgrove’s imagery holds an element of whimsy and humor, he is nonetheless sincere in his focus on issues of conservation and his concern with the rate of extinction of endangered species in our world. Discuss Scott Musgrove here.

Releases: Luke Chueh x Common Artist Project Apparel

Posted by sleepboy, May 15, 2015

Continuing to spread his iconic sad bear imagery, Luke Chueh (interviewed) recently collaborated with Common Artist Project on a collection of clothing. Featuring a limited edition run of Pullovers, Rib Muscle Tanks, Short Sleeve Tees entitled “Bolt,” the line of clothing with the pink lightning bolt and his most famous character is a homage to Ziggy Stardust. Those interested can head over here to make a purchase. Discuss Luke Chueh here.

Audrey Kawasaki / Static Medium 10 Year Anniversary Giveaway

Posted by sleepboy, May 14, 2015

As some of you may know, our friends at Static Medium initially started their little company to make prints for Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed). So, it is only fitting that for their 10 year anniversary, they have dug up some archived limited editions from Kawasaki to give away in celebration of reaching this milestone. Head over to their Instagram for more details and to give yourself a chance to add some hard to acquire prints to your collection. Discuss Audrey Kawasaki here.

Releases: Alex Gross – “Memory Fragments” Print

Posted by sleepboy, May 13, 2015

Recently, Alex Gross (interviewed) offered a new print through his website entitled Memory Fragments, the image taken from a painting that recently exhibited in a group show at Koplin Del Rio Gallery in Los Angeles. Limited to a run of 100, the new release will cost $249 with an image size of 23″ x 30″ with a total paper size of 27″ x 34.” Head over here to add it to your collection if interested. Discuss Alex Gross here.

Audrey Kawasaki, Andrew Hem, Mari Inukai Murals @ Worcester Museum (Part I)

Posted by sleepboy, May 11, 2015

With the Samurai! show (co-curated by Eric Nakamura, editor and founder of Giant Robot Magazine) at the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts now open to the public, the artists invited to paint murals for the exhibition were able to start their efforts last week. One of the artists invited, Andrew Hem, has created large scale public art in the past, but the other two, Audrey Kawasaki and Mari Inukai were not as experienced with mural painting. Judging from these photos, the two ladies more than held their own. Photos credit: Worcester Museum. […]

Releases: Camille Rose Garcia – “Mirror, Black Mirror” Book & Giveaway

Posted by sleepboy, May 9, 2015

Now and through midnight Sunday, Camille Rose Garcia (interviewed) will be randomly giving away five original drawings (seen above) with the purchase of her book Mirror, Black Mirror from her webstore. The 175 page monograph documents seven years of work made by the artist after moving to a cabin in the woods of Northern California and costs $70. Head over here now if you are interested in adding it to your collection. Discuss Camille Rose Garcia here.