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Home  BLOGS Jeff Soto
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Written by Trippe
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Monday, 07 May 2012 11:53 |
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A couple weeks back Jeff Soto flew out to Richmond, VA for their street art festival to do a wall. Artists included the likes of Hense, Richard Colman, Dalek, Hamilton Glass, and many more.
Jeff Soto's wall.
Richard Colman collab with Dalek and Pose was pretty damn cool.
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 13:00 |
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LA based artist Jeff Soto recounts his 2011.
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Wednesday, 26 October 2011 12:00 |
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In October 2005, just a few months after we had our first daughter, I leased an industrial space near our small apartment. It was a pretty big decision for Jennifer and I, it was another bill (several) and another responsibility for us- already under pressure with a two month old baby!
It ended up being the right move- I'd been working on our kitchen table or driving across town to work in my parent's garage. We had moved into a two room apartment but there was still no room to work. I found a nice 1000 sq/ft industrial warehouse type shop with a small office in front. I got the idea from seeing the Clayton Brother's studio a few years before. The place was big enough, versatile and had plenty of storage space, with large walls, a roll up door and high ceilings. It was perfect, and I got right to work.
I'm a little sad to leave when I look back at all the exhibits and paintings I worked on at this space, not to mention how my life has changed the past six years. It's been a pretty cool/strange/awesomely/fucked up/rad six years!
Now I've moved into a great new space with friends. The new studio has everything the old one has with more support and camaraderie. Gonna be a new adventure and I'm hoping to get many years of great work accomplished here. But I'll keep in my heart my little studio which helped me get off the ground!!
Here's some pictures over the years....
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Written by Jeff Soto
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 18:00 |
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I went to Japan last October with Maxx and his wife Rosie. Just realized I never posted the pictures. What can I say, time flies lately....
Words and photos: Jeff Soto
This was my first time to Japan, we were the guests of Zac Pac who we had designed a set of Be@rbricks with. Our host Kazuhiro showed us a great time, fed us well and had a busy schedule for Maxx and I. It was a wonderful trip.
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Written by Jeff Soto
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Wednesday, 05 January 2011 11:08 |
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Painter Jeff Soto blogs up what he's been up to this fall. Check the complete blog.
The start of a large painting for Singha, ended up painting over this and trying something different.
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Thursday, 09 December 2010 12:12 |
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Jeff Soto flew out to this year's Miami Art Basel to paint a mural as part of the Wynwood Walls Project. His blog. His words.
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Friday, 19 November 2010 12:52 |
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Jeff Soto blogs up his trip to NYC for his show @Jonathan Levine this last summer. Photo blog style from his travels.
Some photos from my trip to NYC for my solo show "Lifecycle". Too lazy to write captions for everything so in a nutshell... OC from the plane, knit bombing, Katz deli, old friends, new friends, Gay Pride, exploring, The Jane hotel, Viner studio visit, Friends We Love.... -Check it |
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Thursday, 21 October 2010 18:00 |
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Yeah, Art Basel in Miami was a long time ago, but hey, maybe Jeff Soto's delayed blog will only get you excited for this year's fair.
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Thursday, 05 November 2009 08:50 |
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 Jeff blogs the 2nd half of his trip to Melbourne to speak at this year's Semi-Permanent.
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Monday, 02 November 2009 04:13 |
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 Jeff's trip to Melbourne to speak at this year's Semi-Permanent.
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Tuesday, 08 September 2009 12:37 |
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 Jeff blogs up a snap shot of his summer vacation.
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 06:03 |
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 Jeff blogs up round two from his trip for his show at Stolenspace.
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Monday, 01 June 2009 08:18 |
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 Jeff blogs up his trip to London for his show "Inland Empire".
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009 03:12 |
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 Jeff's expecting a new baby is just under a week. A quick blog before the stork arrives.
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Sunday, 08 March 2009 06:43 |
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 Jeff blogs up the rest of his Miami Basel trip.
