Save the Date: Designer Con goes Huge 11/19-20
Designer Con has experienced yearly growth and in 2016, the event takes a jump with an extra 20,000 of vendor space, and the addition of a venue for panels and party in conjunction with Crewest. Pasadena’s The Rose is right across the street from the Convention Center and will offer daytime panels and a nighttime…
Save the Date: “Roll Call”, 11 Graffiti Artists from L.A., Curated by Gajin Fujita, at L.A. Louver – Wednesday November 16th
Join us at L.A. Louver, on Wednesday November 16th for the opening reception of “ROLL CALL,” where 11 artists from L.A., will be exhibiting in a show, curated by Gajin Fujita. Artists include: Chaz Bojorquez, David Cavazos (Big Sleeps), Fabian Debora, Ricardo Estrada, Gajin Fujita, Alex Kizu (Defer), Patrick Martinez, Retna, Jose Reza (Prime), Jesse Simon,…
Save the Date with Preview and Interview: “Mollior” by Danni Shinya Luo at La Luz de Jesus Gallery on Friday November 4th
Danni Shinya Luo will be presenting her third exhibition at La Luz de Jesus, opening Friday, Nov. 4, titled “Mollior”, the latin word for “softer” which per the show statement is a “concept that sums up the show’s spirit in entirety, from the subject matters to the style of expression.” “Mollior” finds Shinya Luo returning…
Save the Date: Jim Blanchard – Visual Abuse Book and Exhib Interview
Illustrator and graphic artist Jim Blanchard‘s instantly recognizable album cover, poster, and comix art from Seattle’s golden “grunge” era is celebrated in his new, and first book, Visual Abuse, released by his hometown publisher Fantagraphic Books. Jim will be in Los Angeles on October 7-8 to promote his book and exhibition of the same name, at…
Preview: Trap House at Think Tank Gallery in DTLA
Scott Hove “Smash” Art and horror have long been bedfellows—just look at Henry Fuseli’s famous Nightmare to see a very literal interpretation of that idea. But for the month of October, Think Tank Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles, has made the connection as visceral and interactive as possible by constructing an installation that is part horror-themed art…
Save the Date: Marion Peck “Lamb Land” Book Signing at La Luz de Jesus – Sept. 10
Marion Peck will be signing her new book “Lamb Land” at La Luz de Jesus Gallery on Saturday, September 10, 4-7 PM. This is a World Premiere, and her only local signing event! Marion will be joined by her husband Mark Ryden for the book signing.
Mark Todd Uncovers “Covered” Opening at La Luz de Jesus 9/2
Mark Todd’s Covered opens on Friday, September 2, 8 PM at La Luz de Jesus Gallery along with the fourth annual Coaster Show. Both shows run through the month and can be previewed at this link. “Covered” includes both paintings and repurposed action figures, each with their own custom made packaging. Mark, whose art is…
Tiki Oasis 16: Party on Monster Island Art Show Preview
Ken “little-lost tiki” Ruzic In its’ 16th year, Tiki Oasis visits Monster Island as a salute to movie monsters from mid-century cinema. While the four-day passes sold out in record time, the event’s 100+ vendor marketplace, vintage car show, and seventh annual themed art show are free to enter and open to the public! Tiki Oasis…
Artist and Musician Maryrose Crook Discusses “Nigredo”
Multimedia artist and musician Maryrose Crook will be showing a new body of work titled Nigredo at La Luz de Jesus, opening August 5 from 8-11 PM, and remaining on display through August 28.
Save the Date: La-La Land Gallery and Kii Arens Present “Fruit” : Thursday, July 21
La-La Land Gallery and Kii Arens present the juiciest art show of the summer! Come and join the summer fun for the “FRUIT” group exhibition, with over 15 artists: Kii Arens, Shag, Oliver Hibert, Steve Ellis, Mark Kostabi, Anthony Ausgang, Martin Ontiveros, Janee Meadows, Chris Reccardi, Daniel Gibson, Dan Stiles, Christophe Gilland, David Medel, Aarah Aizman, Addie Hamilton,…
POW! WOW! Long Beach – Mural Photo Coverage, by Melinda Sanchez
POW! WOW! Long Beach has returned for it’s second consecutive year. Artists from around the globe are participating in their week-long event bringing art and culture to the city. POW! WOW! is a gathering of contemporary artists who engage with the broader community in the process and creation of art. Long Beach began playing host on Monday to an exciting week filled…