We Are The Image Makers http://www.watim.com/index.php http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=229 12x12 exhibition 2009 opens this friday 3 july 2009 6pm at no vacancy gallery, little lonsdale street, qv building, melbourne. the show features 12 australian artists, 12 artworks each, 12x12 inches. the 12 participating artists are adrian knott, ainslie fletcher, bridge, justin lee williams, kareena zerefos, kid zoom, luke taaffe, max berry, meggs, phibs (pictured), simon degroot and twoone. more info here - www.watim.com/12x12]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=228 jugglers artspace, 103 brunswick street, fortitude valley, brisbane. more info here - www.jugglers.org.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=227 gorker gallery presents 'bookworms never go to bed alone' the new body of mixed media work using recycled card, coloured pencils, photoshop and giclee prints by new zealand photographer/illustrator kelly thompson. the show opens this thursday 2 july 2009 6.30pm and continues until sunday 19 july 2009. more info here - www.gorkergallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=226 creepy and last chance studio presents 'overgrowth 2' - an international art show featuring the interesting andrew gordon, beastman, creepy, daek, drewfunk, jae copp, james hancock, jane king, jodee knowles, peacock, kid zoom, liz hammond, martin wills, paul ikin, pete long, renee herd, sam desouza, sean morris, sideproject, sleep, sophie henson, timba smits, timothy rollin and twenty eleven. saturday 27 june 2009 7-11pm at last chance studio, 456 william st, perth. proudly supported by watim. more info here - www.myspace.com/overgrowthshow]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=225 ape seven, where he was busy painting some new pieces for freshly baked gallery - click here or the link on the right to check out the pics.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=224 nine lives gallery in brisbane this friday 26 june 2009 6pm. more info here - www.wehaveninelives.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=223 juan mon has a solo exhibition titled 'poverty & dignity' opening at oh really gallery, 55 enmore rd, newtown (sydney) this thursday 25 june 2009 6pm. in a natural world so beautiful we have turned our divine mother earth and her people into a half eaten sandwich, at the mercy of indifferent empires and egos. 'poverty & dignity' offers landscapes and portraiture that documents a journey into our collective hearts. more info here - www.ohreallymagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=222 the outpost presents the 5th installment of 'i used to skate once' a group exhibition of skateboard decks and live music opening this thursday 25 june 6pm-12am at the zoo, 707 ann street, fortitude valley, brisbane. featuring brett chan, joseph allen, trent whitehead, stefan marx, french, mark drew, jonathan zawada, webuyyourkids, sam smith, nick chalmers, hannah smith, george, beastman, joel birch and many more. more info here - skateonce.blogspot.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=221 kitty horton (watim issue 20) will be showing her latest body of work titled 'one tooth' at 696 gallery, 696 sydney road, brunswick (melbourne) opening this wednesday 24 june 2009 6pm, continuing until 8 july. more info here - www.kittyhorton.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=220 ben frost, at brooklynite gallery, brooklyn, new york. featuring new paintings and prints, its open from june 20 to july 18. more info here - www.benfrostisdead.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=219 12x12 exhibition 2009 - 12 australian artists, 12 artworks each, 12x12 inches - featuring adrian knott, ainslie fletcher, bridge, justin lee williams, kareena zerefos, kid zoom, luke taaffe, max berry, meggs (pictured), phibs, simon degroot and twoone - the sydney show opens this friday 12 june 2009 6pm at aMBUSH gallery, 4A james street, waterloo, continuing until sunday 21 june 2009 - the show will then tour to melbourne's no-vacancy gallery from 3 july 2009 - all the artwork looks so good... bring your krudd money! - more info here - www.watim.com/12x12]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=218 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=217 go font ur self exhibition project - a showcase of type based artworks. the first show was killer and this time round the show will feature work by douglas lee, emil kozak, gemma obrien (pictured), junko azukawa, trevor margus tamm, mike perry, old kent road, peter sunna, toko, jesse hogan, jim hodgson, jim parry, luca ionescu, malcolm buick and nicolas alexander. opening this thursday 11 june 7pm at peer gallery, 153 bridge rd, glebe (sydney) and then next thursday 18 june 7pm at dont come gallery, 314 little collins st, melbourne. more info here - www.gofonturself.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=216 monthly randoms is a new watim project where each month we will bring you something new featuring your favourite australian artists - it could be a studio visit, an art based project, coverage of an exhibition or whatever else we think is cool - this month we caught up with kid zoom as he painted the huge wall at oxford art factory in sydney - click here or the link to the right to view the photos - and if you are in sydney go and check out the wall for yourself in person, it looks so rad!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=215 united galleries sydney presents '30x40' - a snapshot of contemporary art practice in 2009 - 30x40 is an exhibition covering a range of medias including painting, drawing, photography and printmaking from artists all across australia including margaret ackland, ben ali ong, sam ash, simon lovelace and many more. all works included in the show measure 30 x 40cm. opening thursday 4 june 2009 and continuing until 4 july. more info here - www.unitedgalleries.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=214 monster children gallery presents 'south' - an exhibition featuring seven of the most interesting and acclaimed new artists working in and out of melbourne today. presenting multi-disciplinary work through sculpture, drawing, photography, painting and mixed media, the exhibition will showcase the varying influences, backgrounds and experiences of artists martin bell, christopher day, nathan gray, misha hollenbach, dylan martorell, riley payne and amber wallis. opening thursday 4 june 2009 6pm and continuing until 27 june. more info here - www.monsterchildren.com/gallery]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=213 the merry karnowsky gallery presents a new solo exhibition by kill pixie (mark whalen) titled 'i'll hit you up tomorrow' in los angeles - hosted by tim roth and also featuring 'the future spa' collaborative installation with band autolux in the project room - opening this saturday 30 may 2009 8-11pm and continuing until 27 june. more info here - www.mkgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=211 stupid krap and holler. it opens this wednesday 27 may 8pm at creative sydney, museum of contemporary art. more info and preview video here - www.stupidkrap.com - register for tickets here - www.creativesydney.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=210 beastman, his third solo exhibition will be touring through 2 sydney galleries in 2 weeks. the show opens at the national grid gallery (24 chard rd, brookvale) 6pm this friday 22 may 2009 and is open daily until monday 25 may - after which it will then open at oh really gallery (55 enmore rd, newtown) 6pm next thursday 28 may 2009, continuing until sunday 31 may. beastman will be painting wall mural installations at both galleries, more info here - www.beastman.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=209 kingbrown magazine are holding their offical launch exhibition titled 'debt' at gorker gallery. the show features a collection of talented artists, all past and present contributors to kingbrown, showcasing a variety of works with abstract takes on the world's current financial situation. featuring works by michael sieben (pictured), beastman, drewfunk, reka, sync, wonderlust, yok, bob, js matthiessen, fudge, twoone, meggs, phibs, trent whitehead, poise, andrea innocent, eveline pad, mr gauky, mutch, ghostpatrol, rone and bonsai. launch night is this thursday 21 may 7-9pm at gorker gallery, fitzroy (melbourne). exhibition runs until sunday 7 june. more info here - www.kingbrownmag.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=208 first floor, 393 brunswick st, fitzroy (melbourne). every quarter an artist pushing the boundaries of street, graphic and intallation art is invited to take over the entire venue. transforming the space into a large scale rendering of their visual practice. uppers is proud to present reka from everfresh studios as the first featured artist for the project's launch. opening night 7pm thursday 21 may 2009. more info at - www.firstfloor393.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=207 refill presents - 'record time' - an exhibition featuring 24 local and international artists, designers an typographers exploring the notion of time by laser etching and cutting their art onto vinyl record time pieces. participating artists include alife, alex trochutt, andy howell, bigfoot, ben brown, cody hudson, deb, joseph allen, jeremyville, jonathan zawada, kid acne, luca ionescu, michael leon, phibs, tilt, todd bratrud and more. the show opens tonight friday 15 may 7pm at palmer projects gallery, 2/238 palmer street, darlinghurst (sydney). more info here - www.refillmag.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=206 the finders keepers markets is a bi-annual event that showcases the work of over 60 emerging designers and artists from sydney and all over australia. the markets are on tonight friday 15 may 6pm-10pm and saturday 16 may 12-10pm at carriageworks, 245 wilson street, eveleigh. the markets will feature free live music with a cafe and bar open all day. for more details visit - www.thefinderskeepers.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=205 simon degroot at his home studio to check out his progress for his upcoming sydney solo show and also the 12x12 exhibition. view the photos of the studio visit here (and look forward to more watim studio visits in the future) - get down to simon's solo show titled 'scratches and scribbles' opening this thursday 14 may 2009 6pm at oh really gallery, 55 enmore road, newtown (sydney). more information here - www.ohreallymagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=204 kristian pithie gallery presents 'the outsider project' an exhibition curated by vexta. the show opens tonight tuesday 12 may 2009 6-8pm and concludes on 6 june at kristian pithie gallery, 27 gipps street, richmond (melbourne). featuring artwork by hugo atkins, ainslie fletcher (pictured), fred fowler, meggs, miso, kill pixie, tai snaith, trent whitehead and vexta.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=203 oh really gallery tonight, thursday 7 may 2009 - featuring live painting by ears and max berry - 55 enmore road, newtown (sydney) from 6-9pm - more info here - www.ohreallymagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=202 freshly baked gallery is launching 'new collections' this thursday 7 may 2009 6-9pm at marker gallery, 159 johnston st, collingwood (melbourne). selected pieces will be on display for 2 weeks with the full collection available exclusively online at freshlybakedgallery.com. 'new collections' features work by adrian doyle, simon degroot, kevin tran, megan dell, ripe collective, deb, mishap, drewfunk, creepy (pictured), rhonda ferling, frank fable and pawn juan. more info here - www.freshlybakedgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=201 19 karen gallery on the gold coast this saturday 2 may 2009 6-8pm. the show features work by nic plowman (pictured), jae copp, ben constantine, victor dos santos, beastman, greedy hen and more. the gallery is at 19 karen avenue, mermaid beach, gold coast and the show continues until 30 may 2009. more info here - www.19karen.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=200 joel birch, frontman for the amity affliction and umbrella creative services, and former art director for brisbane creative team the kingdom of sad machines, will be exhibiting a collection of new works and photos titled 'fuck city' at nine lives gallery, upstairs 330 brunswick street mall, fortitude valley, brisbane. the show opens this friday 1 may 2009 6pm and continues for one week only. this is joel's first solo show, more info here - www.wehaveninelives.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=199 boutwell draper gallery in sydney are solo shows by kid zoom (pictured) and regan 'haha' tamanui. originally from perth but now living in sydney, kid zoom will be unleashing a killer mural installation inside the gallery for his first sydney solo exhibition, and haha will be showing his latest body of work titled 'phat of the land' featuring his insanely precise stencil work exploring the power of mass media in australian pop culture. both these shows open this thursday 30 april 2009 6-8pm at boutwell draper gallery, 82 george street, redfern (sydney) - more info here - www.boutwelldrapergallery.