Jasmine Worth “Sacred Feminine” Opens June 6 at La Luz de Jesus
Jasmine Worth is a La Luz de Jesus superstar. With an almost unprecedented series of four sold-out shows, Worth returns to La Luz on June 6, 2014 with her signature exploration of the feminine element in Western religion and mysticism. Drawing on the concepts of feminine spirituality and occultism, Worth has developed her own iconography,…
Kharen Hill “Out the Window (5 Days in Kenya)” Opens June 7
Photographer Kharen Hill’s solo exhibit “Out the Window (5 Days in Kenya)” is a straightforward title for a new series of photos that give a different, unanticipated view of Kenya. Instead of lions, elephants and gazelles, we are confronted with urban scenes and jarring trans-nationalism. Kharen Hill’s photos leave the viewer wondering what occurred immediately before …
Book Signing: “A Grave Situation”–Painting Inspires Novel
Friday, May 30th author/journalist/director Rodrigo Ribera D’Ebre signs his novel A Grave Situation at the Museum of Latin American Art. I’ll also be asking him questions about the novel, which is the deeply disturbing story of a woman whose grip on her psyche and ability to control her anti-social tendencies crumble as she commits…
Save the Date: May 31 “California Locos” at Red Pipe and Medina
Inspired by the Southern California sun, sand, and street culture and drawing from a variety of SoCal influences, like surf, skate, punk rock, and the barrio, Chaz Bojórquez, John Van Hamersveld, Dave Tourjé, Norton Wisdom, and Gary Wong–all native Angelenos who have shaped the LA art scene for over fifty years–open California Locos May 31,…
Save the Date: May 15: Gajin Fujita, Alex DEFER Kizu, UGLAR Works, Vyal, Phowl and More
Artists Gajin Fujita, Alex DEFER Kizu, UGLAR Works, Phowl, Vyal, Roten, Mr. Ed Gutter, Rodrigo Ribera d’Ebre and others are donating their works for a silent auction to help launch production of the film Dark Progressivism: On Rupture and Rebellion, May 15 at the NELA watering hole Footsies, from 6pm to 9pm. This is a…
Interview: Ashley Fisher–Silhouette Show Opens May 10 at the Fold Gallery
Ashley Fisher’s delicate paper silhouettes reflect her fascination with Victorian memento mori and hair jewelery, flora and fauna, beautiful women of the silent film era, Art Deco, taxidermy, and silhouette portraits. Using a combination of computer and and handwork, she creates seductive pieces that are more dark than whimsical, and retain a delicate feminine sense…
May 17: Tour the Downtown Art District Murals with Cartwheel Art
Mural by Zes and Vans Omega. Photo: Cindy Schwarzstein Mural by Dabs & Myla and Greg “Craola” Simkins. Photo : Cindy Schwarzstein As media partners with Create:Fixate, Cartwheel Art founder Cindy Schwarzstein has designed a sunset walking tour of the murals in Central and South sections of Downtown Los Angeles Art District. Cartwheel Art created…
New York: “12 Mexican Street Artists” Opens at Dorian Grey Gallery
Manhattan’s Dorian Grey Gallery opens a stunning show, May 2, 2014 featuring Mexico’s top modern street muralists with photographs by Christophe von Hohnenberg. If you are in NYC and love street art, this is a must see. The show runs through June 16, 2014. Mexican street art is vastly different from the NYC free style…
May 4 at LACMA: The Murals of Los Angeles & Teotihuacan, a Conversation
Los Angeles is a city that is just beginning to embrace its mural history and culture, so it’s fitting that LACMA has opened a new exhibit The Painted City: Art from Teotihuacan, which celebrates Mexico’s ancient painted city. On May 4th, 12:30pm, at LACMA’s Bing Theater, the museum has organized a special, free discussion addressing…
Preview: Big Hair: The Life and Times of Tomatâ du Plenty
Friday and Saturday Night, may 2 and 3, ArtShareLA transforms into a punk rock paradise for Big Hair: The Life and Times of Tomatâ du Plenty, an celebration of one the most important figures in Los Angeles punk rock. We emailed some questions to Carlos Iglesias who is organizing the art and music event, and…
Save the Date: May 2 & 3: “Big Hair: The Life and Times of Tomatâ du Plenty”
Tomatâ du Plenty, one of the most seminal figures in Los Angeles music, is the focus of “Big Hair: The Life and Times of Tomatâ du Plenty” a two night celebration of his art, films, writings May 2 and 3 at ArtShare LA, assembled from private collections, plus live music focusing on Tomatâ’s work. Though…
