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Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA): #02 Latifa Echakhch: La ronda

Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
7 July 2010 – 6 February 2011

On this occasion, the Moroccan-born French artist Latifa Echakhch (1974) has produced a 3-piece installation – Fantasia (2010), Eivissa (2010) and Gaya (E102) 5, Vitrail (2010) – that makes use of easily recognisable, everyday objects with a symbolic dimension to formulate a reflection on the meaning of our society’s cultural codes and the stereotypes behind them.

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ARCOmadrid_2011: Call for galleries

Deadline: July 30, 2010

We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the 30th edition of ARCOmadrid, the International Contemporary Art Fair, to be held from 16th to 20th of February 2011.

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Seen On The Streets Of Port au Prince, Haiti

“Been looking at variations on this piece by Jerry since arriving here in early February. They’re all over the city and have started popping up in other areas of Haiti as well. Most of the graffiti in Haiti is gang related or political but Jerry and …

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street art sale at Bonhams

Bonhams’ urban art sale to be held on 5th February 2008 including artists like Banksy, Keith Haring, Antony Micallef, Adam Neate, Faile, Paul Insect, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Space Invader, Swoon, D*Face, Jamie Hewlett,… .
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Keith Haring @ MOCA Lyon

Keith Haring with hat

Keith Haring
Rétrospective
MOCA Lyon
February 22, 2008 – June 29, 2008

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Carmichael Gallery – Pretty Decorating

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art Presents Pretty Decorating, Bristol-based Artist Nick Walker’s First Solo Exhibition in the U.S. –
On View February 2 – 24, 2008

Pretty Decorating will feature Walker’s most intricate stencil paintings to date, all related to the satirical narrative of the English Vandal from his “Morning After” series. Walker presents some 30 new works in the exhibition, revealing the exploits of a character whose mission is world domination through artistic expression. Pretty Decorating will be on view February 2 through February 24, 2008, with an opening reception held on February 2, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. A custom-designed, 20-foot hot air balloon, the Vandal’s mode of transport, will be tethered outside the gallery and scheduled to launch over Hollywood air space as part of the exhibition.

Pretty Decorating follows the path of one man – the Vandal. Each painting represents the character’s endeavors to bring the dull architecture of the world’s largest cities back to life, animated with color – a more dramatic turn on the term ‘painting the town red’. The paintings reveal the Vandal’s chosen cities (including Bristol, Sydney, London, New York, and Los Angeles), his tools, and clues as to how he sets about achieving his ultimate goal, but never disclose his true identity. The series of works entitled ‘The Morning After’ illustrate the Vandal taking a moment to observe his achievements from the night before. “He is the quintessential Englishman,” states Walker, “observing something he shouldn’t have done, getting away with it – a good night’s reflective moment. Up close or at a distance, he’s scott free.” The Vandal is the archetypal practitioner of urban art, and an ironic symbol of the myth that now surrounds this worldwide phenomenon. The show will unfold like a story, each painting depicting another page in the narrative.

“I’ve put a lot of time into the work and have explored new ideas, so I’m looking forward to exhibiting the pieces,” said Walker. “A solo in LA has been on my mind for a few years now so it’s good to be showing a body of work about a character who epitomizes the street art culture.”

Walker has perfected his technique of combining intricate stencil images with his conventional freehand methods since his initial experimentations in 1992. The artist continues to evolve his style, which allows him to juxtapose almost photographic imagery with the rawness of a traditional graffiti aesthetic. “Stencils introduce an impact element to my work,” explains Walker. “They allow me to take an image from anywhere – dissect any part of life – and recreate it on any surface.”

Walker frequently includes elements of humor and irony in his work. “Painting is a form of escapism for me,” he states. “And if my work allows the spectator to do the same thing, then I’ve achieved more than I set out to do.”

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upcoming shows @ Colette

Jim Houser is a skateboarder who works around this universe, he creates his installations like maps of what he has in mind. His paintings are inspired by science-fiction, animals, plants, travels and…secrets and he lists images and sounds catching hi…

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Skwak – Born to be a Maniac

29 January to 23 February 2008
Addict Galerie
More info http://www.addictgalerie.com

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ANDY DOIG Love is in the air

His new show featuring works in neon arrives at Ink_d gallery, 96 North Road, Brighton
8th February to 1st March, 2008

He’s lighting up our world with a private view on Thursday, 7th February from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the gallery

Do come along – plea…

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Pete Fowler – StolenSpace

StolenSpace presents ‘Bubblegum Psychedelic’ New works by the artist Pete Fowler.

8th February – 2nd March

StolenSpace
Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL
020 7247 2684
http://www.stolenspace.com

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