Cartwheel Tours: “Underground LA” – DTLA
Explore the city’s “underground” past ranging from famous prohibition-era murders to the famous speakeasy haunts that the Hollywood elite would frequent. This experience includes a few stops, under the busy streets of Los Angeles, to discover century-old tunnels and speakeasies, alongside more modern interpretations of the city’s hidden watering holes. Our founder and experience curator,…
PREVIEW & INTERVIEW: “Rental Asylum” a Solo Show by Herakut at Corey Helford Gallery – Saturday, February 24th
This Saturday, February 24th, Corey Helford Gallery premieres a new exhibit by renowned German graffiti duo Herakut. This team, comprised of Jasmin Siddiqui (known as Hera), and her partner Falk Lehmann, (known as Akut) joined forces in 2004 to create a now internationally-known painting partnership. Best known for their imaginative street murals of children and animals, usually…
PREVIEW & INTERVIEW: Inaugural Opening of Over the Influence Gallery in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District with “Annihilation,”a Solo Exhibition by Vhils – February 22nd
Hong Kong gallery Over the Influence inaugurates its new Arts District space in Los Angeles on February 22 with a solo exhibition by Vhils entitled Annihilation. Los Angeles is home to several stunning street murals by Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, made using his strikingly original technique of chiseling, sanding, and blasting large-scale, finely detailed, emotionally…
Cartwheel Tours: “Venice Beach Walk with Dan Levy” – Venice Beach
Immerse yourself in Venice Beach with the contagious positive energy of Dan Levy, a Venice Beach local, who will provide an insider perspective about the history of his neighborhood’s culture, which includes the birth of the skateparks and muscle beach. You’ll also view murals and street art of local and well-known artists and see points of interest…
Cartwheel Tours: “The Golden Age of Cocktails” with Kim Ohanneson – DTLA
Join Kim Ohanneson, President of Women Who Whiskey L.A., for an intimate tour of several glamorous and/or historical Downtown L.A. libation lounges. Savor bespoke sips and spirits while relaxing in vintage surroundings – just like the City of Angels’ top-tier bootleggers who openly plied their illegal wares with a wink and a nod from corrupt City Hall…
Cartwheel Tours: “Underground LA” – DTLA
Explore the city’s “underground” past ranging from famous prohibition-era murders to the famous speakeasy haunts that the Hollywood elite would frequent. This experience includes a few stops, under the busy streets of Los Angeles, to discover century-old tunnels and speakeasies, alongside more modern interpretations of the city’s hidden watering holes. Our founder and experience curator,…
Cartwheel Art Tours: “Graffiti Walk with Steve Grody” – DTLA Arts District
Steve Grody has been documenting the evolution of graffiti for the last 27 years. He is the author of “Graffiti LA: Street Styles and Art” and has been featured on TedxSitka, as well as speaking at numerous universities and panels. Join Steve on a walk in alleys and a genuine graffiti “yard” where walls are decorated with graffiti…
SAVE THE DATE: Bill Barminski Retrospective at Castelli Art Space – Friday February 23rd & Saturday February 24th
Bill Barminski has been one of the most prolific and influential artists of the last 30 years, with work spanning the mediums of album covers, painting, sculpting, animation, music composition, video and fully-immersive large-scale installations. Curated by Scott Arundale, Castelli Art Space will host a two-night only retrospective of this one-of-a-kind artist’s career on Friday,…
SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception for Pontus Willfors “SHOP” at Denk Gallery – Saturday February 24th
DENK Gallery in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District will be presenting SHOP; it’s first solo exhibition of new works by gallery artist Pontus Willfors. From the Press Release: The artist’s detailed sculptural pieces are executed in hardwood and aluminum, often interchanging one material for the other in surprising ways and challenging the expectations we…
SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception of “Memories on Location”, A Group Show at Keystone Gallery – February 17th
Memory is stimulated by many things, often random, from song verses to particular scents or other sensory stimuli. An exhibition “Memories on Location” at the Keystone Gallery explores the various ways that images can connect one with the past, inviting the viewer to thoughtful introspection, as they explore the artwork and unlock passages in their…
SAVE THE DATE: Opening Day – Dora De Lario’s “Other Worlds,” and Rigo 23 “Ripples Become Waves,” at Beta Main Museum – Sunday Feb. 25th
The Beta Main Museum will be having an opening reception on Sunday, Feb. 25th, from 2-5 pm, to celebrate the work of Dora De Larios and Rigo 23. The afternoon will begin with a ceremonial blessing by Tongva Elder Michael Whitehorse Aviles. The exhibition includes the first West Coast presentation of a statue created by…