Save the Date: January 6, Wini Brewer at Barbara’s the Brewery

  It can put me in a weird place when asked to participate in a show as an artist or curatrix. A lot of the time, I feel it’s more about the asker, who hopes I’ll fall into the trap of shameless self-promotion and by extension give their project exposure, rather than it being about…

Brewery Art Walk: Artists’ Life in the Brewery Art Colony

Industrial. Maze-like. Colorful. Zany. Worn. Comfortable. Uncomfortable. Electric. Magical. Home. That’s how long-time Brewery Art Colony resident Wini Brewer describes the vibe at The Brewery Art Colony. And she should know a little something about the vibe of what she calls “a village.” The talented painter of abstracts on wood panels that juxtapose figurative elements…

Two Johns and a Whore: Well Hung and Packed at Coagula

I admit it, I curated this show, so I am biased, but damn, the “Two Johns and a Whore” opening at Coagula Curatorial on January 11 was a fun, over the top night of art and people. There were five openings on Chung King Road, and by 7:30 the scene was hopping, cameras flashing, red…

LA Art Show 2014: Preview Photos, Coagula, Century Guild, Murals, and More!

It’s not a sculpture, but rather some huge thing mover, used ot move many of the things I saw Tuesday when I went down to preview the LA Art Show during install. What a scene! And oh thank goodness for LA’s unofficial city food, the bacon wrapped hot dog, which was the fuel of necessity…

Two Johns and a Whore: Conjugating Myself

Sunday’s LA Times let the cat of the bag:  If you read to the end in the awesome profile of Mat Gleason, you’ll see that I’m an artist and I’m curating an art show that opens January 11, 2014 at Coagula Curatorial. Part of the reason I began writing about art is that I love…

Interview/Preview: Karrie Ross, Our Ever Changing World Pop-Up

So exciting! Chung King Road is loaded with art January 11 with five galleries staging the their openings.  At Chung King Studio, 975 Chung King Road, award winning author, visual artist, and  professional book designer, Karrie Ross launches her one-night-only pop gallery, showcasing the many artists in her recently published book, Our Ever Changing World…

Dave Pressler’s “A Very Robot Christmas” at Red Pipe Gallery

Robots! Who doesn’t love robots? Robots are so beloved by our society there’s even a term for it: Robromance. So wind yourself up for some deep love and big fun (and bring the kids and/or your fave geek for extra joy) when Coagula’s Mat Gleason curates Dave Pressler’s “A Very Robot Christmas” at Red Pipe…

Karrie Ross Book signing at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena

Come celebrate Karrie Ross’s new book “Our Ever-Changing World: Through the Eyes of Artists” at Pasadena’s Vroman’s Bookstore book signing event.

Miami 2013 Photoblog: Flaunt Mag Set Up, Parties

Behind the scenes shots as Flaunt Magazine preps for their Mana Wynwood extravaganza.  Flaunt publisher Luis Barajas was (below) dancing around during install, clearly excited about the event, which opens today December 5. Meanwhile, Aquan-ettes and Pulsers partied. We’ll be bringing you exclusive coverage throughout the weekend.   John Gheur of the digital and creative agency…

“Kim Dingle’s Wine Bar for Children at Mister Ling’s Market”

Kim Dingle. Artisan wine. Craft beer. A pink jeep kiddie ride. Coagula. Can you imagine a better October 26 in Chinatown? “Kim Dingle’s Wine Bar for Children at Mister Ling’s Market” is Dingle’s first Los Angeles solo show since 2007, merging her restaurant and studio practice by curating a boutique wine and braft Beer shop…

Chung King Road’s Autumn Cornucopia of Art

This Saturday September 14, plan to get hopped up in Chinatown, because it’s the high season on Chung King Road under a waxing moon at the peak of autumn’s balmy nights. Coagula throws a grand re-opening bash at their new location, 974 Chung King Road, across the walkway from the their old spot which was…