Miami 2103: Scope Art Fair on the Miami Beach
Scope, an exciting satellite art fair in Miami, will show art from a hundred contemporary galleries from around the world on Miami’s beach.
Interview: Art Publicists Draw Attention to Clients
The Miami Art Fairs and the the upcoming Los Angeles Art Show make it clear that there are a lot of artists, emerging and established, vying for wall space be it in your museums or your home. In Los Angeles, there are gallery shows opening every weekend, and thousands of artists hoping to hang their…
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…
“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…
DesignerCon: Collectable Toys, Art and Apparel in Pasadena
DesignerCon, the annual vinyl toy convention, will take place Nov. 9 and 10 this year in Pasadena.
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…
“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…
Street Art: A Ride-Along with Bleepbloop and Thrashbird
A while back, Cindy Schwarzstein introduced me to street artist Bleepbloop at Le Summer Street Art exhibit at Lexington Social House in Hollywood. Bleepbloop and I got to talking, discussing street art, live art, and expression. We exchanged our info and he disappeared. Late the one night, I get a text from Bleepbloop. Would I…
Abbot Kinney Festival in Venice Beach
Once called Main Street, Abbott Kinney Blvd in Venice, CA was renamed to honor the neighborhood’s quixotic founder who envisioned the area as a paradise for arts and culture, grafting the canals and an amusement park on the marshy swamplands. Venice has gone through many transitions since it was founded as recreation area in 1905,…
“Outside the Lines” Coloring Book at MOCA
Keith Haring, Laurie Lipton, Shepard Fairey, AIKO, Exene Cervenka, RISK, Steven Harrington, Tyler Gibney, Gary Baseman and Tofer Chin are among the 100-plus artists who have work in “Outside the Lines: An Artists’ Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations,” now available at the MOCA Store at MOCA Grand Ave. A launch party and signing event, during…
Field Trip Day in Pasadena!
;alkdjf How well do you know L.A.? How well do you know how to use the Field Trip app on your phone? Prove it on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013 at Field Trip Day Los Angeles. Like a modern day treasure hunt, the one-day event requires walking shoes, water, sunblock and a lovely afternoon, plus an…