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Wednesday, 17 December 2008 10:14 |
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 Photos from Jeff's show that just opened @The Riverside Art Museum.
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Written by Jeff Soto
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 08:52 |
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 Art fair here. Art fair there. Miami in December is a nice place to be.
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Saturday, 22 November 2008 06:01 |
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 A sample of Jeff's work for his solo Riverside Art Museum show opening Dec 2nd.
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 06:51 |
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 It's sort of like "hang out with artists and get art merchandise" in Riverside, CA.
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Monday, 25 August 2008 07:34 |
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 Bloggin' up some bugs and a preview of Ray Caesar's new book.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2008 06:34 |
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 Comics seemed to be an afterthought which is sorta sad. But anyways, Jeff took some photos, saw some old friends and made some new ones. Here are some shots...
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Tuesday, 22 July 2008 02:49 |
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 Jeff updated the ol' blog, mailbox blown up (sorta), printmaking, Sea Shepherd show, etc...
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Monday, 07 July 2008 11:23 |
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 Check out how many people have Jeff Soto tattoos.
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Tuesday, 10 June 2008 03:30 |
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 Off to RAM for Skullphone's show.
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Wednesday, 28 May 2008 04:29 |
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 Jeff shows you how to catch lizards and gives you a peek at some of his new amazing work.
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Monday, 05 May 2008 09:46 |
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 Jeff takes us on a trip down memory lane... What?! Airbrushing shirts rocking the ponytail!! But check out his new work. Damn!
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 04:04 |
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 Jeff does a little loose experimenting...
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Friday, 21 March 2008 03:38 |
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 Raymond Pettibon, Mike Watt, Kelsey Brookes, and other art-ness in So Cal.
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Thursday, 06 March 2008 05:27 |
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 Jeff takes a trip around LA checking out some shows that are currently running.
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008 04:39 |
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 Jeff blogs up Regino Gonzales & Henry Lewis's show @Corey Helford in LA and discusses the state of the "scene".
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Wednesday, 02 January 2008 14:40 |
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 Jeff got a peak at Gonzales show that opens up this Saturday @Corey Helford in LA w/ SF artist Henry Lewis... Jeff also wraps up his Miami trip.
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Tuesday, 18 December 2007 05:44 |
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 Jeff continues his art fair travels.
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Thursday, 13 December 2007 10:59 |
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 Off to Miami for all the art fair craziness.
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Monday, 17 September 2007 05:25 |
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 Jeff blogs up his travels to NYC for his show that's up now at Jonathan Levine.
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Written by Jeff Soto
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Wednesday, 29 August 2007 04:39 |
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 Jeff prepares for his big solo show at Jonathan Levine in NYC that opens next week.
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Written by Trippe
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Wednesday, 01 August 2007 09:57 |
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 Jeff travels to San Diego for this year's Comic Book and Pop Art convention.
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Written by Jeff Soto
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 07:46 |
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 Chris Ryniak's in town from Ohio and I'm his LA art tour guide. We stopped through Gary Basemans house and hit up some shows around town.
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Written by Jeff Soto
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Sunday, 01 July 2007 04:10 |
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 Jeff talks about his upcoming show Sept 8th @Jonathan Levine in NYC.
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Monday, 21 May 2007 06:29 |
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 May is already almost over. Where has this year gone? So it looks like I'm a once-a-month "casual" blogger these days. Lots of randomness today...
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Tuesday, 24 April 2007 11:07 |
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 Jeff asks, is imitation a form of flattery? Artists straight biting other artists?
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Thursday, 15 March 2007 16:54 |
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 Jeff explores Bergamot Station galleries and Mark Rydens Tree Show at Michael Kohn Gallery.
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Written by Jeff Soto
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Tuesday, 06 March 2007 12:06 |
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 Jeff travels up to LA to check out some art shows.
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Monday, 26 February 2007 09:44 |
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 Say hello to Timkaren...
