Council District 14 Supports Cartwheel Art Tours During Bloomfest LA.
As a special part of November 8th’s Bloomfest LA 2014 programming, Council District 14 is supporting four free Cartwheel Art Tours through the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. These guided tours — created, produced, and led by Cartwheel Art founder and Arts District resident Cindy Schwarzstein–provide participants the opportunity to intimately discover, explore, and experience local…
Save the Date: October 25 Branded Arts Benefit for Vista de Mar
WOW! A mega art show featuring some of the biggest names in today’s art world benefiting one of Los Angeles’ best organizations, Vista del Mar Child and Family Services (and members of my family have been helped through this wonderful organization). Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services’ mission is to provide comprehensive, family-centered social,…
Save the the Date: Aug 30, Skate & Create at Flower Pepper Gallery
We’re in a drought. The last time there a drought this bad in California, a new sport flowered–skate boarding. All those empty pools made for great neighborhood skate parks, legal or clandestine. The skateboard culture of Southern California played a seminal role in the early influences of many graffiti and street artists. The growth of…
Farmers Market Grand Opening Tour by Cartwheel Art in the Arts District
On June 19th the Arts District was in full celebration as the community came together for the grand opening of the neighborhood’s Farmer’s Market. The Arts District Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Los Angeles River Artists and Business Association (LARABA) was inaugurated by City Councilmember for District Fourteen José Huizar, who shared a brief history…
May 4 at LACMA: The Murals of Los Angeles & Teotihuacan, a Conversation
Los Angeles is a city that is just beginning to embrace its mural history and culture, so it’s fitting that LACMA has opened a new exhibit The Painted City: Art from Teotihuacan, which celebrates Mexico’s ancient painted city. On May 4th, 12:30pm, at LACMA’s Bing Theater, the museum has organized a special, free discussion addressing…
Shepard Fairey, Inc. Jim Daichendt Analyses the Anti-Modern Artist
Shepard Fairey, Inc.: Artist • Professional • Vandal by G. James (Jim) Daichendt is the first book about the street artists/conglomerate creator that is not an authorized product of Fairey’s studio. That alone makes it a standout in the art book world, and in the world of Shepard Fairey At one point in the smart…
Cartwheel Art Takes American Planning Association L.A. on Art District Mural Tour
Ashley Atkinson, is Programs Co-Director, APA LA. She shares her experiences on the Cartwheel Art Tour of the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District which was designed for the group, and open to the public. What do street artists and urban planners have in common? No, it’s not a cheap joke–it’s a question explored by a…
Cat Art Show at 101/Exhibit in Hollywood
Where better to get your fix on cats and art than the Cat Art Show in Hollywood?
Preview, Photos! SID: Superman Is Dead, Dennis Morris Shepard Fairey at Subliminal Projects
We got a special preview of “SID: Superman is Dead” at Subliminal Projects, where Dennis Morris and Shepard Fairey have collaborated on artwork depicting Sid Vicious, the Sex Pistols legendary doomed bass player. Morris was the Sex Pistols’ tour photographer, and the work on exhibition includes collaborative paintings, photographs and prints of, and inspired…
SID: Superman is Dead at Subliminal Messages in Echo Park
A night of art and music based on the too-brief life of Sex Pistols guitarist Sid Vicious at Subliminal Projects in Echo Park.
Interview: Art Publicists Draw Attention to Clients
The Miami Art Fairs and the the upcoming Los Angeles Art Show make it clear that there are a lot of artists, emerging and established, vying for wall space be it in your museums or your home. In Los Angeles, there are gallery shows opening every weekend, and thousands of artists hoping to hang their…