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Post by thinkspace on Apr 3, 2012 18:34:08 GMT -8
 ‘New Blood’Curated by Morgan SpurlockFeaturing new works from artists who have changed the art world forever, and their ‘New Blood’: the next wave of hand picked art stars. Plus in our project room:Stephanie Buer'Nothing Lasts Forever’Reception with the artists:Sat, April 28th 5-8PM Both exhibits on view April 28th through May 19th Thinkspace is honored to be working with producer/director/writer/collector Morgan Spurlock (The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Supersize Me) on his debut curatorial project. New Blood aims to showcase artists that Spurlock feels have changed the art world forever and has in turn given each of them the chance to invite a protégé of their choice to profile alongside their own work in this very special exhibit. Thinkspace’s Andrew Hosner comments “We’ve worked closely with Morgan for a number of years now and ever since I interviewed him for our blog a couple years back I’ve wanted to run the idea by him of a curatorial project. Fast forward a year and one day while catching up via phone I just threw it out there to him and he loved the idea. He came back to us a month or so later with a fully realized concept for the show and a wish list of artists to approach. Morgan has always been about helping out and supporting up and coming artists, so to see his vision for this show come to life has been very rewarding.” Showing concurrently in our project room will be ‘ Nothing Lasts Forever’, featuring new charcoal works on paper alongside a series of new oil paintings from Stephanie Buer in her debut solo exhibition with our gallery.
Morgan talks a little about his ‘New Blood’:"I'm a massive art collector who, by way of my habit formed a relationship with Thinkspace's Andrew Hosner, and when he offered me the opportunity to curate a show I jumped at the chance. The concept of the show is how the torch is passed from one artist to the next. One opens the door so another can follow. And this show is all about artists who I think have and are continuing to impact and change the art world, and each one of these artists is bringing along an 'apprentice' or 'protege' who they think we all need to know about, the artists they believe are the 'New Blood' of the art world." Featuring new works from:Camille Rose Garcia / Travis Lampe The Date Farmers / Albert Reyes Dzine / Jesus Bubu Negron Elizabeth McGrath / Morgan Slade Gary Baseman / Jesse Dickenson Gary Taxali / Adrian Forrow Jonathan Yeo / Charlie Gouldsborough Mark Jenkins / Sandra Fernandez Nicola Verlato / Marco Mazzoni Ron English / Kid Zoom Saber / ZES Shepard Fairey / Nicholas Bowers Tim Biskup / Patrick Hruby  A look at Marco Mazzoni's piece in progress inside his studio for the Morgan Spurlock curated 'New Blood' exhibit opening April 28th at ThinkspaceSneak Peek for the show ( to be added to as we get closer): www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157629274921834/  About Morgan Spurlock:Morgan Spurlock (born November 7, 1970) is an American documentary filmmaker, humorist, television producer, screenwriter, political activist, bounty hunter, and journalist best known for his documentary films The Greatest Movie Ever Sold and Super Size Me. Spurlock was also the executive producer and star of the reality television series 30 Days. Take a look at an earlier interview I conducted with Morgan here: www.sourharvest.com/2010/04/06/an-interview-with-collector-morgan-spurlock/
About Stephanie Buer:Stephanie Buer began pursing a career in art at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan where she fell in love with the city and urban exploration. She spent the next ten years living in Detroit and developing as an artist. Her urban landscapes explore the many layers of history found in the marginal areas of cities. From the imprints of industry and production to its eventual decay, each subject has a historical context, an original purpose that is now lost. She is fascinated by how these places change as they succumb to the manipulation of vandals, artists and the resilience of nature ever slowly growing alongside. Through her art Stephanie seeks to find beauty and peace in these forgotten and unloved areas of cities. She currently works in Portland, Oregon at her studio in the Falcon Art Community. Artist website: stephaniebuer.com Take a sneak peek inside Stephanie's studio here:www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157629573761481/ |
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Post by jB on Apr 3, 2012 20:30:30 GMT -8
That Mazzoni piece in progress in amazing! Good luck with this showing Andrew. I am looking forward to seeing the Jenkins work...really been loving his sculptures as of lately.
