SAVE THE DATE: “Staying Idols” by Drew Merritt at Thinkspace Projects (Project Room) – May 3rd through May 25th
Opening at Thinkspace Projects, in Culver City on Saturday, May 5th is “Slaying Idols,” an exhibition featuring new works by Los Angeles-based artist Drew Merritt. Known for his hyperreal rendering and darkly stylized painting aesthetic, Merritt has created sparse works set against nondescript areas of negative white space. Primarily figurative in focus, Merritt’s pieces…
PREVIEW: Venice Pavilion at BEYOND THE STREETS with Steve Grody
Following is the history with accompanying photos of the Venice Pavilion by Steve Grody, graffiti documentarian, and author of the book Graffiti LA: Street Styles and Art. This article was written as a preview for BEYOND THE STREETS, where there will be a historical recreation of the Venice Pavilion, which was considered the legendary graffiti and…
PREVIEW & INTERVIEW: Beyond The Streets launches in LA – May 6, 2018
BEYOND THE STREETS is one of those epic destination art events where a simple perusal of the impressive participating artists list is enough to make the point. At time of this writing, it’s still growing and poised to top 150 names, from the marquee to the emerging, from writers to posters, muralists, sculptors, installation artists,…
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: Opening Reception for Herakut’s “Rental Asylum,” Adrian Cox’s ”Terra Incognita,” and Troy Brooks “Skinwalker” at Corey Helford Gallery – February 24th
Corey Helford Gallery will be presenting an all-star line up with three simultaneous shows opening in late February featuring Herakut’s “Rental Asylum,” Adrian Cox’s ”Terra Incognita,” and Troy Brooks “Skinwalker.” Top image: Herakut Exhibition: Herakut’s “Rental Asylum”, Adrian Cox’s ”Terra Incognita,” and Troy Brooks “Skinwalker.” February 24th – March 31st Opening Reception: February 24th, 7-11pm Address: Corey…
Event Coverage: Photo Highlights by Dan Levy of the 2018 LA Art Show Opening Night with L.A.: LEY LINES, a Featured Programming Exhibition, Presented by Cartwheel Art
Check out Dan Levy‘s photo coverage of the LA Art Show Opening party in the Featured Programming booth “L.A.: LEY LINES” which was Presented by Cartwheel Art, and Curated by Alex “AXIS” Ventura. This is part one of two posts from Dan for coverage of the opening night on Wednesday January 10th, 2018. Artists…
SAVE THE DATE: “L.A.: LEY LINES,” a Featured Programming Exhibition at LA Art Show, Presented by Cartwheel Art and Curated by AXIS with Artists: BIG SLEEPS, DEFER, EYEONE, PRIME, SWANK and AXIS – January 10th through January 14th, 2018
Groundbreaking graffiti artists AXIS, BIG SLEEPS, DEFER, EYEONE, PRIME, and SWANK define their neighborhoods and Los Angeles in “L.A.: LEY LINES” an exhibition with a site-specific installation/activation area for the LA Art Show, showcasing the LA styles of graffiti and lettering that have influenced art on a global level. Cartwheel Art, the DTLA company who provides…
SAVE THE DATE & REVIEW: Closing Reception of “Synthesis” – Featuring Collaborations by Aiseborne and Cache at Tonalli Studio – Saturday January 6th (3-8PM)
If you are a fan of great street art and have not yet seen this exhibit, don’t miss the closing of this first-time collaboration by Aiseborn and Cache. With styles as opposite as day and night, the two artists were introduced by a mutual friend, and came together while painting a mural. Cache is known…
Save the Date: Greg “Craola” Simkins – Book Signing at KP Projects – Sunday December 9th (2-4pm)
Greg ‘Craola” Simkins will be signing & personalizing his new book by ZERO+ Publishing, along with unveiling a special custom deluxe edition boxed set (only 15 available) on Sunday December 10th from 2-4pm at KP Projects. The event is free to the public, all ages are invited and no RSVP is necessary. Watch the video…
Save the Date & Preview: “Synthesis” – Featuring Collaborations by Aiseborn and Cache at Tonalli Studio – December 9th
It’s not unusual to have two or more two street or graffiti artists working on the same mural. Often, in fact, the artists work in groups, such as LA’s well-known UTI, CBS, and K2S crews, who have created many murals throughout the Arts District and LA. But when the collaborative work is for a gallery…
Event Coverage: Opening Reception of “Dark Progressivism: The Built Environment” at Lancaster Museum of Art & History (MOAH) – November 11th, 2017
I’m glad I was able to make it out the opening of “Dark Progressivism: The Built Environment” at Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) on November 11th. The museum has a nice feel to it. Walking in, I found co-curator Lisa Derrick giving a filmed interview to some folks from New York and after almost…