Where Art Lives

LA’s art success story: an interview with artist Charming Baker – by Keisha Raines with opening night photos by Birdman

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On March 22, Milk Studios in Hollywood hosted London based artist Charming Baker’s new exhibit “Lie Down I Think I Love You”. The VIP event ...

D Young V at White Walls, Gallery 3 Presents Adam Rozan, and Shooting Gallery Winter Group Show photos by Michael Cuffe

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Project:  "The New Race" opening of artist D Young V's show at White Walls, Gallery 3 presents "Security" by Adam Rozan, and Shooting Gallery Winter Group ...

Rene Garcia Junior’s “Badass” glitter works premier at Project One Gallery – photos and review by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Glitter is probably one of the most difficult art mediums to work with.  Microscopically, it is no more than reflective bits of plastic that trade ...

Jet Martinez and Kelly Ording present “Microblast” at Project One Gallery – Review and Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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"Microblast" at Project One Gallery in the Design District of San Francisco features the work of respected artists Jet Martinez and his wife, Kelly Ording. ...

John Felix Arnold III Interview about Should I Stay or Should I Go – Story and Photos by Megan Wolfe for Warholian

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One of the artists on my press bucket list, I’ve wanted to write up a feature on John Felix Arnold III since I met him ...

Steve Javiel San Francisco Studio Visit – Essay by Emily Kramer with photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Layering paint, paper and pumice as it grows into a new substance other than the canvas and medium it was made out of, artist Steve ...

Franz Szony’s Spectacular Photographic Paintings exhibited in “Hapenis” at Project One Gallery – Review and Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Project One Gallery has continued to exhibit strong work in 2012, and recently Gallery Director Brooke Waterhouse' curatorial eye has fallen upon the amazing photographic ...

Academy of Sciences Gallery Crawl Nightlife featuring Warholian, Spoke Art, Adam Rozan, and others – recap and photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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On June 28th Warholian teamed up with the California Academy Sciences for a special edition of Thursday evening Nightlife entitled "Gallery Crawl". Warholian featured artists Steve ...

Projection Hijack Street Art Project Takes Over California – written by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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San Francisco residents enjoyed an impromptu show on May 14 and 15 when The Karma Underground or TKU and KarmaBlast unleashed the second installment of ...

Urban Decay on a Day with The Golden Gate – 75th anniversary photos – essay and photographs by Michael Cuffe

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I wanted to shoot the Golden Gate in a way not yet seen, highlighting the decay and wear on an monument to human inginuity. ...

ArtPadSF 2012 brings art, buyers, and sophistication to San Francisco’s art fair weekend – review and photos by Michael Cuffe

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ArtPadSF opened and closed another successful season at the now annual Phoenix Hotel event. The art fair boasted a solid attendance with a variety ...

artMRKT 2012 in San Francisco opens to large crowds and increase attendance – opening night photos by Michael Cuffe

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Art MRKT San Francisco opened the 2012 edition of their fair to an increased attendance, showing growth in the newly established art fair market in ...

Street artists find a new home at LALA Gallery in Los Angeles – written by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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Founder of Jetset Graffiti, Daniel Lahoda, has created yet another haven for street art at Downtown LA’s LALA Gallery. Officially opening on April 21 with ...

Michael Page explodes with color in ‘Élan Vital’ at White Walls gallery in San Francisco – interview and photos by Michael Cuffe

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Michael Page is no stranger to color.  He has some of the most bold, and profound dream imagery circling contemporary art circles today. "Vital force, evolution, ...

Craola opening of ‘Cloud Theory’ at Merry Karnowski gallery – Review by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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There are two things that you must know about Greg Simkins, first he’s the nicest person you will probably ever meet. Secondly, his art will ...

Meryl Pataky reveals ‘Future Sailor’ at Lebasse Projects Chinatown in Los Angeles – interview and photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Meryl Pataky is an artist unlike so many we know.  She strives in concept and technical form, with a wide range of skills that encompass ...

