Twin Lens Reflex: Camera on Camera

Ever wonder what kind of madness unfolds in Kiel Johnson’s studio? Now you can watch – as the artist furiously builds his Twin Lens Reflex Camera….on camera….

Kiel Johnson’s Cardboard Twin Lens Reflex Camera Time Lapse from Theo Jemison on Vimeo.

“Publish or Perish” is Radar-Friendly

Kiel Johnson’s upcoming solo exhibition, “Publish or Perish,” is already on the radar of some LA art aficionados.

In addition to the Beautiful/Decay article by Sasha Lee, and Annie Owens’ contribution to Hi-Fructose Magazine, Shayna Nys Dambrot of Flavorpill weighed in on Kiel’s newest haps. Read her overview on Flavorpill LA, or via the image below.

Cindy Wright Work Acquired by The Contemporary Museum

Mark Moore Gallery is thrilled to announce The Contemporary Museum’s (HA) acquisition of Cindy Wright’s “Untitled” (2008).

The museum’s head curator, Jay Jensen, stated, “The painting has great staying power, a work one could go back to again and again and find something more in it.”

Congratulations to both the artist and the museum for such a fabulous addition to TCM’s permanent collection.

Ben Weiner + Museo Magazine

Here’s a first: MMG’s Ben Weiner is partaking in Museo Magazine’s online exhibition of artist screenshots.

Organized by Timothy Hull and Museo Editor, Dave Shapiro, the exhibition presents a glimpse into the working worlds of practicing comtemporary artists; better close that IM chat window!

Check out “Open Apple Shift 3: An Exhibition of Screenshots…” by visiting Museo Magazine’s website.

New Asgar/Gabriel Work at Brot Kunsthalle

Artist duo Asgar/Gabriel will be presenting new work in Vienna, Austria in Brot Kunsthalle’s group exhibition, “The Promise of Loss: A Contemporary Index of Iran.” Opening October 9, from 5-10pm, “Promise of Loss” will also feature work by Sara Rahbar, Babak Golkar, Samira Abbassy and others.

Asgar/Gabriel will be featured in the “Re-imaging the Revolution” section of the exhibition, which was curated by Shaheen Merali.

If you find yourself in the Vienna area, make it a priority to swing by the opening on the 9th!

Beautiful/Decay Goes “Behind the Scenes” with Kiel Johnson

Sasha Lee of Beautiful/Decay was all about the behind-the-scenes details of Kiel’s upcoming show, opening October 17th.

To catch a peek of Hyperbole Studio’s goings-on, check out B/D’s blog entry here!

Gavin Nolan Helps Celebrate Five Years of Sartorial

Celebrating the launch of their new website, Sartorial Contemporary (London, UK) announces FIFTHYEARS – FIVE YEARS CELEBRATION, an exhibition featuring their most prominent artists from the past five years. Included in the exhibition is MMG’s Gavin Nolan, who will be showing alongside Gordon Cheung, Sweet Toof, Hugh Mendes and others.

For more information, visit Sartorial’s website. Better yet, if you’re in the London area, drop by the gallery October 2 – 23rd, 2009 to see some real, live Nolan works.

NYT Reviews Tim Bavington

Ken Johnson of the New York Times reviewed Tim Bavington’s solo exhibition of new work at Jack Shainman Gallery earlier this week, praising Bavington’s “aesthetics of seduction and sensory intoxication.”

Read the full-length review on page two by visiting the Art in Review section, and if you’re in the NYC area, visit the dynamic works in person at Shainman’s gallery at 513 West 20th Street.

Todd Hebert Heads South

Todd Hebert ventures into Texas with a solo exhibition of new work at Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery – opening on October 3, 2009, 11a – 1p – and is on view through November 5, 2009.

For more information on the show’s details and the gallery, visit DBHB Gallery’s website.

Hi-Fructose Touches Base with Kiel Johnson

Hi-Fructose Magazine chatted with Kiel Johnson about his upcoming solo exhibition at Mark Moore Gallery, and documented his “swan song for dying technology”on the publication’s blog.

They not only preview Johnson’s exhibition (opening October 17th, 2009), but also discuss his concept and statement for the show – which is refreshingly autobiographical. Check out the full length feature here.