Exploring Wynwood Walls in Miami

This December, while the Miami Beach art fairs were going on, hundreds of people made a trip to the Wynwood Arts District, home to The Wynwood Walls street art courtyard and a thriving young gallery scene. This district is unique in the United States, where cameras are slung around every shoulder and people — some…

CARTWHEEL: Highlights of 2012

  Just six months ago CARTWHEEL launched our website, and in that time we’ve visited studios and galleries, interviewed artists and collectors, and explored art fairs, with nearly 300 posts and thousands of photos that document our excitement over the art scenes in Southern California and beyond.  One of the most thrilling things for us…

Block Party in Culver City: Branded Arts

Branded Arts in Culver City held a block part, a one night event of art and community enrichment, last month which celebrated street and local art.  The event, held in a vacant car lot surrounded by beautiful murals by some most impressive and stand-out street and underground artists from around the world–like DABS & MYLA, HERAKUT, Anthony…

Basel Castle: Miami 2012

Basel Castle, produced by creative collective, The Overthrow, is a conceptually “re:creative” minifestival combining some of the worlds most influential contemporary artists & musicians, with uniquely interactive games, installations, exhibitions, and live performances.  The project is a full day event during the climax of Miami’s internationally esteemed Art Basel weekend. Believe it or not, all…

The Current Stars of London Street Art

  If you think America has the lock down on street art, think again. The U.K., particularly London, is operating on a way more advanced level. Their national treasure BANKSY is known the world over and yet he’s just one artist in a mad sea of talent including Shok-1, Stick Man, and others you may still be…

“Ping Pong Show” opening at C.A.V.E. Gallery

Ping Pong Show is the spectacle of romance and nature. Nature and romance are adversaries in a constant battle akin to the idea of predator versus prey. Core belief systems are challenged. These uncomfortable proximities provoke questions and leave the viewer reflecting about the complexity of social interaction. Shark Toof’s book will be available for…

Hello Kitty Takes Over Known Gallery

As a little girl, I thought Sanrio was toy heaven. Every mall trip, I begged to go inside. And when I did, I made sure I saw every inch of the store. I had to pick up all the trinkets, click every cutesy mechanical pencil and Sanrio-character-topped pen until one of my parents dragged me…

Dabs Myla & NEW2 mural at Branded Arts

Branded Arts in Culver City is prepping for an upcoming event on November 5th and a new mural is being done by the Dabs Myla (Cartwheel coverage) and NEW2. The details are coming soon for this massive event and so check back with us for more info soon. Remember take the Expo Line to the…