SAVE THE DATE: The McLoughlin Gallery presents TAP (Temporary Art Project) – May 18th & 19th

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SAVE THE DATE: The McLoughlin Gallery presents TAP (Temporary Art Project) – May 18th & 19th

The McLoughlin Gallery from San Francisco presents a new adventure for LA gallery-goers, with their first TAP event, or Temporary Art Project. This weekend only, on May 18-19th,  join them for this pop-up multi-media exhibit featuring Raphael Federici, Daniel Healey, Max Papeschi, Sarah Ratchye, and Cristobal Valecillo. The group show has a breadth of variety in…

SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception of “Don’t Believe the HYPE – Los Angeles Hip Hop” at California Chinese American Museum in DTLA – Friday May 18th

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SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception of “Don’t Believe the HYPE – Los Angeles Hip Hop” at California Chinese American Museum in DTLA – Friday May 18th

Join our Downtown Los Angeles neighbors the California Chinese American Museum, for the opening reception of the “Don’t Believe the HYPE – Los Angeles Hip Hop” exhibition on Friday, May 18th. Don’t Believe the Hype: LA Asian Americans in Hip Hop looks into hip hop in the greater Los Angeles region as a site of…

SAVE THE DATE: “Thrive” at Avenue des Arts in DTLA – May 18th through June 16th

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SAVE THE DATE: “Thrive” at Avenue des Arts in DTLA – May 18th through June 16th

Avenue des Arts in Downtown Los Angeles opens with a new exhibition on Friday, May 18th that will feature LA-based artists Matt Gondek, Charlie Edmiston, James Gilbert, Brett Crawford, Frankie Toruno, Peter Greco, Roast Hoggmann, Moises Alan Ortiz. From the exhibition statement: Los Angeles has inspired higher artistic movements and genres that will continue for as long…

SAVE THE DATE: “The Escape Artist,” a Solo Exhibition by Greg “Craola ” Simkins at KP Projects – Saturday May 19th

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SAVE THE DATE:  “The Escape Artist,” a Solo Exhibition by Greg “Craola ” Simkins at KP Projects – Saturday May 19th

For his 7th solo show at KP Projects, LA-based artist Greg “Craola” Simkins addresses the notion of “what if?”  and make-believe in his signature pop-surreal fashion in this solo exhibit entitled “The Escape Artist.”  Intricate details are lushly created from his insanely creative imagination, luring the viewer into his fantasy world of odd animals in even…

PREVIEW: Celebrate Identity Gala at A + D: Architecture and Design Museum – Saturday May 12th

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PREVIEW: Celebrate Identity Gala at A + D: Architecture and Design Museum – Saturday May 12th

A+D Museum is celebrating its 17th year of progressive architecture, design programs, and innovative exhibitions with its annual gala and fundraiser, “CELEBRATE: IDENTITY” on Saturday, May 12 from 7:00-11:00 PM at the Museum. This year’s theme brings gala goers together for an electric evening of performances, food, drink, and music. From the Museum: For one…

SAVE THE DATE: 5 Art Gallery Opens in WeHo with “Art de Rue” – Thursday, May 17th

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SAVE THE DATE: 5 Art Gallery Opens in WeHo with “Art de Rue” – Thursday, May 17th

Art with an international flavor – the new 5 Art Gallery – is having their official grand opening on Thursday, May 17th   at 8250 Melrose Avenue in the heart of the West Hollywood Design District. The gallery, opened by Parisian entrepreneurs and art collectors Jean-Jacques and Julie Darmon, will focus on French street artists with…

EVENT PHOTO COVERAGE: BEYOND THE STREETS (Press Preview) by Steve Grody

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EVENT PHOTO COVERAGE: BEYOND THE STREETS (Press Preview) by Steve Grody

    Chaz Bojorquez Kenny Scharf Ron Finley LadyPink and Takai183 Ron Finley Slick Mark Mothersbaugh (L-R) Roger Gastman, Takai183, Chaz Bojorquez Greg “Craola” Simkins Jersey Joe Swoon Retna Zes     Chaz Bojorquez Revok Gajin Fujita Pose   Chaz Bojorquez (L-R_ Greg “Craola” Simkins, Slick, Risk   Jim Progoff and Zes

SAVE THE DATE: Corey Helford Gallery opens THREE new shows including Camille Rose Garcia – Saturday May 12

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SAVE THE DATE: Corey Helford Gallery opens THREE new shows including Camille Rose Garcia – Saturday May 12

Pop Surrealist star Camille Rose Garcia headlines the trio of openings at Corey Helford Gallery this weekend, featuring her signature style of psychedelia, animation, and storytelling. This exhibition of new work entitled “The Wonderful World of Dr. Deekay” will feature 10 new paintings, dozens of illustrations, a stop-motion animated film, puppets, and a new mural…

EVENT PHOTO COVERAGE: BEYOND THE STREETS VIP Party on May 5th – by Paul Koudounaris

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EVENT PHOTO COVERAGE: BEYOND THE STREETS VIP Party on May 5th – by Paul Koudounaris

  Connect: Website Instagram Facebook Exhibition: The exhibition is open from May 6 – July 6, 2018. Tuesday – Sunday 12-7pm. Closed Monday. Address: WERKARTZ 1667 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tickets: $25 https://www.showclix.com/event/BTSLA MORE INFO: BEYONDTHESTREETS.COM  

SAVE THE DATE: “Staying Idols” by Drew Merritt at Thinkspace Projects (Project Room) – May 3rd through May 25th

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SAVE THE DATE: “Staying Idols” by Drew Merritt at Thinkspace Projects (Project Room) – May 3rd through May 25th

  Opening at Thinkspace Projects, in Culver City on Saturday, May 5th is  “Slaying Idols,” an exhibition featuring new works by Los Angeles-based artist Drew Merritt. Known for his hyperreal rendering and darkly stylized painting aesthetic, Merritt has created sparse works set against nondescript areas of negative white space. Primarily figurative in focus, Merritt’s pieces…

SAVE THE DATE: Patrick McGrath Muniz “Credo” Opens at La Luz de Jesus – May 4th

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SAVE THE DATE: Patrick McGrath Muniz “Credo” Opens at La Luz de Jesus – May 4th

La Luz de Jesus Gallery presents “CREDO” by Patrick McGrath Muniz. This marks the artist’s second exhibition with the gallery. CREDO explores and questions myths, assumptions, and beliefs in an age of political uncertainty and misinformation by connecting American Pop consumer culture and religion in paintings inspired by Spanish Colonial Iconography. The work presented responds…