June 30, 2011-July 30, 2011
These are fantastic realistic painting by Dan Witz. If you get a chance check out his work.
"Mosh Pits,..." comprises a special selection of work from Dan Witz'sacclaimed Mosh Pit series, spanning a period of ten years. Theselarge-scale works on panel represent a prime expression of theartist's style and continued exploration of figural form, light andtone.
http://jonathanlevinegallery.com/
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Damien Hirst/Other Criteria Supreme Deck Release
Other Criteria is releasing the last of the collab decks between Damien Hirst and Supreme NYC. July 12. In addition to this release there will be a limited number of signed and doodled decks. Dig deep in those pockets this will not come cheap and will probably sell out fast.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ryan McGinley
GROUP EXHIBITION
Post 9-11
June 30 - August 27, 2011
937 N. La Cienega / Los Angeles / CA / 90069
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 30, 6 – 9 PM
Post 9-11, a group exhibition distinct of a decade and definitive of an era. The work of the nine artists represented (Dan Colen, Terence Koh, Hanna Liden, Nate Lowman, Adam McEwen, Ryan McGinley, Agathe Snow, Dash Snow, and Aaron Young) sidestep categorization into a particular movement or style; yet speak to a distinct history through their highly individual, visual dialogue, which includes painting, photography, sculpture, and installation.
Operating in a new millennium, as friends, collaborators, and New York City artists, their relationships with each other cemented fully over the last ten years – a decade spent sharing ideas, studios, apartments, and themselves. This intimate connection not only informed their practice, it influenced their creative progression. Their union provides affirmation that synthesis is a stronger route than fracture, as each artist has now fleshed out their own voice and their own vision, due in part to their bond.
Creating imagery, which at times expressed a shared, youthful freedom, also responds to their experience of these ten years; work that ranges from defiant, irreverent, destructive, to sublime, utopian, and emotive. For example, a two-dimensional piece by Dan Colen, Blop!, 2011, fabricated from tar and feathers adhered to canvas, appears chaotic and abject. It references both the barbaric and archaic act of social punishment, while also interjecting concepts of materiality, and the visual effects of using unorthodox media in painting. Conversely, in its sublimity, Ryan McGinley’s photograph Tom (Golden Tunnel), 2010, is a surreal and cinematically arranged image of a nude, male figure in a train tunnel. It is as transcendent in its ethereal treatment as it is existential in its choreography and open-ended narrative.
These brief examples articulate that as a whole, the work in this exhibition is effective in its ability to translate the myriad reactions possible in light of a connected reality. No two experiences can be exact in their expression, however, their aesthetic approaches, although disparate, present a visual memoir of a notable era. Reluctant in yielding to definition, yet decidedly American, Post 9-11 presents an epitome of a creative group, and characterizes the mood and complexities of this decade.
Post 9-11
June 30 - August 27, 2011
937 N. La Cienega / Los Angeles / CA / 90069
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 30, 6 – 9 PM
Post 9-11, a group exhibition distinct of a decade and definitive of an era. The work of the nine artists represented (Dan Colen, Terence Koh, Hanna Liden, Nate Lowman, Adam McEwen, Ryan McGinley, Agathe Snow, Dash Snow, and Aaron Young) sidestep categorization into a particular movement or style; yet speak to a distinct history through their highly individual, visual dialogue, which includes painting, photography, sculpture, and installation.
Operating in a new millennium, as friends, collaborators, and New York City artists, their relationships with each other cemented fully over the last ten years – a decade spent sharing ideas, studios, apartments, and themselves. This intimate connection not only informed their practice, it influenced their creative progression. Their union provides affirmation that synthesis is a stronger route than fracture, as each artist has now fleshed out their own voice and their own vision, due in part to their bond.
Creating imagery, which at times expressed a shared, youthful freedom, also responds to their experience of these ten years; work that ranges from defiant, irreverent, destructive, to sublime, utopian, and emotive. For example, a two-dimensional piece by Dan Colen, Blop!, 2011, fabricated from tar and feathers adhered to canvas, appears chaotic and abject. It references both the barbaric and archaic act of social punishment, while also interjecting concepts of materiality, and the visual effects of using unorthodox media in painting. Conversely, in its sublimity, Ryan McGinley’s photograph Tom (Golden Tunnel), 2010, is a surreal and cinematically arranged image of a nude, male figure in a train tunnel. It is as transcendent in its ethereal treatment as it is existential in its choreography and open-ended narrative.
These brief examples articulate that as a whole, the work in this exhibition is effective in its ability to translate the myriad reactions possible in light of a connected reality. No two experiences can be exact in their expression, however, their aesthetic approaches, although disparate, present a visual memoir of a notable era. Reluctant in yielding to definition, yet decidedly American, Post 9-11 presents an epitome of a creative group, and characterizes the mood and complexities of this decade.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Miss Bugs at Brooklynite
Uk's Miss Buggs is showing at Brooklynite this Saturday. Saw the preview today of their work. simply amazing. contact the gallery for a peak. Special Music guest Hank Shocklee(Bomb Squad)
Located at 334 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233
www.brooklynitegallery.com
Located at 334 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233
www.brooklynitegallery.com
Obey party moontower
Tomorrow between 10am-noon PST. www.obeygiant.com will release two amazing multi print sets limited to 150 each. "Party at the Moontower"(a take on Dazed and Confused i guess) and "Dancefloor Riot" These are a must buy if your a Fairey/Obey fan. 36 prints, sticker sheet, a stencil and a letter of authenticity. A quick F5 hand and $950 will seal the deal. Get on early and refresh often these will sell out instantly.
OBEY dancefloor riot box set
Tomorrow between 10am-noon PST. www.obeygiant.com will release two amazing multi print sets limited to 150 each. "Party at the Moontower"(a take on Dazed and Confused i guess) and "Dancefloor Riot" These are a must buy if your a Fairey/Obey fan. 36 prints, sticker sheet, a stencil and a letter of authenticity. A quick F5 hand and $950 will seal the deal. Get on early and refresh often these will sell out instantly.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Amazing new show. FAILE Post No Bills
First off is one of my favorite artists FAILE. The Patricks are at it again with a 10 year print retrospective in Venice. The show will feature a variety of works on paper over the last 12 years. A broad range of new and old prints and original works on paper. There are a variety of new pieces and a few surprises made for the show, including a new collection of works entitled Vintage Book Covers highlighting classic pieces from over the years. The space is pretty spectacular and we're really hoping, if you're in or near LA, you'll stop by and say hello. The crew at Post No Bills is amazing and their master printer is a legend. The show runs from June 24th - July 24th.
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LA Works on Paper "Faile: A Decade of Prints & Originals"
Opening Party Friday, June 24th 7-10pm
Post No Bills
1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
2 new editioned prints will be released as well.
Worth Something Gold
Edition of 50
Acrylic and Hand Pressed Gold Foil on Coventry Rag 335 gsm
35.75in. x 29in. (90 x 73cm)
Signed, Stamped & Numbered
Faile 2011
$450
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Los Angeles de Faile Gold
Edition of 50
Hand Pressed Gold Foil on Coventry Rag 290 gsm
36.25in. x 24in. (92 x 61cm)
Signed, Stamped & Numbered
Faile 2011
$450
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
The first of many
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