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Upcoming – ‘The Decadence of Decay’ @ Rivet Art

JohnBot — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:16:56 +0000

Rivet presents The Decadence of Decay featuring the 3D artwork of Amanda L. Spayd and Cris Rose.

Opening reception on Saturday, March 6 from 7-10pm. Artist Amanda L. Spayd will be in attendance. Complimentary beverages provided by Magic Hat.

Exhibition will be on display March 6 through March 31.

For any additional information, please visit the show page: http://rivetart.com/get_show?i_show=34

Please contact Laura ( laura@rivetgallery.com ) for interest in artwork.

Rivet
1200 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
614-294-8697
www.rivetgallery.com

Upcoming – ‘Get Curiouser & Curiouser’ @ Gallery Nucleus

JohnBot — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:52:01 +0000

It’s been more than a century and Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’ continues to enchant children and
adults. With the highly anticipated film adaptation by Tim Burton and Disney Studios looming in the horizon,
Gallery Nucleus presents a captivating exhibit as artists of the film and beyond create their vision of the
iconic story and celebrate it’s lasting legacy.

Featuring work by Amy Sol, Chris Appelhans, Kukula, Naoto Hattori, Aya Kakeda and more, a superbly talented and diverse
roster get curiouser and curiouser with works that range from the gothic to the whimsical. Glimpse into the creative
brilliance of Disney Studios as exclusive, never-before-seen concept art, production, and film stills will be shown
from the upcoming Alice In Wonderland film.

Style yourself in your best Alice inspired attire and be entered for a chance to win ‘Alice’ merchandise, including an
exclusive Alice in Wonderland print from award-winning artist and character designer Michael Kutsche. Refreshments
and snacks will be served opening night, including an assortment of tasty teas provided by Cha for Tea. This fun
and fanciful event is sure to delight art-lovers of all ages.

Get lured into the extraordinary realm of Wonderland at Gallery Nucleus Saturday February 27,
2010.

Gallery Nucleus
210 e. main st.
alhambra, ca 91801
www.gallerynucleus.com

Tomorrow – ‘Deft’ @ C Emerson Fine Arts

JohnBot — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:38:03 +0000

Artist and Kaiju customize Plaseebo was recently invited to the ‘Deft’ show taking place in Florida. He has two custom pieces and two limited edition prints that will be on display at the show.

The show opens this Friday February 26th, 7 – 10pm and runs through April 17th.

C.Emerson Fine Arts
909 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, Florida 33705
727-898-6068

Tonight – ‘Owls Have More Fun’ @ Gallery Hanahou

JohnBot — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:37:08 +0000

Opening Tonight, February 25th, ‘Owls Have More Fun’ is a solo show of works by Danish artist Lisa Grue featuring the artist’s bold and exuberant nature illustrations on custom-made wallpaper, handprinted porcelain plates, and more. Lisa, known for her playful and sometimes shocking illustrations that mix girlishness with feminism, puts her spin on owl and nature motifs, surrounding viewers with a magical world via domestic objects.

The show will comprise a large, custom-made wallpaper, 100 handprinted porcelain plates, and a rug, all customized with Lisa’s black and white illustrations that mix owls, flowers, and words. Limited-edition prints will also be available.

Lisa’s powerful and fun illustrations remind viewers to never forget the magic in everyday life. In addition, they make a statement to girls and women that wisdom and beauty go hand in hand. And of course, Lisa’s artwork reminds us all to love and take care of our natural world.

Please join Gallery Hanahou and the artist for a cozy opening with a (limited!) signed and numbered print giveaway on Thursday, February 25th, at 7-9 pm!

Hopefully the weather does not prevent you from attending the opening!

gallery hanahou
611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC
galleryhanahou.com

Upcoming – 5th Anniversary Show @ Jonathan Levine

JohnBot — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:39:55 +0000

Jonathan LeVine Gallery will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a commemorative group exhibition featuring exceptional and exemplary new works by forty artists who are either currently represented by the gallery or who have exhibited at the gallery in the past five years. The exhibition will be on view from February 27—March 27, 2010, and there will be an opening reception on Saturday, February 27, from 7—9pm.

Since 2005, Jonathan LeVine Gallery has been an important venue for Street Art (ephemeral work placed in public urban environments) and Pop Surrealism (work influenced by illustration, comic book art, and pop culture imagery). As such, the pieces in this exhibition—comprised of paintings, drawings, and sculptures—will be primarily figurative with a strong sense of narration.

Artists in this exhibition have developed prominent creative voices for themselves as individuals, while also playing valuable roles within the historical context of the larger Street Art and/or Pop Surrealism movements. All of them have been influential in shaping the gallery’s program, creating work with a unique counter-culture point of view.

In LeVine’s words: “I believe that my program represents a generational shift, and that the artists who I work with will continue to define the evolution of this genre.”

