We have some of Rob Ryan’s beautiful book - ‘This Is For You’ available in the store from today.

Link: STORE

Issue #4 of the narrative art annual LE GUN will be distributed worldwide from September 2008. The launch will coincide with an exhibition and temporary arts club taking place at the Rochelle School in Arnold Circus, Shoreditch titled: LE GUN ‘The Family’

Link: http://www.legun.co.uk

NewSugar is a fresh new PDF magazine with a difference… it’s not so much a magazine as it is a gallery, or a street wall or maybe a glimpse of the future. Whatever it is NewSugar promises to make you weep with delight and have your mind-box releasing endorphins in profusion*!

With images and interviews from artists around the world and with no real creative brief other than a total requirement for the awesome we hope NewSugar will give you a glimpse into the global uprising of the hottest, newest and rawest creative talent today.…

Link: http://www.newsugar.co.uk
Source: Concrete Hermit Network

The Mystery Spot Collective are currently showing in Indo on Whitechapel Road in London. Loads of great illustrators involved, check their blog for more or why not head down and check ‘em out over a beer!

Link: http://mysteryspotcollective.blogspot.com/

Our friend Claire Quinn is seeking out prospective interest in a new-small arts space opening beside the Royal London Hospital on Whitechapel road, E1. As part of a small development a street-level shop front space has been given over for a long term programme of arts.

Link: http://www.houseoffantasticthings.com
Source: Concrete Hermit Network

Over the last week of August and the first week of September, YCN LIVE will create ‘platforms for emerging talent’ internationally. Partners; including creative agencies, studios, retailers and other organisations (and Concrete Hermit); will show the work of emerging creatives within their workspaces, environments and media.
YCN LIVE will take new work into public and private spaces, where it can inspire its audience and showcase its originator.

Link: http://www.ycnonline.com

Juju’s Delivery was founded by the Berlin-based artist Julia Schonlau. She studied Media Art at Chelsea College in London before moving into illustration and character design.

Schonlau began her career designing covers, flyers and posters for musician friends. She moved on to collaborate with Rojo, Pictoplasma, MTV and Mercedes Benz, published drawings in magazines like Lodown, Modart, Kid’s Wear and Yen Magazine. Her work has been exhibited in New York’s Cinder’s Gallery, Colette in Paris and throughout Berlin.

For Her show at Concrete Hermit Juju will be producing new work including drawing and…

Neckface is back in L.A. to stir up some trouble. This time, his third solo show at New Image Art, “Cannibal Carnival,” is all
about taking things out of context to create some chaos…

Link: http://www.newimageartgallery.com

IN THE STORE: We’re pleased to have some sets of MWM Graphics latest vectorfunk series of prints available online now. They come as a set of 3 - 17” x 12” Indigo Poster Prints. Run of 100 Sets. Signed and numbered by the artist.

Link: STORE

Bruno 9Li (Sao Paulo, Brazil) is exhibiting at Anno Domini gallery in San Jose on August 1st 2008, his second solo exhibit in the United States. META, the title of 9Li’s follow up exhibition to Mysterium Tremendum (2007), is a reflection on its Greek origin relating to the concept of “beyond.” What lies beyond the perceptible reality that we share in our day to day lives? What follows our existence here on Earth? 

Link: www.galleryad.com

If you’re not familiar with tseou then check this out: Skateable sculptures and installations. Can’t wait for more projects from these guys…

Link: www.tseou.com

LTD Edition is an affordable Art Market hosted by Fused Magazine. The event will be part of the Custard Factory’s Sunday Flea which has been running for over 12 months. It’s on the last Sunday of every month starting tomorrow: 27th July.

Link: Weblog
Source: www.concretehermitnetwork.com

THE PUBLIC ACTS is a site-specific work commissioned by the newly opened The Public in West Bromwich, and takes place this Saturday (26) and Sunday of July.

Visitors to The Public will be invited to perform a prescribed action in a specific area of building - an action witnessed, and documented by artist Daniel Lehan.

Link: www.thepublic.com
Source: www.daniel-lehan.com

Matthew is a Sydney born artist currently living in London, he’s recently re-designed his website which has a selection of his drawings.

Link: www.matthewon.com

We got an email from Tony Cederteg, whose publications we have in our gallery. He is curating a show in NYC:

Opening reception:
Thursday July 17th 6-8pm
Peter Hay Halpert Fine Art
511 West 25th Street, Gallery 306 (Third floor)
New York City - USA

Link: http://www.cederteg.blogspot.com