Studio visit with the Clayton Brothers...

Had a chance to visit the studio of the Clayton Brothers a couple weeks back as they prepared for their first major show in Los Angeles in six years. This will be their first major collection of works in Los Angeles since they rocked La Luz De Jesus back in 2003 with their epic 'Six Foot Eleven' show. I still remember how blown away I was by that show. Simply epic in every sense of the word. For those that missed that one, do all you can to make it to Santa Monica this Saturday.

'Jumbo Fruit' will open this Saturday, July 18th at both of Patrick Painter's galleries within Bergamot Station over in Santa Monica. Very ambitious and as you can see below, Rob and Christian have more than stepped up the challenge. I can not wait to see these works all finished and hanging in all their glory this Saturday. A big thanks to Rob & Christian for having me out.

The Clayton Brothers work together closely to construct objects that are both narrative and deeply personal in nature. Front and center are the unique people, animals, and places that occupy the outskirts of the American psyche. These works are created in an obsessively rich, cartoon-inspired manner and often incorporate related audio elements.

They've a rich history and I highly recommend picking up any of their books. Enjoy the pictures below that offer a glimpse into the creative process behind the works that will make up their 'Jumbo Fruit' exhibit(s) opening this Saturday. Above, view a picture of the pinch pot that was the initial point of inspiration for this show, found at a thrift shop, it's now a cherished item in their studio. Sometimes the simplest things can be the catalyst for amazing works.

Tools of the trade.

Rob Clayton at work in the studio.

The big one in progress... this one is going to blow minds this Saturday.

Christian Clayton at work in the studio.

Oh, and book your tickets to Wisconsin now...

MMOCA Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Rob and Christian Clayton: Inside Out

September 10 through December 19, 2010

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art will present the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the bold, colorful drawings, paintings, and sculptures of Rob and Christian Clayton.

"Jumbo Fruit" from The Clayton Brothers

This Saturday, July 18th 6-8PM
PATRICK PAINTER INC.
2525 Michigan Avenue, Space B2 in Santa Monica

(On view through August 29th)
www.patrickpainter.com

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Thur, July 9th 7-9PM
Bert Greene Fine Art
102 West 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles
“Cardboard Town” featuring new works from Barron Storey (the man who taught David Choe and many others / recently featured in Juxtapoz)
(On view through August 15th)
www.bgfa.us

Thur, July 9th Noon-9PM
Downtown Art Walk
www.downtownartwalk.com

Thur, July 9th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“The A to Z of Change” featuring new works and an installation from Eine + new works from Frerk and Marc C. Woehr in the showcase space
(On view through July 30th)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Fri, July 10th @ 7PM
Rothick Art Haus
170 S. Harbor Blvd in Anaheim
New works from Jophen Stein
(On view through July 31st)

Fri, July 10th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Memento Mori” from Stella Im Hultberg + “The Seeded Wind and Silent Motion; an Oeuvre of Beetled Beauty” from Catherine Brooks + “Twilight & Fate” from Hannah Stouffer
(On view through August 7th)
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, July 11th 7-11PM
Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd in Eagle Rock / 323.256.6117
‘Girls! Girls! Girls!’ featuring works from Douglas Alvarez and Kelly Thompson + group show
(On view through August 5th)
www.electriccactus.com

Sat, July 11th 7-11PM
Cerasoli Gallery
8530-B Washington Ave in Culver City / 310.558.091
“Crime & Charity” from MEGGS + “Urban Myth” group show featuring works from Pure Evil, Zeus, Mysterious Al, Inkie, Steff Plaetz, Chu, China Mike, MauMau, Eco, Andy Council, Sickboy & SHOK-1
(On view through August 1st)
www.cerasoligallery.com

Sat, July 11th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Monster?” curated by Travis Louie and featuring works from Audrey Kawasaki, Brom, Kris Kuksi, Ron English, Lola, Ana Bagayan, Kris Lewis, Dan Quintana, Isabel Samaras, Chet Zar, Brian Despain, Mari Inukai, Chris Ryniak, Heidi Taillefer, Dave Chung, Nouar, Donato Giancola, Tessar Lo, Fred Harper, Attaboy, Ekundayo, David Stoupakis, Mark Elliot, Tristan Elwell, Dic Tsutsumi, Vincent Nguyen, Robert MacKenzie, Willie Real, Amanda Visell, Peter Nguyen, Francesco LoCastro and many more + live music from The Hollywood Squartet
(On view through Aug. 1st)
www.copronason.com

Sat, July 11th Noon-10PM ($5 admission before 4PM / $8 afterward)
The Funk Rumble
947 N. Broadway in Chinatown area of downtown Los Angeles (as a starting point)
Art, bands, live art, food, vendors, DJ action, rafles, and so much more featuring a group show curated by Cannibal Flower & Thinkspace's L. Croskey and live painting from Mear One, Food One, Kofie, Codak, Stuter, Eye One & more – full details at their site www.myspace.com/funkrumble and www.facebook.com/thefunkrumble

Sat, July 11th 6:30-10PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Printed Matter: Prints To Take Home!” huge group show with prints on hand from Apak, Bigfoot, Ryan Bubnis, Buff Monster, Michael Hsiung, Matt Furie, Susie Ghahremani, Le Merde, Saelee Oh, Martin Ontiveros, Bwana Spoons, Albert Reyes, Deth P. Sun, Aiyana Udesen, Marci Washington, Andrew Jeffrey Wright and many more
(On view through August 5th)
www.gr2.net

Sat, July 11th 7-10PM
CSUF Grand Central Art Central
125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Parking in lot at 3rd and Sycamore
'R.Crumb's Underground' - curated by Todd Hignite
(On view through August 16th)
http://www.grandcentralartcenter.com/ArtGallery_gcartgallery.php

Sat, July 11th
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street in Los Angeles / 213.625.0414
“Kokeshi: From Folk Art To Art Toy” featuring “Custom Kokeshi” - a group exhibit curated by Christina Conway featuring over 75 customized wooden kokeshi dolls from the likes of Travis Louie, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg, Catherine Brooks, Tara McPherson, APAK, Caia Koopman, CJ Metzger, Dan May, Edwin Ushiro, Yoskay Yomamoto, Ferris Plock, Jen Lobo, Julie West, Kelly Tunstal, Kelly Vivanco, Kent Williams, Ken Garduno, kozyndan, Kukula, Lilly Piri, Mari Inukai, Miss Mindy, NC Winters, Tessar Lo, Noferin, & many more
http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kokeshi/

Sat, July 11th 8-11PM
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.933.4408
“Gameland” featuring new works from Victor Castillo
(On view through August 8th)
www.mkgallery.com

Sat, July 11th 7-9PM
Mid-City Arts
5111 W. Pico Blvd in Los Angeles
“Miami Graffiti” group show featuring works from Crome, Typoe, Acme, Enve, Murder, Afex, Kemo, Cynic, Gere, Flojoe and others + the show will celebrate the release of Jim and Karla Murray’s “Miami Grafitti” book
www.midcity-arts.com

Sat, July 11th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
New works from Lou Beach, Hudson Marquez, Jayme Odgers & Mel Weiner
(On view through August 1st)
www.billyshirefinearts.com

Sun, July 12th Noon-8PM
SURU
7662 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.655.0770
“Celeritas” a group show to benefit ‘Riders For Health’ featuring customized elements from motorcycle racing culture including the likes of Barry McGee, Futura, Audrey Kawasaki, James Jean, Stash, Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Estevan Oriol, Mark Dean Veca, Alex Pardee, Usugrow, Jeff McMillan and many more
www.suru-la.com

"R. Crumb's Underground" invades the Grand Central Art Center next week...

