Detroit’s resident bad-ass painter noir GLENN BARR is well on his way to putting the finishing touches on the prototype sculpt for the forthcoming bronze edition of his “Happiness” painting that will be released in a limited edition of 15 early next year. No word on pricing or availability yet, but stay tuned to ST for the full lowdown as the time draws near…
White’s DPD mug shot following his 2003 beating of the Von Bondies’ Jason Stollsteimer (he deserved it)…
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White Stripes/Raconteurs frontman and native Detroiter JACK WHITE has taken a lot of heat in the past two years following his move from Detroit’s historic urban Indian Village neighborhood to the decidedly safer & more musically fertile grounds of Nashville where his latest albums have been recorded. As a tribute to his hometown, Mr White has taken the unusual step of penning a poetic homage to the murder city—an act that would probably earn him a severe beating if he were still a resident. Reproduced here in its entirety (for better or worse), then, is “Courageous Dream’s Concern.” READ ON: Read the rest of this entry »
Beware ladies of Milano, the devil wears many guises…ÂÂ
Brooklyn-based SAVED TATTOO overlord SCOTT CAMPBELL unleashed his demonic stylings on the unsuspecting art world of Milan when his Satan-friendly paintings debuted as part of the “Occult” group show at MASSIMO CARASI GALLERY tonite. Featuring new work by seven godless heathens and Supertouch favorites including Michael Bevilacqua, Wendell Gladstone, Filippo La Vacara, Jeremiah Maddock, Bruce Richards, and Dan Trocchio the exhibit went a long way in proving that the devil’s in the details. HAVE A LOOK: Read the rest of this entry »
Last weekend saw the DAMIEN HIRST’s first grand spectacle of 2009 when his daunting career retrospective “Requiem” opened at the PINCHUK ART CENTER in the unlikely city of Kiev, Ukraine. Not exactly known as an epicenter of fine art (unless you count the Ukrainian girls, that is), resident steel billionaire and obsessed Hirst collector VICTOR PINCHUK aims to change that by launching the epic visual spectacle that includes over 100 works (a vast amount of which came from Pinchuk’s private collection) by the British artist from 1998 – 2008 in his own privately funded art palace that holds the title as the largest private museum in the former Soviet Union. The fact that this grandiose show of power comes at a time when…
It is truly with a heavy heart that we must break the news that one of Supertouch’s dear friends, photographer SHAWN MORTENSEN, passed away last nite. A kinetic force of optimism and seemingly limitless positive energy, Shawn’s hearty career as a photojournalist and artist took him around the world several times over, unselfishly spreading his endless supply of good vibes as he went. Particularly renowned for his portraits of musicians, artists, and entertainers, Shawn photographed a stunning array of pop culture demigods in his 20+ year career including…
As a director of some of the most acclaimed highbrow B-movies of all time, Supertouch amigo JOHN WATERS needs no further introduction. Quietly working the night shift as a fine artist for years now, the Baltimore-bound obsessive’s hard work has finally landed him a spot in the most hallowed hall of the modern art world, namely, the GAGOSIAN GALLERY, where the artist’s solo “Rear Projection” show opened to a throng of Hollywood players, weirdos, fanboys and girls, and well-wishing lookie-loos on Saturday nite. Comprised largely of C-prints of photos Waters has taken of TV screens bearing his favorite stills from movies of all kinds, the works pulse with the raw humor and dry wit that is Waters’ hallmark…
To officially launch the LIVESTRONG “Stages” benefit art show (full details below) powered by NIKE that will debut during LANCE ARMSTRONG’s run in this year’s TOUR DE FRANCE, an epic kickoff celebration was held on Saturday nite at Nike’s MONTALBAN THEATER in the heart of Hollywood.
KAWS‘ anxiously anticipated new show “The Long Way Home,” opened its doors to an absolutely massive crowd at HONOR FRASER gallery in LA last nite, with a queue that wrapped entirely around the block (and then some) for the duration of the frenzied two-hour opening. KAWS’ incredibly well behaved legion of faithful followers did their best to make the Brooklyn-based artist feel welcome in his first west coast solo exhibition that featured new paintings (the largest of which went to collector and Supertouch buddy Lance Armstrong), sculptures, a 20″ solid bronze Chum figure and a new series of “Kurfs” and Spongebob package paintings that were spoken for well before the opening festivities kicked off.
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Shepard Fairey
Everlast
Dr Romanelli
Lupe Fiasco
Billy Gibbons
Christian Parkes
Davey Havok
Eric White
Erik Foss
Christian Hosoi
Josh Davis
Kenna
Mark Ryden
Masa/Three Tides
Sarah/Colette
Scott Campbell
Tim Biskup
WK Interact
Donny Miller
Lance Mountain
James Jean
Andy Cruz
Adam Glickman
Ron English
Jose Parla
D* Face
Eric Nakamura
Nathan Cabrera
Kostas Seremetis
Phil Frost
Kyle Ng
Suitman