Artists Gilbert & George have an upcoming show this Friday October 3, 2008 at the Brooklyn Museum. I saw their exhibit a few months ago at the De Young in San Francisco. Their work has been called controversial and even over the top by critiques and viewers alike. I loved seeing their work in person. In a way I see them as early graffiti/urban artists. They showed what was going on in the world around them and they still bring a unique and interesting perspective in all the work they do.
Burlesque Design of North America and Upper Playground have teamed up to give us a new Obama artist print. 
Adam Thorpe (aka Ornatech) is a friend of mine that is an amazing artist and skilled tradesman wood carver based out of Oakland. His work blows my mind. With his unique perspective, he transforms wood into urban ideas that speak to me. I had a very hard time figuring out what work of his was my favorite, so instead here's a few that give you an idea of what he's capable of.
If you know and love art toys as much as I do you know the whole world of DIY art toys. A few of my personal favorites are Qee, Dunny, and Munny although there are tons to be found through out the industry. ToyQube has it's own DIY series called Kaniza. Also, check out this previous post about Plushform. There are so many toys to customize it's gotta inspire the artist in us all.
Beyond Limits, an exhibition of sculpture in the gardens of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, brings together the work of 20 modern artists including Marc Quinn and Salvador Dali. The annual exhibition is organised in association with Sotheby's and is open to the public until November 2 2008. You can see a slide show of images at the Guardian UK online.
WORLDSTHE OPENING RECEPTION WILL HOST TUSSLE, LEMONHEAD, EATS TAPES
Million Fishes presents Worlds: a resident artist exhibition. The October exhibition Worlds, features their resident artists in an endeavor to explore the limits of traditional installation techniques, all with a strong focus on cross-discipline collaboration.
Worlds is an exercise in exhibiting the singular vision of each artist: all artists who live in close proximity to each other and whose lives, aesthetics and ideas in various degrees begin to blend. Participating artists in worlds are Ulrika Andersson, Tyson Ayers, Brent Bishop, Zee Boudreaux, Ryan de la Hoz, Allysun Dutra, Kevin Scott Hailey, Lindsay King, Carlos Marulanda, Marilyn McNeal, Christina Miglino, Tania Padilla, Aaron Selverston, as well as select invited collaborators.
The Mercy Centre is a non profit organization in Bangkok. They build and operate schools, improve family health and welfare, protect street children's rights, combat the AIDS crisis, respond to daily emergencies, and offer shelter to orphans, to street children, and to children and adults with AIDS - always together, hand in hand and heart to heart with the people they serve.
Dave Kinsey has a show that opened last weekend and will be up through October 25, 2008 at the Alice Gallery in Brussels. Here's what Dave has to say about the exhibit: 
Chicago artist Sighn makes typography driven work that warms the cockles of my heart (yeah, I said cockles)... You can buy a one of a million edition of "it's ok" at Multi Polar Projects and several of his other works through Foundation Gallery. Also check out Allegoric Space for more examples of his work.
Nick Deakin is a UK artist/illustrator that I love. You can buy a few of his prints online through Reform School.
Gerhard Richter is considered one of the world’s greatest living artists. I have been lucky enough to see his work in person at the SFMOMA a couple of years ago. His latest work is called 4900 Colours, a major new work comprising bright monochrome squares randomly arranged in a grid formation to create stunning sheets of kaleidoscopic color. This painting is on view starting today September 23 through November 16, 2008 at the Serpentine Gallery in London.
Local San Francisco artist Dana Robson (aquarabbit) makes these beautiful pieces by hand stitching on vintage paper (maps, books, ect.). Her work is right up my alley, strongly graphic and yet inspired by nature. She is having a sale at her Etsy shop, so stop by and grab a piece for yourself. If you have time check out her stuff in person at Periscope Cellars in Emeryville through the end of this month.
