Save the Date: 21st Anniversary “The Art of Tiki” Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery – 10/6-10/29

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Save the Date: 21st Anniversary “The Art of Tiki” Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery – 10/6-10/29

Opening Friday October 6th, 2017 The 21st Anniversary of the Art of Tiki, curated by Tiki revival visionary Otto von Stroheim will open at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Also making its debut that evening will be the latest tome by the principal chronicler of the Tiki movement, Sven Kirsten, author of such legendary books…

Tiki Oasis 16: Party on Monster Island Art Show Preview

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Tiki Oasis 16: Party on Monster Island Art Show Preview

Ken “little-lost tiki” Ruzic In its’ 16th year, Tiki Oasis visits Monster Island as a salute to movie monsters from mid-century cinema.  While the four-day passes sold out in record time, the event’s 100+ vendor marketplace, vintage car show, and seventh annual themed art show are free to enter and open to the public! Tiki Oasis…

Tom Hofer: “Paper View” of Retro Scenes at Palm Spring’s Archangel Gallery

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Tom Hofer: “Paper View” of Retro Scenes at Palm Spring’s Archangel Gallery

I first knew Tom Hofer as “one of the handsome Hofer brothers.” He and his brother Manfred played in bands, lived in Pacific Palisades, and tons of girls had mad crushes on them–how I escaped his bass-playing charms in my youth is still beyond me, but I have been madly charmed by his collage art,…

Like, Dig that Tiki Art, Man! 5th Annual Tiki Oasis Art Show

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Like, Dig that Tiki Art, Man! 5th Annual Tiki Oasis Art Show

CARTWHEEL is pleased to offer a preview of works at the Fifth Annual Tiki Oasis Art Show in San Diego

Tiki Oasis in San Diego

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Tiki Oasis in San Diego

Tiki Oasis, the four-day annual gathering of “spies, bad guys and glamour girls” — as described in the story about what happened at last year’s event after too many Mai Tais, on CARTWHEEL here — is scheduled for Aug. 15-18, 2013 at San Diego’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. The 2013 event is a music and art…

Preview: Greg Escalante on the Upcoming “Kustom Kulture II” Exhibition

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Preview: Greg Escalante on the Upcoming “Kustom Kulture II” Exhibition

Wendy Sherman interviews curator and collector Greg Escalante during the final stages of preparation for the Kustom Kulture II exhibition, which opens at the Huntington Beach Art Center on July 13. Greg explained why he decided to revisit the original idea 20 years later, and hinted at some of the treasures he has in store for us this time around.