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 4, 2012 8:37:23 GMT -8
That Mazzoni piece in progress in amazing! Good luck with this showing Andrew. I am looking forward to seeing the Jenkins work...really been loving his sculptures as of lately. Thanks JB - I'm excited to see what Mark comes up with too and his assistant looks to deliver something very sharp too. Marco's piece has come out just beautifully, believe he posted a finished shot of it on his Facebook. More soon... |
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 5, 2012 19:44:46 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 5, 2012 19:49:26 GMT -8
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Post by swabie2424 on Apr 6, 2012 7:05:37 GMT -8
Stephanie is so talented. I see huge things in her future. I read the article in the Times on Morgan the other day. As someone who's been going to SDCC for over 20 years, I can't wait to see the film...
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 7, 2012 12:12:00 GMT -8
Thanks Swabie, really looking forward to sharing Stephanie's new show with everyone. We'll be exhibiting four new oil on canvas works alongside four new charcoal on paper works. The charcoal works are currently at the framers and she's finishing up the final oil painting and the works are so stunning.
The Comic-Con movie is SO good, his team did a great job capturing the event from many perspectives and I was blown away to finally get to meet Stan Lee. A legend.
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 11, 2012 20:49:10 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 14, 2012 8:36:44 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 20, 2012 9:07:51 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 20, 2012 9:10:46 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Apr 23, 2012 11:40:27 GMT -8
We posted up an interview with Morgan about the show for those interested.  |
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 23, 2012 18:42:55 GMT -8
Thank you so much for the great interview Sleepboy (and to Khoi too), came out great. Fire Dog Lake also posted a nice interview with Morgan recently here talking about the show: tinyurl.com/6srorll |
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 23, 2012 18:46:02 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 24, 2012 21:01:27 GMT -8
LA Weekly posted a nice interview with Morgan today here: blogs.laweekly.com/arts/2012/04/morgan_spurlock_new_blood_thin.phpFrom the LA Weekly interview: The last piece he added to his growing collection? "I just got a hold of an Anthony Lister piece," Spurlock adds passionately. "Its of a voluptuous woman in a Darth Vader mask -- so totally everything that I'm about! I love it." |
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 25, 2012 23:51:24 GMT -8
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Post by The Gorgon on Apr 27, 2012 9:39:14 GMT -8
Oh I get it! To compliment "Gamorrha" Attachments:
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Post by thinkspace on Apr 27, 2012 23:41:31 GMT -8
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Post by easycraig on May 1, 2012 7:37:50 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on May 1, 2012 8:37:04 GMT -8
Thanks easycraig! Loading up a couple hundred pics from the big night now. One of our most intense and non-stop crowds ever and was so cool to have Stephanie Buer sell out her debut solo show and receive props from some of the most established players in the game.
Thank you to everyone that came out and showed support!
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Post by iron on May 1, 2012 12:08:42 GMT -8
I really like it.
Fantastic art very well presented.
Thanks for the pics.
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Post by svenman on May 3, 2012 7:37:30 GMT -8
thanks ec for the pics.
a well put together show and some really nice work.
Some artists i'd not come across previously in the mix and i really like their work such as Patrick Hruby and Jesse Dickenson.
Congrats to Morgan on curating his first exhibit.
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Post by The Gorgon on May 5, 2012 14:47:10 GMT -8
Thanks easycraig! Loading up a couple hundred pics from the big night now. One of our most intense and non-stop crowds ever and was so cool to have Stephanie Buer sell out her debut solo show and receive props from some of the most established players in the game. Thank you to everyone that came out and showed support! Yo Andrew, This should be a yearly thing. Awesome concept. |
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Post by thinkspace on May 6, 2012 20:18:32 GMT -8
Thanks easycraig! Loading up a couple hundred pics from the big night now. One of our most intense and non-stop crowds ever and was so cool to have Stephanie Buer sell out her debut solo show and receive props from some of the most established players in the game. Thank you to everyone that came out and showed support! Yo Andrew, This should be a yearly thing. Awesome concept. This will be revisited for sure, maybe not on an annual basis but a part two will come about for sure. Loading up our shots from the evening now. Will post a link here once ready. |
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Post by thinkspace on May 17, 2012 8:20:13 GMT -8
For those that couldn't catch the opening or haven't had the chance to see the show in person, notorious LA photographer Birdman has just posted a great video tour of the opening night action. Look for it later today on 12oz Prophet too.
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