Art Basel in 25 Days
In the Fall of 2015 I took a 25 day roadtrip with Angelina Christina from Los Angeles to Miami and back for Art Basel. Angelina and I were accompanied on the way to Miami by Kevin Ledo (Montreal). Once in Miami I documented Angelina working on five projects: Two collaborations with Fanakapan (London), two group walls,…
“Art AIDS America” West Hollywood 30 Year Retrospective Exhibition
The AIDS era of the 1980s and 90s was awful: the horror of people dying, the horror of our government denying funding for research and medications, the resulting demonstrations and culture wars. During that time, thirty years ago, the City of West Hollywood was founded out of an unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County, the…
Pacific Rim State of Mind: Gajin Fujita at LA Louvre
In 1939, the World’s Fair in San Francisco, also known as the Golden Gate International Exposition, exhibited a transpacific unity that included West Coast modern design, Mexican and Asian artwork, and Pacific Coast goods. Stemming from xenophobic hostilities against Asian and Mexican minorities in California, the exhibition tried to bring awareness and understanding of outside…
The Power of 3 at Flower Pepper Gallery
The Power of 3 is Mark Todd’s second curatorial collaboration with Flower Pepper Gallery and comprises an impressive mix of artists and illustrators, emerging and established. When considering a theme for the show, Todd wanted to find a vehicle through which he could generate a unifying presence without imparting too many restrictions upon those involved.…
“Beyond Graffiti 2,” On Environmental Change
One thing you can expect from a bustling metropolis is constant change. If you grew up in Los Angeles or have lived here long enough, you will come to understand the urban planning concerns that have plagued our built environment, specifically public works projects. Most of us Angelenos most likely agree that public transportation is…
“TEN : Orange County” Group Exhibition closes at AR4T Gallery in Laguna Beach this Sunday.
Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow, a gallery that we have been following in Laguna Beach, who showcases contemporary art from various regions, with a focus on artists connected to the action sports culture, has a show that we highly recommend seeing before it closes this Sunday, March 22nd. The show is called “Ten : Orange County”. It is a group show…
“POW! WOW! Hawaii” Breaks Barriers in Honolulu
Reminder: Hawaii is a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Throughout most of history, it’s proven a culture difficult to penetrate. That also ensures the Islands’ heritage stays rich and seemingly unbreakable. So aside from the non-stop influx of sun-burned tourists sporting Aloha shirts, not much else coming from outside leaves much of…
“Agents Provocateurs: Subversive Skateboard Graphics & Artworks” at Subliminal Projects
Subliminal Projects presented a VIP opening reception for AGENTS PROVOCATEURS: A Selection of Subversive Skateboard Graphics & Artworks on Saturday January 24. During the night, where most artists were in attendance, there were three prints released (each in an edition of 100) as well as a limited edition skateboard deck (edition of 50). The prints…
POW WOW! Hawaii – Mural Progress. Photos and captions by Mike Cianciulli
Philadelphia-based Yis Goodwin, aka NoseGo, adds detail to his collaboration piece with Hawaii’s Aaron ‘Angry Woebots’ Martin (aka Woes) on the side of Lana Lane Studios in Honolulu’s Kaka’ako district during POW! WOW! Hawaii. POW WOW! Hawaii, a week-long event that brings over a hundred international and local artists together to create murals and other…
Timothy White at Gallery Go, Through March 15.
Last Thursday, February 5, Gallery Go — the newest edition to the La Cienega Design Quarter’s contemporary art scene–hosted the opening reception for acclaimed celebrity photographer Timothy White. For those unfamiliar with the name Timothy White, he’s photographed and continues to shoot some of the most recognizable movie posters of our time, the covers of countless…
“Utilize” from the UTI Crew at American Hotel for Bloomfest LA
Modern graffiti in Los Angeles started to catch on in the mid ‘80s and quickly grew in popularity among kids that were attracted to its half-art-half-sport (lots of climbing and running), getting-away-with-it nature. One of the crews to achieve acknowledged veteran status in the world of Los Angeles graffiti is UTI (Under The Influence, Using…