Handiedan is an artist based in Amsterdam with a very distinct collage style and this Saturday the 21st, she is releasing two new prints through Phone Booth Gallery. No pricing info is available yet, but both prints are timed limited editions, available to everyone who orders between 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM August 21, 2010 Pacific Time. Both prints will be signed and numbered.

“Two Blondes No. 1″ (above left) is a 16.5″ X 23.4” giclee, and “Beautiful Decay No. 1″ (above, right) is a 14″ X 23.4” giclee. View the full images below and check out Phone Booth Gallery on Saturday to get yourself one or both of these beauties. (more…)

It’s like a concert tour but with sketchbooks.

We’re not even halfway through 2010, but you might want to start thinking about 2011 a bit. At least, if you are interested in participating in The Sketchbook Project, 2011.

Organized by Art House Co-op, a group that seeks to create large art projects that tie hundreds to thousands of artists together, the newest incarnation of their Sketchbook Project for 2011 is possibly the most ambitious attempt yet. Unlike other sketchbook sharing and interactive projects, this one gives each artist their own book to work with, rather than depending on artists to share and ship books among themselves.

Which, honestly? Is probably a good thing. Each person is responsible for their own destiny and whatnot. It’s pretty sensible. (more…)

You may remember us mentioning Alexis Mackenzie last week. Well here she is again with a nice little print from Tiny Showcase. Tiny Showcase prints are small, affordable digital prints released every Tuesday. A percentage of each print benefits a charity of the artist’s choice so you can feel extra good about your purchase. The print above is entitled “Cradle” and is $20. Available this week only.

Shepard Fairey has a new gallery exhibition opening May 1 at Deitch Projects in NY. With this new show we are presented with a great deal of new art prints for purchase on May 1. Above, you can see the May Day Flag offset print available at a random time May 1. The print measures 18″x24″ and is a signed and numbered edition of 600 for $35. On May 1st, get yourself over to obeygiant.com and pound your refresh button to snag one.

After the break you can check out the 6 new portrait prints that will be available for purchase at the show opening. Remaining stock will be sold on obeygiant.com at a later date. The portraits are some of the best he’s done in a while and among them we are presented with a second Muhammad Ali and Debbie Harry rendition by the artist. The Iggy Pop and Debbie Harry prints will be signed by the musicians as well as Shepard Fairey.

If you’re lucky enough to live in or near NYC and can make it to this opening, we’d love to have photos of the event. Get in touch with us if you can provide coverage of the event.

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Artist Alexis Mackenzie uses the imagery of biology and botany to create beautiful, carefully cut collages.  The images carry strong typographical weight, moving between fun phrasing and cryptic messages.  A current exhibit of her work is being held in Chicago at  Ebersmoore.  In addition, she has assembled collages for the  book On Wonderland and Waste by Sandy Florian.

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