SAVE THE DATE: Opening of “Jim Jocoy – Order of Appearance” at These Days – Saturday July 14
On Saturday, DTLA gallery These Days will hold an artist’s reception and book signing to kick off their new exhibit “Jim Jocoy | Order of Appearance,” an intimate and revealing selection of images embracing the burgeoning San Francisco punk club scene from 1977-1980. I met Jim around 20 years ago. He carried with him a photo album of…
PREVIEW & SAVE THE DATE: “NO SHITTY ADS” Opening Reception at Commonwealth – Saturday December 16th (6-9pm)
The lifestyle boutique Commonwealth has just opened in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, next to our other new neighbor, House of Machines. Not only are we so happy about their move to this part of the Arts District, but we are super excited that their first exhibition is “NO SHITTY ADS” a comprehensive 1980’s skate…
Interview: “Somos Locos” on Tour with California Locos at the Manhattan Beach Art Center
Try to describe the California Locos -consisting of Dave Tourjé, John Van Hamersveld, Gary Wong, Chaz Bojòrquez and Norton Wisdom- and you realize you’re talking about SoCal itself. “The Locos” could translate into “The Free, “The Uninhibited,” or “The Ultra-Expressive.” You might conclude that the Locos are the quintessence of the original and pioneering California spirit. By nature, their blend of…
Cartwheel Art Tours Coverage: Neighborhood Explorations in Venice Beach, with Cartwheel Art Tours Host – Dan Levy
“Dogtown: An Underground Exploration” Dan Levy, features editor and ad sales director of Juice Magazine, a skateboarding, music, and surfing magazine, with 23 years in print, led guests of the Airbnb Open – Los Angeles, on Neighborhood Explorations in Venice Beach on Thursday November 17th. The Neighborhood Explorations, led by Dan were part of the…
Save the Date: June 25, “California Locos” New Works, Skate Decks
The California Locos–Chaz Bojorquez, Dave Tourjé, John Van Hamersveld, Norton Wisdom, and Gary Wong–five pioneering Los Angeles artists whose roots are in graffiti, surf, skate and punk rock—bring their edgy, sun soaked styles to Venice, CA with new works for a week-long summer pop-up–a show so big it needed two locations: 319 Ocean Front Walk,…
Cartwheel Art Tours x Obscura Society LA in Gabba Arts District: Mural Tour and The Gabba Gallery Preview of \Brit-fluence(d)\, a BritWeek Art Show
Cartwheel Art Tours and Obscura Society of LA are offering a special Atlas Obscura Day & World Art Day Tour. The tour will be led by Cindy Schwarzstein, Cartwheel Art founder and Erin Johnson, Atlas Obscura field agent, who will be providing the opportunity for guests to immerse themselves through art in the following way: –…
Interview with Zara Kand and Tracy Perdue – Show Opens October 14 at SevVen Gallery
A Cartwheel Art exclusive interview with Zara Kand and Tracy Perdue – two artists showing at Huntington Beach’s SevVen Gallery tonight.
California Punk Rock Photo Pop-Up, Booksigning June 28-30 at La Luz de Jesus
Punk rock has had lasting grip on Los Angeles where the musical and cultural phenomenon developed from a freeways-based melting pot. The passion for punk has continued for forty years! The GoGo’s, X, Social Distortion, Mike Watt are still big draws, and smaller bands from LA punk’s early days still play and draw fans–as well…