Archive for August, 2008
Friday, August 29th, 2008
KRUNK: Futura, Los Angeles
In what is one of the most exciting surprises of the armada of Fall solos is Futura’s Los Angeles show of new artwork. Visit the website of the mysterious international art group (KRUNK) to sign up for more information: www.madkrunk.com
The trailer for the event is available in high-res and HD download. Joe Hahn of Linkin Park provided the music. More info to come on this – the location is yet to be publicly disclosed.
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
New Chris Johanson + Jo Jackson Artist Book
Nieves has just released a new small edition artist book by Chris Johanson and Jo Jackson, entitled Peaceable Kingdom. The edition features 32 full color pages of collaborative pieces by the creative couple. Buy it here for a modest $20. While there, do yourself a favor and browse the amazing collection of art books and zines produced by the Zurich based publisher, and pick up two or three for yourself. They will make you happy. Click through for images. Read the rest of this entry »
Monday, August 25th, 2008
Artists Take the Stage
Not only were attendees of San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival witness to some great music this past weekend, but also to some elaborate stage designs by Matt Leines, Rich Jacobs, Thomas Campbell, Barry McGee, Jeff Canham, and Monica Canilao. Check out sketchypad here for the full report and interview with curator/participating artist Rich Jacobs.
Pictured above: Matt Leines and Barry Mcgee stage tapestries. Images via sketchypad
Monday, August 25th, 2008
Steve Powers Separating Light from Dark in Italy
Following the recent media stir over his Coney Island waterboarding installation/demonstration, Steve Powers’ (ESPO) is set to launch his first solo gallery show in Italy. Opening September 10th at Galleria Patricia Armocida in Milan, Separate Light from Dark will feature 25 new enamel on aluminum paintings, alongside the series 8 Week Paintings, first displayed in 2007 at Powers’ museum exhibition at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Steve Powers – Separating Light from Dark
September 10 – October 31, 2008
Opening: September 10th at 6:30
GALLERIA PATRICIA ARMOCIDA
via Bazzini 17, 20131 Milano – IT
tel +39 0236519304/+39 3397291034
www.galleriapatriciaarmocida.com
Read on for more images and the full press release. Click pics for larger views Read the rest of this entry »
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Free Tibet Graffiti Artists Detained in Beijing
Artist James Powderly, a founding member of Graffiti Research Lab, is currently being detained in China for an attempted protest during the Olymics against Chinese occupation of Tibet. Powdery planned on using his invention, the Green Lantern, a flashlight-sized laser capable of projecting beams as far as 30 feet, to project the words “Free Tibet” on an undisclosed building near Tiananmen Square. Five other Americans were also arrested for successfully illuminating a banner made out of “throwies” – self-powered, adhesive L.E.D lights also developed by GRL. The demonstration was part of Students for a Free Tibet’s ongoing 2008 campaign and protest against the Olympics.
New York Times article here
The Green Lantern projects a Graffiti Research Lab tag on the Brooklyn Bridge. (Photo via GRL)
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Dzine Tricks Out Deitch
September 07, 2008 — October 18, 2008
Deitch Projects, 4-40 44th Drive, Long Island City
There’s no question that Deitch is bringing the heat this September. If simultaneous shows by Chris Johanson and Swoon weren’t enough, the gallery is also having the first New York exhibit by Chicago’s Carlos Rolon, aka Dzine. Rolon’s tricked-out bikes, boats and cars garnered a lot of attention at this year’s Venice Biennale and Art Basel Miami. Expect to see more of Dzine’s tricked out rides when The Beautiful Struggle opens on Sunday, September 7th.
Check out more of Dzine’s work on his site here
Dzine, “Lil’ Dnipro” lowrider bike installation, 2008. (Photo via Dzine)
Dzine, Deitch Booth, Armory Show, 2008. (Photo via TAC)
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Espo Waterboarding for Real
Photo: Sam Horine
Taking his animatronic Waterboard Thrill Ride peep-show one step further, Steve Powers (ESPO) conducted a real-life waterboarding demonstration at a private Coney Island location this past Friday evening. For eight seconds, the artist and three volunteer lawyers became victims of the controversial military interrogation technique, which many say constitutes torture. Check Artforum here for the full story. Below is a brief excerpt from the article.
“Powers, now hooded, was roughly guided to the inclined waterboarding table. (As Ritz explained afterward, the head is laid below the heart so that less water gets into the lungs, allowing the interrogators to prolong the procedure.) Ritz then stuffed a large black rag into Powers’ mouth, held the artist’s nose with one hand, and poured a steady flow of water onto the rag like a frat boy pours a pitcher of beer. After about eight seconds, Powers began to twitch and jerk on the table, and Ritz quickly removed the rag. Dazed and flushed, the artist was led out of the room.”
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Swoon’s Switchback Sea hits New York Times
We’ve already talked about Swoon’s ambitious new aquatic project, Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea, and will certainly be back in a few weeks after the opening of her show. In the meantime, the New York Times has published an extensive article and photo feature on the artist and her floating fleet.
Read the article here and view the slideshow here.
Image: Nathaniel Brooks for The New York Times
Monday, August 18th, 2008
WK + Lister Opening and Interviews
A joint exhibition of WK Interact and Anthony Lister opens this Friday, August 21, at London mainstay, Elms Lesters Painting Rooms. The gallery has published a 64 page catalog and both artists will be in attendance on August 23, from 12 – 2pm for signing. Check out new interviews with WK and Lister over at UK Street Art. WK’s is up now, with Listers set to post later this week. In addition the site is running a contest for the chance of winning a pair of tickets to the private preview. Send an email to competitions@ukstreetart.co.uk with WK/Lister in the subject line for your chance of winning a pair.
Via: SlamxHype
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Neckface Clowns Around
Looks like Neckface’s new solo show,Cannibal Carnival, is appropriately titled…here’s some preview pics of available work from New Image Art. Click on em for larger views. Opening reception Saturday, August 16, 7-10pm. Read the rest of this entry »