'R.Crumb's Underground'

Curated by Todd Hignite

July 11- August 16, 2009

Opening Reception: July 11, 7-10pm.

*Admission is free

On July 11th the Grand Central Art Center will become the only Southern California venue to exhibit the Yerba Buena's Center for the Arts traveling exhibition, R.Crumb's Underground. Curated by writer Todd Hignite, founder of Comic Art Magazine, the R. Crumb's Underground salutes local San Francisco treasure and comic genius Robert Crumb with an eclectic exhibit of early work, collaborations old and new, and the world premiere of his "spool" drawings. Beginning his artistic career in the 1960s, illustrator Robert Crumb is universally acknowledged as the founder of the underground comic scene. Crumb gained cult popularity for pioneering Zap Comix and creating unique characters such as "Fritz the Cat" and "Mr. Natural". In 1994, he propelled to stardom with the Terry Zwigoff video documentary, Crumb. Extending far beyond comics, the YBCA traveling exhibit demonstrates how his work has grown in philosophical complexity, and highlights his collaborative artwork, including recent work produced with wife Aline Kominsky-Crumb.

CSUF Grand Central Art Central

125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Parking in lot at 3rd and Sycamore

http://www.grandcentralartcenter.com/ArtGallery_gcartgallery.php

Annual Print Fair tomorrow at Self Help Graphics & Art...

Come meet the artists and take home one-of-a-kind pulled prints - from monoprints and etchings to linocuts and wood blocks.

Sun, June 28th Noon-5PM
Self Help Graphics & Art
3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles
(at the cornger of Gage and Cesar Chavez)
http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/

Tonight @ Subliminal Projects...

I know we've already hyped this one a couple times, but it's worthy of one more shout out as we head into Saturday evening...

"Park Life: The New Utopia", curated by Studio Number One, opens TONIGHT at Subliminal Projects!

The grouping aims to offer varrying representations of utopias from a very diverse group of creative folk from artists and designers to writers and musicians and more.

Curated by Studio Number One, the exhibition is the second installment of their annual 'Park Life' series and will feature works from:

Shepard Fairey, Florencio Zavala, The Date Farmers (work shown above), Cleon Peterson, Zach Gibson, Michael Muller, Jessica Williams, Hellovon, Kristian Henson, Casey Ryder, Jesselisa Moretti, Tanya Rubbak, Gail Swanlund, Jeremy Landman, Simon Steinhardt, Philip Lumbang, Ernesto Yerena, Marissa Textor, Adrianne Reade, Amanda Fairey, Jeremy Kaplan, POW WOW, Seth Ferris, Sage Vaughn, Maya Hayuk, Eric Elms, Mansi Shah, Z. James, Devin Gallagher, Fighting, Nicholas Bowers, & Spencer Elden

Sat, June 27th 8-11PM

Subliminal Projects

1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles

“Park Life: The New Utopia” - curated by Studio Number One

(On view through July 25th)

http://www.subliminalprojects.com/

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

APAK - this Sat @ Tinlark (details below)

Fri, June 26th / Sat, June 27th / Sun, June 28th (times / add’l info below)
Thinkspace presents:
CA Boom INVASION
The Robinsons Store in Beverly Hills @ 9900 Wilshire Blvd
http://www.caboomshow.com/

Featuring new works from:
Hannah Stouffer, Seth Armstrong, Brett Amory, Rebecca Hahn, Matthew Feyld, Nathan DeYoung, Tony Philippou, Craig “Skibs” Barker, Cherri Wood, & Dan-ah Kim

Thinkspace is pleased to announce its participation at this year’s CA Boom Show, the West Coast’s largest design & architecture show. The show takes place in Beverly Hills, June 26th-28th, and combines the best of modern design, furnishings, artwork, design panel discussions and architecture tours into three action-packed days. Friday is ‘trade only day’, but the Friday night opening gala and all of Saturday and Sunday are open to the public.

Fri, June 26th 6-10PM (opening event)
Sat, June 27th 11AM-6PM
Sun, June 28th 11AM-5PM

Discounted advance tickets are available at http://www.caboomshow.com/ for $20 ($25 at the door). Thinkspace guests receive an additional 20% off the preshow sales price by typing MC in the discount field (only $16 after discount).

Fr, June 26th 7-10PM
Arbor
102 Washington Blvd in Venice
The Arbor Collective and Venice Eco Fest invite you to a special night of art and music featuring the works of Blaine Fontana, Yoskay Yamamoto, Peter Goetz and Mike Benninghoven + catered food from The Green Truck, drinks from Fat Tire and Elvino Organic Wines + Honest Beverages and Patisseraw will be on hand….
RSVP to cynthiar@arborcollective.com

Sat, June 27th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“Echo” featuring new paintings from Korin Faught
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Sat, June 27th Noon-4PM
Gallery 1988 Los Angeles
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
An Afternoon with Greg Simkins event with the release of a special print, laser etched skate deck and Simkins will be painting live (with the piece to be auctioned off at day’s end to benefit cancer research in the name of Jensen’s dad)
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

Sat, June 27th 7-9PM
Riverside Art Museum (RAM)

3425 Mission Inn Ave in Riverside
“Strips, Scripts and Scapes: Contemporary Comix in Southern California” featuring Sammy Harkham, Johnny Ryan, John Pham, Mike Bertino, Travis Millard, Rusty Jordan, Souther Salazar, Brent Harada, Walt Holcombe, Martin Cendreda, Mary Fleener, Taylor McKimens, Roberta Gregory, and Megan Whitmarsh
(On view through Aug. 22nd)
http://www.riversideartmuseum.org/

Sat, June 27th 11AM-4PM
Royal/T
“Poketo Pop-Up Show”
(On view through July 18th)
http://www.royal-t.org/
http://www.poketo.com/

Sat, June 27th 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles
“The New Utopia” from Park Life
(On view through July 25th)
http://www.subliminalprojects.com/

Sat, June 27th 6-8PM
Tarryn Teresa Gallery
1820 Industrial Street, #230 in Los Angeles / 213.627.5100
“Suspended Animation” featuring new sculptural works from Dave Bondi
http://www.tarrynteresagallery.com/

Sat, June 27th 6-9PM
Tinlark Gallery
6671 Sunset Boulevard, #1512, Hollywood / 323.463.0039
“Rainbow Garden” featuring new works from Apak
(On view through July 25th)

http://www.tinlarkgallery.com/

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Sage Vaughn "Mudfight" / 22x30" / Oil & Mixed Media

Featured at Richard Heller this Friday

Thurs, June 4th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“The Times Won’t Save You (This Rain Smells Of Memory)” featuring new works and a massive installation from Know Hope + “Mood Swings” featuring new works from Bumblebee, Imminent Disaster, Asbestos, Cena 7, Fefe Talavera, Labrona and Oddzoo
(On view through July 2nd)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Thurs, June 4th 6-10PM
Ghetto Gloss
2380 Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.912.0008
“Travels In Time and Space” featuring new works and prints from Christopher Bettig
www.ghettogloss.com

