Stephanie Backes: Wolkengraber

Dortmund-born sculptor Stephanie Backes is making her solo debut at Berlin's Loop gallery. Entitled Wolkengraber, that's “cloudgrabber†in German, this exhibit of sculptures melds the aesthetic of biology with bionics, suggesting alien-like skeletons and spindly arthopods. Wolkengraber Opening reception: 24 October 2008, 8pm 24 October-13 December 2008 Loop Jägerstrasse 5 10117 Berlin-Mitte map tel. +030 28 39 00 28

Jonathan LeVine Presents Doze Green and Blek le Rat

by Ariston Anderson Gallerist Jonathan LeVine's concurrent upcoming shows highlight two prominent street artists from opposite sides of the planet, Brooklyn's Blek's work is often confused with Banksy's, and he is listed as a major influence to the British artist. There's also plenty of signature work in the new show, his startling black-and-white figures which complement the classical architecture of Europe. The artist's new monograph, …

Casey Ruble: Except in Struggle

You can find more information on Casey Ruble on Except in Struggle Through 15 November 2008 Foley Gallery 547 W 27th Street, 5th floor New York, NY 10001 tel +1 212 244 9081