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Overtime: Nov 7 – Nov 13

Posted by Khoi, November 14, 2010

The piece above is titled “One Day This Kid…” by David Wojnarowicz. In light of recent bullying inflicted upon GLBTQ youth – making it a national issue – this work of art is important and powerful. Share it by downloading the image to print out here. Left without a home since the closing of Deitch Projects, Keith Haring estate joins Gladstone Gallery. Scott Campbell burns his own sold out show in dispute with gallery. Why he did it. Yvonne Force Villareal house includes artwork by […]

KAWS Book Signing @ Honor Fraser

Posted by sleepboy, November 13, 2010

For those who recently looked on in envy as KAWS fans got to meet their idol at a book signing at Colette in Paris while he was in town for his solo show at Emmanuel Perrotin, here is another chance for you (well, if you live in Los Angeles). The NY-based artist returns to the site of his solo in early 2009 (covered) at Honor Fraser on November 20th (2-4pm). This video from Highsnobiety might give you an idea of what to expect, and if […]

Basel Week Miami ’10: Shepard Fairey @ Wynwood Walls

Posted by juggernut3, November 12, 2010

What’s Basel week without our friend Shepard Fairey? Fortunately, we don’t have to find out this year. He’s already down in Miami installing his mural inside the Wynwood Walls cafe with imagery including “Peace Elephant” and “Mujer Fatal”. More image of the completed mural after the jump…

Preview: “Block Party” @ Carmichael Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 11, 2010

This Saturday night, November 13th, Carmichael Gallery will be holding a “Block Party” in Culver City with a group exhibition from Boxi, Krystian Truth Czaplicki, Gregor Gaida, Simon Haas, Sixeart, and Dan Witz. Some of you may be more familiar with Witz’ eye-catching street work, but his apparently his fine art skills will be in full effect with a continuation of his series of paintings on the study of light. It will be nice to finally see one of these in person. More preview images […]

Releases / Contests: Win a set of Hush prints

Posted by sven, November 11, 2010

AM just recently brought you an update from Hush’s studio as he prepares for his solo exhibition ‘Found’ in New York. As part of the run up to his show, he is releasing a slew of hand finished print editions, both here in the UK and in New York at the exhibition itself. What’s more, Hush is running a pretty huge giveaway on his site this week where you can win a full set of the editions pictured above. Check out the all the details […]

Streets: Blu (France)

Posted by sleepboy, November 11, 2010

Another masterpiece from Blu went up in Rennes recently with the artist painting a creature made from our unwanted and discarded trash. Perhaps like the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz”, it seems to have found a heart for itself. Take a closer look after the jump…

Releases: Remi/Rough – ‘Phenomenology 0.1′ Screenprint

Posted by sven, November 11, 2010

Literally hot off the presses comes this new release from Remi/Rough – his first screenprint entitled ‘Phenomenology 0.1’. Bursting with vibrant colours, this hand pulled print comes in an edition of 50 copies and is published by Laura McNamara. The 30 x 30 inch four coloured prints are a well priced £125, and is now available to grab here. Discuss Remi/Rough here.

Setup: Erica Il Cane – “We Were Living In The Woods” @ Fifty24SF

Posted by sleepboy, November 10, 2010

It looks like Erica Il Cane has started to transform the Fifty24SF space into a personal playground for his whimsical characters with paintings as well as murals inside and outside of the gallery. Rhinomilk (AM:SF) visited the Italian street artist and took some pics of the setup for you to peruse ahead of the opening of his show “We Were Living In The Woods” (previewed) tomorrow night. More photos after the jump…

Video: Nick Walker – “In Gods We Trust” @ Art Sensus

Posted by sleepboy, November 10, 2010

For those of you who enjoyed our coverage of Nick Walker’s (featured) newest show in London, take a look at the video above from Crane.tv. Listen in as Nick discusses various topics including his new body of work “In Gods We Trust” – his take on the state of religion today, street versus gallery work, and his thoughts on placement. Via Curated Mag. Discuss this show here. Discuss Nick Walker here. Join the Nick Walker Facebook fan page here.

Interviews: Best|Ever

Posted by sven, November 9, 2010

Best|Ever is the collective nom de guerre of Neil Edwards and Hadley Newman. The duo have been painting together for the last years and their photo-realistic spray-can work has sent ripples of excitement through us here at AM since we first witnessed their highly technical, but equally soulful work. Since presenting a showcase of their work in London earlier this year, they are now set to roll with a full-on solo show ‘Some Anatomies of Melancholy’, opening this Thursday, November 11th at Blackall Studios. We […]