DAMIEN HIRST – THE SOULS

Posted on 2010-08-23

Hirst has filled the Paul Stolper Gallery with 120 framed, foilblock butterfly prints.
In total ‘The Souls’ is made up of 4 butterflies, in 80 different colourways, each one in an edition of 15.

Hirst’s fascination with butterflies derives in large part from the way in which these beautiful insects embody both the beauty and the impermanence of life, becoming symbols of faith and mortality. Of ‘The Souls’ he has said: “I love butterflies because when they are dead they look alive. The foilblock makes the butterflies have a feel similar to the actual butterflies in the way that they reflect the light.

Exhibition runs from October 7th to November 13th, 2010

Paul Stolper Gallery
31 Museum Street
London
WC1 1LH
UK

www.paulstolper.com

  

ROBBO

Posted on 2010-08-23

Robbo of “Team Robbo” who is known for trashing many of Banksy’s street pieces which led to many entertaining back and forth counters between the two will be showcasing some new works.

Exhibition runs from October 1st to October 10th, 2010

Pure Evil Gallery
108 Leonard Street
London
EC2A 4XS

www.pureevilclothing.com

  

SHEPARD FAIREY – PRINTED MATTERS

Posted on 2010-08-16

Printed Matters, a solo exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist Shepard Fairey. Printed Matters, which focuses on the importance of printed material, it incorporates every variety of Shepard’s printed works, works on wood, metal, album covers, and fine art collage papers.

Exhibition runs through to October 9th, 2010

Subliminal Projects
1331 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles
CA
90026

www.subliminalprojects.com

  

IGOR CHAK – SPACE INVADER COUCH

Posted on 2010-08-16

The ‘space invader couch’ by igor chak is a seating proposal based on the aliens from the classic 1970s arcade game. whilst only a concept at the moment chak proposes that it would be made from leather covered memory foam with two glass surfaces.

www.igorchak.com

  

SPECTER

Posted on 2010-08-16

Brooklyn-based street artist Specter makes his UK debut this month.
He creates installations and street artwork displayed in abandoned buildings and forgotten spaces to draw attention to the urban situation which is the inspiration for his creative concepts.
He evolves the subject matter by interlacing influences from the environment he chooses to adorn, incorporating characteristics from the surrounding neighbourhoods, architecture, local business and social economic classes; transforming the unwitting publics’ understanding of the space.
Through graffiti influence, he became obsessed with art in public spaces, where he sees potential inspiration and appropriate location to express his creativity. His aim is to deconstruct preconceived perceptions and draw attention to the neglected and less desirable issues, the non-sensational stories of the undervalued detritus of our culture we seldom hear about.

Exhibition runs through to the 24th August, 2010

Pure Evil Gallery
108 Leonard st
London
EC2A 4RH

www.pureevilclothing.com

  

DOWN BY LAW

Posted on 2010-08-09

“Down By Law” showcases rarely seen works by the pioneers of the NYC based graffiti and underground art scene. On view are seminal pieces from the key artists of this genre—some of whom achieved international fame, others who remained relatively anonymous, and still others who died prematurely. These artists’ “billboard masterpieces” and “moving murals” defined a generation and reshaped the way people have related to pop culture, public art, and urban aesthetics ever since.

Opposite – Jean-Michel Basquiat, Triple Self Portrait

Exhibition runs from August 14th to September 26th, 2010

Eric Firestone Gallery
4425 North Campbell Avenue
Tucson
Arizona
85718
USA

ericfirestonegallery.com