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Saturday, 20 January 2007 13:59 |
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 Last week Jeff Soto and his friend Aaron went to do a little art watching at one of the nicest lil' art museums in Southern California
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Tuesday, 16 January 2007 14:45 |
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 We're happy to have Jeff Soto's blog up on the site which he'll try to update every few days.
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The No Watch Watch
Friday, 24 May 2013 15:55
Like wearing a watch but don't want to bother with all that pesky technology, Barcelona based artist Axel Brechensbauer has you covered... We also dig this great truck sculpture.
Perfect watch for the Memorial Weekend
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Wednesday, 16 June 2010 17:39
Zoltron RollUP
Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:46
Rollup by Zoltron as spotted near Fecal Face HQ at 18th and Valencia which he completed a couple weeks back.
Zoltron on Valencia at 18th
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Wednesday, 25 April 2012 11:56
Watch Out, Art World: Amazon Is About to Start Selling Art
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:05
 This day may have been inevitable, but now it's finally here. In its attempt to take over the world - or at least everything that can be bought and sold in the world, Amazon is launching an art gallery.
This summer Amazon is planning to launch a Fine Art Gallery where customers will be able to purchase original artwork offered by a select group of invited galleries via Amazon.com. ~continue reading
“INSIDE OUT” SHOWCASES THE EYE-POPPING STREET ART THAT AIMS TO CHANGE THE WORLD, ONE FACE AT A TIME
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:43
A new HBO documentary looks at the work of street artist JR, whose giant portraits force people in troubled areas to confront the humanity that's all around them... On the day JR found out he'd won the $100,000 TED Prize, the French pasteup artist found himself in China being questioned by police for doing his thing on the streets of Shanghai. ~continue reading
Street artist JR HBO documentary premiered yesterday, May 20th
Art Basel to bring international flair to Hong Kong
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:37
Art lovers, collectors and gallerists will gather on Thursday for Hong Kong's inaugural edition of Art Basel, sealing the city's status as an international art hub and Asia's leading art destination... Hong Kong has surged to third place in the global art auction market behind New York and London and Western galleries are falling over each other to open franchises in the former British colony. ~continue reading
Ferris Plock Friday at Benny Gold
Monday, 20 May 2013 11:07
Our buddy Ferris Plock opens a small show of drawings at Benny Gold on 3169 16th St this Friday, May 24th (7-10pm) featuring 31 drawings priced at 75-140 bucks.
Ferris also released the video Fingered! he produced with animator Jim Dirschberger. View it
Ferris Plock Friday at Benny Gold in SF
SFAI's MFA Show "Currency" Opening Friday
Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:00
Wowzas, there's a lot of art happenings this weekend, and while you're making the rounds, be sure to stop at SFAI's MFA show Currency opening Friday, May 17th at the beautiful old SF Mint Building (88 5th Street).
SFAI's 2013 MFA graduates—working in painting, photography, printmaking, film, sculpture, installation, digital media, performance, and across media—will present work that embraces the Institute's signature spirit of experimentation and conceptual risk-taking.
Opening reception: Friday, May 17, 7–9 pm & running through Sunday 11-6pm daily. -- complete details
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| Sten & Lex for The Katowice Street Art Festival
More great street art by the Italian duo, Sten & Lex, this time in Poland for the Katowice Street Art Festival.
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| TrustCorp @Lebasse (+Los Angeles)
TrustoCorp's all new work for their exhibition at LeBasse Projects in Culver City, Los Angeles is a perfect continuum from past work that embraces the bipolar "have/have not" socioeconomic identity of Los Angeles, which they recently established their new studio in.
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| The Sound of Dust
I didn't know if you came across this video yet, but I ran into my friend Brian Hanson yesterday who helped film and edit it. It's a film short documenting the work and philosophy of Huntington Beach surfboard Shaper Tim Stamps. Super rad and really inspiring! Anyhow take a peek.
