Coop's new exhibition Brand Recognition opens at sixspace on September 9, 2006.
In his third solo exhibition at sixspace, Coop presents new acrylic-on-canvas paintings and ink-on-paper works in Brand Recognition. Continuing his exploration of re-appropriation, Coop expands on dissecting his own iconic imagery, popular culture, and art historical references with his new series of bold, sexy, and smart paintings. Concurrent with main exhibition, the gallery’s project room space will feature the debut showing of his preparatory sketches...go to sixspace for more information
You're all invited to the opening reception - click invite image for details.

Skin Deep: Coop cover article in the Los Angeles Alternative - September 1, 2006
In his latest work, Coop turns his trademark wit, and his willingness to confront the viewer with uncomfortable or aggressive imagery, against our own consumer culture. His latest show, titled Brand Recognition, pairs blatantly sexual imagery with the great new signifiers of our modern age: corporate logos. Link to article

Coop interviews
In Boing Boing's first step towards doing more video blogging they're featuring an interview with Coop. Featuring studio photos, in-progress painting images, and Coop discussing his latest body of work - don't miss it! BoingBoing.net
Tony Pierce also asked Coop 666 questions, or maybe a few less for LAist.com