Thurs, June 4th 7-10PM
MOCA Grand Avenue, Sculpture Plaza
250 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles / 213.621.1745
‘Color Chorus’ by OJO – part of the special ‘Engagement Party’ series at MOCA this summer featuring social events and performances by LA-based artist collectives – in ‘Color Chorus’, OJO will lead a participatory musical performance organized by the interplay of primary colors and the thump of an 808 drum machine, with the audience being split into 3 groups, with each audience member being assigned a specific color upon entry… it goes on, just know this sounds like a very cool interactive art experience and definitely a series worth keeping an eye on.
www.moca.org

Thurs, June 4th 7-10PM
The Art Show @ NEXT
8447 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse in Beverly Hills
Benefit art show featuring a silent auction consisting of works from Mel Kadel, Retna, David Hinnebush, Oliver Pojzman, Alan Aldridge, Dominick Giullemot, and many more
RSVP to malikl@nextmodelmanagement.com

Fri, June 5th 7-10PM
Harvey’s Melrose
7955 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.795.9000
“Cheers Big Ears – An Art Show Celebrating Our Favorite Mouse” from Disney Bloc 28 featuring works from Chaz Bojorquez, Mike Kungl, Noah, Trevor Carlton, David Garibaldi, Suiko and Tim Rogerson + the launch of the summer ’09 seatbelt bag collection from Disney Couture

Fri, June 5th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
New works from Mark Bryan, Daniel Elson, Krystopher Sapp & Magda Trzaski
(On view through June 28th)
www.laluzdejesus.com

Fri, June 5th 7-10PM
Poketo Studios
510 S. Hewitt St, #506 in downtown LA
“F*ck Cancer – We Love Justin” a benefit show for artist/designer Justin Van Hoy featuring works from Christopher Bettig, Derek Albeck, Jeremy Baker, Sheli Ben-Ner, Tim Biskup, Kime Buzzelli, Ryan Callis, Josh Cochran, Michael Coleman, Leah Chun, Shepard Fairey, Jason Filipow, Sarajo Frieden, Zach Gibson, Matt Goldman, Josh Hart, Kristian Henson, Caroline Hwang, Jordan Isip, Katsuo Design, Mel Kadel, Phillip Lumbang, Blake E. Marquis, Bill McRight, Travis Millard, Jesselisa Moretti, Saejeen Oh, Saelee Oh, Jared Purrington, Ye Rin Mok, Casey Ryder, Ashkahn Shahparnia, Damion Silver, Skyrocket Studios, Jeana Sohn, Sumi Ink Club, Marissa Textor, Amanda Visell, David Weidman, Ernesto Yerena, Marco Zamora, Florencio Zavala as well as prints from Dalek, Saber & Giant and products from Poketo, Obey Clothing & Swindle – silent auction ends at 9PM / winners take their works home at 10PM – come out and support and some great names in the mix / please note auction is cash or check only, so come ready to spend and support
http://cancersuckshelpjustin.com/

Fri, June 5th 7-11PM
Ronin Gallery
1924 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
“Metallum” featuring new works on metal from Kofie and Codak
www.theroningallery.com

Fri, June 5th 5-8PM
Richard Heller Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space B-5A at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.453.9191
New works from Derek Albeck, Hiro Kurata, Mars-1, G. Bradley Rhodes, Britton Tolliver, Sage Vaughn and Oliver Vernon – curated by Jeremy Kove with support from Vans
(On view through July 3rd)
www.richardhellergallery.com

Fri, June 5th 8-10PM
Secret Headquarters
3817 W. Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles (Silver Lake area)
“Guilty Pleasures” featuring new drawings from Aiyana Udesen
http://www.thesecretheadquarters.com/

Sat, June 6th 7-10PM
Chango
1559 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
“Nuovo Mundus” featuring new works by Paul Torres
(On view through June 30th)
www.myspace.com/changocoffeehouse

Sat, June 6th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“The Glass Menagerie” from Nathan Spoor + “Death and Taxes” from Joe Ledbetter + “Immortality” from Vincent Cacciotti
(On view through June 27th)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, June 6th 2-5PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
Special signing event with COOP featuring his books ‘The Big Fat One’ and ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ as well as a chance to pre-order his new “Lil’ Mort” figure
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, June 6th 6-9PM
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
“The Legendary Belmont Tunnel: A tribute to the birth of Los Angeles Graffiti Art” featuring works from Acme, Aloy, Antonio Pelayo, Axis, BaBa, Besk, Bumper, Cab, Cale, Charlie, Cre8, Dash, Danny D, Defer, Duster, Earnone, Elser, Eriberto Oriol, Fearo, Fever, Frame, Frank Martinez, Gabe, Genius, Ghostone, Gilone, Graf One, Grande, Hex, Hyde, Jero, Jiro, Kopy, Make, Mandoe, Man One, Mosh, Nuke, OG Abel, Omega, Pale, Panic, Relax, Relic, Retna, Rickone, Risky, Ruets, Saber, Sacred194, Shandu, Siner, Size, Skept, Skyone, Sleez, Swan, Teler, Volt, Vox, Vyal, Wisk, Zender & many more...
(On view through June 28th)
www.crewest.com

Sat, June 6th 9PM-Midnight
Hairroin Salon
1553 N. Cahuenga in Los Angeles
“Bye Bye Birdy” featuring new works from Vanae Rivera with special guest DJs
www.hairroinsalon.com

Sat, June 6th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 at the door)
Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly group show and performance with featured artists Treiops Treyfid, Steven Sattler, Brian Smith, Sara Brum, Marlon McWilliams and Muffinhead + live painting, music, burlesque dancing, DJ action & cash bar
(On view through June 27th)
www.thehivegallery.com

Sat, June 6th 7-10PM
Kinsey / DesForges
6009 Washington Blvd. In Culver City / 310.837.1989
New works from Cole Sternberg
(On view through July 11th)
www.kinseydesforges.com

Sat, June 6th 7-10PM
New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood / 323.654.2192
“Constant Flow” featuring new motion works, paintings and sculpture from David Ellis
www.newimageartgallery.com

Sat, June 6th 7-11PM
Nucleus Gallery
210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
“The Art Of Bob Peak” – a retrospective collection from the late illustrator Robert Peak featuring original works and a rare selection of iconic movie posters and advertising work
(On view through June 25th)
www.gallerynucleus.com

Sun, June 7th Noon-6PM
33Third / Mid-City Arts Gallery
5113 West Pico Blvd in Los Angeles
Live painting and art exhibit from Retna & The Mac

www.midcity-arts.com

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Craig "Skibs" Barker

"Legs Make You Dream" / 14x18"

Oil, spraypaint/stencil, collage, resin on wood

Featured in 'Culver City INVASION' this Saturday (details below)

Fri, May 29th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
New works from COOP
(On view through June 20th)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Fri, May 29th 7-11PM (closing reception)
UCLA Hammer Museum
“Nine Lives: Visionary Artists from LA” – closing reception featuring a live performance from Llyn Foulkes and his one-man band the Machine / group show featuring Victoria Reynolds, Llyn Foulkes, Jeffrey Vallance, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Kaari Upson, Hirsch Perlman, Julie Becker, Charles Irvin, and Charlie White
http://hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/detail/exhibition_id/151

Sat, May 30th 7-11PM
The ARTery @ The Lab
2930 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa
“Black Market Sugar” group show curated by Popnz featuring works from L. Croskey, Macsorro, Jose Carabes, Cate Rangel, Glenn Arthur, Tsai-Fi, Nick Hernandez and many more plus live art by Prince Parise and music by DJ Loaf
(On view through June 21st)
www.thelab.com

Sat, May 30th 12Noon – 8PM
ARTWALK Culver City
For full details: http://www.culvercity.org/cultural/artwalk.asp