Erin M. Riley and Hilary Pecis interview about their new bodies of work at Guerrero Gallery – written and photographed by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Erin M. Riley  just premiered her latest body of work "Forgotten in a File" juxtaposed alongside artist Hilary Pecis' "Consensus". Riley focuses on finding found digital ...

Greg Craola Simkins EXCLUSIVE studio preview of “Cloud Theory” at Merry Karnowsky Gallery – photos by Birdman for Warholian

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Warholian's own Birdman was able to swing by the studio of artist Greg "Craola" Simkins for an EXCLUSIVE sneak preview of his latest work entitled ...

Sickboy’s Wonder Club opening night photos at White Walls Gallery by Birdman for Warholian

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This past March White Walls gallery in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco was host to Sickboy's latest show "Wonder Club".  In a bit of ...

Lydia Emily reveals “Behind the Bamboo Curtain” at LAB ART in Los Angeles – Review by Keisha Raines with Photos by Birdman

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On March 15 street artist Lydia Emily had her first solo exhibition, “Behind the Bamboo Curtain,” at LAB ART. Renowned for her politically charged paintings, ...

Mural Ordinance Project sheds light on battle between The City of Los Angeles and Artist Murals – written by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman

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On a September afternoon street artist Saber replaced his spray cans in favor of planes for sky writing. His motives were simple; he wanted to ...

LA Taco hosts group photo show at Lomography Gallery store in West Hollywood – review by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman, Reserve Result, Erwin Recinos, Tom Andrews, & Brandon Shigeta

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On February 18, LA Taco hosted their first photo show at the Lomography Gallery Store in West Hollywood. The show premise was divinely simple: Lomography ...

Herakut premiers their latest work “After the Laughter” at LeBasse Projects in Los Angeles – Review by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman

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On February 25, German duo Herakut revealed their new exhibition “After the Laughter’” and a book by the same name at LeBasse Projects: Chinatown. The ...

Anthony Lister premiers his latest work at New Image Gallery in West Hollywood – story by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman

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After adorning Los Angeles’ urban landscape with numerous murals, Anthony Lister returned to New Image Gallery in West Hollywood to release a series of his ...

Os Gemeos opens “Miss You” their latest show at Prism Gallery in Los Angeles – written by Tova Lobatz with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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When stepping into the Los Angeles Prism gallery and into the hyper imaginative and multidimensional world of the Brazilian twins Os Gemeos, one is immediately ...

Shag’s Animal Kingdom opening at Corey Helford Gallery – story by Keisha Raines with Photos by Birdman for Warholian

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If you haven’t had a chance to check out Josh Agle’s (a.k.a. Shag) show at the Corey Helford, time is of the essence friend. His ...

Andrew McClintock and Guy Overfelt’s conceptually restrictive Pool Hall installation at Queens Nails Projects – story and photographs by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Andrew McClintock is best known for his work on the free informational arts magazine San Francisco Art Quarters (SFAQ) as well as his curatorial endeavors ...

Shag Studio visit and preview of “Animal Kingdom” at Corey Helford Gallery with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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Warholian's own Birdman was able to stop by the studio of L.A. based artist Josh Agle, better known as "Shag" for an exclusive preview of ...

Hi Fructose and Sketch Tuesdays at 111 Minna Gallery team up for an amazing night of art – photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Sketch Tuesdays and Hi Fructose magazine teamed up to bring some of the best contemporary artists together for an evening of live art at 111 ...

Eric Joyner in “It’s a Jungle Out There” with special guest artist PURE EVIL at Corey Helford Gallery – story by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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On January 21, the lovely Corey Helford Gallery exhibited the most recent work from Eric Joyner in “It’s a Jungle Out There” with special guest ...

Skewville opening night and setup photos from “Playground Tactics” at White Walls Gallery – Review by Adam Rozan with photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Skewville’s latest exhibit Playground Tactics at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco reads as owner’s manual for the anarchist arts fan. Here dissent is given ...

Metallica Obey Your Master Art Tribute Show Opening at Exhibit A Gallery  – by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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On January 20, in a crowded gallery art and music collided as artists from different backgrounds and styles came together at Exhibit A Gallery to ...