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| Murals at Harry Wirtz Elementary
Last year, Eric Caruso a teacher at Harry Wirtz Elementary School (Paramount, CA, near LA) had an idea to invite some artists to paint some murals at the school because there wasn't an arts program for the kids. That brilliant idea resulted in some awesome murals by artists Seitaku Aoyama, Yusuke Hanai, Rich Jacobs, Tim Kerr and Albert Reyes.
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| Ryan De La Hoz @RVCA through 5/25
Ryan De La Hoz' show in the Upper Haight at RVCA runs through this Saturday... And the next time you're in the Mission, be sure to swing through his new shop on 14th St, Cool Try... We need to get over there soon and do a little photo feature for ya.
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| Daniel Chen @The Book and Job Gallery (SF)
The Book and Job Gallery (San Francisco) really stepped it up with the opening of Daniel Chen's loveBlast on May 4th. Complete with a doorman, piano player, old fashioneds, and some really nice paintings, I could hardly believe I was at the Book and Job. The paintings varied in size, and the show was balanced nicely between them, the spray-can work on the walls, and the smaller drawings displayed throughout. The kind notes Chen wrote on the walls are certain to brighten your day, and the rest of the work is definitely worth a look. It was a very classy evening and I hope they continue to intersperse shows like these into their schedule in the future
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| Skull & Sword at FFDG, SF
FFDG opened up the group show featuring original works by the artists of the world famous Skull & Sword tattoo last Friday here in San Francisco. Thanks to the huge crowd who turned out to support these four incredibly talented artists. Here is a taste of the show, and be sure to swing in to view in person. The show runs through June 8th.
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| Gary Baseman Interview
Gary Baseman's retrospective "The Door is Always Open" at the Skirball in LA opened recently to massive crowds in a huge celebratory opening party. The exhibition is so complex and personal, delving into Baseman's background, family history, and all the layers of prolific work that he has done over the years. After the opening festivities winded down, I caught up with Baseman for an interview. We discussed the underlying meaning to some of the components of the show and how it felt for him, coming from such an honest personal perspective in putting this massive show together.
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| Mark Mulroney at Ever Gold (+Photos)
Fertile Menace, a new show of Mark Mulroney's (NY) work opened at Ever Gold on May 4th and it's not one to be missed. It is intelligently hilarious, with jokes riffing off sex, Foucault, and the body, and while it makes you laugh it's also going to make you think.
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| Sanjay & Craig Premieres Saturday
Our buddies Jay Howell, Andreas Trolf, and Jim Dirschberger are hyped as their show, which they've been working on for like 2 years, premieres on Nickelodeon Saturday. From the trailers we've seen so far and from what Jay has told us about, the show is going to be pretty epic. Congrats to those radical fellas.
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| Skull & Sword at FFDG, Friday (7-10pm)
Here's a little taste of work by the artists of the world famous The Skull and Sword tattoo shop who open their show at San Francisco's FFDG on Friday, May 17th (7-10pm).
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| Amir H. Fallah Studio Visit
Following his solo exhibition "The Collected" at Gallery Wendi Norris, painter Amir H. Fallah is in the throes of developing more new works for upcoming international exhibits. We spent some time in his studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles recently, discussing his process and inspiration.
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| Bubi Canal's "Chrystelle" (+video)
We were first introduced to the photography of Spanish born NYC based Bubi Canal when he emailed us his great video Trust in Me a couple years ago. His solo show Special Moment recently ran at NYC's Munch Gallery in February, and he recently released his newest video Chrystelle below.
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| Michael Garlington & The Metaphysical Fundraiser at 111 Minna
Although I missed the opening of Northern-California photographer Michael Garlington's newest show, Constructed Realities, I was fortunate enough to see the work still up during the Metaphysical fundraiser a couple weeks back at 111 Minna. Metaphysical fundraiser, an auction to benefit Wayne Ernzer. --- The ghoulish photographs in their heavy, hand-made frames are reminiscent of photos from the old west, and the glass crucifixes, complete with fetuses and guns, emphasize the accumulated time within the works themselves. Whether you're looking at the frames, the photos, or both, this show deserves a visit, and a walk through the golden archway Garlington constructed around the front door.