Sat, May 30th 8PM-11PM
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.933.4408
“I’ll Hit You Up Tomorrow” featuring new works from Kill Pixie
(On view through June 27th)
www.mkgallery.com

Sat, May 30th 12noon - 8PM
Miracle Mile / Muse ART WALK 2009
For full details: http://www.lacma.org/support/Muse.aspx

Sat, May 30th 7PM-Midnight
Synchronicity Space
4306 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.284.8960
“The Enigmatic Shadow” group show featuring Zachary Rossman, Geoffrey Todd Smith, Ryan Travis Christian, Colin Chillag, Joseph Buzzell, and Mark Hesterlee
(On view through June 27th)
http://www.syncspacela.com

Sat, May 30th 12 Noon – 8PM
Thinkspace - ‘Culver City INVASION’ during the 4th Annual Culver City Art Walk
‘Pop Up’ Gallery Location: 8542 Washington Blvd. (just a few doors west of Corey Helford)
‘Culver City INVASION’ with featured artist: EKUNDAYO alongside works from: Acorn, Allison Sommers, Anthony Clarkson, Anthony Pontius, ARMSROCK, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Camilla d’Errico, Catherine Brooks, Cherri Wood, Craig “Skibs” Barker, Damon Soule, Dan-ah Kim, David MacDowell, Dennis Hayes IV, ELBOW-TOE, Erik Siador, Fafi, Fumi Nakamura, Gaia, Ghostpatrol, G.R.L., Hannah Stouffer, Joao Ruas, John Antoski, Joshua Mays, KMNDZ, Lilly Piri, Matthew Feyld, Microbo, Nathan DeYoung, Paul Barnes, Peter Taylor, Rebecca Hahn, Reuben Rude, Seth Armstrong, Skewville, Stella Im Hultberg, Timothy Karpinski, Tony Philippou, Tran Nguyen, Turf One, Yosuke Ueno, Yuka Yamaguchi, & Zach Johnsen PLUS a live painting demonstration featuring: Mear One – Ekundayo – Asylm – Nathan DeYoung – Anthony Clarkson – Michael Pukac – Michael Alvarez – Zoso – Jesse Hotchkiss – PLUS a poetry slam @ 4PM with ‘Mike The Poet’ & frienda PLUS beats curated by Mr. Numberonederful
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, May 30th 7PM-1AM ($10 at the door for bar)
X Repertory Theater
1581 Industrial Street in Los Angeles / 818.817.3114
“The Creature Feature” two man show and live painting event from Vyal One and Eaz One + live DJ / full bar

www.creaturefeatureshow.blogspot.com

Sun, May 31st starting at 1PM

Santa Monica Auctions

2525 Michigan Ave, Space C2 in Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.315.1937

Live Public Art Auction celebrating its 25th Anniversary – check site for hours and full details / a fun day out!

www.smauctions.com

www.robertbermangallery.com

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Shannon Keller "Three's A Crowd"

Featured this Saturday at Show Cave in 'Nerves'

Thur, May 21st 7:30-9PM (must RSVP – see below)
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
Special walking lecture and tour of ‘La Noche de La Fusion’ with Gary Baseman
RSVP to jch@coreyhelfordgallery.com – space is limited
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Sat, May 23rd 9PM-1AM ($8 admission / $5 as walking art)
Cannibal Flower Group Show & Performance Place
New Puppy Gallery @ 2808 Elm Street in Los Angeles
Huge travelling group show featuring Alex Garcia, Mark Dugalley, Patrick Hammerlein, Jose Carabes, Cambria, Yuki Miyazaki, Macsorro, Delphia, James Bentley, Stephen Canthal, Nicole Bruckman, Liz Brizzi, Terri Berman, Doulglas Alvarez, Taslimur, Ted Von Heiland, Anna Chung, Christopher Hall, Azikiwe Atiba Andrews, Bill Bronson, Ubaldo Miranda Villa, Yvette Ulrich, Laura Brody, Paul Torres, Jules Muck, Kelly Berg, Greg Yoshitaki, Lynn Marie Greaves, Lauri Robertson, John P. Wales, Steven Darden, Michael Pukac, Louie Metz, Erick Rodriguez, Josh Hart, Brett Gilbert, Eban Lehrer, Jun Alvarado, Hilary Bond, Adam Smithmada, Kelly Thompson, Lucia Jurado, Elizabeth Caffey, King Casanova, Eric Fobair, Fabius, Gino Burman-Loffredo, Paul Allison, Brian Robertson, L. Croskey, Michele Waterman, Shahid, Miss Withers, Nick Hernandez, Pablo Damas and more with featured artist Cate Rangel http://www.caterangel.com/ and beats courtesy of XPoint and Mr.NumberOnederful plus guest DJ DoublePlay and live performances from Seeing Thingz www.myspace.com/seeingthingz and Impalement Arts: Knife Throwing Duet Jack Dagger & Tonya Kay plus Belly Dancing from Salawa http://www.salawaahmed.com/ and live painting with Michael Pukac
For all the details - check out http://www.cannibalflower.com/

Sat, May 23rd 1-4PM
Richard Heller Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space B-5A at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.453.9191
Special book signing event with Brendan Monroe
http://www.richardhellergallery.com/

Sat, May 23rd
Mark Moore Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave in Bergamot Station / Space A-1
“What Holds Up” featuring new works from Julie Heffernan plus works from Gavin Nolan in their project room
(On view through July 3rd)
http://www.markmooregallery.com/

Sat, May 23rd 7-10PM
SCION Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Ave in Culver City / 310.815.8840
"1000 DAYS" curated by Seth Curcio of Daily Serving featuring eight U.S.-based emerging artists including Caleb Weintraub, Mark Mulroney, Michael Rea, Chris Scarborough, Julie Henson, Tivon Rice, Christina Seely, and Matt Phillips
(On view through June 13th)
www.scion.com/space

Sat, May 23rd 7PM-Midnight
Showcave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles (Echo Park area)
“Nerves” featuring works from Shannon Keller * AJ Liberto
(On view through June 20th)
http://www.showcave.org/

Sat, May 23rd 8-11PM
Solid Gallery One
334 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles / 323.939.3003
“Broken” featuring works from Ted Von Heiland, 13:11, Augie Pagan, Paul Torres, Patrick Haemmerlein, Star 27, Douglas Alvarez, Miss Wendy, Jarrett DeMartino and many more
(On view through June 21st)
http://www.solidgalleryone.com/

*Big art weekend coming up next week:

Art Walk Culver City + Muse Art Walk

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Travis Louie

"The Most Dangerous Comb Over" 11x14" / acrylic on board

Showcasing as part of Travis' solo this Saturday at Copro Gallery

Fri, May 8th 6-9PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“Miss Mindy’s Sassy Paper Doll Bonanza” book release party & signing
(one-night only special event)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Fri, May 8th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“…Away From the Things of Man” with Kathleen Lolley + “A Brief History” from Allison Sommers in the project room alongside “Inner Myth Pt. 1” from Joao Ruas as part of the “Fresh Faces” series
(On view through June 5th)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, May 9th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
“These Are Strange Times My Dear” featuring works from CJ Metzger, Catia Chien, and Danny Paragouteva
(On view through June 6th)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, May 9th 3-7PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Total Sao Paulo: A Guide To The Unexpected” special book signing event with complimentary Brazilian cocktails courtesy of Leblon Cachaca – plus you can take in Thais Beltrame’s debut LA solo and the ‘Get Rich Quick’ group show that both just opened on Thursday evening
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Sat, May 9th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Strange Grooming Habits” from Travis Louie + “Sentimental” from Kathie Olivas
(On view through May 30th)
http://www.copronason.com/

