LAB-FEST at The Last Bookstore
In true festival fashion, Writ Large Press is hosting “LAB-FEST,” a one-day showcase where poets, musicians, artists, and other creative types can gather to enjoy performances and art, at downtown’s The Last Bookstore. The event, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, from noon to 11pm, celebrates the grand opening of DT•LAB [an independent…
Mark Dean Veca Exhibition & Book Signing at Western Project
The exhibition presenting works from Zero + Publishing‘s new coffee table book “MARK DEAN VECA: 20 Years” opens Sept. 7, 2013 with a reception from 6 to 8pm. A book signing will be held at Culver City gallery Western Project Sept. 14 from 6 to 8pm, and the exhibition will continue to be on view…
Nicola Verlato, Caleb Brown at Merry Karnowsky Gallery
On Saturday, Sept. 7, Merry Karnowsky Gallery opens two shows: “Pagan Pop,” a new exhibition by Nicola Verlato, and “A Modern World” by Caleb Brown. Verlato’s exhibition is a revival of late medieval narrative painting in three large-scale works. Brown presents viewers with an alternate reality of explosions, wild beasts and heroes in his paintings.…
“Beer is Art” & Max Grundy Solo Show Opening at La Luz de Jesus Gallery
As a special tie-in to L.A. Beer Week, La Luz de Jesus Gallery presents “Beer is Art.” Also opening at the same gallery on Sept. 6, Max Grundy‘s solo show “Ozone Schmozone” is an alternate reality in which machines protect humans from the natural world. Grundy, a painter, illustrator, graphic designer and art teacher, is…
Van Arno at Ghettogloss
New works by Van Arno continue to focus on the human form, but showcase a newer, faster approach to brushwork by the talented artist. The exhibition at Eagle Rock’s Ghettogloss Gallery opens Thursday, Sept. 5 at 8pm, and will be on view for one month. Please call gallery for exact hours, 323 871 8100.
Shepard Fairey Adds Mural to 118 Winston’s Indian Alley
The brick walls along the alley behind 118 Winston in Downtown Los Angeles’s Historic Core provide a canvas for some of Los Angeles best known muralists. Over Labor Day weekend, Shepard Fairey left his mark with a second mural on what is known as Indian Alley–much of the art work on the bricks represents images…
B.B. Bastidas with DGK Launch at Kayo Store
B.B. Bastidas’ instantly recognizable style joins skate icon DGK, and to celebrate the collaboration, the Kayo flagship store in the Fairfax District hosts B.B.’s art show from 7pm to 10pm, Thursday, August 29 with drinks by Ciroc Vodka (art collector/musician/entrepreneur Sean Combs is the face of the brand) and food by the Downtown Los Angeles…
PROJECT Gallery Celebrates Indian Larry
The late legendary biker, Indian Larry was known for his stunt riding abilities and his mad skills customizing motorcycles. He came into the public eye through his appearance in the Discovery Channel program, Motorcycle Mania II in 2001, and died in 2004 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash. Larry lived to ride and rode…
Photos: The Karma Underground “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou”
On Thursday at Angel City Brewery, The Karma Underground wraps up their three-week long successful “Oh Brother Where Out Thou” benefit art auction, held at Angel City Brewery. Here’s a look at the opening night, which had heavy bidding for art works and books. Hope to see you at Angel City Brewery for the closing…
Art Walk: Pilates & Arts Echo Park
Located close to downtown LA, Echo Park has experienced a hipster and pseudo-hipster influx over the past few years, along with a new development of townhouses on Echo Park Blvd., but it still retains its funky vibe. Echo Park Blvd., the main street of this enclave, is lined with small shops, cafes, and service businesses…
B.B. Bastidas: That New Blue Magic in DTLA Murals
B.B. Bastidas—whose deep blue artworks striped with infinite dashes recall the night sky, seen through a shaman’s eyes, the kisses of the stars raining hard upon his body–has been busy painting murals in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District on Garey Street at 3rd, as thes photos. He’s also finishing art work for his opening…