Top Shows of 2007 # 3

If you've been patiently waiting (or even waiting at all) here's my # 3.

Shepard Fairey's "E Pluribus Venom" (out of many, poison) at Jonathan Levine Gallery. I know this one's a bit predictable but this was his most ambitious to date at that time. Particularly, all of the large works shown at a separate exhibit (DUMBO exhibition space in Brooklyn) were incredible.

There's a reason why he's had numerous solo shows for 2007. It's also a bit hard to say much since now it feels like he's over saturated us with his works.

I'm trying to imagine the transaction: "Um, I'd like to buy this 11' X 16' foot mural..."

















Or:

"Hmm, I'd like a giant mural for the side of my house."

Jonathan Levine Gallery Streets of Europe Exhibition

My news post (my second one in a week) on The Streets of Europe Exhibition at Jonathan Levine Gallery is up on Juxtapoz. Check it.

On December 1st, New York City's Jonathan LeVine Gallery will be transformed into one of the most significant US exhibitions on European street art to date. Not one, not two, not three of the finest European street artists, but six! Obviously, we're not talking about Banksy here, but he once said about one of the starring six, "Every time I think I've painted something slightly original, I find out that Blek Le Rat has done it as well. Only twenty years earlier..." The Streets of Europe: A Survey of European Street Art will showcase work from Space Invader [previously], D*Face, Blek Le Rat, Blu, Microbo and Bo130, all who have their own style, medium and definition. Yes, they do what they do well. If you can't make it to the opening, or Europe, the show will be up through December 29th. Bios on each artist can be read here.

Are You Restless Like Me?

This summer has been a complete bore. Well, at least for me. I blame myself for it really, as I haven't had the motivation to do anything. I had planned on catching Morrissey at MSG (yes, my previous post was about Mastodon!) and then he had canceled several dates on the East Coast. Now the Cure in September? (to Moz and Robert: A throat infection and finishing an album are such reasonable reasons for canceling shows. No wonder why your ticket sales have dropped, isn't that the real reason?) Morrissey plans to play New York for 5 nights in October, what can we expect there? Oh so I also missed Shepard Fairey's show at Jonathan Levine Gallery. My excuse? Plain laziness accompanied by family visitations.

So thank you, Against Me! for the impeccable timing:


(Acoustic version of "Up the Cuts")

Does anyone else think that Tom Gabel resembles Alfred E. Neuman (they push their bangs to different sides)?












Tom Gabel












Alfred E. Neuman

So for me, my restlessness has sent me to the broke house this summer. Aside from several prints, I picked up pieces from Ian Dingman (thanks Tiny Showcase for the lead), Bask (from "The Feeling is Mutual Show" at The Public Trust) and Matthew Feyld .













Ian Dingman
















Bask (Above this Fire Remixes available at Public Trust and Foundation One Gallery in the $200-400 price range)

















Matthew Feyld