“Americana” debut opening at Perry Rubenstein Gallery
Perry Rubenstein Galley opened it’s debut exhibition, “Americana” with brand new body’s of work by contemporary artist Shepard Fairey. Americana is a collaboration effort by Fairey and famed musician Neil Young, in conjunction with a release the release of Young’s latest album also titled “Americana. This effort brought on an exciting twist to traditional American…
Tiki Oasis 12 Exotic Espionage and Polynesian Pulp. Or, What Happened After Too Many Mai Tais
I have finally escaped the plumeria-scented, rum-fueled embrace of Tiki Oasis 12, making my way home from the headquarters of Exotic Espionage and Polynesian Pulp at the Crowne Plaza in San Diego where spies, bad guys and glamour girls frolicked. Though there appears to be a slight gap in time… Now that my amnesia is…
“WE GOT P0WER!: We Survived the Pit” Celebrates Punk Rock at Track 16
Appropriately, “WE GOT P0WER!: We Survived the Pit” a celebration of the hardcore punk music scene that grew out of the South Bay, opens September 8 at Track 16 in Bergamot Station, a long time supporter of alternative music. Track 16 is where punk icon Mike Watt staged his first photo exhibit, “Eye-Gifts from San…
“Marvelous Expeditions” Group Show at Thinkspace
On September 1, Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City opened a wonderful group show “Marvelous Expeditions,” curated by the talented Dabs Myla. The buzz in the air was contributed by the artists featured in the show, billed as “friends” of the talented duo; and by their installation, with help from artists Greg “Craola” Simkins, which features…
We’ve Got Issues / Blood opening at WWA Gallery
On August 18th, WWA Gallery in Culver City opened the 4th Annual “We’ve Got Issues.” The black and white group show, which runs trough September 27th, features artists Ana Bagayan, Anthony Ausgang, David Flores, JC Rivera, Angry Woebots and many others. The impressive amount of work in this show were done in ink, graphite or…
“Remix Revise Reframe” in Long Beach
Bungalow Gallery–located just a few blocks north of downtown Long Beach and comprised of vacant commercial spaces made into active galleries for local artists and the community at large–is currently hosting a group show, “Remix Revise Reframe.” Galleries are one great way of creating some atmosphere in a not so heavy foot traffic area. And…
Uncommon Threads: Rimada, Barker, and Noborikawa at C.A.V.E. Gallery
You have to applaud a gallery that eschews lofty, esoteric themes in favor of merely exhibiting artists they believe in. Saturday night, C.A.V.E Gallery in Venice opened their latest show without some contemplative title, or any unifying motif. It is simply a display of three talented artists, Gustavo Rimada, Randy Noborikawa, and Craig “Skibs” Barker,…
Steven Harrington at Known Gallery
As young skateboarders and curious pedestrians roamed the sidewalk of Fairfax Avenue, Known Gallery prepared itself for its new show. Inside, sculptures, screenprints, shoes and more stood waiting for eager eyes and snapping cameras to fill the room. Steven Harrington‘s “InsideOut” didn’t disappoint gallery-goers on Saturday evening as they filled the room and took…
Things to Do with Your Hands: Crafted, Port of L.A.
San Pedro has always been a city with character. I lived there for a couple of years in the early nineties, and despite all the grime, drug addled zombies, and sporadic gang violence, the place was not without a great deal of charm. It was a city rife with poets, artists, buskers and salty longshoremen…
Miss Van and Alex Garcia at CoproGallery
The main thing that connects the work of Miss Van and Alex Garcia together are the wild amount of people who have their art permanently tattooed onto their bodies. For instance, I met one awesome artist/blogger at the opening reception to their exhibits at CoproGallery who drove all the way up from San Diego with her Miss Van accompanying her the entire…
Brandi Milne’s “Before I Hide Away” at Corey Helford Gallery
Brandi Milne is an artist on a great path. Her work has progressed trifold throughout her career, and so her solo show at Corey Helford Gallery was quite the celebration. Especially, since according to the price sheet, the entire exhibit was sold out before the opening reception. Most of the paintings featured romantic winter scenes of…