First seen in 2004, the Grand Central Art Center is reviving the hit exhibition “100 Artists See Satan”, now available in paperback. This years show features 100 of the most talented contemporary artists giving their interpretation of the devil, and as opposed to the first version of the show, this one will be a fundraiser with “All proceeds will benefit future GCAC programs and exhibitions”. The exhibition will run from June 26th to August 15th, so if you are around the Santa Ana area make sure to stop by. Just a few of the artists that will be participating in this show are: Peter Adamyan, Ron English, Robert Williams, Tara McPherson, Jeff McMillan, Ana Bagayan, Scott G Brooks, Luke Chueh, Dalek, Coop, Korin Faught, Mercedes Helnwein, Camille Rose Garcia, Alex Grey, Chris Mars, Scott Musgrove, Mark Ryden, Mike Shine, Christopher Ulrich, Eric White, Laurie Lipton and many more.

A majority of the work is pretty amazing. I’m not the biggest fan of Gary Baseman’s work but I really like the drawing he submitted. Eric White’s painting “Nope”, freaks me right out. There is also a good amount of prints we have seen before, but its nice that these artists submitted work to a good cause. Check out the preview images here, and then head on over and see the full show.
100 Artists See Satan Fundraiser @ Grand Central Art Center

Gary Baseman -- Christine Wu

Eric White -- Jeff McMillan

Laurie Lipton

Bob Dob -- Chris Mars

Scott G Brooks -- Christopher Ulrich

Curated by Jan Corey Helford, this past May 15th marked the opening of the “Art From the New World” group exhibition at the Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery. This show will run until August 22nd, but for those of us that aren’t able to see it in person, we now have some images of the art and even behind the scenes photos of the preparation and build up to opening day (see here).

Last year the Bristol City Museum featured the works of Banksy, and during the course of the exhibition over 300,000 visited the museum. Now for the “Art From the New World” show, there have been over 5,000 visitors in the first 6 days of the opening. This is not only a very exciting show, but an important one for the future of the art we love so much. Originally referred to as a scene filled with “illustrators”, this art is now gaining more momentum than ever. Museums are taking notice, and the fan-base is becoming larger than ever. There is some amazing work in this show, from artists such as Kent Williams, David Stoupakis, Joe Sorren, Brandi Milne, Buff Monster, Camille Rose Garcia, Dave Kinsey, Travis Louie, Mercedes Helnwein, Ray Ceasar, Sas Christian, Melissa Forman, Jason Shawn Alexander, Dave Cooper, Liz McGrath, Mike Stilkey, Gary Baseman, Craola, Luke Chueh, Coop, Natalia Fabia, Chris Anthony, AJ Fosik, Joe Ledbetter, Todd Schorr, Van Arno, Martin Wittfooth, Josh Agle, Lola, Sylvia Ji, Marion Peck, Mark Ryden and many more. How is that for a lineup? I really wish this show was going to travel and come to some museums here in the states. Take a look at the preview images here, and then head over for the full preview.

Art From the New World: Here and Here

A while back I posted of an exclusive Lil Mort Red figure, and now it looks like Munky King has a black version in stock. This new figure is 7″ tall, vinyl and limited to an edition of 400. They will have the red one coming soon, and they also have a very smooth looking clear version that is limited to 100.

Get em here: Coop Stuff @ Munkyking

3D Retro has an exclusive vinyl figure by Coop. “Lil Mort” is based on a few of the paintings that were in his latest solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery. This figure is glow in the dark, 7″ tall and has a removable scythe. It’s limited to 150, but according to Vinylpulse 50 of those are saved for “Corey Helford Gallery’s members”.

Check it out: Lil Mot @ 3D Retro

Here is the rundown of events for this weekend.

Friday:
Richard Heller Gallery is opening a group show with art from Derek Albeck, Mars-1 and more

Poketo Studios Is hosting “F*ck Cancer – We Love Justin” a benefit show for artist/designer Justin Van Hoy, with work by Tim Biskup, Shepard Fairey, Jordan Isip, Amanda Visell and many more

T&P Fine Art will open “Advertisements for Myself”, a group show featuring work by 2Cents, Branded, Nose, and El Toro.

La Luz de Jesus will open a show featuring works by Krystopher Sapp, Daniel Elson, Mark Bryan & Magda Trzaski. The Mark Bryan paintings look amazing.

Circle Culture Gallery is opening “Self Portraits”, with work by D-Face, Jeff Soto, Kill Pixie, Wordtomother and more.

Saturday:
Chango will have “Nuovo Mundus” featuring new works by Paul Torres

The Push SF presents Roberto Venosa

Kinsey/Desforges will have new works from Cole Sternberg

Corey Helford Gallery will have a signing with Coop featuring his books ‘The Big Fat One’ and ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ as well as a chance to pre-order his new “Lil’ Mort” figure.

Bear & Bird Gallery will open “Made in Mexico”, a group show featuring work by artists that are located in Mexico.

Rivet Art is hosting “The Study” featuring the work of Doktor A, Steve Cvinar, Dave Pressler, and Johnny Yanok.

Copro Gallery will have “Death and Taxes by Joe Ledbetter, “The Glass Menagerie” by Nathan Spoor and “Immortality” by Vincent Caccioti. Joe ledbetter will also be signing “Creatures of Habit”, there is also some Prints and Toys available at the gallery

Gallery Nucleus is having a show featuring “The Art Of Bob Peak”

Here is the rundown of the shows opening this weekend:

Friday:
Corey Helford Gallery is hosting the first solo show from Coop in the past three years. Reception is from 7-10pm

Gallery 1988 SF will open “Searching for Satori” a new solo show featuring new works by Matt Dangler

Saturday:
The Lab will open “Black Market Sugar” a group show featuring work by Glenn Arthur, Cate Rangel and many more.

Merry Karnowsky Gallery> will host “I’ll Hit You Up Tomorrow” featuring new works from Kill Pixie.

Thinkspace Gallery ‘Culver City INVASION’ during the 4th Annual Culver City Art Walk ‘Pop Up’ Gallery Location: 8542 Washington Blvd. (just a few doors west of Corey Helford). Work by all sorts of amazing artists as well as live painting.

Nowhere Limited will open “THE VISUAL ART OF MARK MOTHERSBAUGH: RUGS! RUGS! RUGS!”

Joshua Liner Gallery will host two new solo exhibitions, “Stories From the Other Side of the Bridge” by Mike Davis and “An Uncanny Lineup of Serendipitous Connections” by Heidi Taillefer. This is going to be one exciting show.

David B Smith Gallery will host “Sprout” featuring new works by Josh Keyes.

It’s Coop’s first silkscreen show poster since 2004, and is now available on his site for pre-order. The print will arrive the day of the show (5/29) and will ship the first week of June.
The poster is based on Coop’s self portrait painting for the show, and is his first silkscreen on black paper! The print is 36″ x 24″, signed and numbered in an edition of 250 for $75.
These will sell out fast, so head on over now and secure one.

Coop Show Poster

Coming this Friday, May 29th to the Corey Helford Gallery is the latest solo show of new works by Coop. It’s his first exhibition in past three years, and looks amazing. There is a killer feature of his new works in the latest issue of Juxtapoz (May,09). These new painting are massive, and are a mixture of painting, stencils and silk screening. The halftones look great and are mostly hand painted. Daily Du Jour has a studio visit posted on the site, really shows how big the paintings are.

For now here is a few preview images of some of the work. For the full preview, contact the gallery. rs@coreyhelfordgallery.com