PreviewThe Drawings of Laurie Lipton: What Lies Between the Black and White
Laurie Lipton drawings reveal her influences and inspirations: Religious paintings from the Flemish school, Durer, Van Eyck, Goya combine with Diane Arbus and the effects of watching black white TV shows as a child living in a color-filled world. She explains: Black and white is the color of ancient photographs and old TV shows… it…
Let There Be Light: Shrine Goes To Haiti
We at CARTWHEEL love Shrine. His works are spectacular constructions built from discarded objects, bringing new awareness through reclaiming materials. His work shows us how to find the beauty and usefulness in everything around us. From Joshua Tree to Coachella and Lightening in a Bottle, to other international locations like India and Kenya, Shrine has…
“True Love Stories” at Guy Hepner: The Connor Brothers First Solo Show in U.S.
Internationally celebrated artists, twins Brendan Connor and Franklyn Connor, are essentially, “…just trying to make sense of the world.” Using astute observation and sharp humor, Connor Brothers present a unique perspective on both late 20th century and modern culture. Their work is steeped in pop culture and historical and literary references, born out of their…
Extreme Canvas 2: The Golden Age of Hand-Painted Movie Posters from Ghana
Thank gods for Ernie Wolfe III! Extreme Canvas 2: The Golden Age of Hand-Painted Movie Posters from Ghana—the title says it all– is loaded with hundreds of movie posters, celebrating Ghana’s movie poster artists and the Golden Era, 1985 to 1999, during which they plied their craft. The hand-painted movie poster is vanishing art form…
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian: Disarming Time at Project Gallery Combines, Art, Music with Smart Phone App App
Art, music, and technology merge Friday November 15 at Project Gallery when System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian presents his debut interactive art exhibit Disarming Time which is coupled with the is newly created iOS/Android App ‘Eye for Sound’ (powered by VStory). Tankian will be on hand from 1pm to 4pm for the project…
Designer Con 2013 Setup and Preview Photos
I dropped by Friday afternoon and snapped some photos of a few vendor setups, some of the marvelous plush and plastics along with The Sucklord and pals getting ready for what promises to be the best Suckathon yet including the “Gorilla Nut Grab” of which I’m not going to explain to you here
Interview: Jay Blakesberg on JAM, a Photographic Anthology of Jambands
Join Jay Bakesberg in celebrating and signing JAM at Mr Musichead, 7511 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood on November 14. As long-time musicians know, jamming can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for players. A certain magic is attained by talented musicians playing off of one another. Over the years, a vibrant scene has…
Exclusive Preview, Photos: “Beyond the Dark Veil: PostMortem and Mourning Photography from The Thanatos Archive”
November 2nd, on the heels of Halloween, on the Day of the Dead and All Souls Day, November 2, Cal State Fullerton’s Begovich Gallery opens “Beyond the Dark Veil: PostMortem and Mourning Photography from The Thanatos Archive,” a haunting and sublime exploration of love and loss featuring Victorian post-mortem and mourning photography from the Thantos Archive.…
Albert Reyes, “The Only Thing That Can Kill Us Is Death” at VexArts
Albert Reyes’ contemporary art maze event at VexArts.
Secret Art from Celebrities, Artists, Everyday People Benefits Burbank Arts For All
It’s a great equalizer: Over 550 hundred pieces of art, each $40. Buy what speaks to you, buy what you love and then you’ll learn who the artist is. The art, created on 4″ x 6″ pieces of white paper by people from all walks of life–animators, celebrities, fine artists, teachers, students, parents–is part of…
Photos! It’s Legal! And Big! New Ron English Mural in LA Arts District
Ron English began work on Urban Bigfoot the first legal work to begin under the new Los Angeles Mural Ordinance. You can see it at Imperial and Jesse, Los Angeles, CA. 90021 in the Downtown LA Arts district, across from Urban Radish. (The actual building address is 667 Santa Fe). Los Angeles-based street artist…