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=198 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=197 phibs will be showing his latest work at oh really gallery, 55 enmore road, newtown (sydney). the show is an intricate exploration into bold characters and patterning, reflecting the experiences of an australian graffiti icon. it opens tonight 23 april 2009 6pm. more info here - www.ohreallymagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=196 beastman. the show opens this friday 17 april 2009 6pm at nine lives gallery, upstairs 330 brunswick street mall, fortitude valley (brisbane). the exhibition will be showing until 30 april 2009. the exhibition will then be showing in sydney in late may at both the national grid and oh really galleries. more info here - www.beastman.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=195 ben ashton-bell. opening this friday 17 april 6-9pm at the commission gallery, 25 bray street prahran (melbourne). the show continues until 1 may. more info here - www.benashtonbell.blogspot.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=194 green-wood gallery, 32 mountjoy pde, lorne and features work by adrian knott, nick morris, ben brown, ryan heywood (pictured) and eamo among others. more info here - www.green-woodgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=193 gorker gallery and wooden toy publishing co are proud to present 'hand made edtn.' the official launch exhibition of the much anticipated and long awaited 6th edition of wooden toy quarterly. the show will feature original works by the same creative people featured and interviewed inside the publication including bec winnel, biddy maroney, ghostpatrol, jae copp, justin lee williams, lilly piri, nate holmes trapnell, nior, sean morris, timba, twoone and more. the show opens this thursday 9 april 2009 6-9pm at gorker gallery, cnr of gore and kerr st, fitzroy (melbourne) and continues until 19 april. more info here - www.gorkergallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=192 mini graff. the show opens this thursday 9 april 2009 at oh really gallery, 55 enmore road, newtown (sydney) and continues until 15 april. more info here - www.minigraff.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=191 semi-permanent presents 'new eyes open' - a group exhibition featuring new work by thirty australian artists - anthony lister (pictured), timba smits, regan tamanui, trent whitehead, beastman, jae copp, ben frost, webuyyourkids, numskull, kid zoom, sam smith, ainslie fletcher, kareena zerefos, luke taaffe, twenty eleven, creepy, bridge, roach, john doe, ears, james jirat patradoon, nanami cowdroy, drew funk, seamus heidenreich, adam paquette, 1337, teagues, max berry, adrian knott and dr dboe. the show opens this wednesday 1 april 2009 6-9pm and is showing daily until 9 april 12-4pm. its at aMBUSH gallery, 4A james street, waterloo (sydney). the event will mark the launch of the semi-permanent sydney conference which is happening on friday 3 and saturday 4 april. hope to see you at 'new eyes open' and semi-permanent.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=190 freshly baked gallery print shop is now open with a bunch of new prints available by creepy, opal, kevin tran, mephisto jones, phibs, deb, drew funk, simian lines and ripe collective. the limited edition prints are only available at freshlybakedgallery.com - check em out!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=189 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=188 green-wood gallery, 1 hotham street, south melbourne and opens this thursday 26 march 2009 6-8pm and continues until 16 april. get down there and check out trent whitehead's awesome new wooden masks! more info here - www.green-woodgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=187 the may's lane street art project is taking over the carriageworks foyer in a huge retrospective exhibition. the show will include a diverse selection of enormous artworks created at may's lane in st peters (sydney) between 2005-2008 by legendary graffiti artists from sydney and all over the world. the show opens wednesday 25 april 2009 and continues until 6 april, its at carriageworks, 245 wilson street, eveleigh (sydney). more info here - www.carriageworks.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=186 no comply sydney skateboard deck exhibition opens this friday 20 march 2009 6-11pm at red bull gallery, corner of bourke rd and huntley st, alexandria. the show will feature the addition of new work by beastman (pictured), bridge, ed woodley, kid zoom, luca ionescu, meggs, paul davies, sync and more. guest artist KR (krink) will also be heading down from NYC to do some installations. the show will be on display 10am-6pm mon-fri until 10 april. should be a great show, see you there! more info on the show and the full line-up of artists can be found here - www.nocomply.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=185 ape seven has his latest body of work titled 'house of the windblown clouds' on show at famous when dead gallery, 207 victoria st, west melbourne - opening this friday 20 march 2009 6-9pm. click here for more info.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=184 edtn magazine and gallery 696 present 'its a 2 colour thing' featuring 2 colour artworks by aida sabic, bec winnel, caitlin rigby, kirpy, luke ryan, mr gauky (uk), teens on acid, theory one (pictured) and more. opening this friday 20 march 6-9pm at gallery 696, sydney road, brunswick (melbourne) and continues until 1 april 2009. more info here - www.editionmagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=183 ghostpatrol and nior will both be in singapore for a show together titled 'moving forest' this friday 20 to 23 march. its at no vacancy pop up gallery, 22 ann siang road, singapore. more info here - www.no-vacancy.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=182 suit up show held at no vacancy gallery in melbourne recently. you can also buy the artist edition playing card decks and geclee prints online - www.suitupshow.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=181 mike o'meally will be showing his boxing photos from east LA titled 'la familia' at china heights gallery in sydney. the show opens this friday 13 march 2009 from 6.30pm and continues saturday and sunday 12-5pm. signed limited edition books and prints will be available from the gallery. check out more of mike's work here - www.mikeomeally.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=180 ben brown. opening this friday 6 march 2009 at marker gallery, 159 johnston street, collingwood (melbourne) and showing until 27 march. see more ben brown work on his site - www.benbrown.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=179 semi permanent is coming up in early april - early priced ticket deadline for sydney is this friday 6 march, and 10 march for brisbane. this years conference features ian francis (pictured), ron english, timba smits from wooden toy and more. so grab your tickets now to save some cash. we are also presenting a group exhibition in conjunction with semi permanent titled 'new eyes open' featuring new work by thirty australian artists, opening at ambush gallery in sydney on 1 april, click the banner on the right for more info on the exhibition. go here for more info on semi permanent and to buy tickets - www.semipermanent.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=178 ears work combines abstract expressionist painting with character based street art. 'lost lines' is a body of work exploring the snippets of conversations heard on trains and buses, the disjointed stories and imaginings of a journey through the city. the show opens this sunday 1 march 6-9pm at unpretentiously underground gallery, studio 7a - 238 brunswick st, fitzroy (melbourne), the show runs for all of march. more info here - www.earstotheground.net]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=177 dylan martorell will be showing his latest work titled 'stolon tonals' at black and blue gallery, 302/267-271 cleveland street, redfern (sydney). the show opens this friday 27 february 6-8pm and continues until 14 march. 'stolon tonals' is part of a body of work examining biological form and its applications to the creation of sound based drawings and sculpture, influenced by his work as a musician (snawklor, the hi god people). more info here - www.blackandbluegallery.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=176 go font ur self is a showcase of type based artworks featuring australian artists ben frost, joel birch, beastman, dave foster, numskull (pictured), ed woodley, roach, damian dlugolecki, andreas linnell, josh roelink, ques, mark drew and sytak. the exhibition brings together a diverse range of styles, exploring the use of type in art. the show opens this wednesday 25 february 2009 6.30pm at the new peer gallery, 153 bridge road, glebe (sydney) and then next wednesday 4 march 2009 6.30pm at dont come gallery, 314 little collins st, melbourne. get down and check it out, more info here - www.gofonturself.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=175 picture pig is a website run by a collective of australian illustrators including nigel buchanan, dean gorissen (pictured), andrea innocent, christopher nielsen, jim tsinganos and more. check it out - www.picturepig.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=174 apeseven (george hambov) will be showing his latest body of work titled 'house of the wind blown clouds' this weekend at the national grid gallery, 24 chard rd, brookvale (sydney). the show opens saturday 21 february 2009 4-7pm and continues until monday 23 february. the show is also touring to oh really gallery from 5-8 march 2009 and then to famous when dead gallery in melbourne from 19-29 march 2009. more info here - www.thenationalgrid.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=173 gorker gallery presents 'while you sleep', a collaborative exhibition of artworks by cat rabbit and ghostpatrol. the show features a unique and wonderful collection of soft sculptures by cat rabbit created from illustrations by ghostpatrol. the show opens this thursday 19 february 2009 6-9pm and runs until 8 march, at gorker gallery, cnr gore and kerr st, fitzroy (melbourne). more info here - www.gorkergallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=172 'suit up' is an exhibition presented by kate mcinnes and sean kelly of 54 playing cards by 19 australian artists from street art, comic and illustration backgrounds. 'suit up' was formed as a collaboration with 4 artists working together to create a theme for each suit and bringing stylistic cohesion to the deck as a whole. playing cards have never looked so good! participating artists include drewfunk, karl kwasny, itch, kid zoom, meggs, nior, phibs, reka, sync, twoone, yok, nate holmes-trapnell and more. the show opens this friday 13 february 2009 7-10pm at no vacancy gallery, 27-33 red cape lane qv, melbourne and continues until 22 february. pick up your own deck or limited edition print at the show, online or in selected stores. more info here - www.suitupshow.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=171 aMBUSH gallery in sydney has teamed up with the australian film syndicate on the release of the upcoming controversial local feature film 'the combination'. aMBUSH gallery commissioned local artists ben frost, beastman and webuyyourkids (pictured) to produce 3 limited edition movie posters to help raise the film's awareness and fundraise for a youth crisis centre in sydney's west. more information and posters available here - www.thecombination.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=170 freshly baked gallery's amazing second collection 'another group show' launches online this saturday 7 february 2009 at 6pm (aest) featuring new original and printed works by ralf kempken, twoone, beastman, paul ikin, geist, kate massola and bail. join the fbg crew for a beer and to watch the show go live online in style at marker gallery, 159 johnston st, collingwood (melbourne) on saturday evening from 5pm - www.freshlybakedgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=169 anthony lister will be showing his latest body of work titled 'magic tricks' at fifty24 gallery in san fransisco opening tonight 5 february at 6pm - www.anthonylister.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=168 sketchel series 2 online, 696 is presenting over 50 new sketchel bags by australian artists including beastman, caitlin rigby, dabs, josh2000, karl persson, kelly smith, kirpy, miss blimey and many more. the exhibition opens this saturday 7 february 6-9pm with djs, giveaways and more and runs until 18 february at 696 sydney road, brunswick. more info here - www.696.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=167 webuyyourkids and greedy hen have been making band posters separately in sydney for years, and they are now jointly taking over china heights gallery for 'black magic tricks', a collection of works from both duos. the show opens this friday 6 february 2009 7-9pm. more info here - www.chinaheights.