Sat, May 9th 7-11PM
Exhibit A Gallery
1086 S. Fairfax in Los Angeles / 323.954.7295
“Die Posers, Die!” featuring works from Steve Caballero, Tony Alva, Chris Pastras, Steve Olson, Lance Mountain and many more – limited prints and gift bags for those that get there early
http://www.exhibitagalllery.com/

Sat, May 9th 6:30-10PM (dog adoptions 4:30-8:30)
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Free To A Good Home: Art Exhibition and Dog Adoption” featuring works from Apak!, Robert Bellm, Evah Fan, Susie Ghahremani, David Horvath, Michael Hsiung, Little Friends of Printmaking, Justin "Scrappers" Morrison, Tom Neely, Tru Nguyen, Martin Ontiveros, Albert Reyes, Martha Rich, Rob Sato, Edwin Ushiro, and many more + dog adoptions on site too day of event from Los Angeles Animal Services
(On view through June 10th)
http://www.gr2.net/

Sat, May 9th 7-10PM
LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.558.0200
“Hello and Goodbye” featuring new works from Yoskay Yamamoto + new works from Melissa Haslam in the project room
(On view through May 28th)
http://www.lebasseprojects.com/

Sat, May 9th 7-11PM ($100 at the door)
MOCA Fresh Silent Auction
At the Geffen Contemporary / 152 North Central Ave in Los Angeles / 213.633.5381
Annual benefit auction to raise funds for the MOCA – food, drinks, and music courtesy of DJ Rashida
www.moca.org/auction

Sat, May 9th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
New works from Mars-1, Damara Kaminecki, Chris Roberts-Antieau and Ray Abeyta
(On view through June 6th)
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/

Sun, May 10th 6-9PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
Dr. Sketchy Los Angeles Session #000 with Shag and Tim Biskup + a few surprise guests – join Baby Tattoo and the gang at BSFA for what promises to be a very fun evening
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/
http://www.drsketchyla.com/

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

David MacDowell's "Duck and Cover" featured in

Crewest's "Canceptual [v.3]" this Saturday

Fri, May 1st 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice / 310.428.6387
“Brush Fire” group show with featured artist Gene Guynn and Andy Haynes, Chet Zar, Anthony Clarkson, Danni Shinya Luo, Jennifer Springman, Jim Darling, Macsorro, Tina Darling, Zoso, Preston Thomas, Michael Pukac and many more + live DJ action and live painting from Michael Pukac
(On view through May 24th)
www.cavegallery.net

Fri, May 1st 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
New works from Lyle Motley, Miss Mindy, Lauren Gardiner and Jessica Cooper
(On view through May 31st)
www.laluzdejesus.com

Fri, May 1st 8PM-Midnight
Showcave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles (Echo Park area)
'Animal Sex' with Hannah Stouffer, Jimmy Wilnewic, and Actually Huizenga
www.showcave.org

Sat, May 2nd 8-11PM
Canvas Los Angeles
441 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles / info@canvasla.com
“The Seventh Letter” group show featuring works from crew members Norm, Push, Revok, Reyes, Ewok, Amanda Lynn, Jersey Joe (aka Rime), Augor, Saber, Sever and more + the introduction of the 2009 Seventh Letter line
www.canvasla.com

Sat, May 2nd 7-10PM (outdoor Carnivaleque festival kicks off at 6:30PM)
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“La Noche de la Fusion” featuring new works and an installation from Gary Baseman – be sure to get there early (at 6:30) for the Carnivalesque festival taking place outside the gallery which serves as a kickoff event for the opening
(On view through May 23rd)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, May 2nd 6-9PM
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
“Canceptual [v.3]” featuring customized spray paint cans from a variety of artists including the likes of Branded, David MacDowell (pictured above), Marka27, Smear, Downer, Man One, Revel, Shark Toof, and many, many more
(On view through May 31st)
www.crewest.com

Sat, May 2nd 8PM-12:30AM ($8 at the door)
Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly group show and performance with featured artists Shay, Alex Feliciano, Aglain Mortchorg and Mike Lewis with a special installation from Zombienose and Shrine + a group show of over 60 artists, live music, DJs & more
www.thehivegallery.com

Sat, May 2nd 9PM-1AM
Infusion Gallery
719 S. Spring St. in downtown LA
“Peep! An Erotic Spring Fling” group show curated by Heidi ‘Bluegirl’ Calvert and featuring works from L. Croskey, Paul Torres, Jezebelle X, Shahid Brown, Scott Saw, Yvette Marie and many more + erotic performances, human art, puppetry, feminine oddities and much more
www.infusiongallery.com

Sat, May 2nd
Melt Gallery @ Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.851.7223
“Gag Me With A Toon 2: Harder! Faster! Radder!” group show featuring works from Adam Hathorn, Alex Pardee, Bob Dob, Dan Quintana, Joe Hahn, Jeff McMillan, Donny Miller, Jonathan Wayshak, Kevin Llewellyn, Lola, Nathan Cabrera, Overton Lloyd, Roman Dirge, Steven Daily, Dave Chung, Travis Louie, and many more
www.meltcomics.com

Sat, May 2nd @ 7PM
Mobius
3300 W. 6th Street in Los Angeles“Urban Paper” book launch party & papertoy art show featuring a vast array of artists, many of which were in Scion’s recent ‘Papershapers’ show
www.shopmobius.com

Sat, May 2nd 7-10PM
New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood / 323.654.2192
“Octo Pusses” group show featuring works from Antonio Trecel Diaz, Aaron Johnson, Judith Supine, Gino Perez, Cleon Peterson, Neck Face, & Ben Jones + “Horse Radish” from Bäst in the project room
(On view through May 23rd)
www.newimageartgallery.com

Sat, May 2nd 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles
“Ego, Addiction & Other Bedtime Stories” featuring new works from Sam Flores
(On view through May 30th)
www.subliminalprojects.com

Sat, May 2nd 7-11PM & Sun, May 3rd Noon-5PM
Upper Playground
125 East 6th Street in Downtown LA
Stoked Sessions Los Angeles 2009, an art auction and fundraiser for Stoked Mentoring featuring works from Estevan Oriol, Travis Millard, Mel Kadel, Aaron Winters, Adam Hughes, Mark Sellman, Andy Rosenthal, Anthony Smith, Brandy Flower, Michael Crivello/ Hit + Run, Brian Gray, Casey Wisden, Blurble, Christy Chaloux, Dash Fidel, David Russell Talbott, Enik One, EyeOne, Jesse Spears, Aryo, Griffin Marcus, Cole Gerst, James Dormer Schneider, James Reitano, Jason Maloney, Jimmy Muga, JAO, JW Miller/ Dektown, Mark Dean Veca, Harrison Boyce, Meshel Homola, Sarah Anderson and Luke Fishbeck, Phoenix, Jason Hernandez, Scott Hultgren, Stacie Krajchir, Alex Kopps, The Love Movement, Graham Watson, Annie Madison, JC Argetsinger, Jimmy Pargas, John Munnerlyn, Dave MacDowell, Alex Prager and Tamar Levine

http://www.stoked.org/stokedsessionsla
www.upperplayground.com

Sat, May 2nd 8PM-Midnight ($5 at the door)
World of Wonder Storefront Gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles
“Bettie Page: Heaven Bound” tribute show featuring the works of Olivia + special surprise guests
www.worldofwonder.net