Artists in the exhibition include: Adam Wallacavage, AJ Fosik, Andrew Brandou, Andy Kehoe, Blek le Rat, Chris Mars, Dan Witz, Date Farmers, Dave Cooper, Doze Green, Eric White, Erik Mark Sandberg, Esao Andrews, Gary Baseman, Gary Taxali, Invader, Isabel Samaras, James Jean, Jeff Soto, Jim Houser, Josh Agle (Shag), Kathy Staico Schorr, Mark Dean Veca, MARS-1, Miss Van, Natalia Fabia, Nouar, Plankton, Ray Caesar, Ron English, Scott Musgrove, Shepard Fairey, Souther Salazar, Stephan Doitschinoff (Calma), Tara McPherson, Titi Freak, WK, and Xiaoqing Ding.

Opening reception, Saturday February 27th from 7 – 9pm. Exhibition runs through March 27th.

Jonathan LeVine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9E
New York, NY 10011

Weekend Rundown – Events – February 19th

JohnBot — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:01 +0000

A selection of events for the weekend:

Closing:

If you are a fan of the work of Todd James and you are in New York City, tomorrow will be the last day to be able to check out his solo show at the Gering & Lopez Gallery.

Current:

The Lunar New Year had just recently past. Go check out the ‘New Moon’ exhibit at myplasticheart and see how artists have put their spin on the animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

Opening:

Tonight, February 19 – Josh Agle (Shag) @ Rotofugi, from 7 – 10pm

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Upcoming – Shag (Josh Agle) @ Rotofugi

JohnBot — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:00:26 +0000

Red Star, Black Eye
New Works by Josh Agle

We’re really looking forward to this exhibit of new work by Josh Agle (probably better known as Shag, a contraction of the last two letters of his first name and the first two letters of his last). We just love his amazing precise style, saturated colors and hipster (in the historical sense) vibe.

Josh will be bringing new original paintings and prints plus we’ll be releasing the “Gallery Prototype” Edition of his new Shriner vinyl figure (more info below about the figure).

Opening Reception, Signing & Toy Release, Friday, February 19, 7-10PM

Signing 7pm-8pm in the Gallery

Toy Release at the Store 7pm

Exhibition runs through March 14th

Rotofugi Gallery
1955 W Chicago Ave., Chicago

Upcoming – Custom Yoka Show @ Black Maria

JohnBot — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:22:28 +0000

DKE Toys and AdFunture present the Custom Yoka Show.

AdFunture provided their 3” blank Yoka panda bear vinyl figures and DKE Toys co-founders Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks found over 200 artists to participate in the Custom Yoka Show. Featuring work from 20 countries the show turns the quirky little panda into everything from a dirty thug to a sweet snail in this tremendous exhibition. Pieces range from $25 to $800 and will be available for purchase through Black Maria Gallery.

Show features: Anthony Ausgang, Jophen Stein, Heidi Kenney, Steven Daily, Snaggs, Arbito, Chris Ryniak, kaNO, Itokin Park, Dan Goodsell, olive47, Dacosta!, Chino and literally hundreds more

The Custom Yoka Show is meant to coincide with the release of Yoka Series One, a blind boxed collectible figurine that is now available. http://www.adfuntureworkshop.com/feature_show.php?ft_id=42

The Custom Yoka Show premiered at Designer Con in Pasadena, California on November 21, 2009. More tour dates, following the Black Maria Gallery exhibition to be announced soon.

Opening Reception Thursday, February 18, 7:00 – 10:30 pm

Black Maria Gallery
Los Angeles CA

Weekend Rundown – Events – February 12th

JohnBot — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:00:52 +0000

A selection of events for the weekend:

Closing:

The Jay Ryan show at Rotofugi closes on February 14th, Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year, check it out before it is gone!
This is the last weekend you will be able to catch the Francesco LoCastro show at pinkghost. The exhibition closes February 17th.

Current:

If you are in the area of Narwhal Arts, go check out the most recent show featuring Gary Taxali’s great work.

Opening:

Tonight – ‘The Red Light District’ @ The Dirty Show
Saturday, February 13th – Tristam Lansdowne @ Joshua Liner, from 6 – 9pm
Saturday, February 13th – Hiro Kurata and Tat Ito @ Joshua Liner, from 6 – 9pm
Saturday, February 13th – ‘Torn Pages’ @ OhNo!Doom, from 6 – 10pm
Saturday, February 13th – Martin Wittfooth and Chris Ryniak @ CoproNason, from 8 – 11:30pm

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Upcoming – ‘Torn Pages’ @ OhNo!Doom

JohnBot — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:30:51 +0000

“The Following are Pages Torn From our Most Favorite Imaginary Books.”

The first of the long-anticipated annual Torn Pages shows. Curated by Josh Lucas, this collection of imaginative, funny and original children’s stories, written by some of Chicago’s finest writers and illustrated by artists of the same caliber.

Artists and Writers Featured are:

Joe Meno and Cody Hudson
Zach Dodson and Allison Burque
TIm Hall and Ryan Young
Jenah Garrett and Stacey Earley
Ben Tanzer and Dominique Holmes
Nancy Khurana and Ruben Aquirre Jr.
Jill Summers and Andrew Thompson
Amy Guth and Pea-Be
Max Bare and Alex Willan
Lindsey Markel and Jason Brammer
Jaime Calder and Joe Call
and James Kennedy

Gallery Opening, Saturday, February 13th from 6 – 10pm. Exhibition runs through March 2nd.

OhNo!Doom
1800 N Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60647
www.ohnodoom.com