Gary Baseman has just released a lovely new book that features artwork from his recent Barcelona exhibition "Knowledge Comes From Gas Release". Only 200 copies are available for sale and can be purchased on his website www.garybaseman.com.

Art documentary Beautiful Losers is hitting the streets, and its first stop is NYC. The movie premieres at the IFC Center on Sixth Avenue. And in conjunction with the release, Nike will be presenting a series of workshops called Make Something! with featured artists Barry McGee, Ed Templeton, Chris Johanson, Tobin Yelland, Eric Elms, Geoff McFetridge, Shepard Fairey, Mike Mills, Todd James, Cheryl Dunn, KAWS, Aaron Rose, Mr. Cartoon, and others. The youth mentorship workshops will take place in NYC, LA, and San Francisco and are aimed towards children. However, I might have to sneak into one!! They sound too fun to miss --- character design with KAWS, animation with Todd James, and zine making with Aaron Rose. Stay tuned for more information and photos from next week's Los Angeles special screening.

Art website Fecal Face just posted a fun interview with Los Angeles street artist Buff Monster. He took a break from painting for his upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery to talk about life, his love of Garbage Pail Kids and his new work. "The Sweetest Thing" will feature a kaleidoscope of geometric patterns, kaiju-inspired characters, and kanji translations of Buff Monsterism's such as Lick It Up and Extra Creamy. Inspired by Japanese fine art, pop culture, and anime, Buff Monster paints his trademark imagery in Superflat style, blending pink, black, and metallic silver shapes into an array of squirting scenes. Check out the interview, which reveals more about his process and love of the color pink. 

BUFF MONSTER
"The Sweetest Thing"

Opening Reception Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 7 to 10pm
On View August 23 until September 2, 2008

Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340