Mon, May 4th @ 7PM
Los Angeles United Film Festival
@ Los Feliz 3 Cinemas (1822 Vermont Ave in Los Angeles)
‘Abraham Obama’ movie screening
www.abrahamobama.org
www.theunitedfest.com

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Edward Walton Wilcox (opening this Sat @ Merry Karnowsky)

Sat, April 25th 8-11PM
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.933.4408
New works from Edward Walton Wilcox
(On view through May 23rd)
http://www.mkgallery.com/

Sat, April 25th, 7-9PM
Mid-City Arts
5113 West Pico Blvd in Los Angeles
"Resurrection" features new works from Los Angeles’ one and only graffiti legend “Chaka” – own a piece of LA’s cultural history – a not miss show!
http://www.chakaone.com/

Sat, April 25th 6-10PM
Swiv-Tackle Circus
530 South Coast Highway in Oceanside
“Native” group show featuring art, film, furniture, bikes, headdresses & other native curiosities from Miki Iwasaki, Josh Higgins, Jeffrey Durkin, Thatcher, Tocayo, Stacy Kelley, Sean Kelley, Shaney Jo Darden & Jeff Black
(On view through mid-May)
http://swivtacklecircus.com/

Sat, April 25th 7-11PM
Tylerspencer Studio
3362 Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles
“Cornish Acid” – the return of Tofer Chin’s signature Eggman – a collaboration with jewelry designer Han Cholo – limited to 250 pendants – each signed and numbered by the artist
http://www.tylerspencer.com/

Sat, April 25th 8-11PM
Wax Poetic
3208 West Magnolia Blvd in Burbank / 818.843.9469
New works from Ronald J. Llanos
http://waxpoeticsalon.com/Art-Gallery/Next-Show.aspx

Tue, April 28th 7-10PM
Gallery 1988 Los Angeles
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“The Lost MacGuffin” new works from Mark Brown
(On view through May 21st)

http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Heisuke Kitazawa aka PCP (showing this month at GR2)

Thurs, April 16th 7-11PM
Ronin Gallery
1924 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
“Burgeoning Heliotrope” with new works from Weirdo and Ego
http://www.theroningallery.com/

Fri, April 17th 7-10PM
The Art Center of Pasadena
1700 Lida Street in Pasadena / 626.396.2251 / Parking & Shuttle at Rose Bowl Parking Lot K
‘Grad Exhibition’ – graduation show featuring works from artists working in various mediums including but not limited to photography, film, illustration & graphic design
http://www.artcenter.edu/

Sat, April 18th & Sun, April 19th 11AM-6PM both days

Brewery Artwalk

2100 N. Main Street (5 Freeway at Main Street) in Los Angeles

The world’s largest art colony is located in downtown LA in the old Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery and twice a year they open their doors to the public for a walking self-guided tour of all the various studios, galleries and undiscovered lil’ nooks about the ol’ space that are just waiting to be discovered. Makes for a great day out and a must see at least once – check out their website for full details and directions

http://breweryartwalk.com/

Sat, April 18th 6-9PM
Cerasoli Gallery
8530-B Washington Ave in Culver City / 310.558.0911
“Glamour and Gloom” with new works from John Grande + “Nowhere Right Here” with new works from Franziska Klotz + “Society of Spectacle” with new works from Nick Potter
(On view through May 13th)
http://www.cerasoligallery.com/

Sat, April 18th 6:30-10PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“…and it rained all day” featuring new works from Heisuke Kitazawa (aka PCP)
(On view through May 6th)
http://www.gr2.net/

Sat, April 18th 6-10PM
Kinsey / DesForges
6009 Washington Blvd. In Culver City / 310.837.1989
“Chasing Castles” featuring new paintings and works on paper from Chloe Early and Connor Harrington
http://www.kinseydesforges.com/

Sat, April 18th 4-8PM
Monkeyhouse Toys and Art Gallery
1618 ½ Silver Lake Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.662.3437
“The Black Wall” with new works from Walt Hall
(On view through May 24th)
http://www.monkeyhousetoys.com/

Sat, April 18th 4-8PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
Special viewing of Esther Pearl Watson’s paintings from her showing at the Oakland Museum of California earlier this year, including “Waiting For The Future”, her largest work to date
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/

Sat, April 18th 8PM-Midnight
Showcave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles (Echo Park area)
“Cosmic Love” featuring the work of 11 artists exploring the nature of the cosmos with Kime Buzzelli, Miss KK, Annakim Violette, Mindy LeBrock, Owleyes (James Wiegel), Nora Keyes, Alia Penner, Veronica Ibarra, Joanne Burke, Tracy Conti and Valentine Lovecraft Falcon
(On view through April 25th)
http://www.showcave.org/

Yet another weekend packed with amazing shows - get out and support the scene!

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Sylvia Ji (at Corey Helford Gallery this Sat)

Thurs, April 9th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Grey Area” from Boxi + “Hollowood” in rear gallery with the Neo Cons & Zeus
(On view through April 30th)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Thurs, April 9th Noon – 9PM
Downtown Art Walk
www.downtownartwalk.com

Thurs, April 9th 7-10PM
Xin Boutique & Gallery
8064 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles
New works from Plasticgod

Fri, April 10th 7-11PM
Thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd / 323.913.3375
“Run Rabbit, Run” featuring new works, an installation and a special ‘Easter Egg Hunt’ from Brandi Milne + “trouble, clearly” from Cherri Wood in our project room + “Blood & Steel” from Alex Garcia on our ‘Fresh Faces’ wall
(On view through May 1st)
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, April 11th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
“Spring Bazaar” with works from Juri Ueda, Jamie Fales, Julie Nishioka, Jenna Colby and Tsai-Fi
(On view through May 2nd)
www.blackmariagallery.com

Sat, April 11th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“Haute Epoch” featuring new works from Sylvia Ji
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, April 11th 7-10PM
LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.558.0200
“Future Perfect” from Tessar Lo + “Lost In Light” from Eric Fortune
(On view through May 2nd)
www.lebasseprojects.com

Sat, April 11th 7-10PM
Nucleus Gallery
210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
“Graf*ck” Book 4 group show & release party featuring works from James Jean, Camilla d’Errico, Luke Ramsey, Colin Cassidy, Audrey Kawasaki, Edwin Ushiro, Tessar Lo, and many more
(On view through April 20th)
www.gallerynucleus.com

Sat, April 11th 7-10PM
SCION Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Ave in Culver City / 310.815.8840
“Paper Shapers” curated by Giant Robot and featuring Shin Tanaka, Hunter Stabler, Polly Verity, Annie Vought, Ana Serrano, Richard Sweeney, Peter Callesen, Brian Dettmer, and Ryohei Tanaka
(On view through May 2nd)
www.scion.com/space

Sat, April 11th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
New works from Torii B. Cooper, Ken Tanaka and Corey Sandelius
(On view through May 2nd)
www.billyshirefinearts.com

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Josh Keyes "Frenzy" - 18x24" (featured in 'Overdose')

Thurs, April 2nd 7-10PM
Gallery 1988 Los Angeles
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“Idiot Box” 5 Year Anniversary group show hosted by “Mr. Belding” from “Saved By The Bell” and featuring TV guilty pleasure inspired works from over 100 artists
(On view through April 23rd)
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

