November 16, 2010
Sara and I are heading to the airport now to be in Los Angeles this Wednesday night, November 17th for the Los Angeles book launch signing/party for TRESPASS: A History Of Uncommissioned Public Art.
Many of the artists in the book will be there to sign copies. We hope you can join us. Should be a fantastic night!
Posted by marc at 6:26 AM in Los Angeles |
June 3, 2010
Opens June 5th
SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS
1331 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
T: 213.213.0078
Posted by marc at 6:46 AM in Los Angeles |
March 17, 2010
Wooster fave Alexandros Vasmoulakis will have his first US solo exhibition open this weekend in Los Angeles at LeBasse Projects
Alexandros Vasmoulakis
Is Everyone Happy?
Opening Reception: Saturday March 20th at 7pm
LeBasse Projects
6023 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.558.0200
Posted by marc at 7:59 AM in Los Angeles |
January 21, 2010
If you're in Los Angeles tonight (Thursday) be sure to check out the opening of Meaning is Overrated. a solo exhibition of new work by Mark Jenkins and On & Off (Often On) A solo exhibition of new work by Aakash Nihalani tonight at the Carmichael Gallery.
Thursday, January 21 2010
7 - 10 PM
RSVP to rsvp at carmichalegallery dot com
1257 N. La Brea Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90038
Posted by marc at 6:52 AM in Los Angeles |
December 23, 2009
Artist: La Robot de Madera
Artist; CEKIS
If you're in Los Angeles, today (Wednesday) is the final day to see Chile Estyle, Pablo Aravena's wonderfully curated street art show at the Carmichael Gallery. It's the first time anyone has mounted a show of this kind in the US. Artists include Cekis and Inti, Horate, La Robot de Madera and Agotok.
Posted by marc at 8:12 AM in Los Angeles |
November 6, 2009
Tomorrow night at Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles, WK Interact will debut his latest solo show, How To Blow Yourself Up.
Coolhunting asked WK to explain the title. Here's his response:
CH: The title could be interpreted as how to gain fame, which people who blow themselves up in fact do accomplish. Was this double entendre made on purpose from the outset?
WK: That’s a bit off the concept, a consequential accomplishment on their part... Funny, the double entendre is also consequential. There is a great deal left open for interpretation but this was really about getting into the heads of various individuals who may not usually or stereotypically attach [themselves] to such acts but who are equally desirous of controlling destiny. Isn’t death our ultimate destiny, therefore calculating the time and place gives [us] that power of control over fate?
WK sent us further explanation, saying:
'How to Blow Yourself Up'.
We exist in a time at the culmination of doomful prophecies from various seers and civilizations. Whether or not these predictions will materialize is not relevant to the to the suggestion in the title, this concept is more of an empowering alternative to such a situation.
We are all wired with our own internal detonators, with switches, which activate on achieving a boiling point. The artificial devices provided in the pieces, encourage the individuals, who reach that point, to reflect on their state of affairs which have brought them to the point of pressing buttons.
The primary colours used [e.g. authoritative police blue and dynamite red] are relevant warning signals of alarm, like the beacon from a light house before you run aground on the rocks -to jolt reflections or a second thought of consideration before proceeding. Not only a personal reflection, but on civilization as a whole.
Are you ready for the end or to end it all?
Posted by marc at 5:41 PM in Los Angeles |
September 11, 2009
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Tomorrow evening, Saturday September 12th, Anthony Lister will be showing new work in Los Angeles at the New Image Art Gallery. Should be a terrific show. Here's the info:
SATURDAY, September 12th, 2009
AND THEN THE WIND CHANGED
Solo Show by ANTHONY LISTER
Opening Reception from 7 - 10 pm
New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. , West Hollywood, CA 90046
phone: 323.654.2192
http://www.newimageartgallery.com/
Posted by marc at 8:45 AM in Los Angeles |
April 7, 2009
This week is shaping up for some amazing gallery openings in cities all over the world. While the London Police will be holding it down in London, in Los Angeles BOXI will be opening "Grey Area" a solo exhibition of new work at the Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art.