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=166 the national grid gallery, 24 chard road, brookvale. the show opens this friday 6 february 6-9pm and runs until 14 february. the show features erotic artwork from over 40 local artists including barrett, beth josey, beastman, bridge, nick morris, simon degroot, simon lovelace and more. more information here - www.thenationalgrid.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=165 the jacky winter group presents 'blemished' an exhibition of new works by ben constantine (plump oyster) and mel stringer. the show opens this thursday 5 february 6-9pm and runs until 28 february at the lamington drive, 89 george street, fitzroy. more info here - www.lamingtondrive.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=164 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=163 gorker gallery is proud to present 'contains 12pcs' an exciting new group exhibition showcasing 12 of australia's most prominent and influential street and fine artists including bec winnel, eamo, reka, justin lee williams, nior, meggs, mephisto jones, miso, nate holmes trapnell, mr sheldon, timba and twoone. opening this saturday 31 january 4-9pm and continuing until sunday 15 february. more info here - www.gorkergallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=162 somedays gallery, 72b fitzroy st, surry hills (sydney). the show features work by a mix of sydney based artists including adem, creon, scribla, volume, bridge, max berry, ears, john doe (pictured), g'lato and beastman. the show continues until 2 february 2009.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=161 blank space gallery presents 'hallelujah' - a group show featuring a selection of australian artists including simon degroot, beastman, luke taaffe, ben frost, rico, bridge, creon, simon lovelace, anthony lister, arthur sikiotis, smitten by stephanie and more. the exhibition opens this thursday 18 december 6-9pm at blank space, 374 crown street, surry hills (sydney) and continues until the end of december. more info here - blankspace.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=160 oh really gallery, 55 enmore road, newtown (sydney). all artworks are $20 each on the night, and are selling straight off the walls. if you want to see this hang in all its glory, get there early. more info here - ohreallymagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=159 no comply 2008 sydney show at red bull gallery has unfortunately been postponed until january. see the new website for more information - www.nocomply.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=158 we're presents 'photocopulist' - an exhibition by sydney based artists webuyyourkids. the show features a selection of large scale posters & prints and opens this friday 12 december 6pm til late at crate gallery, 59 sheridan street, cairns (yeh that's right, way up in cairns). more info here - www.wearewere.com/wbyk]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=157 villain presents the 2008 custom toy show opening this friday 12 december 7-10pm at no vacancy gallery, 27-33 red cape lane, melbourne. the exhibition features customized toys by a whole bunch of local artists including drewster, ghostpatrol, itch, jason jacenko, kid zoom, luke feldman, meggs, miso, nior (pictured), phibs, reka, sean kelly, team kitten and many more. there will also be a mini villain store and other artwork by many of the featured artists. more info here - www.villainstore.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=156 ghostpatrol and miso, 'the drawing machine II' is a group exhibition opening this thursday 11 december 2008 6-8pm at greenwood gallery, 1 hotham street, south melbourne. featuring new works by some of melbourne's most talented illustrators including bonsai, reka, meggs, nior, nathan gray, twoone and more. the show continues until 24 december with a curator's talk on sunday 14 december at 2pm. more info here - www.green-woodgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=155 numskull. the show features a new series of paintings on canvas and wood which explore love, hate, mystery, fantasy and false heroes which today, dominate the airspace via corporate advertising. having grown up on a healthy diet of comics and cartoons, numskull draws from this and a love of graffiti and signwriting to create something totally new & out of the ordinary. the show opens this friday 5 december 6-9pm at mtv gallery, 4 yurong street, east sydney, and continues daily until 10 december. in the meantime... check out this video of numskull working on the show. more information is his website here - www.funskull.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=154 gorker gallery presents 'soft & shiny' by melbourne artist drewfunk. 'soft & shiny' is a harmonious oriental getaway filled with mythological creatures, culinary delights and timeless icons of bonsai and penzai gardens. a collection of illustrations that stretch the boundaries of our imagination and take us to a place of meditation and zen environments. the show opens this thursday 4 december 6-9pm at gorker gallery, corner of gore & kerr street, fitzroy (melbourne) and continues until 21 december. more information here - www.drewfunk.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=153 the jacky winter group presents 'the finch and the flower' original works by lilly piri. opening tuesday 2 december 2008 6-9pm and continues until 23 december at lamington drive (at the compound interest) 89 george street, fitzroy (melbourne). more information here - www.lamingtondrive.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=152 'wakes me into' is a monochromatic exhibition bringing together some of australia's brightest creatives to raise money for youth with cancer. opening this thursday 27 november 6-9pm at meeja gallery, 25 bray street, prahran (melbourne) and continuing until 3 december. exhibiting artists include beci orpin, ben frost, dylan martorell, justin lee williams and more. there is also an afterparty at revolver, further info here - www.wakesmeinto.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=151 mooks presents andy uprock - 'graffiti for the blind, poetry in braille, peace' - an exhibition of emotive interactive work comprising braille poetry with cups, a collaborative braille jewellery collection with tmod (turn me on design) and a series of photographic work. opening night is this wednesday 26 november 2008 6pm-9pm at mtv gallery, 4-16 yurong st, east sydney. all works for sale with a percentage of proceeds donated to vision australia. the show runs until saturday 29 november. more info here - www.cuprocking.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=150 arnie arnold has a new solo show titled 'epiphany' opening this saturday 22 november 2008 4pm-7pm at the national grid gallery, 24 chard road, brookvale (sydney), the exhibition continues until 13 december. more info here - www.thenationalgrid.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=149 freshly baked gallery official launch party and preview evening is this thursday 20 november 6-9pm at a secret fitzroy warehouse location, rear of 97 smith street, fitzroy (entry via little smith st) melbourne. freshly baked's launch exhibition will feature original and printed works by 11 of australia's finest young artists and designers - paris tremayne, phibs, rocco mico, miss line, ears, reka, darren richmond, caitlin rigby, bridge, josh robenstone and sanj. more information here - www.freshlybakedgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=148 wasteland gallery presents 'blackspot' a local artist exhibition and laneway party featuring new work from perth based artists creepy, kid zoom, twenty eleven, jodee knowles, bna, nas and rus brockman. opening night is this saturday 22 november at wasteland gallery 44 king street, perth. vips and invite only 6-8pm, general public and laneway party 8pm til late. more info here - www.wastelandone.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=147 boutwell draper gallery, 82-84 george street, redfern (sydney) tonight 19 november 2008 6-10pm. the contributing artists, though in various stages of their art practices, produce the kind of content that has plucked them from their respective beginnings in new urban, underground, street and outsider art and landed them in professional art circles around the world. participating artists include australian artists anthony lister, ben frost, kill pixie, andy uprock, dmote, regan tamanui, numskull, trent whitehead and kid zoom, alongisde international artists such as cleon peterson, kelsey brookes, alex pardee, buff monster, copyright, matt furie and more. the show continues until 13 december, more info here - www.boutwelldrapergallery.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=146 brad eastman (aka beastman). the show opens this friday 14 november 6.30pm-9pm at china heights gallery, 257 crown street, darlinghurst (sydney) and continues until 19 november. more info here - www.beastman.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=145 regan 'haha' tamanui. the show opens this thursday 13 november 2008 6-8pm at edwina corlette gallery, 2/555 brunswick st, new farm (brisbane) and continues until 29 november. you can view a preview of the exhibition online here - www.edwinacorlette.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=144 kelly smith. it opens this friday 14 november 6-9pm at gallery 696, 696 sydney road, brunswick (melbourne) and continues until 26 november. more info here - www.birdyandme.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=143 poketo's new limited edition, australian artist series wallets will be launched this friday 7 november 2008 6.30pm at robio, 73 gertrude street, fitzroy (melbourne). the series features wallets by aussie artists such as beci orpin, lilly piri, eamo, james gulliver hancock, nails, biddy maroney, catherine campbell and more. more info here - www.poketo.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=142 palmer projects gallery presents 'merriment', an exhibition of new works by mark alsweiler. opens 6pm thursday 6 november 2008 and continues until 12 november, at palmer projects, 2/238 palmer street, darlinghurst (sydney) - more info here - www.palmerprojects.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=141 'no comply' 2008 skateboard art exhibition featuring 170 individual pieces of art by 80 artists from all over the globe including australian artists ashley wood, beastman, bonsai, drew, eamo, ghostpatrol, itch, jae copp, justin lee williams, meggs, miso, nails, nior, phibs, radio, reka, rone, sean kelly, steve gourlay, sync, timba, twoone, yok and many more. the show opens this friday 7 november 6-9pm at no vacancy gallery, red cape lane, melbourne and continues until 23 november. no comply is also coming to sydney next month so stay tuned for details. more info here - nocomply.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=140 peak street magazine in partnership with adidas originals, proudly present the 'sleep is the cousin of death' exhibition. this group show at per square metre features work by more than 50 of australia's most infamous graf writers, illustrators, designers and other assorted art delinquents. the canvases that each artist has to work with are two old vinyl LPs. the show opens this friday 31 october 7pm at per square metre gallery, 191-193 johnston st, collingwood and continues until 9 november. participating artists include apeseven, beastman, dabs, itch, kid zoom, meggs, phibs, reka, smc[3], teazer, timba and many more - peakstreet.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=139 baden pailthorpe will be exhibiting some photos and launching his new book titled 'translocality' at oh really gallery, 55 enmore road, newtown (sydney) this thursday 30 october 6-9pm. this is the first solo show at oh really, so get down and show your support. more info here - ohreallymagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=138 the national grid gallery, 24 chard rd, brookvale (sydney). more info here - thenationalgrid.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=137 lucia fischer documenting the current threat of overdevelopment in the small sydney suburb of chippendale. the exhibition opens this friday 24 october 6-9pm at aMBUSH gallery, 4A james street, waterloo (sydney) and features a series of limited edition photographic prints and will also launch lucia's new book. the show continues until 7 november, more info here - ambushgallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=136 melbourne based street artist reka is exhibiting his new collection at
