Save the Date & Preview: Laluzapalooza 2017 at La Luz de Jesus – March 3rd
La Luz De Jesus Gallery presents their huge no-theme group show “Laluzapalooza” in March of each year. This year the gallery has chosen 67 artists and have hung 144 pieces, “making this the most exclusive selection of tastefully, jam-packed, salon-style exhibited works in Post-Pop.” The gallery threw a private opening for the artists on Thursday,…
Coverage: “Judy Rifka: A Survey of Important Works (1970’s – Present)”
On Sunday, February 26, at Sinai Temple on Wilshire in Los Angeles California, “Judy Rifka: A Survey of Important Works (1970’s – Present)”, opened, with a hum of adoring fans. Curated by Gregory de la Haba, Paul Celendrillo and Paul Herman, de la Haba is on a mission to shine light on Rifka, creating more space…
Coverage: “Anesthesia: The Art of Oblivion” by Plastic Jesus x Billy Morrison
Plastic Jesus and Billy Morrison had an art exhibition at the old Tower Records location, on Sunset, in West Hollywood California, titled “Anesthesia: The Art of Oblivion”. The show opened on Friday with a VIP reception, and continued Saturday, February 24, 2017, from noon to 9 pm. The main attraction was Plastic Jesus’ crucified Oscar…
Save the Date & Interview: “73 Days in Paris…and More!” The Photography of Bob Friday – Opening Reception: March 4th
This interview began by asking a realtor how he got involved with art. After learning more about Bob Friday, it’s clear a more appropriate question would have been to ask how a passionate artist/ arts advocate got into real estate! Bob Friday, whose photography show and book release ’73 Days in Paris,’ opens March 4th at…
Interview: “Somos Locos” on Tour with California Locos at the Manhattan Beach Art Center
Try to describe the California Locos -consisting of Dave Tourjé, John Van Hamersveld, Gary Wong, Chaz Bojòrquez and Norton Wisdom- and you realize you’re talking about SoCal itself. “The Locos” could translate into “The Free, “The Uninhibited,” or “The Ultra-Expressive.” You might conclude that the Locos are the quintessence of the original and pioneering California spirit. By nature, their blend of…
Save the Date: Artist Reception for “Graffiti Saved My Life: The Photography of James Prigoff” at A + D: Architecture + Design Museum – March 3rd
Author and photographer, James Prigoff, has been on a sixty-year quest to document street art, public murals and graffiti from around the world. He is the co-author of Spraycan Art (1987), Painting the Towns – Murals of California (1997), and Walls of Heritage, Walls of Pride – The History of African-American Murals (2000), and…
Save the Date: “Judy Rifka: A Survey of Important Works (1970’s – Present)” – February 26th through April 20th
Join us on Sunday February 26th for the opening reception of “Judy Rifka: A Survey of Important Works (1970’s – Present)”, Curated by Gregory de la Haba with Paul Herman and Paul Calendrillo. American artist, Judy Rifka began creating her Single-Shape paintings in the early 1970’s. Keith Haring first exhibited them on the fourth floor…
Coverage: Jason Rhoades Installations, 1994-2006 at Hauser, Wirth & Schimmel
Jason Rhoades Instillations, 1994-2006 opens at Hauser Wirth & Schimmel Saturday, February 18, 2017, and continues through May 21, 2017. Cartwheel Art was invited for the press opening where we were introduced to this survey of Rhoades expansive, multi layered, assemblage works, by Iwan Wirth, Schimmel and Paul McCarthy. Wirth spoke of his relationship with…
Coverage: Andy Moses: A 30-Year Survey
Los Angeles born artist, Andy Moses, opened his 30 year survey of work at the Santa Monica College, Pete and Susan Barrett Art Gallery, for his 55th birthday, last night, February 11. Curated by gallery director Marian Winsryg, the show runs through March 25, 2017, and is sure to be one of the most important…
Save the Date: “SOMOS LOCOS” Exhibition & Music with CALIFORNIA LOCOS, at Manhattan Beach Art Center – March 18th
Join us for SOMOS LOCOS, the latest stop on the CALIFORNIA LOCOS pop-up tour, which will be consisting of evolving exhibitions and historic cultural events at the Manhattan Beach Art Center. During the CALIFORNIA LOCOS pop-up tour at the Manhattan Beach Art Center, there will be a group show of original art works, rare ephemera, and…
Coverage: Opening Night of Street Art House
Street Art House opened its doors Saturday, February 4th, transforming Mar Vista’s furniture store/art gallery The Hängar into an eclectic night celebrating the beauty of art and interior design. The pop-up gallery featured the original work of 18 street artists (bios below) from Los Angeles and around the globe, who each dedicated an intimately designed…