Shows to check out!

Sam Leach at Sullivan and Stumpf is still riding a wave all but 2 of his artworks have sold .The show having just opened . At a price of $6 and half grand max one would say good price point ,yeah they'd sell ! But one must remember they are small bugger's ,the biggest being about 30x 30 cm . They are exsquisite works . Personally I thought his nod to the moon landing anniversary sensational . And I must admit to being amazed by his skills applying such a glass like application of resin . Flawless!
Here's one a little of the radar (but not for long)
Julien Meagher . Doctor Julien if you will!
His upcomoning show at Chalkhorse has captured the imagination 9 out of 11 works have already sold and the show doesn't start for another 9 days !!
The show 'ink on oils' is his take on Asian tattoo's on bodies ! I've had the pleasure of seeing the show and it's a winner . Priced at about $3,500 grand for about a metre square they are a steal for the work the Doc has put in . Indeed Dr Julien is riding high at the momento having just been given a show at Scott Liversy's gallery in Melbourne later in the year .Check out Scott's stable Bromley aside he ain't no fool ![ note- that just may show he's a businessman].

Another bargain -Adam Wheatley

Continuing my love of finding artists I think are doing something interesting and are bloody cheap ie offering a good purchase I would like you to check out Adam Wheatley( his artist bio alone is a great read ). You can find examples of his work online at Wood-Green gallery (Melbourne) . Now i must stress here that I am only talking about his WORKS ON PAPER . One may find some offerings done on surfboards ,that i gather from the price sell well for the dude but umm yeah the works on paper are the go . They show a quirky humour with a bit of commentary on capilalism and society at large.
I like them so much I bought 2.Unframed but for a total of $700 bucks I'm very happy to live with that. When you consider the galleries 40 odd percent cost of materials and time taken this ain't much return for his endeavors . Yet I always applaud the galleries and the artist for taking a punt and allowing people for a greater base of support to develop.
p.s he is a sydney based artist

Lister's mystery show !

Anthony Lister is placing himself upthere with the best self promoter's by having a show this Friday the 17th in Sydney . The catch is the venue is not being disclosed till the 16th itself . Oh lordy be the suspence I might just wet myself .
But seriously ,should be an interesting show really do beleive the lad has something and many a emerging street artist idolises his art . So much so many an artist completes work with a serious nod towards Mr Lister. So if your any way curious log onto his website anthonylister.com

Art World magazine folding !

Yes a couple of sources have mentioned that Art world magazine has folded .
At first I thought the global downturn may have affected them ,lower gallery budgets for advertising etc . But I'm told it's not the case rather Steve Bush's personal situation has resulted in a need to fold the mad .
Shame for all as twas a good magazine