wasteland gallery in perth opening this wednesday 22 october. 'against the grain' is an exhibition of abstracted fantasy art using symbolism and pop icons to convey messages about mans interaction and fragile relationship with nature. there is a true hand made element to this show with the use of natural materials including found objects, wood and hand stretched canvas as mediums for the artwork. the show continues until 5 november - rekaone.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=135 trent whitehead brings his amazing 'cornucopia' exhibition of new wood panel paintings, highly detailed handcrafted masks and an installation to sydney this month. it opens this friday 17 october 6.30pm at china heights gallery, 257 crown st, darlinghurst and continues until 31 october. based around the symbolic imagery of magical horns, the exhibition is undeniably generous in humour and beauty. trent's exquisitely patterned works explore the effects of extinction in a fantastical world of horned creatures and bearded villains, do not miss this show - chinaheights.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=134 paul ikin opening this friday 17 october 6-9pm at per square metre gallery, 191-193 johnston st, collingwood - persquaremetre.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=133 famous when dead gallery, 207 victoria st, west melbourne - famouswhendead.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=132 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=131 'extra cheeese' is that tasty something more, the social upsize that aims to break down the distinctions between artists and designers by creating a collective melting pot to optimise existing relationships and practices. with its launch in 2007, extra cheeese re-invented the used pizza box into an art medium, uniquely blending art and design with the underlying concept of re-use. 2008 sees stage two play again on this foundation, this time the medium consists of anything... as long as its a found object. with a diverse line-up of contributors you can expect a body of work that the eyes will be craving to feast on. the exhibition opens this friday 3 october 6-8pm at medium rare gallery, 70 regent st, redfern (sydney) and continues until sunday 5 october. contributing artists include apeseven, beastman, bei badgirl, eamo, james jirat patradoon, justin lee williams, kareena zerefos, lang leav, minigraff, steve tierney and many more. hope to see you there - extracheeese.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=130 no vacancy gallery presents 'far and away' - an exhibition of new works by nior (formally known as junior). after working as an artist for 4 years, this will be nior's first solo exhibition and will no doubt look amazing. opening this thursday 2 october 6-9pm at no vacancy gallery, 27-33 red cape lane, melbourne (qv building), the show continues until 12 october. also check out his new website - niorart.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=129 oxford art factory will act as the platform and exhibition space for sydney's established and emerging artists to sell their work. the art market is a dialogue pr initiative and offers diverse, original and affordable art to be purchased by you. the event also allows you to relax with friends, have a drink, surf the net (wireless supplied) and hang out with some of sydney's creative talent. the first art market is on this saturday 27 september from 1pm-6pm, then its on the last saturday of every month. so get down on saturday and support the growing sydney art community, this week there will be artwork by beastman, luke taaffe (pictured), numskull, steve tierney, arthur sikiotis and more. if you are an artist interested in participating, email nathan [at] dialoguepr.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=128 anthony lister - his new 96 page hardcover book 'tales of white trash prophecy' - the book features photos of lister's friends, family and artwork over the past few years - get your copy now, available through upper playground.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=127 ben frost has his first UK solo show titled 'crapitalism' opening thursday 25 september 6pm at no walls gallery (dray walk), the old truman brewery, 91 brick lane, london. the show continues until 30 september. more information here - benfrostisdead.com - or you can check out the preview by clicking here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=126 stussy presents a new solo show by meggs - 'own worst enemy' is a collection of works subverting heroic ideals, childhood heroes and alter egoes by expressing their struggle with self-conscience and exploring themes of heroism, machismo, power and vulnerability. the exhibition opens this thursday 25 september 6-9pm and continues until 11 october at don't come gallery, level 2 royal arcade, 314 little collins st, melbourne. view more here - houseofmeggs.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=125 'don't ban the can' is a free event in response to the new anti-graffiti laws introduced into victoria earlier this year hosted by mistery and trem. the event features an exhibition of artwork by over 200 artists including cantwo, darco, kasino, mistery, dash, chez, phibs, beastman and many more. there is also competitions and live painting, breakdancing, live mcs, bands and djs. the event is on this saturday 20 september 12pm-10pm at clifton park, victoria st, brunswick (melbourne). it will be a day of chilling, good art, good music and awareness. more information here - dontbanthecan.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=124 folklore skateboards presents the official launch of their second artist series collaboration with sydney based artist beastman. launch night is on thursday 18 september from 7pm at momentum skate shop, 24/337 stirling hwy, claremont (perth). beastman has painted the entire shop front window and will have some original artwork and limited edition prints for sale on the night. more info here - folklore.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=123 sarah holmes. it opens this thursday 18 september 6-9pm at zimprints gallery, 510 king street, newtown (sydney). showing until sunday 5 october.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=122 anthony lister has a solo exhibition opening this wednesday 10 september titled 'this won't change anything' at metro 5 gallery, 1214 high street, armadale (victoria). the show continues until 28 september, more info and preview here - metro5gallery.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=121 phibs, one of australia's most prolific street artists, is having a solo exhibition at sydney's china heights, 257 crown street, darlinghurst. the show opens this friday 5 september 6.30pm-9pm and continues until 10 september.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=120 oh really gallery & collective officially launches this thursday 4 september 2008 6-9pm. the new space is at 55 enmore road, newtown (sydney). the launch party features live music and artworks by haha, ghostpatrol, ears, smc[3], max berry, beastman, bridge, striker, creon and more. come check it out!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=119 throwshapes presents 'ears vs eyes' - a heaps decent fundraiser at the world bar, bayswater road, kings cross this wednesday 3 september. featuring a live auction of artwork by beastman, eamo, webuyyourkids, simon degroot, melissa white, josh2000, simon barrett and more, plus live painting by syke, kwan, ears and max berry. all proceeds go to the heaps decent initiative.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=118 buro north presents 'head case' - an exhibition exploring the untapped worlds of australians living with acquired brain injuries through photography, art, illustration and design on the topic of mind, memory and loss. participating artists include adam cruickshank, beastman (pictured), james gulliver hancock, jamie daddo, michael cain and 25 others. head case opens monday 1 september and is open 9-6pm until wednesday 3 september at the sofitel hotel, 25 collins street, melbourne - headcase.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=116 ruban rat presents 'monster invasion' - a monster themed group show featuring new artwork by beastman, junior, ghostpatrol, smc[3], kid zoom, plump oyster, reka, sean kelly, bridge, yok, creepy, itch, ears, max berry and more. the exhibition opens this friday 29 august 7pm at ruban rat gallery, 76 parramatta road, stanmore (sydney). the show continues until 19 september. more info here - myspace.com/rubanrat]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=115 simon degroot will be showing new artwork in a solo show titled 'some things break' at the national grid gallery, 24 chard road, brookvale (sydney). join the artist for drinks this saturday 30 august from 4pm.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=114 trent whitehead has a solo show titled 'cornucopia' opening this thursday 28 august 6-9pm at lee gallery, 491 chapel street, south yarra (melbourne). the show title refers to the ever-giving 'horn of plenty'. based around the symbolic imagery of 'magical horns' the exhibition is undeniably generous in humor and beauty. featuring highly detailed handcrafted painted masks and wood panel paintings depicting horned beasts locked in human-like battles, trent's exquisitely patterned works explore the effects of extinction in a fantastical world of horned creatures and bearded villains. presented by monster children gallery, the show continues until 25 september, be sure to check it out.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=113 gorker gallery is proud to present 'the sneaky 6' exhibition by santha king - a creative and diverse melbourne based shoe artist. the sneaky 6 series features collaborative limited sets of original hand made sneakers with 5 of melbourne's leading emerging artists - nior, snuf, nate holmes trapnell, timba and twoone. opening night thursday 28 august 6-9pm, the show runs until sunday 14 september. gorker gallery is at the corner of gore and kerr st, fitzroy.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=112 link - all proceeds go to the chill australia program - happy bidding!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=111 the jacky winter group invites you to the launch of lamington drive, a new gallery representing australia's best illustrators. the inaugural exhibition is titled 'surrender' by sydney based webuyyourkids (biddy maroney and sonny day) opening tonight - thursday 21 august 6-9pm - and continuing until 13 september. lamington drive is located at the compound interest, 89 george street (near corner of gertrude) fitzroy. more information available here - lamingtondrive.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=110 balmoral boards is proud to present the sidewayz art exhibition 2008. curated by [weAREtheIMAGEmakers] the exhibition features works on skateboards and snowboards by more than 50 artists from all over the country. artists have donated their pieces which will all be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the CHILL australia program. participating artists include beastman, ben frost, jae copp, luke taaffe, meggs, nior, numskull, reka, yok, ghostpatrol, kid zoom, ozzie wright, plump oyster, ryan heywood, sam smith, simon degroot, timba and many more. sidewayz will also feature photo prints by andrew fawcett, dan himbrechts and rome torti. sidewayz opens at mtv gallery in sydney this wednesday 20 august from 7pm. the show continues until 27 august, supported by burton, tooheys extra dry, fbi 94.5fm, mtv and the snowboard hub. for more information and online bidding - www.balmoralboards.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=109 justin lee williams (pictured) and andrew gordon opening at no vacancy gallery next wednesday 20 august 6-9pm. there will be a guest performance at the opening by 'great earthquake' and the show continues until 3 september.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=108 no vacancy gallery are releasing a collection of limited edition prints available exclusively from the gallery. the print collection will be a permanent exhibition opening this wednesday 13 august 6-9pm. prints by acorn, al stark, benzo, bonsai, charlie lance, deam, ghostpatrol, jae copp, jagi, justin lee williams, miso, nior, oh54, tristan jalleh and two. each print is signed, numbered and limited to 20 editions. more info on their website - www.no-vacancy.com.au]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=107 kill pixie has moved to the states and has a joint show with cleon peterson at white walls in san fransisco. opening reception this saturday 9 august 7-11pm, the show continues until 6 september.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=106 beastman, ears, luke taaffe (pictured) and max berry are showing new artwork this friday 1 august at ruby rabbit, 231 oxford street, darlinghurst. free drinks and entry from 9-10pm ($10 after 10pm). there are a few bands and DJs playing aswell. view the flyer here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=105 stupidkrap featuring acclaimed international and local artists. its on at retrospect galleries, 52 jonson st, byron bay and opens this friday 1 august 6-10pm. the exhibition coincides with the splendour in the grass festival and continues until 17 august. participating local artists include ben frost, jeremyville, numskull, haha, doug bartlett, creepy, beastman, eamo, kareena zerefos, trent whitehead, jirat james patradoon (pictured), jae copp, nanami cowdroy and many more.