everfresh blackbook launch

september 02, 2010

the long awaited everfresh studio book, titled 'blackbook' will begin its series of official launch parties this week, featuring the official release of the limited edition book, installations, photo prints by josh robenstone and live djs. illustrated with striking, candid photography, the book provides a rare and exclusive insight into the life of the studio, the artists behind the work (sync, rone, reka, wonderlust, phibs, meggs, prizm, makatron and the tooth) and the culture of the elusive underground art world - a world usually cloaked in anonymity. the everfresh crew are the key players that continue to shape melbourne's dynamic and prolific street-art scene. 'everfresh: blackbook' launches in melbourne this friday 3 september 2010 6-11pm at 1000 pound bend, 361 lt lonsdale st, melbourne. then in sydney next friday 10 september 2010 6-9pm at ambush gallery, 4a james street, waterloo (sydney). there is also a launch in tokyo on 24 september. more info here - www.everfreshstudio.com

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edward woodley - surface tension

september 02, 2010

'surface tension' is an exhibition of new works by edward woodley, well known for his work with china heights in sydney. the show of paintings, signs, sculpture and more, opens tonight, thursday 2 september 2010 6pm and continues until 14 september at nine lives gallery, 694a ann st, fortitude valley (brisbane). more info here - www.wehaveninelives.com

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strobe @ china heights

september 02, 2010

'strobe' is an exhibition of new works by kevin tran - opening friday 3 september 2010 6-9pm and continuing until sunday 5 september at china heights gallery, lvl 3, 16-28 foster st, surry hills (sydney). more info here - www.chinaheights.com

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jae copp - my illusions architect

august 31, 2010

'my illusions architect' is a new series of works by exciting gold coast based artist jae copp. for the past 12 months jae has undergone an experimentation process of both medium and technical skills, involving various paper treatments, hand stitching and intricate brush based illustrations. jae has long used allegories and abstract twists to take personal and social views, both good and bad, out of context into a surreal, and at times almost seminonsensical way. through this series, the artist evokes stories of a non-definitive space in time that reflects a postapocalyptic era, as central figures take form to mimic learnings of a bygone civilisation in pursuit of redeeming social harmony, respect and understanding for one another, and responsibility for the planet they now inhabit. armed to the teeth with the much needed strength and environmental compassion, his characters begin repairs on the broken prospects of a new beginning. this show is not to be missed, jae's technical brush skills must be seen in person. opening this thursday 2 september 2010 6-9pm and continuing until 19 september at gorker gallery, cnr of gore and kerr st, fitzroy (melbourne). more info here - myillusionsarchitect.blogspot.com

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ze frog and toad

august 31, 2010

'ze frog and toad' is a travelling show of new works by gold coast based artist nicholas chalmers. with this show chalmers challenges the conventional gallery space by exhibiting his latest works in the back of a truck modified to be a gallery space. the truck will also be a means of transport and accommodation for the artist and his friends during the time of the exhibition. check it out in melbourne this friday 3 september 2010 5-8pm at the corner of rutlege and hosier lane. then in sydney on friday 10 september and brisbane's nine lives gallery on 17 september. more info and daily updates here - www.zefrogandtoad.com

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the places in-between

august 30, 2010

curated by [weAREtheIMAGEmakers] - ambush gallery and 580 george presents 'the places in-between' - a pop up art exhibition and installations by some of australia’s best emerging artists - apeseven, beastman, ben frost, bennett, bridge stehli, drewfunk, ears, jumbo, max berry, meggs, mini graff, numskull, phibs, roach, sam smith, shannon crees & yok. with installations by beastman, jumbo, max berry, numskull and phibs. artwork showing at HSBC centre tower lobby, 580 george street, sydney. installations showing at 580 george food court and lower ground level. opening thursday 2 september 2010 from 6pm and showing for the whole month of september. more info here - www.theplacesinbetween.com.au

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don't go into the attic

august 30, 2010

'dont go into the attic' is a collection fo works by friends and family, curated my marty routledge at lo-fi collective (above kinselas, sydney), thursday 2 september 2010 from 8pm til late. featuring works by jumbo, saynt, roach, blends, pudl, zap, easlinn, twoone, ben frost, beastman, helen mycroft, kareena zerefos, phibs, joel birch, brent smith, mia taninaka, numskull, cameron smith, onshow, trent whitehead and thomas jackson. more info here - www.wearelofi.com.au

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phibs @ westsyde connection

august 27, 2010

now based in sydney, the amazing phibs is having an exhibition of new aerosol works this saturday 28 august 2010 at westsyde connection, 441 new canterbury road, dulwich hill (sydney). come along on saturday afternoon from 2pm and witness the huge westsyde wall getting a new coat of paint by phibs and friends (beastman, numskull, meggs, reka, max berry, ears, drewfunk, puzl, set, roach and more). the exhibition is from 4pm, there will also be some free borritos and tiger beer! should be a great afternoon, so get down and check it out if you are in sydney. more info here - www.westsydeconnection.com

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meggs @ lo-fi collective

august 26, 2010

'sons of privilege' - an installation and series of new works by meggs, inspired by the music of alexisonfire. based on the lyric 'we dont want to be slaves to the sons of privilege', this new collection of artworks and installations by meggs reflects a freedom of thought and action and a frustration with institution and authority, be it governments, laws or religion. for meggs, 'sons of privilege' questions personal freedoms and liberties, the right to challenge ideas, politics and blind patriotism. freedom of thought, self-expression and independence should be admired and we shouldn't bow to the pressure of social stigmas, expectations, comparison or greed. this exhibition follows meggs' sell-out melbourne show 'king for a day' in melbourne and hong kong and is a continuation of the fragile nature of power, fame and fortune. the show opens friday 27 august 2010 6pm at sydney's hottest new exhibition space above kinselas - lo-fi collective, 383 bourke st, darlinghurst (sydney). more info here - www.wearelofi.com.au

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brave new worlds - brisbane

august 15, 2010

'brave new worlds' is an exhibition of new artwork by beastman and luke taaffe. after many years of friendship, these now established and prolific Australian artists are coming together for an exhibition exploring their two very distinct artistic styles, featuring paintings that portray alternate worlds, their inhabitants and surrounding natural environments. opening thursday 19 august 2010 6pm and continues until 31 august at nine lives gallery, 694a ann st (carpark behind bowery), fortitude valley (brisbane). more info here - www.wehaveninelives.com

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