In anticipation ofKAWS’upcoming New York solo show, Gering & Lopez have announced the production of this bronze sculpture, being released in an edition of 33 unique painted colors. The self portrait was first seen in the 2006 release of the Skull Kun figures, which included miniature KAWS heads inside the toy’s belly. It will be interesting to see how fast these move with their $25K price tag - comparable to the cost of recent large canvases that surfaced at the artist’s Saturated show in Miami last month.
KAWS
Untitled (Self Portrait), 2008
bronze (painted)
11 x 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches
Series of 33 unique colors
This is fantastic. Spearheaded by artist Steve Lambert, a group calling themselves The Federation of Students and Nominally or Unemployed Artists handed out $1000 in on the spot, instant grants in NY’s Union Square. In the team’s own words, the FSNUA “aims to re-inspire creative thinking and action in everyday people be removing a small barrier and providing encouragement. We give small, unsecured grants in the form of $10-$60 for creative projects thought up on the spot by everyday people.” How does it work? Each of the 10 members raised $100 in cash and then convened with a makeshift grant proposal office in the park, where recipients lined up, proposed their ideas, and walked away with certificate and cash in-hand. New York needs more stuff like this…
Ben Jones, one third of art group, Paper Rad, is currently showing off his solo skills at AMP Galleryin Athens, Greece. Celebrate the New Dark Age (a title which may be another nod to 90s indie band Polvo), is a multimedia day-glo installation of vibrant painting, sculpture, and video, which Jones will evolve as it travels to further locations in 2009. To accompany the exhibit, PictureBox has published Jones’ first book, which can be purchased here. Show runs till Oct. 23. Read through for the visual recap. Read the rest of this entry »
Aurel Schmidt’s latest exhibit, Man Eater opens this Saturday, Oct. 4, in New York. The 26 year old Canadian born artist has received much praise over the past year, with her works being brought into prominent collections, including Saatchi and Deitch. Aurel moved to New York in 2003 and has refined her illustrative voice over the past few years, incorporating symbols of death, decay and waste into meticulously drafted and beautifully vibrant colored pencil and graphite drawings. Man Eater marks the artist’s third solo show, and her second with Deitch Projects. This one’s not to be missed. Read on for pictures of some of Aurel’s work and a video interview and buy her book here
Aurel Schmidt - Man Eater
Oct. 4 - Nov. 1, 2008
Opening Reception: 6-9pm
Deitch Projects
76 Grand St.
New York, NY 10013 deitch.com
Black Rat Press is sponsoring Apopcalypse Now, a new solo show by D*Face, opening this Thursday, Oct. 2 in London. Print out the invite above or here for opening night entry.
D*Face - Apopcalypse Now
Opens 0ct. 2, 6-9pm
89a Rivington Street
London, EC2A 3AY
info@blackratpress.com
Shepard Fairey will be signing copies of his new book, E Pluribus Venom, today atLa Luz De Jesus Gallery, in Los Angeles. The book documents Fairey’s simultaneous gallery show and warehouse installation with Jonathan Levine Gallery this past July. Works from the show can be seen here
Shepard Fairey - E Pluribus Venom book release and signing
La Luz De Jesus
Sept, 27, 6-8pm
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
London-based Lazaridies packed this run-down, downtown NY warehouse for the VIP preview of Outsiders, a two-week pop-up show featuring an array of international street-art stars and up-and comers. Crowds lined up throughout the evening to to catch a glimpse of this highly anticipated and hyped event. While there was no shortage of fashionable guest-listers and eye-candy, the two-floor exhibit is somewhat of a mixed bag, with the strongest works coming from Dave Choe, Conor Harrington, Todd James (REAS), and Antony Micallef. Read on for The Art Collectors’ extensive photo recap. Read the rest of this entry »
Just in: On Nov. 15, Ed Templeton will open a new solo show at the newly relocated Roberts and Tilton Gallery in Culver City, CA. Expect to see an inspired set of new drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography.
Ed Templeton: Map of the Inner War
Roberts + Tilton
5881 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA, 90232
info@robertsandtilton.com
Tonight marks the preview ofLazaridies’latest pop-up exhibit. This one’s going down in NYC and is bound to be impressive. Get on the list if you can or check it out starting tomorrow, Sept. 26 through Oct. 12. More to come….
Apple Artswill be holding its second annual fundraiser this Friday, Sept. 27, at Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York. The non-profit is dedicated to fostering creativity and education through arts programs for underprivileged inner-city youth. The event will include a viewing and sale of children’s photography created with the program’s guidance.
Apple Arts 2nd Annual Fundraiser
Paul Kasmin Gallery
293 10th Ave.
$50 at the door
info@applearts.org