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| John Felix Arnold III in Japan (Part 3)
Fecal Face contributor Rachel Ralph (rachel(at)fecalface.com) has been profiling this Oakland based painter as he travels about Japan. In this segment, we feature some photos as he prepared for this show and residency at Spes-LaB in Tokyo which opened last weekend. Arnold will be featured in SFMoMA's Minna Street windows on June 8th.
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| Alex Lukas & Richard Colman @Guerrero Gallery
Last Saturday, here in SF's Mission district, Guerrero Gallery opened two new shows with Philly based Alex Lukas and SF based Richard Colman respectively. Colman's work occupied the project space while Lukas' work and foliage was presented in the main space. Worth getting to if you haven't already.
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| High 5s: Mexico-Land
Just got back to SF after a little trip south to Sayulita, Mexico. After 10 years without a vacation, me and the Mrs. headed south for some mental time off sitting in the sun, swimming and enjoying the watery Mexican beer. Here are some photos as we get back into the swing of things again.
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| High 5s: Puttin' The Pee in the Pod
For 13 years I've been blogging up randomness. Here's more of it.
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| Dimitris Polychroniadis (+Greece)
Athens, Greece based designer, architect and artist Dimitris Polychroniadis emailed over more of his work which consists of mixed media, pop-humorous diorama sculptures that make a comment on the harsh realities my country and much of the world is facing at the moment.
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| Skull & Sword at FFDG Featuring: Grime, Henry Lewis, Yutaro, and Lango
FFDG will open a group show with the artists from the famed Skull & Sword Tattoo on Friday, May 17th (6-9pm). Artists: Grime, Henry Lewis, Yutaro, and Lango. Below are a series of videos on Grime for Vice's Tattoo Age produced in 2011. Fascinating look at one of the greatest tattoo artists alive today.
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| ARYZ at Fifty24SF
ARYZ (Spain) opened his newest gallery show at Fifty24SF last Friday and, if you live in the Bay Area, you need to go. This dude can obviously paint, and he doesn't need an entire building to show his impecable skill. The show has lots of small works on paper which contrast his highly-defined line work to his hard-edged painted objects. The contrast between the hard and soft was the most striking thing to me about his work, since I had never seen it in person before, and the washes blend with the thick paint seamlessly. The show also contains a larger work on canvas, a huge head suspended in the back of the room, and a big wood sculpture of a wolf figure. This diversity in such a small space was impressive, and those of us that went to the opening even got to meet the man in person. If you didn't make it out this weekend, check it out before May 31st when it closes and these works will be off to some very happy new homes.
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| David Bayus @Water McBeer
Water McBeer is please to announce its latest exhibition "Precious" a solo exhibition by David Bayus (April 6 - May 4, 2013) -- David Bayus born 1982 holds his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and his MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. David lives and works in San Francisco and is a founding member of the basement collective. This will be his first exhibition with the world renown Water McBeer Gallery highlighting his most recent achievements with paint and digital media. David Bayus will be exhibiting 5 relatively large-scale mixed media works along with a collaborative object featuring Hungarian sculptor H.R KOONS.
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| Hard Time Mini Mall @The Shooting Gallery
The Shooting Gallery handed over the reins to the Red Truck Gallery (a New Orleans based gallery) which curated their new show, Hard Time Mini Mall and opened the it on Saturday night. This is my favorite show (so far) in the Shooting Gallery's new space and was packed full of art, a mini bar, and cowhide rugs. The Red Truck Gallery chose works with clear craftsmanship and it was easy to see in Ian Berry's denim assemblages and Chris Roberts-Antieau's awesome quilts. The space was completely packed, making it hard to see each piece individually, but this show deserves a second trip anyway. I look forward to spending more time with the chandeliers, automatons, and paintings before the show comes down on May 4th.
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