Aakash Nihalani gives a familiar street sign a new twist. Cool, insightful video of the piece coming together: Courtesy Jim Kiernan and © 2010 Aakash Nihalani

Nina Pandolfo, one of Brazil’s most exciting emerging contemporary artists, presents Life’s Flavor, her debut US solo exhibition, at Carmichael Gallery this Saturday, March 20. Artwork on display will include mixed media sculpture, works on canvas featuring metal, crystal and light and a piece constructed entirely from Swarovski crystals, complemented by several large, site-specific installations. This…

Acclaimed American artists Mark Jenkins and Aakash Nihalani opened two groundbreaking shows at Carmichael Gallery on Thursday, January 21. Crowds poured in to see the evolution of the absurd in Jenkins’ hyper realistic sculptures and Nihalani’s commanding new three-dimensional works on aluminum and plastic. Check out some opening night shots. See more pics of the…