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Preview: Luke Chueh – “Bearing the Unbearable” Signing @ Spoke Art

Posted by sleepboy, July 4, 2012

Tomorrow night (July 5th) in San Francisco, Luke Chueh (interviewed) will be continuing his Bearing the Unbearable book signing tour (see Los Angeles). Also, of interest to Bay Area fans will be the release of new prints from his popular sushi series of paintings, with the originals created for a 2009 showing in LA. The 11″ x 14″ giclees (edition of 100) will cost $140 for the set (or $80 each). Also on display will be some of the LA-based painter’s sketches. Luke will be showing alongside the […]

Releases / Signings: Luke Chueh – “Bearing the Unbearable” @ G1988 – Melrose

Posted by marcus, June 15, 2012

As mentioned here earlier, Luke Chueh (interviewed) is having a series of autograph and sketching sessions celebrating the release of his new book – Bearing the Unbearable. Last weekend, we dropped by Gallery 1988 (Melrose) for the first and largest of these signings which also included a series of sketches on display from the LA-based artist. If you missed out on the book signing last week, don’t worry. Luke still has a few more. Additional Signings SATURDAY JUNE 16th, 2012 (6PM – 9PM) NUCLEUS GALLERY […]

Releases / Signings: Luke Chueh – “Bearing The Unbearable”

Posted by sleepboy, June 8, 2012

Tomorrow, June 9th (from 1-4 PM), Luke Chueh (interviewed) will be at the Gallery 1988 (Melrose location) signing his new book Bearing The Unbearable. Covering work from 2003-2009, the monograph is the first major publication from the LA-based artist known for his dark and humorous imagery featuring his cartoon-like characters including his infamous bear. Take a look at some photos we took of an advance copy down as well as a the full signing schedule and details down below. SATURDAY JUNE 9th, 2012 (1PM – 4PM) […]

Openings: “Wild At Heart” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, June 8, 2012

A couple Saturdays ago, the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City hosted the opening for Wild at Heart, a benefit show where some of the proceeds went towards Born Free USA. The group exhibition featured artists and their choice of endangered species to paint or work with leading to some great pieces being created. Co-curated by Amanda Erlanson and Andrew Hosner, the impressive lineup included Wayne White, Andrew Hem, Aron Wiesenfeld, Dabs Myla, Martin Wittfooth, Amy Sol, Aryz, Chet Zar, Esao Andrews, Frank Gonzales, Mary Iverson, Amy […]

Openings: “Juxtapoz Turns 18” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, March 29, 2012

Last weekend in Santa Monica, Juxtapoz celebrated 18 years of sharing art with the masses with a group exhibition at the Copro Gallery. Featuring work from a plethora of creatives that have graced their pages and website through the years – from emerging artists to established giants including Robert Williams, Todd Schorr, Mark Ryden, Camille Rose Garcia, and more. Photos from the opening after the jump…

Releases / Teaser: Luke Chueh – “Bearing the Unbearable” Book

Posted by sleepboy, February 20, 2012

As an artist whose work is in demand, Luke Chueh (interviewed) always seems to be busy and balancing many projects at the same time. It turns out not only has he been working on paintings for his Las Vegas solo (covered), the LA-based painter has also been getting ready for the release of his first book ever – something he has wanted to do for a long time now. Entitled Bearing the Unbearable, the monograph is scheduled for publication in April and will include his work […]

Benefits: “Art on the Move” Auction @ White Walls

Posted by sleepboy, February 18, 2012

Opening tonight at the White Walls Gallery tonight in San Francisco will be a charity show benefiting the Oceanic Awareness Collaboration. The Art on the Move auction features originals and limited editions from a long list of artists including Brian Viveros, Shepard Fairey, Peter Gronquist, Jacub Gagnon, Luke Chueh, Charlie Immer, Pedro Matos, and more. The bidding will take place from 6PM to 10:30PM at the gallery, but you can place off-site bids by calling (415) 684-2188, (415) 931-1500 or (949) 326-3290. Bidding will begin […]

Openings: Luke Chueh – “Primrose Path” @ Brett Wesley Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 13, 2012

Two weekends ago in Sin City, LA-based artist Luke Chueh (interviewed) revealed the new paintings he had been working on for the last couple months. Created for a joint exhibition with Juan Muniz entitled the Primrose Path, the works touched on the seven deadly sins which were realized through the pain of his long-suffering characters. Stop by the Brett Wesley Gallery if you happen to be visiting in Las Vegas in the next month, but also check out photos (via) of the opening after the […]

Preview: Luke Chueh – “Primrose Path” @ Brett Wesley Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 2, 2012

Tonight, February 2nd, Luke Chueh (interviewed) will be bringing a body of work inspired by the seven deadly sins to the Brett Wesley Gallery in Las Vegas for a joint show with Juan Muniz. The collection of paintings will certainly be appropriate for “Sin City,” as is the title of the show Primrose Path, an old idiom coined by Shakespeare to refer to a pleasant path to self-destruction. With such a dark topic, expect Luke to go to town on his poor animals as he explores […]

Teaser: Luke Chueh – “The Primrose Path” @ Brett Wesley Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 6, 2012

Coming up on February 2nd in Las Vegas, the Brett Wesley Gallery will be hosting a joint show from Luke Chueh (interviewed) and Juan Muniz. Entitled Primrose Path, it looks like some of the work will be reciprocal interpretations of similar imagery including this Russian Roulette piece from Luke. We see roadtrip coming up in AM’s future soon. Showcard after the jump…