Things To Come…
September 9 – October 8
Bold Hype Gallery, NYC

A thick 300+ page hardcover book expands a best of selection of material from issues 5-8 of the magazine.

Packed with intelligent interviews and exposés on leading pop surrealists, street artists and new contemporary artists, from all over the world. The Hi-Fructose Collected 2 Box Set, edited by Annie Owens and Attaboy, is a must-have addition to your personal library.

The hardcover book includes a special introduction by the infamous Long Gone John

Featuring:
Amy Sol, Lori Earley, James Jean, Audr ey Kawasaki, Mars-1 , Parskid, Brendan Danielsson, David Stoupakis, Apak, Angry Woebots, Jordan Crane, Marion Peck, Yoko d’Holbachie, Jason D’Aquino, Ken Keirns, Scott Radke, Amy Casey, Mark jenkins, Oliver Munday, Brendan Tang, Travis Louie, Brian Dettmer, Kukula, KMNDZ, Freek Drent, XiaoQing Ding, Naoto Hattori, Paul Pope, Chris Mars, Edwin Ushiro, Jonathan Wayshak, KRK Ryden, Gregory Jacobsen, Yoskay Yamamoto, Mike Rea, Ferris Plock, Oksana Badrack, Femke Heimstra, Victor Castil lo, The Taxidermy of Dr. Seuss, Esao Andrews, Robert Hardgrave, Camille Rose Garcia, Barnaby Barford, McBess and More!

Available for pre-order June 1 @ Hi-Fructose.com

Survey Select – Narrative Art Exhibition
July 15 – September 5

Introducing “Survey Select—Narrative Art Exhibition,” a contemporary art exhibition celebrating 65 internationally renowned artists. “Survey Select” elevates the narrative tradition of storytelling with original art works, critical writings, workshops, films and community events. Through a unified presentation of painting, drawing, collage and sculpture the public can experience a 8 week museum show for free six days a week from July 15 through September 15 at the Wonderbread Factory in downtown San Diego.

Artists
“Survey Select” features a diverse group of 65 cultural instigators not afraid to articulate the complexities of life through their personal, thought-provoking, narrative style. This diverse group of selected artists represents an emerging community of fine art painters from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and the United States, ranging in ages 18 to 75. Many of the exhibition’s artists have been featured in museums, documentaries and books, as well as actively teach. View all 64 artists

Wonderbread Factory
171 14th Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Urban Superstar Show – Back From Black
May 1 – June 14

Featured Artists:
Alberto Corradi, AlePOP, Alessandro Rak, Amy Sol, Anthony Ausgang, Prof. Bad Trip, (Gianluca Lerici), Basil Wolverton, Bigfoot, Blu, Boris Hoppek, Brendan Danielsson, Buff Monster, Camilla D’Errico, Camilla Falsini, Catalina Estrada, Cesko, Charles Burns, Ciou, Daniel Clowes, Dave Cooper, Dave McKean, DEM, Diavù (David Vecchiato), Fidia, Francesca Ghermandi, Gary Baseman, Gary Taxali, Gianluca Costantini, Gilbert Shelton, Gio Pistone, Glenn Barr, Hitnes, Ian Stevenson, Jamie Hewlett, Jeremy Fish, Jim Avignon, Joe Ledbetter, Jon Burgerman, Laurina Paperina, Licia Viero, Lina Hoven, Lisa Petrucci, Marco About, Massimo Giacon, Matti Hagelberg, Michael Sieben, Mr. Wany, Paper Resistance, Paul Chatem, Ray Caesar, Robert Crumb, Scarful, Sergio Mora, Shag, Squaz, Tara McPherson, Tokidoki (Simone Legno), Victor Castillo, Zelda Bomba, Zoe Lacchei

MADRE Contemporary Art Museum
Naples, Italy

Featuring work by a select group of outstanding artists:
Chris Mars, Jeff Soto, Kevin Cyr, Kris Kuksi, Jonathan Viner, Martin Witfooth, Lori Earley, Mark Ryden, Thomas Doyle, Scott Musgrove, Victor Castillo, Amy Sol, Audrey Kawasaki, Brendan Danielsson, Brian Dettmer, Candice Tripp, Jesse Hazlip, Greg “Craola” Simkins, Harma Heikens, Attaboy, Alex Pardee, James Jean, Scott Hove, Sas Christian, Colin Christian, Yoko D’Holbachie, Travis Lampe, Junko Mizuno, Brandt Peters, Mia, Chet Zar, Kathie Olivas, Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriguez, Sam Gibbons, Annie Owens, Yosuke Ueno, Skinner, Ewelina Ferruso

Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave. T5
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Murphy Fine Arts and curator/publisher Mark Murphy will be exhibiting this year at Aqua Wynwood Art Fair December 3-6. The booth space is located at No. 44a and 44b, sharing with Galerie D’Art Yves Laroche.

Artists featured include: Seonna Hong, Tony Fitzpatrick, Jeff Soto, Martin Wittfooth, Meggs, Cathie Bleck, Robert Connett, Mia, Marco Wagner, Mark Todd, Esther Pearl Watson, Brendan Danielsson, Christopher Buzelli, Leslie Ditto and Joel Nakamura.

Aqua Art Miami (Wynwood)
42 NE 25th St. Miami FL 33137

Participating artists:
Anthony Ausgang, Anthony Pontius, Brendan Danielsson, Brendan Monroe, Danielle de Picciotto, Dan May, Eric White, Femke Hiemstra, Fred Stonehouse, Gary Baseman, Gastón Liberto, Gregory Hergert, Heiko Müller, Jason Limon, John Casey, Marcus Schäfer, Mark Elliott, Martin Wittfooth, Matt Lock, Mitch Blunt, Moki, Nando Vivas, Paul Chatem, Sergio Mora, The Horror aka Daniel Cantrell, Travis Louie, Van Arno, Wolfgang Sangmeister

Feinkunst Krüger
Ditmar-Koel-Str. 22
20459 Hamburg
Germany

The 13th Hour

Participating artists:
Shawn Barber, Matthew Bone, Paul Booth, Vincent Castiglia, Andy B. Clarkson, Christopher Conte, Coro, Brendan Danielsson, Ewelina Ferruso, Fred Harper, Stephanie Henderson, Robert Hernandez, Craig LaRotonda, Jeff McMillan, Gilbert Oh, Pooch, Anthony Pontius, Dan Quintana, Celeste Rappone, Paul Rumsey, David Stoupakis, Tin, Brian Viveros, Jasmine Worth, Genevive Zacconi, Chet Zar.

Last Rites Gallery
511 W. 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001

Participating artists:
David Van Alphen, Jonathan Bergeron, Chris Buzelli, Bob Dob, Molly Crabapple, Amy Crehore, Steven Daily, Brendan Danielsson, Leslie Ditto, Travis Lampe, Jason Limon, Travis Louie, Lola, Tim Mantoani, Dan May, Mike Maxwell, Brandi Milne, Joel Nakamura, Kathie Olivas, Nathan Ota, Brandt Peters, Luke Ramsey, Chris Ryniak, Erik Sandberg, Raudiel Sanudo, Mijn Schatje, Nathan Spoor, Matt Stallings, David Russell Talbott, Jon Todd, Joe Vaux, Marco Wagner, Jeni Yang

Wonderhaus - 1441 L Street - San Diego, CA 92101

Sorry… I needed to take some time out from art to refocus. It ended up being a bit longer than I expected, but now I’m back and working hard at getting some new work out. A few shows coming up… several new drawings, a few new paintings, a custom wood toy and a couple commissions. Stay tuned.

(OLD NEWS FROM THIS POINT ON)