Here's the info:
"Grey Area"
a solo exhibition of new work by
BOXI
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 9th
7.00pm – 10.00pm
1257 N. La Brea Avenue
W. Hollywood CA 90038
Please RSVP to rsvp@carmichaelgallery.com
Open to the public April 10th – April 30th, 2009
1.00pm – 7.00pm
Posted by marc at 8:38 PM in Los Angeles |
January 7, 2009
This coming weekend, the wonderfully talented Italian artist Ericailcane is set to open "Man Is The Bastard" his first solo show of new work in Los Angeles at the Carmichael Gallery in New York.
The exhibition which runs until the end of the month is a collection of etchings and graphic art of domestic animals, set in an alternative universe where they have taken revenge against mankind.
Click here for more info.
Posted by marc at 7:25 AM in Los Angeles |
December 4, 2008
Elblow-Toe has posted images from Mostly Memory, his upcoming show with Armsrock at Thinkspace in Los Angeles on his Flickr page. Some terrific new work. Check it out here
Thinkspace gallery presents:
"Mostly Memory"
featuring Armsrock and Elbow-toe
12th december- january 2nd, 2009.
opening reception december 12th, 7 pm.
thinkspace gallery.
4210 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Posted by marc at 7:13 AM in Los Angeles |
November 20, 2008
Unfortunately we weren't able to make it out to Los Angeles for the opening of the Big Geezers show at the Scion Gallery earlier this month. But judging from the photos on Flickr, it looked like it was an amazing show and a hell of a lot of fun. Seeing the photos reminded us of the types of art events that artists themselves would stage back to 2001-2002-2003 when the focus was less on selling work to wealthy collectors, and more on bringing friends together for a good time.
Over the last few years, Chaz (from the London Police) along with Galo, Fortress and the other Geezers have become good friends, so it was great to see the show come together. Chaz sent us a note last night from Japan, giving us a rundown on how things went. We thought we'd share it with you here as it gives a terrific sense of what the show was like:
"Roll up roll up! The circus is steaming into town. The Big Geezers are coming to LA for a November 8th show at the Scion Installation LA gallery.
'So what’s all this here BIG GEEZERS all about?' I hear someone pipe up from the back. Well, the BIG GEEZERS represents a would-be family of European and American artists who, over several years, have met, worked together and traveled the globe in search of adventure, hope and good times.
Armed with markers, paint and spray the BIG GEEZERS movement has seen group shows in Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Torino, Berlin, Barcelona, New York, Oslo, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest and drawing live with The Dandy Warhols in Portland.
'So what’s going to happen then?' bleats another interested party near the rear. Well let me tell you sirs and madams. Expect fun, prizes, mirth and extravagance. All the fun of the fair. Suited, booted and packaged to delight the humming crowd. Bring your mates, bring your pets, bring your dinner and we'll 'ave it!
Moving on from the banal yawn-city, that IS modern day going-to-galleryness, the group have decided that in LA 'entertainment 'is the name of the game and so entertainment there shall be. This particular show the BG crew will attempt to blend visual ingredients with interactive methods to cook up a good ol' splendid Saturday night pie. They hope to provide an odd and wonderful night out for all those wide-eyed enough to be concerned.
7pm kickoff.
7.30pm With a microphone and a 15 man strong welcoming committee we asked people their names as they came in and introduced them like they were guests
of honor e.g "LADIES and GENTLEMEN its Marc and Saraaaaaaaaaa" at which point the welcome committee would bay their appreciation and cheer them a welcome to the show. it proved to be really funny and not only had a personal touch but began to create an atmosphere...
8pm whilst the welcoming continued we opened up the shooting gallery. the big
geezers had put so much combined effort into the show and built a circus/fairground style shoot out with wooden cutouts of our respective characters with holes in them. we bought a bunch of pretty high tech kids guns from TOYS R US and it proved to be another strong inclusion to the show.
at 8.30pm we began BALLOON DARTS whereby the public could take turns to burst balloons with darts. 10 balloons had prizes in and when you won you got a big geezers tshirt which was designed by Flying Fortress in a circus advertisement style. As the balloons went down a big collab piece was revealed which nicely connected the art with the game. Luckily no-one got hit by a dart and it was good times all the way to the next part of the show.
at 9pm my friend ABNER PREIS` made a clown performance/slideshow of his drawings which, again , gave the 700+ people who turned up another show within a show and another incling of entertainment.
At 10pm the fairground closed and i have never felt such a buzz of MISSION ACCOMPLISHED among so many geezers. the reaction of the people and the crew of SCION was amazing.