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=104 12x12 is now off to melbourne! the exhibition opens this friday 18 july from 6pm at no vacancy, 27-33 red cape lane, melbourne. the show will be up for a week until friday 25 july, and will also feature a wall mural by junior (pictured), ghostpatrol, miso and jae copp. hope to see you there!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=103 haline ly, matt huynh and will loeng in a new illustration series celebrating shared experiences of love and devastation. to commemorate the release of the book, 'midnight morning' will be launched with an exhibition at rococo productions warehouse space. for one night only artwork from the book will be displayed and available for sale alongside a selection of other artwork, books and prints from the artists. the book launch and exhibition is on this thursday 17 july 6-9pm at 12 o'connell st, newtown. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=101 nathan gray will be showing his latest work in sydney this week. 'the fruiting body' opens this thursday 17 july from 6pm at black and blue gallery, 302/267-271 cleveland st, redfern. more info can be found here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=100 696 present 'defenders of the universe', a group show featuring new works by kid zoom, gimiks, kid9 (pictured), team kitten, j2k, aeon and more. show opens this thursday 17 july from 7pm at gallery 696, 696 sydney road, brunswick.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=99 jugglers art space, 103 brunswick st, fortitude valley (brisbane). the show will feature work by caitlin rigby, ernesto bello, gimiks, girlie pains, kid9, kitty horton, nelio, plump oyster (pictured), shida, simon degroot, team kitten and more.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=98 gorker gallery is proud to present 'the fine line' - a collection of works by emerging australian artist nate holmes trapnell (the southpaw). in a stylistic body of large scale detailed renderings created solely from fine-liners, nate showcases his unique cross-polinated style of illustration encompassing hot rod, graffiti and comic book influences. opening night is this thursday 3 july 6-9pm and the show runs until 23 july. gorker gallery is located at the corner of gore and kerr st, fitzroy.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=97 paul ikin and mupz at galaxie gallery, 106 smith street, collingwood. the show opens this friday 4 july 6-9pm and continues until 17 july.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=96 creepy's first solo show since 2006, 'let's start a fire' is opening this wednesday 25 june from 6pm at keith + lottie gallery, 276 william street, northbridge (perth). the exhibition of character and folk based artworks runs until 11 july, open 11am-6pm daily. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=95 12x12 exhibition opens his friday 20 june at aMBUSH gallery in sydney. the exhibition features 12 australian artists, 12 artworks each on 12x12 inch canvases. the participating artists this year are - apeseven (pictured), ghostpatrol, jae copp, james hancock, jeremyville, junior, luke feldman, miso, paul meates, plump oyster, sam smith and smc[3]. the artwork looks amazing - click here for a preview. 12x12 is showing at aMBUSH gallery, 4A james street waterloo, opening this friday night 6-9pm and continuing until saturday 5 july. then its off to melbourne's no vacancy gallery from 18 to 25 july. more info is on the 12x12 page.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=94 wooden toy) and nate holmes trapnell (the southpaw) comes 'the forty thieves' group show for gorker gallery. celebrating the opening of this brand new artist space with a collection of 15x15 inch artworks by some of the best leading international street and fine artists such as akina, ben frost, bonsai, christopher nielsen, creepy, eamo, ghostpatrol, jae copp, junior, kid zoom, meggs, mel stringer, miso, nanami cowdroy, phibs, sean kelly, side project, we buy your kids, yok and more. opening night is this thursday 19 june 6-9pm at gorker gallery, cnr of gore and kerr street, fitzroy (melbourne). the show runs until 2 july, more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=93 palmer projects gallery presents 'small goods', a group show of some of australia's best and most exciting young artists today. featuring mark drew, ed woodley, ben frost, luke du chateau, joseph allen, dl76, numskull, trent whitehead (pictured), stephanie anderson, darko, love ariel, jas salisbury and mark alsweiler. the show opens this thursday 19 june 6-9pm at palmer projects gallery, 2/238 palmer st, darlinghurst (sydney).]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=92 per square metre and poisonous products present 'creepshow', an exhibition of eerie artwork by some of australia's dopest artists, whose works reflect sinister styles in various creepy forms. featuring artwork by itch, jason jacenko, kid zoom, meggs (pictured), sean kelly, sync and more. opening night, friday 13th june 6-9pm at per square metre gallery, 191-193 johnston st collingwood. dress to thrill in your creepiest costume for a chance to win a unique art prize package. show runs until 27 june.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=91 artillery magazine celebrates the launch of their fourth chapter with the unveiling of a new 25m mural from sydney based artist kill pixie. its free entry and its on this friday the 13th at oxford art factory from 8pm.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=90 edtn magazine presents 'golden brown' - a two colour group exhibition showcasing the artists that have graced the pages of edtn. the show includes australian artists beastman (pictured), cultural urge, haw, itch, junior, luke feldman, reka and yok. the exhibition opens on thursday 12 june 6-9pm at bodhi gallery, 214 brick lane, london and continues until 18 june. more info available at editionmagazine.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=89 loungekat and sean kelly are showing an exhibition of prints, skateboards, custom vinyl and stuff at ruban rat designer toy store and gallery, 423 king st newtown (sydney). the show opens this friday 6 june at 7pm and runs until 27 june. also be sure to check out sean kelly's new bucket'o'thought website featuring his fu bears animation and a new online store - www.bucketothought.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=88 the national grid gallery invites you to 'grid 01', a group art exhibition featuring work by alex cherry (la), andrea innocent, ant keogh, chelsea green lewyta (nyc), lang leav (pictured) and elise vaughan. the show opens this thursday 5 june from 6.45pm and continues until 30 june. the national grid gallery is located in sydney's north at 24 chard road, brookvale. this show will be well worth the drive out of the city!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=87 kareena zerefos. this is her first solo exhibition and it opens next tuesday 3 june 6-9pm at mtv gallery, 4-16 yurong st, east sydney. there will be a special acoustic performance at the opening by alex burnett from sparkadia and the exhibition continues until tuesday 10 june. hope to see you there, for more details visit kareenazerefos.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=86 villain presents 'cut outs' - using mediums of wood, metal, cardboard or other substrates and with no limitations, over 30 artists are free to explore this cut out concept. participating artists include ghostpatrol, itch, jason jacenko, junior, kid zoom, luke feldman, meggs, miso, phibs, reka, sean kelly, side project and more. the show opens this friday 30 may 6pm-9pm at per square metre, 191-193 johnston st, collingwood. the show runs until 8 june, more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=85 no vacancy gallery keeps it rolling with the melbourne showing of 'tall oaks', an exhibition of new artworks and limited edition prints by reka. opening this thursday 29 may 6pm-9pm and continues until 13 june. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=84 section 8, 27-29 tattersalls lane (off little bourke st).]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=83 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=82 dylan martorell has a solo show opening this thursday 22 may 6-8pm at craft victoria, 31 flinders lane, melbourne. 'umbel ballits' is an overlay of responses to the underlying structure of sound and botanic form. featuring hand drawn scores, performances and an evolving installation of plant based sound sculpture. the show runs until 28 june, check hiddenarchive.com for live performance updates, recordings and documentation.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=81 no vacancy is a new gallery space opening in melbourne this week. its located in the QV building right off swanston street opposite the stussy store at 27-33 red cape lane. the opening night is on 23 may and will feature artwork by phibs, nails, reka, tai snaith, miso, justin lee williams, ghostpatrol, two, junior and bonsai. no vacancy is also the venue for our upcoming 12x12 exhibition which will be showing there from 18 to 25 july.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=80 william 'grohl' harden - featured in issue 15 - opening this thursday 15 may at sydney's black and blue gallery, 302/267-271 cleveland street, redfern. showing until 1 june.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=79 kick gallery, 239 high st, northcote. the exhibition is a collection of recent illustrations and collaberations by six australian artists - andrea innocent, brooke bobridge, catherine campbell, coralie kane, eveline tarunadjaja and sean morris. the show runs until 24 may.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=78 phibs & deb exhibition at hogan gallery, 310 smith street, collingwood. the show runs all of may.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=77 famous when dead gallery, 207 victoria street, west melbourne. exhibition continues until 25 may, all artwork will be for sale.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=76 ghostpatrol and miso for greenwood gallery. all artists will be showcasing a collection of new work as well as collaborating on a large scale installation in the centre of the gallery - a drawing machine. artists include a selection of melbourne's finest illustrators - bonsai, drew, ghostpatrol (pictured), dylan martorell, junior, miso, nathan gray, side project, timba smits, tom o'hern, two and more. opening this thursday 1 may from 6-8pm at greenwood gallery, 1 hotham st, south melbourne. showing until may 18, wed-sun 10am-4pm.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=75 somedays gallery is proud to present sydney based artist melissa white with her debut solo show titled 'whoo knows honey'. the exhibition opens this wednesday 30 april from 6-9pm at somedays, 72b fitzroy st, surry hills. the show continues until may 20 and features works in graphics, acrylic and illustration.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=74 monster children gallery throughout sydney fashion week. the show titled 'five pockets' opens this wednesday 23 april 6.30pm and features australian photographers chris searl, garry trinh, mike o'meally, oliver black and more. exhibition continues until 10 may.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=73 cybele malinowksi has a solo exhibition titled 'loud light' opening this thursday 17 april from 6.30pm at MTV gallery, 4-16 yurong street, east sydney. the exhibition will feature massive translucent life-size photo prints on custom light boxes in a blacked-out gallery. some of cybele's images feature artists such as daniel johns, josh pyke, ben lee, bernard fanning, pnau and many more. the exhibition is showing until 30 april, more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=72 wendy murray aka 'mini graff' currently has a solo exhibition titled 'welcome to my neighbourhood' showing at the art traders, 134 darlinghurst road, sydney. the exhibition features new work inspired by the local characters in her neighbourhood and is showing until 26 april. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=71 rise and fall present the inaugural 'international skull drawing competition' with a cash prize of $1000 USD. entries close on 18 april 2008 5pm. the exhibition and skull crowning is happening on 30 april 6-9pm inside the lift, stairwell and rooftop at curtin house, 252 swanston street melbourne. so if you're into drawing skulls, more details and submission guidelines can be found here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=70 semi-permanent sydney 2008 kicks off this friday and saturday at bayside auditorium, darling harbour. the conference features australian speakers ben frost, anthony lister, lifelounge, debaser and sixty40. more information on the speakers, venue and times is available on the SP website. so if you got a ticket i'll see you down there! keep a look out for the stupidkrap.com stall aswell - there will be prints for sale at the conference.

