Mary Mattingly: NOMADOGRAPHIES

Mary Mattingly: Nomadographies

April 2nd-May 23rd, 2009

Reception: Thursday, April 2 at 6-9PM

Robert Mann Gallery

210 Eleventh Avenue (between 24th & 25th St), 10th Floor

New York, NY 10001 | +1 212 989 7600

for more information click here.

Artist: Mary Mattingly | Represented by Robert Mann Gallery

2009 Reel Videotape

Latest work by Rob Chiu, Motion Designer and Director of Film and Photography. He has amazing work and he was there at Cut and Paste as one of the judges for the competition.

Artist: Rob Chiu [The Ronin]

Marco Grassi aka PHO

 

 

Artist: Marco Grassi [PHO]

A Little Tweaking at Museum of Tolerance

Credit for great design/renovation goes to Yazdani Studio.

Museum of Tolerance

9786 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Source: Limité

Carmichael Gallery Presents BOXI

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art

presents

"Grey Area"

a solo exhibition of new work by

BOXI

in the front gallery

Opening Reception

Thursday, April 9th 

7.00pm – 10.00pm

Also opening a surprise group show in our rear gallery

1257 N. La Brea Avenue

W. Hollywood CA 90038

Please RSVP to rsvp@carmichaelgallery.com

Open to the public April 10th – April 30th, 2009

1.00pm – 7.00pm

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Grey Area, the first US solo exhibition of work by UK artist Boxi. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, April 9th, 2009 from 7.00pm – 10.00pm, with the artist in attendance. Work in the show will include spray paint on canvas and MDF, sculpture, and limited edition prints, as well as a site-specific installation. The exhibition will be open for viewing through Thursday, April 30th 2009 from 1.00pm -7.00pm.

"I am drawn to the incongruous narrative in figuration. My works aspire to polarize the stability of what is at first perceived to be harmless or sweet but in reality turns out to be pathetically desperate or tragic or vice versa. A dark disillusioned romanticism pervades throughout...(along with) confrontational themes, such as paranoia, disappointment, expectation, grief, mistrust and other upbeat reflections of our times.

"It is in this state of reflection, this 'grey area' of ambiguity and blurred truth that I have found myself in, a place where trends and crashes in the market aggressively threaten and pressurize social behavior. Making life-sized figures that articulate this uncertainty is a way for me to come to terms with the phrase 'of our time'."

- Boxi

About the Artist:

Born 1974 in Kent, England, Boxi completed his studies at the London St. Martins School of Art with a BA Fine Arts degree in Painting in 1996. He has lived and worked in Berlin, Germany since 1999, joining REINKING PROJEKTE in 2007.

Website: www.boxi.eu.com

About Carmichael Gallery:

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits emerging international contemporary artists with a focus on narrative and figurative painting, mixed media and sculpture.

Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our websitewww.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call 323.969.0600.

BARRY McGEE / ED TEMPLETON / RAYMOND PETTIBON GROUP EXHIBITION

Barry McGee, Ed Templeton and Raymond Pettibon are pioneers and icons of the contemporary urban art movement. Their work can be found in the collections of major museums and has been shown at large exhibitions and biennales worldwide, but all three have repeatedly emphasised their roots in youth subculture – in the worlds of skateboarding, graffiti, punk and hip-hop.
These three sought-after artists are brought together by curator Aaron Rose, whose urban art documentary Beautiful Losers is currently touring the world, in the intimate atmosphere of Berlins Circleculture Gallery.

CIRCLECULTURE GALLERY, GIPSSTR. 11, 10119 BERLIN
VERNISSAGE: 9TH APRIL 2009, 7 PM
EXHIBITION: 10TH APRIL TO 30TH MAY 2009
TUESDAY TO SATURDAY, 2 PM – 6 PM

Going for the vintage feel..

London Times magazine said, “That she has buckets more vision than credentials matters not, it helps to retain the rawness and individuality of her eye. She is uncertain and dizzy – and very capable.” "Her photographs reveal a keen eye for the shining and the bizarre, a bit Annie Leibovitz, a bit Diane Arbus."- The Los Angeles Times

Artist: Alex Prager

Hopes Are High in The Gulf Region

On March 27th, Hong Kong's The Standard reported the growing interest of art collecting in the Gulf Region. With an increase in International collectors attending the fair, Middle East collectors are more exposed to and confident in purchasing in arts from different parts of the world. Aside from antiquities, these buyers, especially the ruling families are expanding their horizons and developing new tastes and variations for their private collections. Individuals, families and representatives from different organizations are looking for opportunities other than from existing talent from the Gulf region. As discussed, Asian art seems to be getting special attention from this expanding market.

Click here for article | Source: Art Market Monitor

Helen Levitt, Who Froze New York Street Life on Film, Is Dead at 95

Helen Levitt, 20th century photographer who caught the most memorable moments of surpassing lyricism, mystery and quiet drama on the streets New York, died in her sleep at her home in Manhattan on Sunday. She was 95. She was a New York darling who loved her city as much as the city loved her. (Read more via New York Times)

Hoods

A great series entitled Hoods.

Artist: Sophie Jodoin

Postmarks: Juan España

He mostly does commercial photography but these three are interesting. Reminds me of  FRANÇOIS-MARIE BANIER's work.

Artist: Juan España

HAND MADE EDTN

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EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL SUNDAY 19 APRIL 
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11AM - 7:00PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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Jump Start: Anthony Kurtz

I am fascinated by his new series of portraits: INDIA. Gorgeous! 

Artist: Anthony Kurtz

I Heart Cédric Klapisch

Writer and director Cédric Klapisch produced several great films, but I believe that these tw movies are quite memorable and should be added to your must watch list. Both movies draw on the different yet interconnected lives of a group of students from all over Europe who meet in Barcelona to study, have fun and live the life they dream of. Klapisch focuses on highlighting the meaning of relationships between friends, lovers, and strangers in the context of cultural assimilation. It is fascinating and relatable to what we go through in life: growing up, finding meaning behind freedom and exploring possibilities in life. L'Auberge Espangole and Les Poupée Russes are two very inspirational movies. Remember to watch L'Auberge first because thats where the story begins. Enjoy!

Russia's 310squad

Known as 310squad, they paint the grey buildings and dark streets of Russia with great imagery and yes, color. Lots of the dots and colors. I am sure the baby-boomers wouldn't mind 310squad's art around the country, they draw obvious inspirations and are highly influenced by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Yay, walking down memory lane. One love.

Artists: 310squad