Save the Date April 11: “La Bulla” at Plaza de la Raza
¡Viva Luche Libre! On April 11, experience “La Bulla” at Plaza de la Raza. Like its inspiration, Mexican wrestling, this show is gonna be larger than life, colorful and over top with 70 artists including Defer, Gaijin Fujita, Ed Gutter, Antonio Pelayo, Isaac Pelayo, Phowl, Prime, Esmeralda Villarreal, Matthew Weinberg, and Jaime Germs Zacarias,…
LA Art Show 2015: Dark Progressivism Debuts on International Stage
The 20th anniversary of the LA Art Show opens tonight, and I am thrilled–not only because the art is amazing (check out Littletopia with its collection of local cutting edge galleries, and The Mural Conservancy Los Angeles’ booth which features Petal and Blossom and Los Quatros, along with art galleries from around the world), but…
Save the Date: January 6, Wini Brewer at Barbara’s the Brewery
It can put me in a weird place when asked to participate in a show as an artist or curatrix. A lot of the time, I feel it’s more about the asker, who hopes I’ll fall into the trap of shameless self-promotion and by extension give their project exposure, rather than it being about…
Ankore: Tearing It Down and Putting It Up
Because it’s true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in my eyes graffiti is beautiful. For the love it gives me has been forged my heart by the same destructive force that allows me to cope with the pressures created by a social conscience. ~ Rafael Reyes, Living Dangerously Ankore roams…
Save Date: LA Art Show, January 14-18, 2015
The LA Art Show returns to the Convention Center, January 14 to 18, featuring an international array of art ranging from classical and historical to modern, contemporary and edgy. The West Coast’s oldest and most comprehensive fair is celebrating its 20th anniversary with special programming, panels and tours that reflect the greater Los Angeles area…
Odd Nerdrum: “Pupils of Apelles” and the Crime of Art
Artist Odd Nerdrum is controversial and influential, and his show at Copro Gallery opening Saturday November 15 featuring new works, may be his last in a very long time. The Swedish-born, Norwegian-based painter, who draws on classical imagery and has a worldwide following, was convicted of tax evasion in Norway. During his two year and…
Science Fiction Double Feature Show at Illuminoidal Arts
Sci-fi fans, rocket rollers, Trekkies and Trekkers, robot-lovers, Chewbacca groupies and more will be in outer-orbit ecstasy at Illuminoidal Arts Science Fiction Double Feature Show opening this Saturday, November 8 with out-of-this-world art, a costume party, and full warp-factor weirdness–plus it’s also the Long Beach Art Walk so you can shock the twelfth monkey in…
Jesse Hazelip “Mark of Cain” : Must-See Show, Through Nov 22
UPDATE: DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THIS SHOW HAS BEEN EXTENDED! “MARK OF CAIN” OPEN THROUGH SATURDAY NOV 22 November 4 is mid-term election day, and in the United States, over 5.85 million citizens are denied the right to vote because they have felony convictions. The majority of these disenfranchised voters are people of color. A…
El Velorio Enchants: A Day of the Dead November 8
The dead are always with us, and don’t just disappear after Halloween, All Saint’s Day and All Souls Day. Case in point, the dead will still be dancing–and so will you–November 8 at El Velorio, beginning at 7pm at Plaza de la Raza. This beautiful festival, produced by artist Antonio Pelayo benefits Plaza de la…
Save the Date: October 25 Branded Arts Benefit for Vista de Mar
WOW! A mega art show featuring some of the biggest names in today’s art world benefiting one of Los Angeles’ best organizations, Vista del Mar Child and Family Services (and members of my family have been helped through this wonderful organization). Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services’ mission is to provide comprehensive, family-centered social,…
Party Tonight! Red Bull Latagráfica at Plaza de la Raza
Tonight October 24, starting at 8:30pm at Plaza de la Raza, Red Bull presents a festival celebrating their major Los Angeles mural project, Latagráfica.Beginning in January, 2014 Red Bull gave wings to Southern California artists and unveiled one mural every month showcasing artists’ interpretations of the Spanish term “puedes” or “you can.” And tonight night…
