SAVE THE DATE: Public Opening of “This Brush for Hire” with Norm Laich and Many Other Artists at ICA LA – June 3rd

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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: Art at The Rendon // Hidden Rooms – A Community Art Event at the Rendon Hotel in the DTLA Arts District – June 1st through June 3rd

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SAVE THE DATE: Art at The Rendon // Hidden Rooms – A Community Art Event at the Rendon Hotel in the DTLA Arts District – June 1st through June 3rd

If you’ve ever been stuck at the light at the corner of 7th Street and Santa Fe Avenue in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, you may – or may not – have noticed the faded brick building on the corner, across from the recently renovated historic Ford Motors building, soon to become the home…

SAVE THE DATE: “DIY – The History of Creative Culture in Skateboarding” at Subliminal Projects – Exhibit and Print Release Event – Saturday May 19th

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SAVE THE DATE: “DIY – The History of Creative Culture in Skateboarding” at Subliminal Projects – Exhibit and Print Release Event – Saturday May 19th

  Subliminal Projects Gallery, its founder Shephard Fairey, and Vans present an exhibit and special event dedicated to the ever-expanding skateboard culture and lifestyle. The exhibit was curated and created by Jürgen Blümlein of Faux Ami Exhibitions and The Skateboard Museum (Berlin), Todd Huber of Skatelab and the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, and FACT. The exhibition will…

SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception of “The People’s Home– Winston Street 1974” at These Days Gallery – Friday May 18th

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SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception of “The People’s Home– Winston Street 1974” at These Days Gallery – Friday May 18th

These Days Gallery is partnering with UNITED AMERICAN INDIAN INVOLVEMENT, an organization founded in 1974 to aid local disadvantaged Native Americans in their presentation of “The People’s Home– Winston Street 1974.”  UAII opened in the same building that the gallery maintains today, at 118 Winston Street in DTLA, making this exhibit an especially meaningful one. The…

SAVE THE DATE: The McLoughlin Gallery presents TAP (Temporary Art Project) – May 18th & 19th

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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: Opening Reception of “Don’t Believe the HYPE – Los Angeles Hip Hop” at California Chinese American Museum in DTLA – Friday May 18th

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SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception of “Don’t Believe the HYPE – Los Angeles Hip Hop” at California Chinese American Museum in DTLA – Friday May 18th

Join our Downtown Los Angeles neighbors the California Chinese American Museum, for the opening reception of the “Don’t Believe the HYPE – Los Angeles Hip Hop” exhibition on Friday, May 18th. Don’t Believe the Hype: LA Asian Americans in Hip Hop looks into hip hop in the greater Los Angeles region as a site of…

SAVE THE DATE: “Thrive” at Avenue des Arts in DTLA – May 18th through June 16th

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SAVE THE DATE: “Thrive” at Avenue des Arts in DTLA – May 18th through June 16th

Avenue des Arts in Downtown Los Angeles opens with a new exhibition on Friday, May 18th that will feature LA-based artists Matt Gondek, Charlie Edmiston, James Gilbert, Brett Crawford, Frankie Toruno, Peter Greco, Roast Hoggmann, Moises Alan Ortiz. From the exhibition statement: Los Angeles has inspired higher artistic movements and genres that will continue for as long…

SAVE THE DATE: “The Escape Artist,” a Solo Exhibition by Greg “Craola ” Simkins at KP Projects – Saturday May 19th

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SAVE THE DATE:  “The Escape Artist,” a Solo Exhibition by Greg “Craola ” Simkins at KP Projects – Saturday May 19th

For his 7th solo show at KP Projects, LA-based artist Greg “Craola” Simkins addresses the notion of “what if?”  and make-believe in his signature pop-surreal fashion in this solo exhibit entitled “The Escape Artist.”  Intricate details are lushly created from his insanely creative imagination, luring the viewer into his fantasy world of odd animals in even…

PREVIEW: Celebrate Identity Gala at A + D: Architecture and Design Museum – Saturday May 12th

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PREVIEW: Celebrate Identity Gala at A + D: Architecture and Design Museum – Saturday May 12th

A+D Museum is celebrating its 17th year of progressive architecture, design programs, and innovative exhibitions with its annual gala and fundraiser, “CELEBRATE: IDENTITY” on Saturday, May 12 from 7:00-11:00 PM at the Museum. This year’s theme brings gala goers together for an electric evening of performances, food, drink, and music. From the Museum: For one…

SAVE THE DATE: 5 Art Gallery Opens in WeHo with “Art de Rue” – Thursday, May 17th

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SAVE THE DATE: 5 Art Gallery Opens in WeHo with “Art de Rue” – Thursday, May 17th

Art with an international flavor – the new 5 Art Gallery – is having their official grand opening on Thursday, May 17th   at 8250 Melrose Avenue in the heart of the West Hollywood Design District. The gallery, opened by Parisian entrepreneurs and art collectors Jean-Jacques and Julie Darmon, will focus on French street artists with…

EVENT PHOTO COVERAGE: BEYOND THE STREETS (Press Preview) by Steve Grody

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EVENT PHOTO COVERAGE: BEYOND THE STREETS (Press Preview) by Steve Grody

    Chaz Bojorquez Kenny Scharf Ron Finley LadyPink and Takai183 Ron Finley Slick Mark Mothersbaugh (L-R) Roger Gastman, Takai183, Chaz Bojorquez Greg “Craola” Simkins Jersey Joe Swoon Retna Zes     Chaz Bojorquez Revok Gajin Fujita Pose   Chaz Bojorquez (L-R_ Greg “Craola” Simkins, Slick, Risk   Jim Progoff and Zes