"I just finished this new piece," writes artist David Foox. "It is called Universal Bunny + Sarcofaguss. It is my personal pride and joy." Hear and see more from David and his Bunny here…
The Seventh Letter’s (Juxtapoz #78) NORM is curating an art show and release party for the new TSL Armor jewelry & The Seventh Letter clothing collection, opening the night of Saturday May 2nd, 2009, from 8-11pm at Canvas LA Gallery. More info here…
111 Minna Gallery’s May Art Exhibit, Berliner Unkraut, opens Thursday, May 7th, 2009. Curated by Gabe Scott and artist Jay Howell, this group show will feature works by Tina Zellmer, Johan Potma, Mateo Pisa 73, and Evol. We like it already, so mark your calendar or program Blackberry for May 7th and we’ll meet you at 111 Minna. More info at 111minnagallery.com
Stoked Sessions Los Angeles 2009, an art auction and fundraiser for Stoked Mentoring, will go down this weekend, May 2–3, hosted by Upper Playground.
Every year Stoked teams up with the best artists in action sports, street and fine art to produce original pieces, with 100% of the sales benefiting Stoked Mentoring. This year, Upper Playground presents Stoked Sessions: “I Love LA” at their flagship Los Angeles location. More info here…
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure to stop by indie shop/gallery Needles + Pens this Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 6-9pm for the opening of a great group show, You’ve Got Light In Your Eyes. More here…
TITLE: Lumbermill, CGI 2009 36" x 48"
ARTIST: Alex McLeod
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Noferin (the brainchild of Candy and Nicho) have just announced their Natural Wood Series of Pecanpals. Set for release on May 5th, these adorable individually handcrafted wooden creatures have articulated joints, are made from 100% sustainably harvested wood, and are limited to only 300 friends. Stab a bookmark in www.noferin.com and grab your wooden buddy on May 5th, 2009.
Audrey Kawasaki (Juxtapoz issue #90) will be unveiling her latest works in a special show in Tokyo, Japan at Space Yui. 10 paintings and drawings will be shown in the exhibit opening May 9th, which will remain on display through May 16, 2009. Above we see a sneak preview of works laid out in Audrey’s LA home. We sure could go for some sushi (and artwork) right about now…Tokyo anyone? More info (if you can read Japanese that is) at www.spaceyui.com
The Future Is So Bright. Woah, that sounds great right about now, doesn’t it? That may just be why it’s the title of a new group show coming to San Francisco’s 666 Gallery (now in the spot formerly occupied by Gallery Three). More info here…
Mike Giant (Juxtapoz #80) just shot us an email, hipping us to the fact that he just updated his website with fresh graffiti, tattoo, and fine art images, as well as a few new posters in his shop. Peep www.mikegiant.com to see the new goodness yourself, and rebel8.com for continued updates on this amazing artist’s life and times.