then on friday night stupidkrap.com presents 'kids today' an international art exhibition at MTV gallery, 4-16 yurong street east sydney from 7.30pm. the show looks awesome and features a killer list of international artists including australians anthony lister, ben frost, jeremyville, kill pixie, haha, numskull, beastman, trent whitehead, jeremy piert, kareena zerefos, eamo, akina, love ariel, renee herd, ant keogh, creepy, reka, ainslie fletcher and plenty more!! plus there will be live music from the wahas and yes nukes. so bring your wallet down cause there is so much amazing artwork for sale. more information at stupidkrap.com. hope to see you there!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=69 nice produce is bringing two's 1000 can show to sydney. it's on at global gallery 5 comber street paddington, opening this friday 4 april 6pm-9pm. there's also an artist bbq on saturday arvo from 2pm-4pm, and the show continues until 13 april. you have to check out this show if you haven't yet... it's amazing!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=68 luke feldman (aka skaffs) will be showcasing new original acrylic and graphite art on wood, ink sketches and digital work at paper shadow gallery (miss libertines), 34 franklin street, melbourne. opening reception is this friday 4 april, 7pm til late, and continues 10am-2pm on saturday 5 april 2008.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=67 gallery 696 is celebrating their 1st birthday this sunday 30 march with a group exhibition kicking off at 7pm. the show features artwork by love ariel, beastman, satta van daal, que, pav art, kelly smith, sirum one, caitlin rigby, pep, scarlett, stupidkrap.com prints and many more. also live DJs, body painted models, giveaways and more! so get down to 696 sydney rd, brunswick this sunday night and check it out! more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=66 melbourne based street artist reka is exhibiting his new collection back at china heights gallery in sydney. 'tall oaks' is an exhibition of abstracted fantasy illustration using symbolism and pop icons to convey messages about mans' interaction and relationship with nature. limited edition prints will also be exhibited for the first time at the opening night. it's only showing for the weekend 29-30 of march, opening saturday 29 march 6-9pm. don't miss this one! for more info check rekaone.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=65 junior, creepy and side project. opening saturday 22 march 2008, 6-9pm. at per square metre gallery, 191-193 johnston st, collingwood. the show runs until 30 march and looks awesome so go check it, more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=64 nice produce presents 'may contain traces of nuts', an exhibition of new artwork by ben frost, trent whitehead, beastman (pictured above), jae copp, ainslie fletcher, sam smith and adrian knott. it opens this friday 14 march 2008 from 6pm til late. its at paper shadow gallery @ miss libertines, 34 franklin street, melbourne. the show continues saturday 15 and sunday 16 march from 3pm-7pm. more info can be found here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=63 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=61 everfresh studio has an exhibition opening this saturday 8 march from 8pm at wasteland gallery, 44 king street, perth. featuring artwork by phibs, sync, rone, reka, meggs, wonderlust, makatron and the tooth. the exhibition continues until 15 march. the everfresh crew have played a major role in the rise and recognition of street art in australia, and counts among its members some of the most respected, innovative and widely recognised underground artists in the country. so if you're on the west side - go check it out!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=55 ghostpatrol and miso. its at per square metre gallery, 191-193 johnston st collingwood. the show continues until 16 march. both ghostpatrol and miso will also be participating in our second 12x12 exhibition along with 10 other australian artists, more info coming soon.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=54 1000 cans is set to be a brilliant debut exhibition for the japanese born melbourne based artist hiroyasu tsuri, locally known as 'two'. in may 2006 two began painting old spray cans, turning them into 1000 separate works of art. for two, the long term solitary project symbolises more than the opportunity to show his work, it represents a visual diary of how his skills and ideas have progressed over the intensive 18 month process. the exhibition opens in melbourne at the bus gallery, 117 little lonsdale st, this wednesday 27 february 6-8pm, until 18 march 2008. then showing at the global gallery in sydney from friday 4 april until 18 april 2008. more info at nice produce.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=53 until never, 2nd floor 2-5 hosier lane (enter from rutledge lane) melbourne this wednesday 20 february 6pm-8pm. the exhibition features new works by kill pixie, and will also be the official melbourne launch of his new book titled 'kill communication', published by izrock pressings. the show continues until march 29 and the gallery is open wednesday to saturday 12-6pm. be sure to buy his book, it looks rad and features 64 pages of fine art paintings and works on the street. you can also get a copy of the book through monster children gallery in sydney or at stupidkrap.com]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=52 josh 'kid9' thorsen has a show called 'ctrl+p' opening this friday 15 feb at ruban rat designer toy store and gallery, 423 king st newtown (sydney). there will be drinks served from 7pm and the show runs until march 6.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=51 aMBUSH gallery in sydney from 6pm-9pm. the show features artwork by a selection of australian female artists: akina, andrea innocent, brooke bobridge, eugenia tsimiklis (above), kareena zerefos, lillian piri, love ariel, mel stringer, mini graff, nanami cowdroy, rebecca wetzler, smitten by stephanie and team kitten. FREE drinks on opening night... so if you're in sydney come down and check it out. the show continues until saturday 23rd february. click here or on the GRRRLs graphic on the right for more info.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=50 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=49
ruban rat is a new designer toy store and art gallery located at 423 king st, newtown (sydney). they are kicking off 2008 with and the robot trouble exhibition by brendan zymantas, opening on saturday 26 january 6pm-9pm and the show continues until 15 february. they also have some other great exhibitions planned for this year including kid9, bucket o thought, plump oyster and girlie pains. check their myspace for more info.

