LONDON: SIGNAL GALLERY GROUP SHOW

UPDATE 03/06/12

I have added some photos from this show to the artbleat facebook HERE.

 All present apart from C215 who was a no show.

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Just a quick post about the Signal Gallery group show tonight.
Press blurb under the flyer.
Must dash, see you down there?
(Oh! and if you are going down that way, it might pay you to get off the tube at Old St and walk through Hoxton Sq. There may be something going on that I can't mention that will enable you to grab a couple of free beers) 

"Over the years, it appears that several of our artists have become inspired by the iconic image of the Panda. In whatever form they emerge, whether as the bear itself or a human figure sporting an animal mask, these works always seem to be a sure-fire hit. So we thought… why don't we ask a large group of artists to pay homage to the Panda and produce an entire exhibition dedicated to the cuddly creatures, resulting in a sell-out, recession-proof show?"

"The fabulous group of artists who are taking part in the show so far include: C215, Dale Grimshaw, Guy Denning, Jef Aerosol, Elinor Evans, Byroglyphics (Russ Mills), SPQR, TRXTR, David Le Fleming, Gaye Black, Frank Rannou, Joram Roukes, Chris Bell and newcomers to Signal; Lora Zombie and Jane Price"

ZHAO: GLOBAL NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Zhao was all set to release a set of four different colour versions of this print at Highly Framable in Singapore (CMYK versions)

This however looks to have changed.

 " zhao has sent us this mail with an update on Global Neighbourhood Watch

zhao: 

"i've decided to make each print unique. each print will be in its own colorway. each with different stencil and spray paint elements. I want each to look like prints on very old and decayed walls with hints of old paint smudges from weather and pollution, and marks from previous stencils. sorry to those who wanted the CMYK versions, not making them anymore."

ed of 41 each unique colorways"

I can't say I have a liking for these, after the great The Chairman (Blue Skies) print earlier in the year I was hoping for something a little better, but looking forward to see what Highly Framable can bring to the table next.

 ZHAO: GLOBAL NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

3 Colour screen print, Hand painted on 270gsm cotton paper.

Measuring up at 420 X 297mm

Edition of 41 unique prints

£41 plus shipping

Every print purchased will get a laser cut giant stencil.

AND THE WINNER IS...................

The Competition is over, The Names are in the Hat, the hat has been shuffled.

 And the WINNER is.....................

IVAN TAN who entered through the artbleat facebook page.

Congratulations Ivan, you can email your postal address to me at harry@artbleat.co.uk or message me through facebook.
Thanks to everyone who entered, there will be more giveaways soon.

STEVE POWERS: EVERYTHING IS SHIT SP VERSION

I'm so happy that Steve Powers has released a new version of his Everything is Shit print that was released by P.O.W a year or two ago, I thought about it too long back then and missed out.

This is the South Philadelphia version and to me is just as good if not better.

Steve Powers: Everything is Shit

3 colour hand pulled screen print on 130lb french smart white paper.

Measuring up at 19" X 19"

Edition of 200 Signed and Numbered by the artist

$125 plus P&P (Works out as £104.40 all in for UK Delivery)

You can pick one up HERE at First and Fifteenth

UPDATE 25/05
....And these are the 2 variant prints
11 colours measuring 24" X 24"
Edition of 50
$350
All sold out in the time it took me to write this post

LONDON D.I.Z.N.I AT GRAFFIK GALLERY

Can't make the opening night to this group show at Graffik Gallery but if you go send me a photo or three please.

LONDON: PENNY - ECONOMY OF SCALE

Rook and Raven are holding the preview night of Penny's Economy of Scale show in London Thursday night.
Really looking forward to this one, the work that I have seen so far looks amazing. I will take me camera and report back later.

PENNY

'Economy of Scale’

UPDATE 22/05/12
I have just added some opening night photos to the artbleat facebook page HERE  

NEWCASTLE: AMY DOVER

Amy Dover at Onethirty3 gallery in Newcastle.

Thursday 17th May 2012

Installation and Drawings by AMY DOVER (UK)

Amy Dover will be releasing two single colour screen prints, available on the night and online

6.00pm-9.00pm, Thursday 17th May 2012

Unit 24, Hoults Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HL

Guest list: please email info@onethirty3.com

AGENT PROVOCATEUR: ROYAL DALSTON DIAMOND

In celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee on June 2nd, UK Stencil artist Agent Provocateur has produced, in conjunction with the Royal Dalston Pottery, a limited edition mug "Diamond"
You only have one week to order this ceramic masterpiece, ideal for mantel display, gifting to a loved one or even just sitting back on the sofa with and toasting our monarch while watching the celebrations on TV
The ordering process is simple, you will need to email the artist direct at aphq@aprovocateur.co.uk
The order lines are open from Midday (BST) Monday 14th May and will close at Midday(BST) on Monday 21st May. The edition will be determined by the amount ordered to a maximum of 100. 

