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Releases: Conor Harrington – “Belfast 2012” Zine

Posted by sleepboy, September 4, 2013

It looks like Conor Harrington (interviewed) will be working on a series of zines documenting his painting trips, with the first being Belfast 2012. If you remember, we covered his trip to Northern Ireland extensively as the UK-based artist painted beautiful murals in his home country. Now you can look into it with more detail by purchasing this 64 page color zine, printed in an edition of 500, and available at 4pm (UK time) tomorrow, September 5th at Hungryboy Books. The first 50 customers get a free […]

Previews: Isaac Cordal – “Cement Eclipses” @ Anno Domini

Posted by sleepboy, September 4, 2013

On this Friday (September 6th), Spanish artist Isaac Cordal will be bringing his Cement Eclipses stateside for a showing at Anno Domini in San Jose, California. His street interventions consisting of sculptures steeped with political and social implications have been hitting countries around the world for several years now. No doubt some of these pieces and the resulting photography will be appearing in some form at this latest exhibition. Discuss Isaac Cordal here.

Preview: Dave Kinsey – “Black White” @ FFDG

Posted by sleepboy, September 3, 2013

If you were in San Francisco last year, you may remember the show (covered) Dave Kinsey put on at the Fecal Face Dot Gallery. Come Thursday, September 5th, FFDG will be welcoming him back for a second show entitled Black White featuring new mixed media paintings and wood sculptural works. The LA-based painter has been real busy as he currently also has another show on view in Switzerland. Take a look at further preview images below for his SF showing… Discuss Dave Kinsey here.

Upcoming: KAWS @ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)

Posted by sleepboy, September 3, 2013

Before heading to New York for his big solo at the new Galerie Perrotin location in November, KAWS will be taking a side trip to Philadelphia for a show opening on October 11th at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Besides working on the institution’s inaugural plinth sculpture, the Brooklyln-based artist will also install additional work in the galleries of the Historic Landmark Building. If you remember, his 16-foot Companion figure was put on display at the Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station by the […]

Streets: Herbert Baglione (Frankfurt)

Posted by sleepboy, September 3, 2013

Artist Herbert Baglione is currently in Frankfurt, Germany for the Street-Art Brazil exhibition put on by the SCHIRN along with other artists like Nunca, Zezao, and more. With the opening festivities scheduled for the 4th, the Brazilian street muralist has been extending his 1000 Shadows project (also see Parma, Italy) into the Deutschland. He has been painting the striking, ghostly, and floating silhouettes that he is known for in the open square of the Hauptwache measured at 900 square meters so stop by if you […]

Streets: Forest For The Trees – Murals in Portland

Posted by sven, September 2, 2013

Over the last couple of weeks, organisers and curators Gage Hamiliton and Matt Wagner (of Hellion Gallery) have assembled 15 international artists to participate in Forest For The Trees. The mural project in Portland, Oregon saw Blaine Fontana (work pictured above), Erik Otto, Kamea Hadar, Gage Hamiliton, J. Shea, Marcelo Macedo, MADSTEEZ, Michael Salter, MHAK, MEGGS, Oyama Enrico Isamu Letter, Sam Rodriguez, Rone, Taka Sudo, Yoskay Yamamoto, Zach Yarrington and Jun Inoue all participate in the city-wide project to bring art to previously bare walls. Although it has one of most vibrant artist communities in the United States, Portland doesn’t have a […]

Streets: Case for Walltherapy (Rochester)

Posted by sleepboy, September 1, 2013

This last week brought new work from German street artist Case for the Wall Therapy event in Rochester, New York. Following up their 2012 rendition with even a stronger roster this year, the city was gifted many new pieces including two murals from the Maclaim crew member. Particularly stunning was the tribute seen above to Martin Luther King near Park & Colby featuring the colorful hand styles that he has been using recently in his walls. Photo credit: Mark Deff & the artist. Discuss Case here.

Openings: Steve More – ‘Subtraction’ @ Unruly Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, August 30, 2013

Edinburgh based Steve More recently opened his solo exhibition entitled Subtraction at Amsterdam’s Unruly Gallery. More’s abstract work in his Syntax series, which has been developing over the last couple of years, takes centre stage for this exhibition of new work, and his creative process of applying and subsequently revealing layers presents a level of chaos in the background of his very controlled reductive technique. The clean geometric lines carved into the surface of the artwork present a beautiful symmetry and the perfect foil to the random nature […]

Patrick Martinez for Playboy

Posted by sleepboy, August 30, 2013

Los Angeles-based artist Patrick Martinez was recently asked to work on a project for Playboy’s App. Taking his signature neon work and his urban aesthetic, he built four sets for Miss May 2010 Playmate Kassie Logsdon to interact with. Take a look at some stills and the video below, shot by photographer Jared Ryder, as the creative process was throughly explained by Martinez and footage from the shoot is revealed. Discuss Patrick Martinez here.

Upcoming: Neck Face – “No Mercy For The Weak” @ New Image Art

Posted by sleepboy, August 30, 2013

On September 7th, nasty Neck Face (interviewed) returns to West Hollywood (see 2012) for a showing at New Image Art. No Mercy For The Weak features new paintings and limited editions from the provocative artist featuring his demon portraits and “extensive study and research” of bar room practices. Also included in the exhibition apparently is an alter to the Night Stalker (Richard Ramirez) who recently died in prison and also happens to be one is Neck Face’s favorite inspirations. Never one to shy away from controversy and black humor, […]