sketch city is an interactive music and art event offering artists a space to network and create new work in a social and relaxed environment. there will be canvases to paint on, tables to draw on and all paint and drawing materials provided for free. featuring live painting by drew (pictured above) and itch, drawing battles, djs and more! it's on sunday 20 january from 5pm til late at st jeromes, caledonian lane, melbourne. more info on their myspace page.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=47 the jacky winter group is a new and totally awesome agency that represents australian illustrators, and this thursday 20 december 2007 they are having a bit of a launch party / exhibition at the carlton studios & gallery, level 1 carlton club hotel, 193-197 bourke st, melbourne. here you can view and/or purchase original artwork and reproductions spread across 12 rooms by jacky winter represented artists andrea innocent, biddy maroney, dylan martorell, eamo (pictured above), james gulliver hancock, karl kwasny, lillian piri, madeleine stamer, mel stringer, neils oeltjen, tim molloy, tin & ed and more. check their website for more info.

and this friday 21 december china heights gallery is celebrating their 100th art show with a large group exhibition featuring artwork by paul davies, mark drew, ed woodley, kill pixie, brett chan, trent whitehead, ainslie fletcher, biddy maroney, sunny day, numskull, william 'grohl' harden and more. the show kicks off at 6pm. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=46 ghostpatrol, miso and acorn. exhibited for the first time is australia these drawings, interactive installations and publications have been collated after being sent between melbourne, vienna, edinburgh, vancouver and berlin. the show is at green-wood gallery, 1 hotham st, south melbourne and continues until the 23rd december.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=43 monster children gallery this thursday 6 december from 6pm for their annual end of year group show. this years show will feature works on paper by some of the world's best artistic talent, including aussie artists anthony lister, biddy maroney, dylan martorell, kill pixie, lilly piri, nathan gray, sonny day, trent whitehead and more.