Thurs, April 2nd 7-10PM
Harvey’s Gallery
7955 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.798.9000
New works from Sujean Rim - Sujean is known by millions for her art on Daily Candy, Tiffany and Co., Marie Claire, Barney’s New York – this is her first major show in Los Angeles
RSVP@seatbeltbags.com

Thurs, April 2nd 6-8PM
Kidrobot LA
7972 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles
Signing with Frank Kozik for his ‘1984’ Labbit – limited to 1,000 pieces
http://www.kidrobot.com/

Fri, April 3rd 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice / 310.428.6387
“Pieces Of The Puzzle” collage & mixed media group show featuring works from Craig “Skibs” Barker, J. Shea, L. Croskey, Michele Waterman, Netherland, Lisa Moneypenny, Rebecca Hahn, Patrick Haemmerlein, Walt Hall and many more + DJ action & live painting from The Nice Penguins
(On view through April 25th)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, April 3rd 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“Nice School” from Martha Rich + “Spiritual Mechanix” from Robert Pasternak
(On view through April 26th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Sat, April 4th 5-7PM
Brand Library Gallery & Art Center
1601 W. Mountain Street in Glendale / 818.548.2051
“Man’s Inhumanity To Man: Journey Out Of Darkness” – an exhibition examining the Armenian Genocide of 1915, the Jewish Holocaust, U.S. involvement in Central America, the Berlin Wall, Labor in Burma, the atrocities in Darfur, and the scourge of homelessness in the developed West – presented by 40 different artists presenting over 70 works
(On view through May 8th)

Sat, April 4th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643

"Overdose" group show curated by Hi-Fructose featuring over 60 amazing artists including Andrew Hem • Travis Louie • Kathie Olivas • KMNDZ • Erick Fortune • Damon Soule • Dan May • Martin Wittfooth • Tin • Nathan Spoor • Naoto Hattori • Luke Chueh • Lola • KuKula • Scott Musgrove • Naoto Hattori • Joe Vaux • Travis Louie • Robert Hardgrave • Mia • Skot Olsen • Dan Quintana • Tin • Josh Keyes (*image above) and many more + "Nightlight" from Keeth Weesner in Gallery 2 + "The Herring's Hairdo" from Femke Hiemstra in Gallery 3 + a special signing of the new Hi-Fructose box set at 8:30PM with select featured artists and the Ice Cream Man will be there too serving up his goodness

(On view through April 25th)

http://www.coprogallery.com/

Sat, April 4th 6-9PM
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
“Infinite Libraries” – visual art exhibition and series of live art and music events which depict 14 imaginary libraries written by visual artist/writer Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca – live screenprinting / music / art – check it out and view their site for additional events that will go off throughout the month tied-in to this exhibit
(On view through April 26th)
http://www.crewest.com/

Sat, April 4th 8-12:30AM ($8 admission)
The Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Fourth Anniversary Group Show with featured artists Macsorro, Danni Shinya Luo, Jehan Choo, Lee Anne Hale and Alisa Lapidus + live performances throughout the evening from an array of bands
(On view through April 26th)
http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Sat, April 4th 7-10PM
HVW8 Gallery
661 N. Spaulding (just off Melrose Ave) in Los Angeles / 323.655.4898
“Is That A Gun My Friend?” – new works from Parra
(On view through May 9th)
http://gallery.hvw8.com/category/current/

Sat, April 4th 4-8PM
Monkeyhouse Toys and Art Gallery
1618 ½ Silver Lake Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.662.3437
“Fast Food & Hot Cars” group show with works from Marcel de Jure, Roy Huerta, Mike Morrison, Jewel Willis and Joseph Rooks
(On view through April 19th)
http://www.monkeyhousetoys.com/

Sat, April 4th 6-8PM
Roberts and Tilton
5801 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.549.0223
“The World Stage: Brazil” featuring new works from Kehinde Wiley
(On view through May 30th)
http://www.robertsandtilton.com/

Sat, April 4th 8-11PM
Solid Gallery One
334 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA
“Flight” group show featuring works from Vyal, Max Neutra, Mers, Paul Torres, Big5, Wink, 2Shae, Johnny Vampotna, Manny B, Soulgr, Dethkills, Robert Hendrickson, Ant, Jonathan Baker, Douglas Alvarez, Shannon Drake, Robin Perine, Justin Lewis, Quecke, Gordo, Jarrett DeMartino, Patrick Haemmerlein
(On view through May 17th)
http://www.solidgalleryone.com/

Sun, April 5th 6-7:30PM Happy Hour / 7:30PM Film Begins / 9PM Q+A with director
Royal/T
8910 Washington Blvd in Culver City
Film screening / DVD release party for Ron English’s “Abraham Obama” film
RSVP to contact@dailydujour.com
http://www.royal-t.com/

* It’s also ‘LOS ANGELES ART WEEKEND’ as deemed by ForYourArt, so be sure to check out http://www.laartweekend.com/ for all the special events going on about town

COMING UP NEXT WEEK AT THINKSPACE:
Fri, April 10th 7-11PM
Thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd / 323.913.3375
“Run Rabbit, Run” featuring new works, an installation and a special ‘Easter Egg Hunt’ from Brandi Milne + “trouble, clearly” from Cherri Wood in our project room + “Blood & Steel” from Alex Garcia on our ‘Fresh Faces’ wall
(On view through May 1st)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Fri, March 27th 5-10PM
Ronin Gallery
1924 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
New works from 2H
www.theroningallery.com

Sat, March 28th 9PM-1AM ($8 admission / $5 as walking art)
Cannibal Flower
NEW location: 2323 East Olympic Blvd in downtown Los Angeles
With featured artist Rebecca Hahn and beats curated by Mr. NumberOnederful & X-Point and live painting / art / music / dancing / performance art + a huge group show – check site for full details – don’t miss it!
(One-night only special event)
www.cannibalflower.com

Sat, March 28th 7PM-2AM ($10 admission)
Constant Elevation Group Show / Live Art / Live Beats / Drinks
929 E. 2nd Street in downtown Los Angeles
Some of today’s illest graff artists, beat makers, photographers, illustrators, DJ’s, live painters and more – loft party style event in lil’ Tokyo (18 and over only)

Sat, March 28th
Corey Helford Gallery (Special Event Space)
Special Event Location: 6086 Comey Street (off Venice / near LaBrea) / 310.287.2340
“Venice” featuring new photographic works from Chris Anthony
(On view through April 18th)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, March 28th 5-7PM
Richard Heller Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space B-5A at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.453.9191
“The Outer World” from Tobias Waite + “November’s Ghosts” from Peter Halasz
(On view through April 25th)
www.richardhellergallery.com

Sat, March 28th 8-11PM
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.933.4408
“The World We Live In” featuring new works from Todd Schorr
(On view through April 18th)
www.mkgallery.com

Sat, March 28th 7-10PM
New Image Art
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.654.2192
"American Realities" featuring new works from Clare Rojas, Andrew Jeffrey Wright and Lydia Fong (aka Robert Pimple, aka Barry McGee)
www.newimageartgallery.com

Sat, March 28th 7-11PM
Nucleus Gallery
210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
The Illustration West 47 Exhibition presented by the Society Of Illustrators of Los Angeles (SILA)
(On view through April 3rd)
www.gallerynucleus.com

