PREVIEW WITH ARTIST INTERVIEWS: Art at The Rendon // Hidden Rooms – June 1st through June 3rd
ART AT THE RENDON: HIDDEN ROOMS is a 3-day multi-sensory event taking place this coming weekend, June 1-3rd, at the former Rendon Hotel on the corner of 7th and Santa Fe. The building, which was recently sold, has been one of the last hold-outs for gentrification in this now-trendy Arts District neighborhood. Luckily, the new…
SAVE THE DATE: Public Opening of “This Brush for Hire” with Norm Laich and Many Other Artists at ICA LA – June 3rd
Sunday, June 3rd will be the public opening of This Brush for Hire at ICA LA in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. The exhibition pays tribute to a number of world-renowned artists – and Norm Laich – the assistant to many of these most famous and beloved artists. In this thoughtful exhibit, many of the works…
SAVE THE DATE: The McLoughlin Gallery presents TAP (Temporary Art Project) – May 18th & 19th
The McLoughlin Gallery from San Francisco presents a new adventure for LA gallery-goers, with their first TAP event, or Temporary Art Project. This weekend only, on May 18-19th, join them for this pop-up multi-media exhibit featuring Raphael Federici, Daniel Healey, Max Papeschi, Sarah Ratchye, and Cristobal Valecillo. The group show has a breadth of variety in…
SAVE THE DATE: Juan Carlos Munoz Hernandez Solo Exhibit at Simard Bilodeau Contemporary – May 17th
Simard Bilodeau Contemporary presents “Palimpsest”– the first solo show of LA-based artist Juan Carlos Munoz Hernandez, featuring both his colorful abstract paintings and his cast and fabricated bronze sculptures. Raised in the Boyle Heights neighborhood, Hernandez began his artistic journey as a graffiti writer known as “Heaven.” Through the years his work evolved from street murals…
SAVE THE DATE: “Foundation” – A Two Woman Show at Art Share LA – May 5th, 7-10 pm
“Foundation” – the newest Art Share L.A. exhibition – opens this weekend on Saturday, May 5th featuring the work of Susan Feldman Tucker and Melinda R. Smith. The show focuses on the concept of “home” and includes both an experiential element, with a walk-through installation by Susan, and new works on canvas by Melinda. Curated…
SAVE THE DATE & INTERVIEW: The Anna Broome Room Celebrates 5 Years at Art Share LA – April 26th
Anyone who has spent any time in the Arts District of Los Angeles knows that it is a constantly changing and evolving neighborhood, with artists, galleries, storefronts and restaurants coming and going due to gentrification and shifting demographics. One thankfully steadfast component is Art Share LA, which has been a community focal point since 1997.…
SAVE THE DATE & PREVIEW: “Arts District Residents & Lovers” Exhibit Opens at Angel City Brewery May 3rd
As the Arts District changes and the gentrification forces more and more of the long-term residents to relocate, we are thrilled that several venues showcase the work of the locals. This month, Angel City Brewery is the location for just such a stand, as their gallery area managed by Art Share LA opens an…
EVENT COVERAGE: “Tales of the American”: A Documentary on DTLA’s Arts District Nexus of Art and Music
My first experience of the Arts District came in the early 80’s when someone clued me in on Al’s Bar. I think there had been a Punk Rock show, now long-lost in my memories, I got the word on Al’s after befriending some folks at the show who recommended this fun and cool and…
SAVE THE DATE: A Charity Dinner Event to Benefit The L.A. Kitchen and Upper Ojai Relief – Sunday April 22nd
The horrific event known as The Thomas Fire that ravaged Ventura County in December is thankfully long over, but the suffering and needs of so many are not. Many residents of the burned-out communities of Upper Ojai continue to live in temporary shelters. A community effort now known as Upper Ojai Relief was begun to…
PREVIEW & INTERVIEW: Check In to the Paper-Thin Hotel by Dosshaus at Corey Helford Gallery with the Opening Reception on April 7th
Zoey Taylor and David Connelly, the creative collaborators known as Dosshaus, have been building their grayscale cardboard world of immersive installations, sculptures, cardboard fashion — and even a “record” — since 2012. Combining a quirky flair for detail and attitude, with a tireless pace of working and an exceptionally photogenic style, Dosshaus has captured the…
SAVE THE DATE & INTERVIEW – “Above the Streets” with Angelina Christina at Art Share L.A. – CLOSING reception – Saturday, April 21st
On Thursday, March 22nd, Art Share L.A. hosted their annual fundraising event, Above the Streets which this year honored the fine artist and muralist Christina Angelina. The artist, also known as Starfighter, was chosen for not only her formidable talent in creating exceptional artwork, but also for her community outreach and for giving back to…