Hustler of Culture

LA - Sunday Studio: See Art Make Art (10.03.10)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1–3:30pm

MOCA GRAND AVENUE
250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Explore works from MOCA’s permanent collection and discover how artists have been inspired by Los Angeles. Meet and work with guest artist Vincent Valdez to create your own Los Angeles artwork with family and friends.

INFO: 213/621-1765 or fflores@moca.org
FREE; no reservations required

LA - Zeng Fanzhi's "Warhol and Mao" (10.02.10 - 12.04.10)

LA - Raif Adelberg's "F**K I LOVE YOU LOS ANGELES" (10.02.10 - 11.01.10)

Free Shepard Fairey "Viva La Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape, 2010" Poster!

Another free poster from Iconoclast! They've just published the first in a trio of official exhibition posters for the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's exhibit Viva La Revolucion, curated by Pedro Alonzo. The first poster is of Shepard Fairey's artwork from the large outdoor mural. This exhibition poster is free of charge, plus applicable shipping charges.

Shepard Fairey

Viva La Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape, 2010
Offset printed poster
18 x 24 inches

Free Ryan McGinness "Art History is Non Linear" Poster!

Well it's a good thing I read my Iconoclast newsletter this morning! They've just published the official poster for Ryan McGinness' "Art History Is Not Linear" (named after the commissioned piece). The poster is made up of drawings inspired by artwork in the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the referenced artworks are collaged together as a list to form the painting "Art History Is Not Linear ". This poster is free of charge, plus applicable shipping charges.

Ryan McGinness

Art History Is Not Linear (VMFA), 2010
Offset printed poster
39 x 27 inches

"The Warholian" Recap

We attended the media and VIP reception for Royal/T's "The Warholian" exhibit and received an exclusive tour of the Warhol or Warhol-influenced work by exhibition curator, Eric Shiner, also the Milton Fine Curator of Art at the Andy Warhol Museum. Eric shared new-to-me anecdotes of Warhol's professional and private life including how Warhol found success fairly early in his career. Did you know that Warhol was so successful, he purchased his first Manhattan apartment in his mid-20s for $60,000 (and he paid for half of it in cash)?! Me neither!

Sponsored by Barbie* with free flowing champagne courtesy of Dom Perignon, the opening party was one of the best we've attended in 2010. The bright colors, lively atmosphere, and Lisa Perry pop shop added to the evening's festive vibe. Lulu had tons of fun running around looking at the contemporary works and it seemed like everyone was wearing a smile.

The colorful exhibition contains photos, video, paintings, and objects  by Jeff Koons, Shepard Farey, Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince, and Warhol and is free and open to the public 10:00am to 6:00pm daily from September 24, 2010 through January 31, 2011. The Lisa Perry shop will be open through October 11th.  Enjoy the event photos! We certainly enjoyed being there.

Royal/T Café
8910 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, California 90232

(310) 559-6300

* The Barbie swag bag included a lovely vinyl bag with electric colors, a super soft short-sleeved t-shirt, a chocolate bar (dark or milk chocolate), and a $25 gift certificate to Barbie!

LA - "Autist's Fables" Art Talk (09.28.10)

The Merry Karnowsky Gallery invites you to an illuminating conversation with Peter Frank (Art Critic, Huffington Post) and Lezley Saar as they discuss Saar's current exhibition

AUTIST'S FABLES

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7 - 8:30PM

Wine & Light Refreshments

RSVP BY SATURDAY, 9/25 TO ELLEN@MKGALLERY.COM   //  (SEATING IS LIMITED)

MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY
170 S. LA BREA AVENUE
(IN THE ART 170 BUILDING)
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
323.933.4408
www.mkgallery.com
 
Exhibition Dates:
September 7 - October 2, 2010
 
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat 12-6pm

LA - 35th Anniversary Special Screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (09.25.10)

ATTENTION FANS OF RHPS!

We have a pair of tickets to giveaway for this very special event/evening. Please leave your name and contact info in the comments section and we will select a winner at random on Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. PST. The winner will be notified shortly after via email.

Sins O' The Flesh presents

35th anniversary screening of cult classic
The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Sat. Sep. 25, 2010

Million Dollar Theater
307 South Broadway Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-617-3600
www.milliondollartheater.com

10:00pm - full pre-show with games and presentations
11:00pm - film screening

 - Barry Bostwick, who stars as Brad Majors in the film, will appear in person to officiate the madness
 - Performers from the shadowcast from the soon to be released 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Rocky Horror Picture Show: 35th Anniversary Blu-ray Disc will perform in their first public appearance!

Tickets for Screening:
  $20 in advance; $25 door
  $40 VIP tickets; 1st several rows + free prop kits; $45 at the door
www.rhps35.com/buy_tickets.html

LA - "Scratching the Surface" Screening (09.24.10)

LA - Ari Marcopoulos' "Now is Forever" (09.23.10 - 10.15.10)

"NOVA Artscapes" Photo Recap

Scion presents: NOVA Artscapes

Curated by ROJO® Magazine
September 18 - October 9, 2010

ROJO® is an open independent creative consortium founded in 2001, dedicated to the promotion and support of the contemporary arts. ROJO® (with creative headquarters in Barcelona, São Paulo, and Milan) travels to Los Angeles to generate a creative event and art exhibition featuring exclusive collaborated art installations and original artwork by 8 international artists.