Charmaine Olivia Ritual Setup and Opening night photos at Shooting Gallery, SF by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Charmaine Olivia is part artist, part internet celebrity, and it is no surprise that many fans and followers alike filled Shooting Gallery in San Francisco ...

Alexandra Manukyan and her first solo show “Secrets and Confession” at La Luz de Jesus Gallery – by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman

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On January 6, 2012 the eclectic La Luz de Jesus Gallery presented artist Alexandra Manukyan’s first solo show “Secrets and Confession.” The paintings are delicate, intricate ...

Kirsty Mitchell Takes Us Back To Wonderland – New Designs and Photographs from the Ongoing Series – interview by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Kirsty Michell is one of the top emerging photo and fashion talents on our planet today. Her work is both stunning and beautiful, while her ...

Mr. Brainwash and Los Angeles: A Love Affair – written by Keisha Raines with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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2011 was very kind to Thierry Guetta a.k.a. Mr. Brainwash (MBW). Starting the year with an Academy Award nomination for “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” ...

Mr. Brainwash Exposed – a review of his 2011 Art Basel Miami Beach exhibition – photos and review by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Mr. Brainwash has become a name not many like to speak in contemporary art circles. Much like Voldermort of Harry Potter fame, when mentioned people ...

Aqua Art Fair completes another successful year at Art Basel Miami Beach 2011 – review by Lauren Lanzisero with photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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The Aqua art fair returned to Miami for it’s seventh year, continuing to focus on young dealers and galleries exhibiting emerging to mid-career artists. ...

Ron English’s “Season In Supurbia” recent opening at Corey Helford Gallery – written by Keisha Raines w/photos by Birdman for Warholian

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Before KAWS created vinyl toys, before Banksy subverted billboards, Ron English bombed the global landscape with unforgettable images. On November 19, English unveiled his most ...

Rene Garcia Jr. promises “Satisfaction Guaranteed” in his latest show at Project One Gallery – photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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When most people think of Rene Garcia Jr., images of fedoras and a handlebar moustache are trademarks of this "Gonzo" styled artist. For many years, ...

Wynwood Arts District Street Art & Graffiti Wrap-up – Art Basel Miami 2011 – photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Wynwood Arts District gears up for Art Basel Miami every year by allowing some of the most well known street artists stake their claim walls ...

Wynwood Walls at Night – Art Basel 2011 Coverage – photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Every year during Basel Miami we like to document Wynwood Walls under the starlight, before eating at the Wynwood Kitchen. Check our our photos from ...

How & Nosm complete their largest mural ever for L.A. Freewalls project – Photos by Birdman for Warholian

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Artists HOW & NOSM recently paid visit to Los Angeles for their show "ACHTUNG!" at Known Gallery in Los Angeles. Known for their stunning murals, this ...

C3 & Aron Meynell opening at Shooting Gallery – C3′s “Before the Sun Dies: Part 1 (Tempest Horizon)” & Aron Meynell’s “…Sleep…” with photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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C3 and Aron Meynell recently opened a duel show at Shooting Gallery, SF to a strong response. The graphite works by both artists highlight ...

Casey Gray The Style of Eye studio visit and opening at White Walls Gallery, SF – review and photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Casey Gray is a deeply calculating artist, cutting every stencil to precision, and executing his vividly designed works with care. We've spent the better ...

Brett Amory’s White Light opening at Anno Domini Gallery in San Jose – Review and Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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We here at Warholian consider Brett Amory a good friend and an amazingly prolific artist.  We often say that Brett is "going to be in ...

Beyond Eden Extended Photo Coverage by Jennifer Leigh Strauss for Warholian

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Warholian's own Jennifer Leigh Strauss made her way over to Beyond Eden during the early hours of the Los Angeles fair, and was able to ...

Beyond Eden post show recap by Lyrica Glory with photos by Birdman for Warholian

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The third edition of Beyond Eden Art Fair opened to Los Angeles fair goers the first weekend of October. From all accounts this was the ...

Beau Stanton’s Sanguine Machine interview and opening at Gallery Hijinks – photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Beau Stanton's work is decorative, surreal, and a bit cryptic upon closer inspection.  The Brooklyn native released his latest body of work at Gallery Hijinks ...

