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Preview: “Summer Group Exhibition 2011” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 27, 2011

On August 4th, the Joshua Liner Gallery will be showcasing their roster of artists, a number of which are scheduled for a solo show soon with the New York gallery. The exhibition will feature painting, collage, and drawing, with works by the following artists – Chloe Early, Damon Soule, Dave Kinsey, David Ellis, Evan Hecox, Evelyn Rydz, Greg Lamarche, Herbert Baglione, Oliver Vernon, Pema Rinzin, Ryan McLennan, Shawn Barber, Stephen Powers, Tiffany Bozic, Tomokazu Matsuyama and Tony Curanaj. Take a look at some more preview images after […]

Benefits: MS Fundraiser for Tim Strazza @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, July 26, 2011

This Thursday, a very special art fundraiser will be held at Joshua Liner Gallery for our friend Tim Strazza who was unfortunately diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. We are helping to sponsor a benefit event where all proceeds will go to his medical bills. Some of your favorite AM artists have generously donated works for the cause which will be available via a silent auction. Online absentee bids will be available, so please contact the gallery. The art community has banded together to show their support. […]

Video: “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted by sleepboy, July 26, 2011

The historic Art in the Streets exhibition is drawing to a close soon with the last day scheduled for August 8th. For street art and graffiti fans out there who haven’t made the trek over to the MOCA yet, make sure you put it on your to do list as you will regret not visiting. Perhaps this new video sent to us by Juan Enriquez will give you some encouragement. The footage includes interview with CornBread, Freedom, Mr. Cartoon, and Shepard Fairey. Discuss this show here.

Preview: Audrey Kawasaki – “Restlessly Still” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2011

Since a solo in early 2008 and a mini-show at the end of 2008, fans of Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) in Los Angeles have had little to cheer about. Well, no solo as of yet but at the end of the month, the next best thing will be opening at Merry Karnowsky Gallery – a joint show with Femke Hiemstra and Deedee Cheriel. The LA-based painter known for her seductive imagery and soft touch will be presenting seven new paintings and four drawings when the doors open […]

Streets / Contests: Anthony Lister @ HVW8 Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2011

Congratulations to the winners of our last two signed Lister poster giveaways. For those that missed out, the final two versions have hit the streets including one that uses a side profile of Anthony Lister (interviewed) himself. The Aussie street artist is in town for a show focusing on the subject of lost superheros opening on Friday, July 29th at the HVW8 gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibition featuring artwork, murals, and custom t-shirts by Lister is presented by Junk Food Clothing and will mark the […]

KAWS x Hennessy VS Cognac Bottle Launch Party @ New Museum

Posted by juggernut3, July 24, 2011

Last Thursday night, AM attended the launch party for the new Hennessy VS Cognac bottle designed by KAWS held at the New Museum. The fresh collaboration is actually the first in a series of individually numbered Hennessy bottles to be designed by well known artists. Many friend and peers of the artist were in attendance at the event including Erik Parker, Todd “REAS” James, HAZE Erik Foss, Eric Elms and Edison Chen and they all rocked to the beats of DJ Questlove as the fully catered […]

Teaser: Shepard Fairey – “Your Ad Here” @ V1 Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 24, 2011

Coming up soon on August 5th, Shepard Fairey (featured) will be opening his latest solo show in Copenhagen at the V1 Gallery. Using a broad array of techniques in his arsenal including mixed media works on canvas and paper, as well as screen prints, retired stencils, and Rubylith cuts, Your Ad Here examines the control of public space by politics and/or advertising campaigns. But, to turn things around, Shep is also celebrating the fact that through street art, anyone could make their agenda or “ad” seen […]

Preview: Ewelina & Genevive Zacconi – “Immaculate Deception” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 24, 2011

Although the show is currently on view at the Copro Gallery, the opening reception for Immaculate Deception (featuring Ewelina and Genevive Zacconi) is this Friday, July 29th. The New York-based Ewelina will be presenting some new works featuring her play on childhood toys like Barbie and My Little Pony. Zacconi, who has worked as painting assistant to Ron English in the past, will be exploring themes of betrayal, and aspects within theology integrating these concepts in her art. *edit* Zacconi was the assistant to English […]

Teaser: Heisuke Kitazawa – “While You Were Away” @ Giant Robot 2

Posted by sleepboy, July 23, 2011

One of the rare digital artists we cover here on AM, Heisuke Kitazawa or PCP will be opening a show at the end of the month at Giant Robot 2. You may remember when we featured his murals in the LA Little Tokyo a couple years back, but for those who aren’t familiar with his work, the Tokyo-based artist is known for his dream-like psychadelic landscapes. Go see While You Were Away starting July 30th with the new body of work described as “about loneliness […]

Teaser: “La Luz de Jesus 25”

Posted by sleepboy, July 22, 2011

Twenty-five years is a long time. But, that is precisely how long La Luz de Jesus has been in business. Established in 1986 by Billy Shire, the gallery has long fostered the Low Brow art movement and has had an illustrious list of artists that have shown on their walls – some of which have returned for this anniversary show. Participants have will offer up a written anecdote about their experience with the gallery along with their artwork and include artists like Robert Williams, Mark […]