Mark Ryden “Gay 90s Wests” Opens at Kohn Gallery
Who better to showcase at the inaugural exhibition of The Kohn Gallery‘s new 10,000-square foot Hollywood space, with 22-foot ceilings and massive glass windows, than pop-surrealist Mark Ryden? “The Gay Nineties West”exhibition will be one view Saturday, May 3, 2014 through June 28, 2014. The opening reception is from 12pm to 6pm, and attendees are…
Friday, April 25: Robert Williams, Glenn Bray Sign “The Blighted Eye” at La Luz de Jesus
Comic compiler Glenn Bray and artist Robert Williams will be signing copies of The Blighted Eye, Friday, April 25 at La Luz de Jesus, form 7pm to 9pm. The Blighted Eye is the most copious, the most diverse, and the most lavish compilation of original comic art ever published — all from the mind-boggling collection…
One Night Only: Skate into Chad Muska’s “Alignment,” Friday, April 25th
This Friday, April 25, pro-skater/artist Chad Muska opens up his private studio space to the public for the first time, with a solo art exhibition titled Alignment. For this one-night-only event, Muska has transformed his studio into a gallery atmosphere and invites the public in to see the large level art installation he’s created. This…
Shepard Fairey, Inc. Jim Daichendt Analyses the Anti-Modern Artist
Shepard Fairey, Inc.: Artist • Professional • Vandal by G. James (Jim) Daichendt is the first book about the street artists/conglomerate creator that is not an authorized product of Fairey’s studio. That alone makes it a standout in the art book world, and in the world of Shepard Fairey At one point in the smart…
Sophia Gasparian “Soft Serve” at Ginger Corner Market
The name is slyly deceptive: “Soft Serve” packs a punch. Sophia Gasparian, the self-described Armo-MILF (and an acclaimed socio-political artist) uses folk art style children to carry her messages of equality–social, gender and political– genocide history, and a hell of a lot more. She’d decided to retire from painting and focus on raising her two…
Let There Be Light: Shrine Edition in Haiti
The Do Art Foundation‘s Let There Be Light project in collaboration with Project HOPE Art went to Haiti to help spread a message of healing and empowerment through arts during Kanavale (carnival season), along with partners Cuddle the World from Lucient Dossier and Burners without Borders. This year, the group also brought noted architectural installation…
Preview: “Hearsay: Artists Reveal Urban Legends” at Begovich Gallery
When I was five, my mom told me about a friend of hers whose mother-in-law died on road trip through Arizona. They wrapped her body in a sleeping bag and put her on the roof of the car to transport back home for a decent funeral. The family stopped at cafe, and the car was…
Preview: Haitian Vodou Flags at La Luz de Jesus
This is one of the most exciting exhibitions this season–part of a perfectly conceived La Luz de Jesus Eastery show full of bright colors, skulls, religion, death and resurrection–a rare chance to view (and purchase!) Haitian vodou flags by the late master Antoine Oleyant. Oleyant, who died in 1992, moved the traditional sequined fabrics from…
Photos: Brewery Art Walk Preview
The Brewery Art Walk, April 26 and 27, gives Southern Californians an opportunity to visit the studios of historic Brewery Arts buildings. The former Pabst Brewery is the largest art colony in the world, with artists living and working in the huge complex that became a legal residence in 1982. For the Art Walk, more…
L’Art Projects: “Landmark” Private Residence as Art Space, Limited Run, Appointment Only
Private residences are being repurposed as public art spaces, with L’Art Projects’ “Landmark” opening March 29th through April 1st by appointment only, the latest in this trend. Located in the Hollywood Hills L’Art Projects inaugural events showcases thirteen dynamic artists in a private home. The exhibition venue, offering a view of the city lights and…
Save the Date! Brewery Art Walk, April 26 & 27, 2014
The Brewery Art Walk is back! The two-day free event, held in The Brewery’s Los Angeles’ pioneering arts complex, is the largest original artwalk in the world. Over 500 artists reside and work at The Brewery, and for 32 years they have opened their studio/homes to the public for what is a semi-annual event, presented…