Young & Free Austrailian Street artists open with a bang at 941 Geary Gallery in San Francisco – written by Maggie Pike with Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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I had a chance to stop by 941 Geary for the opening of “Young and Free”. This highly anticipated show is the first major exhibition ...

L.A. vs. War II opening night photos and review by Keisha Raines with Photos by Birdman for Warholian

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I can remember everything about September 11, 2001. I remember where I was, what I was wearing but above all what is burned into my ...

Charmaine Olivia, Handiedan, Craww, and Tatiana Suarez – a review of Spoke Art’s September Group Show – written and photographed by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Spoke Art Gallery continues to curate strong shows with a focus on artists that are at the forefront of their peer group. In their ...

Pedro Matos Interview on his latest show “Ephemera” at Shooting Gallery, SF – story by Maggie Pike, opening photos by Michael Cuffe

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I first became familiar with Pedro Matos in 2010 when two of his paintings were included in White Walls Gallery’s Winter group show. At that ...

Gregory Ito interview and photos on his latest show “Point of Vision” at Gallery Hijinks – by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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San Francisco based artist Gregory Ito produces work that is both thought provoking and highly conceptual. His latest show entitled "Point of Vision" (which premiered ...

JR x Hugh Leeman x San Francisco – The Inside Out Project hits the Tenderloin – Story by Adam Rozan with Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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These are not portraits, nor are the people in the photographs models. The image of the man’s face remains almost hidden. You can see eyes and ...

Dabs Myla in the “Best of Times” at Thinkspace Gallery – Interview and Photos by Jennifer Leigh Strauss for Warholian

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Dabs Myla have the reputation of being one of the nicest art duos in the scene. Within moments of being in their presence you ...

Anthony Lister the Australian Street Artist extraordinaire Lands in Los Angeles – Story by Keisha Raines with Photos by Birdman for Warholian

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Attending an Anthony Lister exhibit is like reading a stack of comics, but instead of rose tinted glasses from your childhood your vision is distorted ...

Robert Bowen Candy Coated studio visit and new show at LOPO Gallery – Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Robert Bowen's art takes us into worlds of pop-surrealistic imagery that seems to fit into a void at the end of a non-sequitur universe. Awash ...

David Ball Agent of Chaos – studio visit with Chris McCreary – Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian.com

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David Ball is an agent of chaos. That’s putting it simply – but explaining it requires a great deal of complexity. Such is the nature of ...

Skinner studio shots, opening, and interview on The Fragile Art of Existence at Shooting Gallery, SF – Photos and Story by Michael Cuffe and Hal Rotter for Warholian

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Skinner is more than just an artist who paints psychodellic images of metal band mayhem, he is an event, a personality, a one-stop-shop of the ...

Will Draw 4 Drugs A Sketch Party to help Workshop SF’s Kelly Malone – 111 Minna Gallery – Warholian

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Artist Isabel Samaras shot me a note last week about Workshop SF's Kelly Malone, and how there was going to be a sketch fundraiser to ...

Intersection: a show by artists Adam Caldwell and Jonathan Darby at White Walls Gallery – Warholian

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Saturday June 12th, White Walls gallery opened "Intersection", a dual exhibition of new work by Bay Area artist Adam Caldwell and the UK’s Jonathan ...

Adam Caldwell studio visit and interview on his upcoming “Intersection” show at White Walls Gallery, SF – Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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We were first introduced to artist Adam Caldwell's work last year at a solo show entitled "These Fragments" at Gallery Heist.  His art delves into ...

David Bayus’ Bad Casserole opens at Gallery Hijinks – San Francisco, CA – Warholian

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We first really got to know artist David Bayus during our trip to the Art Basel this past year in Miami.  His ideas regarding art, ...

SF Fine Art Fair Opening Night Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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We were lucky enough to be able to attend the SF Fine Arts Fair at Fort Mason this year and check out a number of ...

Bay to Breakers 2011 Photos by Michael Cuffe for Warholian

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Sunday May 15, 2011 ushered in the 100th anniversary of San Francisco's most infamous foot race Bay to Breakers. Beginning at the Embarcadero (Bay) and ...