it's all happening on the west side this weekend, with the overgrowth exhibition on friday 7 december from 6pm-11pm at formallyknownas gallery, lvl1, 38 pier street, perth. remember this show is for one night only. more info here.

then on saturday 8 december check out the opening of 'spoon full of sugar' an exhibition by ben frost at wasteland, lvl 1, 44 king st, perth from 8pm-11pm.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=42
save by art presents 'wild things' in benefit of friends of the earth. opening tonight thursday 29 november 6pm-10pm at fad gallery, 14 corrs lane, melbourne. featuring a plethora of international artists aswell as aussie artists lilly piri, jagi and ghostpatrol. the show runs until saturday 8 december. more info here.

'another show' by melbourne's everfresh studio opens this saturday 1 december 6.30pm at hogan gallery, 310 smith st, collingwood. featuring new work by phibs, sync, rone, reka, meggs, wondalust, the tooth, prizm and friends. the show runs all december. more info on the new everfresh site.

also this saturday 1 december from 6.30pm at beer deluxe (federation square) in melbourne is the 'rat's nest show' featuring artwork by itch, sean kelly, junior, yok, timba smits, jagi, kid reka and more.

and this sunday 2 december mysydneyriot presents the 'la femme festival' an all day event featuring female fronted bands & solo artists over 3 stages, outdoor markets and artwork by dashenka, duke, penny spankie, loveariel and more. it's at sydney's annandale hotel from 12pm to 10pm. more info on the myspace page.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=41 overgrowth exhibition, an international art show presented by future shelter and creepy featuring artwork by ant keogh, brooke bobridge, beastman, creepy, deathbot, ghostpatrol, greg james, happy, james crulley, jane king, junior, liz king, nelio, ololo, paul ikin, quyen do, renee herd, sam smith, sideproject, thnk, trent whitehead and yok. the show is on for one night only, friday 7 december 6pm-11pm at formallyknownas studio+gallery, level 1, 38 pier street, perth cbd. so if you're on the west side, be sure to go and check out one of the best art shows ever to hit perth. more info here.

issue 13 is now online, it's the special overgrowth issue to coincide with the exhibition, featuring interviews with a few of the talented australian artists participating in the show - ghostpatrol, junior and brooke bobridge. aswell as interviews with photographer nick mcarthur and rock poster artist ken taylor. the artwork gallery is full of works by aussie artists in the overgrowth exhibition, and the photo gallery features images by watim executive sarah holmes. so check it out... click the image on the left to view the issue.... hope you enjoy!]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=40 meggs from everfresh studio is having a solo exhibition called 'alter egotism' opening this friday 23 november 6-9pm at utopian slumps, 5/25 easey st, collingwood. the show continues through until sunday 2 december. more info here.

sydney based artist ape seven is also doing a solo show opening this friday 23 november 6-9pm at sydney's gallery fourty four, 44 little oxford st, darlinghurst. the show is called 'amatic' and continues saturday and sunday 12-4pm.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=39 united galleries is proud to present 'hip pop', an annual show exhibiting the best of young fresh australian talent. in conjunction with father riley's youth off the streets, the exhibition showcases both 'hip' and 'pop' art by james hancock, andrew hmelnitsky, paola talbert, jarrod taylor, ben frost (pictured above), jane fontane, buni and simon lovelace. the show opens this friday 16 november at 6pm and is showing until 21 december 2007. more info here.

also this friday 16 november, faux pas collective presents 'the gallery' a night of art, music and fashion at oxford art factory. featuring local artists william 'grohl' harden, elvis di fazio, mark nara, belem lett, joel beerden and bernie quill. the art show is from 6pm to 9pm, there will be live music and a fashion show by pete vs toby aswell. more info here.

finally this saturday 17 november at the metro theatre in sydney is the cut & paste digital design tournament. watch as 8 designers go head to head, wacom to wacom. for the crown, they'll have to spin an idea with their own style in three, 15 minute rounds as projectors stream their living designs across the metro. the contestants are daryl prondoso, dave follett, haline ly, andrea innocent, matt huynh, michael birchall, morten rowley and oat montien. should be a great night... more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=38 yok, is having a solo show called 'ikko banquet' opening this friday 9 november 6.30pm at don't come gallery, level 2 royal arcade 314 little collins st, melbourne. yok's new works look awesome... you don't want to miss this one!

also this thursday 8 november is the launch of wooden toy's latest offering... issue 5 'the chica's edition'. they are throwing a launch party at miss libertines, 34 franklin st, melbourne from 7pm, featuring beats by dj mafia & live b-girl breaks, plus an exhibition of original artworks by featured chica's artists upstairs at paper shadow gallery. for more info on the show and to buy the new issue online, click here.

and opening this saturday 10 november 6-8pm at per square metre gallery is the 'cups & cuddles' group exhibition featuring new illustrated works by andrea innocent, catherine campbell, crystal hartley, eveline tarunadjaja, lilly piri, maricormaricar and noboku washiyama. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=37 kill pixie and anthony lister are doing a group show with kelsey brookes at the lab 101 gallery, culver city, california. the show is titled 'replace 'please' with fast & 'thank you' with good' and opens this saturday 3 november from 7-10pm. there's a few pics of them setting up the show on fecal face. so if you're reading this and you're in LA... go check out the latest offerings from kp and lister.

sydney heads should get down to oxford art factory on friday 9 november to see the 25 metre installation featuring the twisted pop & street styled characters and illustrations by numskull. 'the amazing trend' installation rips the guts out of your favourite memories and splats them onto this mammoth wall. friday 9 november from 9pm til late.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=36 696's new outdoor space 'the yard' with a massive group show featuring art by kid9, buff diss, smc[3], ears, happy one and many more... plus dj's, showbags, live body art, charity raffle, food, prizes and giveaways!! should be a great night down at 696 sydney road, brunswick from 6-10pm. proudly supported by [weAREtheIMAGEmakers].

also this thursday 1 november in sydney is the wayside chapel's annual fashion & art show at the gaelic club, 64 devonshire st surry hills. set to be the raddest charity party in years... the event showcases sydney's best emerging talent including artwork by rebecca wetzler, beci orpin, love ariel, smitten by stephanie, beastman, trent whitehead and more. aswell as a fashion show and live performances by fait accompli, ripping dylans and tokyo blonde. contribute to a great cause... tickets available through moshtix. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=35 anthony lister has a solo show titled 'super is as super does' on from today until 11 november at metro 5 gallery, 1214 high street, armadale. make sure you check it out! if you can't make it, there are some pics of the pieces on the metro 5 gallery website.

also opening this friday 19 october is 'shiny space junk' a solo exhibition by james greenaway aka jagi. it's at paper shadow gallery, 34 franklin street, melbourne from 6pm. jagi's artwork is insane... so dont sleep on this one! more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=34 sydney stencil festival begins its 2 week program today, starting with the exhibition opening tonight at pine st creative arts centre, 64 pine st chippendale from 6-9pm. check the website for a detailed program of the festival.

also in sydney this week, the 'animal conclave' group art show featuring smc[3], striker and meet tyrone, opening 6pm this thursday 18 october at blank_space gallery on crown street.

you can view aida sabic's 'figures & faces' show until 24 october at gallery 696, sydney rd brunswick. if you're in melbourne, be sure to check out 696, they always have a huge range of artwork available by emerging australian artists.

finally... buff diss has his first solo show 'buff vs the queen' opening this thursday 18 october at bus gallery, 117 little lonsdale st, melbourne from 6-8pm. the show continues til 3 november 2007.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=33 mooks and monster children have teamed up to give promising aussie artists an amazing opportunity to have works displayed in mooks stores and score a 2 week exhibition at monster children gallery. more info and submission detailshere.

mambo have also teamed up with monster children this weekend for the 'finders keepers!' art hunt in sydney. they are hiding 15 pieces of art around sydney and giving away clues to find them. whoever gets to them first gets to keep the art and wins a sony psp! sounds like fun to me! it begins at monster children gallery on friday night 12 october. more info and registration details here.

michael birchall aka doke is showing his new work at china heights this friday 12 october from 6-9pm. after you check that out... head down to oxford art factory to see brett chan's 'shaka brah' 25m installation featuring collabs with lee ralph, dustin dollin, trent whitehead, swayzack and ainslie fletcher. from 9pm til late. more info here.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=32 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=31 gimiks has a solo show opening next friday 5 october at jugglers art space in fortitude valley. also showing in brisbane until 31 october at verve cafe/bar (109 edward st) is new art by ben constantine (plump oyster) and melissa stringer (girlie pains).

'logic and rupture' - james gulliver hancock will be showing his work from a year of residencies in vienna, paris and LA at sydney's sheffer gallery, opening saturday 6 october 4-7pm and continuing until 27 october.

'i'm seein robots' - area101 presents new paintings by josh2000 opening friday 28 september 7pm. area101 is at shop3, ebenezer place, adelaide.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=21 http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=20
you can download the 12X12 exhibition wrap-up PDF from the 12X12 page - the PDF features images from the opening night, all the artworks from the show, and states which works are still available for purchase - simply contact us if you would like to purchase any of the remaining works by ant keogh, creepy, eamo, dyzla, numskull, reka, trent whitehead and yok - we will even deliver australia wide for $15 - click here for more information.]]> http://www.watim.com/index.php?entry=19
the new site includes an improved news/blog column that you are reading right now - in the near future we will be getting some australian artists on board to help us out with posting news items here, so we can better keep you up-to-date with what's going on in the australian art scene - so keep checking back often to find out about local artists, exhibitions, events and projects that are happening all over the country.

we are also in the process of setting up the WATIM online store - the shop will be selling selected artworks, prints, books, magazines, clothing and other items produced by some of australias best established and emerging artists, illustrators and photographers - if you are an australian artist interested in selling your products through the WATIM online store, please contact us.

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