Posted by marc at 12:44 PM in Los Angeles |
November 4, 2008
On of our favorite artists, Matthew Rodriguez will be showing new work along with Nicholas Bohac, Saelee Oh , and Jill Bliss in Los Angeles at Tinlark Gallery later this morning. The opening on November 15th with a reception from 6-9pm
tinlark gallery
Crossroads of the World
6671 Sunset Boulevard, #1512
Hollywood, CA 90028
Matthew describes the new work as - "Paintings about hoodlum street animals, fed up plants, stray animals, rainbowed monsters, tiny chandeliers, the great pacific trash pile, the environments big problem, bling,and stories told by my grandpa."
Posted by marc at 6:35 AM in Los Angeles |
October 31, 2008
We've been fans of Kelsey Brookes' work for some time, so we're thrilled to hear that Kelsey's solo show opens tomorrow in LA at New Image. Be sure to check it out if you can.
Posted by marc at 7:35 AM in Los Angeles |
April 17, 2008
Herakut (from Germany) have just opened Streichelzoo, their first U.S. solo show at Carmichael Gallery in Los Angeles. The show will run through May 4th. You can find more information here.
Posted by marc at 7:38 AM in Los Angeles |
March 19, 2008
For a couple of weeks now, we've been meaning to feature the fantastic NOMADAZ group show that is currently on display in Los Angeles at the SCION Space.
Curated by Pablo Aravena, (director of "Next: A Primer in UrbanPainting") the show brings together a group of amazing artists from both Italy and Spain. If you haven't yet seen the show, here's a quick taste...
Posted by marc at 7:41 AM in Los Angeles |
April 12, 2007
As the images above attest, Richard Colman's upcoming solo show, HUMAN REPLACEMENT PROJECT at Merry Karnowsky Gallery in LA looks like it's going to be amazing. Opening April 21st, it runs through May 19.
Posted by marc at 7:42 AM in Los Angeles |
March 10, 2007
Not to be missed if you are in the area....
Posted by marc at 10:48 AM in Los Angeles |
January 19, 2007
If you are in Los Angeles, here's a show that you don't want to miss this weekend. Tomorrow night at New Image, Faile, Swoon, and David Ellis will be showing new work at New Image. Shepard Fairey will be DJ'ing. Should be amazing.
Posted by marc at 6:24 AM in Los Angeles |
September 14, 2006
Unfortunately we can't make it out to LA this week, but the photo above (showing a live elephant) should give you a hint of whats to come at Banksy's warehouse show later this week.
Am
(Photo nicked from the BBC)
Posted by marc at 6:58 AM in Los Angeles |
August 24, 2006
The rumors are true. Banksy will be mounting a new warehouse show in Los Angeles on September, 15th, 16th, and 17th. The secret location will be posted on Banksy's website the day of the opening
Posted by marc at 9:59 AM in Los Angeles |
March 31, 2006
Continue reading "Event: What's New at Lab 101 Gallery in LA on Saturday Night"
Posted by marc at 2:09 AM in Los Angeles |
March 14, 2006
Continue reading "Event: Rostarr in LA on March 18th at BLK/MRKT"
Posted by marc at 6:44 AM in Los Angeles |
March 6, 2006
Richard Colman's new show, Long Distance will open at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles on March 25th, and run through April 22nd.
Posted by marc at 8:06 AM in Los Angeles |
February 24, 2006
Continue reading "Event: Los Angeles. March 25. Long Distance New Works by Richard Colman"
Posted by marc at 8:20 AM in Los Angeles |
Continue reading "Event: Los Angeles, March 4: FRANK 151 FAR EASTERN CONFERENCE EXHIBITION"
Posted by marc at 8:00 AM in Los Angeles |
February 1, 2006
Continue reading "Event: Los Angeles Feb 11: The Heavy Ammunition Project:"
Posted by marc at 7:38 AM in Los Angeles |
January 4, 2006
Continue reading "Event: BLK./MRKT Artists' Annual in Los Angeles on January 14"
Posted by marc at 7:52 AM in Los Angeles |
January 2, 2006
Continue reading "Event: Deth P. Sun and Parskid in Los Angeles on January 5"
Posted by marc at 10:42 AM in Los Angeles |