PUSH “Out of Line” Opens at Known Gallery
Push, a Los Angeles-based artist, unveiled his latest body of work at Known Gallery on Fairfax. His exhibit, Out Of Line, displays a unique style of abstract and conceptual themes that empower him to ‘push’ outside the boundaries of basic fine art. With roots in the Los Angeles graffiti scene, and a member of the…
LA Art Show 2014: Los Angeles Murals Reclaim Their Place
Saturday at the LA Art Show, Isabel Rojas-Williams presented “Will Los Angeles Reclaim Its Title as the Mural Capital of the World?” CARTWHEEL is presented a special guided tour of the Los Angeles Downtown Arts District murals for LA Art Show guests which tied into the exhibition. Rojas-Williams also curated “Paris Women & Bicycles” a photo exhibit by former Los Angeles District attorney Gil Garcetti, the father of our current mayor, Eric Garcetti and lead discussions on both exhibitions as part of the LA Art Show’s Dialog series.
Mural Tour Showcases Arts District for LA Art Show Visitors
On Saturday January 18, over sixty guests of the Los Angeles Art Show explored the Los Angeles Downtown Arts District for a mural tour, CARTWHEEL’s first event of 2014. Conceived by CARTWHEEL founder Cindy Schwarzstein to compliment the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles‘ (MCLA) LA Art Show exhibition and panel discussion, Will Los Angeles Reclaim…
Save the Date! Create:Fixate, February 15
Create:Fixate returns to Lot 613 at 6th and Matteo in the Downtown Arts District for a one night only event from 7pm to 2am, featuring over forty artists, musicians, DJs and designers, plus their wonderful Kids Kreativity Zone during the night’s preview, from 4pm to 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and before 9pm night…
LA Art Show 2014: Cartwheel Art Presents LA Art Show Arts District Mural Tour
As special event for LA Art Show guests, Cartwheel Art presents the Arts District Mural Tour. Taking place on Saturday, January 18, the tour will provide an opportunity for guests of the LA Art Show to see and learn about the Los Angeles’ mural history and future, a living extension of the Isabel Rojas-Williams’…
Art Basel 2013: Wynwood Walls Women
A landmark to well-known street artists and muralists, Wynwood Walls is part of an art complex built by the late Tony Goldman, a visionary known for transforming neglected neighborhoods into thriving cultural destinations. In years past, the Wynwood walls have touted murals by Retna, Ron English, Aiko, Kenny Sharf, and the Os Gemeos twins, among…
Miami 2013: Photos from Create:Fixate’s Michelle Berc
Create:Fixate founder/curator Michelle Berc sent us these shots from the 2013 Miami art fairs. Los Angeles’ art fesitval/fair Create:Fixate supports emerging artists and brings together a community where creativity is a catalyst. Their festive art exhibits attract new art enthusiasts through artist involvement, community outreach, and education programs. Look for the next Create: Fixate in…
Miami 2013 Photoblog: Benjamin Alejandro’s Friday, Part 1
Wow Benjamin Alejandro has been busy. This the first round of his photos from the art fairs, plus more from beyond. Feast your eyes!
Miami 2013 Photoblog: Emerald at Wynwood Walls Party
Emerald celebrated the Wynwood Walls Arts District with thousands of other street art lovers.
Miami 2013 Photoblog: Aqua Art Fair
Michael Snodgrass Aqua Art Fair, from the inside! Aqua flows Beau Dunne Michelle Andrage Gary Baseman Juan Perdiguero From Seoul, Mari Kim Tim Okamura Tim Youd performs “Get Shorty” the classic Elmore Leonard novel that opens on Collins Avenue. Youd’s construction of Elmore Leonard’s typewriter Cole Sternberg at Aqua Thanks Jennifer Gross!