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Openings/Interviews: Word to Mother – “Young Mind, Old Soul” @ FIFTY24SF

Posted by Ken, July 4, 2009

On the eve of Word to Mother’s US debut, AM swung by FIFTY24SF to interview the London-based artist. Â WTM was kind enough to give a walkthrough of his show, breaking down his creative process, inspirations and the histories of some various pieces. Â As an added bonus, WTM signed a few special items for AM readers, more info and a full walk-through after the jump.

Openings: Vhils – “Scratching The Surface” @ Lazarides (Rathbone Place)

Posted by sven, July 3, 2009

Portuguese street artist Vhils opened his first UK solo show “Scratching The Surface” last night to a packed house at Lazarides Rathbone Place. Vhils employed various mediums and techniques for his amazing portraiture pieces in the show, including stencils, collage and even a few relief pieces like the ones we saw in the video he released a couple of months ago, except this time he used acid and bleach instead of a hammer and chisel. All the photos from the opening after the jump…

Openings: Gaia & Imminent Disaster @ Ad Hoc Art

Posted by juggernut3, July 3, 2009

Last Friday,Â Ad Hoc Art had a great two-person solo show withÂ Gaia and Imminent Disaster (previewed). The hippest of the Williamsburg crowd made their way out to see a great showing by these two street artists we recently saw in D.C. at theÂ â€œStreet/Studioâ€ experience. For the show, Gaia brought the streets to the gallery with a “outdoor” installation to complement each of his works while Imminent Disaster flexed her muscles by showing off her intricate hand-cut stencils and thought-provoking imagery. All the photos from the opening […]

Preview: Word to Mother – “Young Mind, Old Soul” @ FIFTY24SF

Posted by Ken, July 2, 2009

Opening tonight in San Francisco, Word to Mother’s “Young Mind, Old Soul” is looking to be a stellar, and hopefully a breakthrough, US debut for this London based artist. Â Hot off the heels of his near sell out show at Stolen Space (which followed “Till the Hot Runs Cold”, a completely sold out show), WTM brought a trunk of originals, salvaged wood, rusty nails and even an exclusive print for his US collectors (teased). Â AM swung by the gallery yesterday to chat a bit with […]

Openings: “Street/Studio” Experience @ Irvine Contemporary

Posted by juggernut3, June 23, 2009

Washington, D.C. got hit with a taste of urban art this past weekend thanks to the Irvine Contemporary, who held a group show and street/studio experience that featured artists: Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Dalek, Gaia, Imminent Disaster, Oliver Vernon, EVOL and Pisa 73. AMÂ got to tag along as these urban artists got together to create a show that was not only inside the gallery, but also along the back walls and alleys of some prime D.C. real estate. From the moment daybreak started on Thursday,Â EVOL, Pisa […]

Openings: Sarah Joncas – “Beneath The Seams” & Kelly Vivanco – “The Conservatory” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by stephen, June 19, 2009

AM was on hand at the opening of two great shows at Thinkspace Gallery last week, â€œBeneath The Seamsâ€ from Sarah Joncas and Kelly Vivancoâ€™s â€œThe Conservatory.â€ Fans thoroughly enjoyed each artists’ unique approach towards their portraiture pieces and they also had a great time chatting with Joncas and Vivanco, both of whom were on hand at the opening. See all the photos and work from the show after the jump…

Teaser: EINE – “The A – Z of Change” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by stephen, June 18, 2009

Fresh off his world record setting “Shutter Font” exhibition, Ben EINE makes a trip across the pond for “The A – Z of Change,” his debut Los Angeles solo opening July 9th at Carmichael Gallery. EINE will showcase his vibrant lettering with a new body of canvas pieces and will undoubtedly make his mark on the city with some awesome street pieces. Discuss EINE here. Discuss this show here.

Openings: Chet Zar & James Zar – “When Worlds Collide” @ L’Imagerie Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, June 18, 2009

L’Imagerie Gallery recently opened “When Worlds Collide,”Â a unique showÂ featuring the work of Chet and James Zar. This marks the first time this father and son combination has ever shown together. Chet Zar is know for his visually dark and eerie subject matter which is a sharp contrast to his father, James Zar’s, fantasy still-life style. This show closes June 20th so stop by the gallery and check it out. More after the jump.

Openings: AJ Fosik and Greg Gossel @ Shooting Gallery and White Walls

Posted by Ken, June 16, 2009

AM visited San Francisco institutions The Shooting Gallery and White Walls on Saturday to catch some photos of AJ Fosik’s (previewed) and Greg Gossel’s (interviewed) respective shows a couple hours before their dual openings. Â AJ’s show, “There’s Aliens in our Midst,” featured a dozen new wood 3D constructions (most of them being theÂ flamboyantlyÂ colored totem-like trophy heads that AJ has become known for as of late) as well as an installation of golden ratio proportions featuring a severed totem animal body strewn upon a cleft pyramid. […]

Openings: “Mood Swings” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by stephen, June 14, 2009

Opening alongside Know Hope (covered) at Carmichael Gallery was “Mood Swings,” a group show showcasing the work of seven urban artists: Asbestos, Bumblebee, Cena7, Fefe Talavera, Imminent Disaster, Labrona and Oddzoo. The show, which runs through July 2nd, presents a mixture of up-and-coming and established artists from varying backgrounds, giving patrons an opportunity to enjoy a diverse sampling of the genre. From the vibrant watercolor and ink pieces of Cena7, to the beautiful potraiture on found objects from Asbestos, or the gentle reminder from Bumblebee […]