 'Diamond'
Size: mugEdition: Maximum 100 (plus 3 Artist samples)

Cost: £10 + P&P

COMPETITION TIME
artbleat is proud to be involved in the Queen's Jubilee celebrations by being able to offer one lucky reader the chance to own 1 of the 3 Artist's Samples of Agent Provocateur's Diamond mug. The prize will also be signed on the base by the artist.
All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this fine prize is to either leave a comment on this post, or under the Competition post on the artbleat Facebook page HERE
The Competition is open NOW and will close at midday on 21st May after which I will pull one lucky name out of the hat

Good Luck.

LONDON: RAY RICHARDSON

Ray Richardson returns to the Ben Oakley Gallery in Greenwich Tonight with a show called London's Top Dog.
The show will feature a series of lithographs produced exclusively by Master Printer Lee Turner from Hole Editions, Newcastle.
"A Bakers Dozen", thirteen A6 prints will be offered at pre-published prices throughout this exhibition. As well as the lithographs there will be a collection of Richardson's finest oil paintings to date, which have been painted and hand selected especially for this show" 

The show runs until 3rd June, and no doubt at some point you will be able to buy the litho prints from the gallery's on line shop if you can't make it down in person.

UPDATE 11/05
A few images from the opening night party, courtesy of our man on the street.

All Images © M.Newson

FAILE: SUB ROSA PRINT

Faile dropped a couple of prints of their Sub Rosa image on Tuesday night (UK Time) and they sold out almost immediately, and that concludes the news for today.   

 Sub Rosa in shimmering Red
Edition of 18.
Acrylic and Silkscreen Ink
Measuring up at 25 X 28 Inch
Signed, Stamped, Numbered.
All for only $1'600

Sub Rosa in Black
Edition of 26.
Acrylic and Silkscreen Ink
Measuring up at 25 X 28 Inch
Signed, Stamped, Numbered.
All for only $1'900

STATIC LIVE PRINT EVENT

Static Live print event at Whisper London.
The flyer says it all really.

BORF: MY FRIENDS LIVE FOREVER

 Borf has just dropped a varied edition of a hand written print called My Friends Live Forever..

It's simplicity works for me. I'm on my way out the door now so here is the press blurb and Link

"24 year-old BORF rose from graffiti world notoriety (including six months in a Washington DC jail) to become one of the most sought-after artists we represent, following his triumphant exhibition See Something, Say Something at The Outsiders Newcastle. Dedicated to the best friend BORF lost to suicide as a teen, My Friends Live Forever features hand-painted slogans on entirely different backgrounds across the edition."

Borf: My Friends Live Forever

Varied edition of 20.

Measuring up at 29cm X 34cm

Photopolymer Gravure with hand-painted slogan on Zerkall German Etch 350gsm paper with deckled edges.

Signed and numbered

£150

ROA: HYPNAGOGIA

On returning home from a busy days toil, I checked my inbox and found a memory jog e-mail from Stolen Space. 

The Masons in Osborne Street part of the Roa show is closing this weekend, which is a shame as its the best part of the show. So... I have thrown some photos from the show up on the artbleat facebook page HERE

LONDON SHOWS THIS THURSDAY

So where to go on Thursday, East or West London?

I will take my camera wherever I go and try my hardest not to break it this time.

MAU MAU at London West Bank 

BAEL at Signal Gallery

JOSH KEYES: THE COLLECTOR

Tiny Showcase has just dropped another of their one week only Josh Keyes prints.

The Collector is an open edition, stamped and numbered but Unsigned and is available until May 8th.
Measuring 10" X 8" and priced at $30 plus shipping. $10 from each print goes to the International Rhino Foundation. You can buy yours HERE

Press Release:Josh has chosen the International Rhino Fund to compliment his knock-out painting The Collector. The International Rhino Foundation is dedicated to the survival of the world's rhino species - those quiet beasts, those gentle boulders - through conservation and research.
This edition, as with previous Keyes editions, will be open for one week on Tiny Showcase. The edition is available from this very moment until 7:30pm EST on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. $10 from the sale of every print will be donated to the International Rhino Fund