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 18 | 7-10pm

Featuring: Gustavo Gagliardo aka DEFI (Argentina), Koen Delaere (Netherlands), MOMO (USA), Anna Taratiel aka OVNI (Spain), Rebecca Ward (USA), Sosaku Miyazaki (Japan), Tofer Chin (USA), Yago Hortal (Spain)

Scion Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Ave (at National)
Culver City, CA. 90232
Gallery Phone: 310.815.8840

Herakut's "Hope's Reply" Photo Recap

Herakut's "Hope's Reply" (09.18.10 - 10.30.10)

LeBasse Projects presents: 'Hope's Reply' New work by Herakut

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 18th, 7-10pm

Exhibition runs: September 18th - October 30th 2010

To Lulu: "Beyond The Street"

We attended Shepard Fairey's opening for "Printed Matters" and on the same evening we also celebrated the book launch for "Beyond the Street: The 100 Leading Figures in Urban Art", a compendium of 100 of the most influential players in the street and urban art scene. Editor/Author Patrick Nguyen was kind enough to inscribe a lighthearted message for Lulu and Shepard signed his page too. We're happy to build a collection of books and art we hope will inspire Lulu someday.

Shepard Fairey's "Beyond the Street" Book Event and "Printed Matters" Reception

"Printed Matters" is up from September 16, 2010 to October 9, 2010. More information here.

Herakut's "Hope's Reply" (09.18.10 - 10.30.10)

LeBasse Projects presents:

'Hope's Reply'
New work by Herakut

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 18th, 7-10p
Exhibition runs: September 18th - October 30th 2010

German duo Herakut and LeBasse Projects proudly present 'Hope's Reply.' The exhibition features a series of canvas mixed media paintings showcasing Herakut's unique style and aesthetics. German artists Hera and Akut have been operating under the name of Herakut since 2004, when they began producing collaborative pieces in the burgeoning street art scene.

Through the strength of their work, coupled with the demand for their unique style, Herakut are now regarded as some of the most exciting contemporary artists working today. Their ability to work seamlessly both on the street and in a gallery setting has only added to their collector base.

'Hope's Reply' is a response to their huge installations and Herakut will go in an opposite direction with a smaller number of more finished canvases. The new work is heavily layered and collaged and will be displayed in a more 'white walls' style exhibition where the work can undoubtedly be appreciated for its intricate detailing.

LA - "NOVA Artscapes" (09.18.10 - 10.09.10)

LA - Yong Sin's "De/Form" (09.18.10 - 10.23.10)

Yong Sin: De/Form
September 18 - October 23, 2010
Reception Saturday, September 18, 2010 5-8pm

George Billis Gallery is pleased to present De/Form an exhibition of new work by Southern California artist Yong Sin. Sin's first exhibition at George Billis opens on September 18th with an artist reception from 5-8pm.

Yong Sin's use of shapes in her collage works comment on a range of dualities: group vs. individual, repetition vs. singularity, randomness vs. systematic order. As viewers, it may be difficult to recognize the conceptual struggles of Sin's work, which exists within patterns and repetition, not unlike nature, where the individuality of each leaf is sometimes lost to a collective notion of the tree. As we continue to absorb her work, it becomes possible to see that her intent is not duplication but variation. Slightness of hand, variations in marks, and colors require contemplation and patience to perceive, confronting us with the opportunity for visual and philosophical meditation.

LA - 'Beyond The Street: The 100 Leading Figures in Urban Art' Book Event (09.17.10)

Chicago - James Marshall (Dalek)'s "where the shadows run from themselves" (09.17.10 - 10.10.10)

where the shadows run from themselves
New Work by James Marshall (Dalek)

September 17-October 10, 2010
Opening Reception
Friday, September 17, 2010, 7-10PM
James will be in attendance.

James Marshall—commonly known as the artist Dalek—made his mark in the art world with his iconic Space Monkey character, which looks like a catatonic, twisted mouse. "The Space Monkey is my concept of a human being," he says. "It's a tool for relaying and exploring ideas."

SF - "You Knew This Was Coming" (09.17.10 - 10.18.10)

You Knew This Was Coming

A Group Show at Park Life Gallery

Sahar Al-Sawaf
Sadie Barnette
Rich Bott
Mike Calway-Fagen
Thomas Helman
Vincent Manganello
Clare Parry
Louis M Schmidt

Sept 17 through Oct 18, 2010
Opening Reception Friday Sept 17, 2010. 7pm to 10pm
 
This show brings together a group of artists based in Southern California whose works employ various styles of visual language and media that intersect across themes of culture, humanity and social critique.

These artists take-on an intimidating array of concerns and employ a wide variety of formal and conceptual strategies in order to do so. Through meticulously rendered collages, drawings, paintings, prints, found materials and photography, each of the works in this exhibition, whether beautiful, grotesque, enigmatic, absurd, crude or polished- push, pull and tease-out biting critiques and welcomed social assessments. The artist’s works strive to strengthen our capacity for critical reflexivity and help us to see what gets lost in humanity’s patterns.