12th Annual How Weird Street Fair Photos – San Francisco, CA – Warholian

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The 12th Annual "How Weird" Fair was held on May 1st 2011 in San Francisco, CA.  We were there to view the madness and partake ...

The Colors of Michael Page – Artist Interview by Michelle Fleck on his latest work “Into Passing” – Warholian

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Artist Michael Page recently had a solo show at Shooting Gallery in San Francisco entitled "Into Passing".  I was able to interview this inventive artist ...

Peter Adamyan solo show American Gris-Gris at LOPO Gallery – Warholian

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"American Gris-Gris" is artist Peter Adamyan's second solo show. Opening April 9th at Lopo Gallery San Francisco, Adamyan has created a body of work that ...

Wondercon 2011 Cosplay Photos and Story by Michael Cuffe for Warholian.com – San Francisco, CA

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Ahhhhh Wondercon, it's been 30 years in the waiting for me.  I love art, but comic books are what really turned me onto art in ...

MIAMI: Eddie Colla, D Young V, and Shaun Roberts visit Basel Miami Beach – Photos by Shaun Roberts ~ Essay by Eddie Colla – Warholian

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Shaun Roberts photographed street artists Eddie Colla and D Young V during Basel Miami Beach, and we were amazed at the results.  We asked Mr. ...

STUDIO: Eric Zener : Inside the Artist’s studio and interview regarding his new Nature series of paintings – Warholian

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From the moment you enter into Eric Zener's studio, you feel the as if you've stepped into a meditational realm.  A place where paint and canvas collide ...

PHOTOS: Gallery Heist One Year Show “Till Death Do Us Part” and Interview with gallery owner Julianne Yates – by Roman Koval for Warholian.com

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Gallery Heist's One Year show was a blowout of epic proportions. Rooms full of art, hot beats in the rooms, and an array of ...

REVIEW:  A.J. Fosik, Ben Venom, Erin Riley opening at Guerrero Gallery  – Story by Michelle Fleck for Warholian.com

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The latest show at Guerrero Gallery, which features new work by AJ Fosik, ErinRiley, and Ben Venom, opened to a large crowd on a warm ...

PHOTOS: Glen E. Friedman & Shepard Fairey – FUCK YOU ALL show opening – 941 Geary Gallery – Warholian

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Glen E. Friedman's FUCK YOU ALL show at 941 Geary Gallery opened to large swarms of loyal followers, interested art buyers, and press like us ...

PHOTOS:  Kirsty Mitchell – UK based Photographer and Artist – Exclusive Interview with Behind the Scenes Photos – Warholian

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UK base photographer Kirsty Mitchell has been on our radar for quite some time.  This amazingly talented photographer seems to have taken the magic of ...

PHOTOS:  Eddie Colla – Interview with the Street Artist & Photos from His Studio – Warholian

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Eddie Colla is a hard man to track down, but seems to be everywhere at the same time.  The infamous San Francisco based street artist ...

PHOTOS:  Highly Contagious – Group Show @ Gallery Hijinks – by Roman Koval for Warholian.com

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On September 18th, Gallery Hijinks opened “Highly Contagious,” featuring works from Chris Blackstock, Sebastian Wahl, Robert Minervini, Langdon Graves, Jen Mann, Andrea Wan, Catherine Ryan ...

Jesse Hazelip Interview – Warholian Exclusive – Graffiti Street Artist

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Jesse Hazelip sat down with Warholian.com to give an exclusive interview and sneak peak at some of his latest pieces in mid-process. Hazelip is ...

HUSH, Blek le Rat, and ABOVE behind the scenes preview – San Francisco, 2010

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During our visit to White Walls and Shooting Gallery we were give behind the scenes access to the artists and their shows before the opened. ...

Exclusive Banksy Rooftop Access & All 6 Banksy San Francisco Locations on Flickr

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Thanks to our friends at Amnesia (http://www.amnesiathebar.com/) we were able to get rooftop access and take up close and personal shots Banksy's work "This'll Look ...