Sat, March 28th 7-10PM
Tropico de Nopal
1665 Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles / 213.481.8112
“Dibujos: Emergency Landing” drawing group show featuring works from a vast array of artists including Shizu Saldamando, Thomas Lee Bakofsky, Edity Abeyta, Charles Glaubitz, Vincent Valdez, and many more
(On view through April 25th)
www.tropicodenopal.com

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Michael Hussar (sketch from 'Sketch Theatre')

Fri, March 20th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“From Light Cometh Darkness” featuring new works from Luke Chueh + “Dirty Pretty Things” from Thomas Han in the loft
(On view through April 10th)
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Fri, March 20th 6-11PM
The Light Gallery
440 E. 17th Street, #6 in Costa Mesa / 949.515.2018
“Pre-Existing Condition” group show to raise money to find a cure for type 1 diabetes featuring artists that are, in one way or another, impacted by diabetes – featuring works from Shepard Fairey, David Stoupakis, Anthony Ausgang, KRK Ryden, Paul Torres, Big Toe and many more

http://pre-existingcondition.blogspot.com/

Sat, March 21st 7PM-Midnight
Gnomon Gallery
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd in Hollywood / 323.466.6663
“The Art Of Sketchy Theatre” featuring the sketches filmed on http://www.sketchtheatre.com/ – works from Michael Hussar (pictured above), Travis Louie, Ana Bagayan, Chet Zar, Greg “Craola” Simkins, Gris Grimly, Shawn Barber, Nate Frizzell, Luke Chueh, Gene Guynn, Molly Crapapple, Jeff McMillan, Mari Inukai and many more
http://www.gnomongallery.com/

Sat, March 21st 7-11PM
LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.558.0200
“Vous Avez Ete Juste Serve” group exhibition featuring new works from Tessar Lo, Yoskay Yamamoto, Nate Frizzell, Edwin Ushiro, Melissa Haslam, Ryuichi Ogino, Jason Redwood, Brian Donnelly, Eric Fortune, Amanda Visell, Scott Belcastro, Jack Long and more
(On view through April 4th)
http://www.lebasseprojects.com/

Sat, March 21st 7PM-Midnight
Show Cave Night Gallery
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
“Dark Psych” group show with works from Arnau Sala, Dean Sullivan, Evan Meister, G. Lanzard and Keenan Marshall Keller
http://www.showcave.org/

Sat, March 21st 1PM signing / 3:30 artist talk
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles
John Van Hamersveld will be in the gallery signing his groovy posters starting at 1pm followed by a walk through conversation of the show at 3:30pm. Come learn about the psychedelic '60s and get a first-hand account of how John created some of his most iconic images
http://www.subliminalprojects.com/

Sat, March 21st 3-6PM
Sylvia White Gallery
1783 Main Street in Ventura / 805.643.8300
New works from Don Ed Hardy + a special book signing
(On view through April 25th)

Please remember it's always best to contact the gallery directly or visit their website to confirm all listings and to ask about possible cover charges or other restrictions.

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Matthew Feyld 'Untitled (man under table)'

On view this month at Thinkspace

Thur, March 12th 6-9PM
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
The Nat King Cole RE-GENERATIONS Art Exhibit featuring works form Overton Loyd, Sage Cole, Man One, Marka 27 and others plus live DJ action and more
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.crewest.com/

Thur, March 12th 12-9PM
Downtown Art Walk
Self-guided tour of all the galleries and spaces in downtown Los Angeles that help to support the arts – full details on their site and always something special going on
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/

Fri, March 13th
De La Barracuda
(7769 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.852.7179)
“All Is Well” Art Collective Night at the shop with music from DJ Tim Biskup
http://www.barracudashop.com/

Fri, March 13th 7-11PM
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Untitled (New Works)” featuring new works and an installation from Matthew Feyld (* work shown above) + “The Sins Of Atticus Finch” featuring new works from David MacDowell in the project room
(On view through April 3rd)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, March 14th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
“Channels” featuring new works from Ken Garduno + new works from Jenna Colby on the project wall
(On view through April 4th)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, March 14th 6-9PM
Cerasoli Gallery
8530-B Washington Ave in Culver City / 310.945.5974
David O’Brien “Explosions In A Mental Sky” in gallery 1 + Tofer Chin “Double Dip” in gallery 2
http://www.cerasoligallery.com/

Sat, March 14th 7-11PM

Chuckwa

2453 E. Chapman Ave in Fullerton / 714.441.0801

"Must Be The Fumes" group show featuring works from Stuter, Zdenek55, Brandon Francis, Mainframe, Crevice Creeps, Solve, Kozem & more

(On view through April 1st)

http://www.chuckwa.com/

Sat, March 14th 6:30-10PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Year Of The Ox” group show featuring works from Robert Bellm, Christopher Bettig, Luke Chueh, Brent Harada, Lizz Hickey, David Horvath, Michael Hsiung, Dan-Ah Kim, Daniel Lim, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Tom Neely, Martin Ontiveros, Albert Reyes, Shizu Saldamando, Deth P. Sun, Edwin Ushirio. Amanda Visell, Bigfoot, Le Merde, Buff Monster, Apak!, and many more
(On view through April 15th)
http://www.gr2.net/

Sat, March 14th 6-9PM
James Gray Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue, Building D4 in Santa Monica / 310.315.9502
New works from Chris Lundy
(On view through April 12th)
http://www.jamesgraygallery.com/

Sat, March 14th 4-8PM
Monkeyhouse Toys and Art Gallery
1618 ½ Silver Lake Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.662.3437

“Sights & Sounds” featuring new works from Mr. Toast and Michael Fleming
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.monkeyhousetoys.com/

Sat, March 14th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.297.0600
New works from Ana Bagayan, Eric Finzi, Gregg Gibbs and Matjames Metson
(On view through April 4th)
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Brian Viveros (showing in the 'Super School' exhibit at Copro Gallery)

Thurs, March 5th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Hymn To Beauty” from Hush + “Seiva Bruta” from Flip in the rear gallery and new works from Veng of Robots Will Kill in the office area
(On view through March 26th)
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Thurs, March 5th 8-11PM
Show Cave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
Special event celebrating the release of Jessie Rose Vala’s new book, “The Tortuous Veil” with masks, prints & t-shirts available + live musical performance from Rain Machine
(One-night only special event)
http://www.showcave.org/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice
“Apocalypse Soon?” featuring new works from Jennifer Springman and a small group show featuring Zoso, Shervin Iranshahr, Johnny Siu, Euthanasia and Gosha Levochkin + live painting from Michael Pukac
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM
Hibbleton Gallery
112 W. Wilshire Ave in Fullerton / 714.441.2857
“Spare Change” featuring works from Chris Yormick, Russ Pope, Andy Jenkins, Mike Meyers and Chris Pastras
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.hibbleton.com/

Fri, March 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
The 12th Annual ‘Everything But The Kitschen Sync’ group show featuring work from over 100 artists
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM

POVevolving

939 Chung King Road in Chinatown section of downtown Los Angeles

Closing party for the big “Movers & Shakers” group show that waas curated by Gino Joukar and features works from the likes of Amy Sol, Ana Bagayan, Anthony Ausgang, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Chet Zar, Chris Ryniak, Dave Cooper, Ekundayo, Eric White, Glenn Barr, James Naccarato, Jeff Soto, KMNDZ, Joshua Clay, Kelly Vivanco, KuKula, Lola, Martin Wittfooth, Nathan Spoor, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Paul Barnes, Retna, Robert Pokorny, Ron English, Scott Radke, Tessar Lo, Yoskay Yamamoto, Yosuke Ueno and many
(Final night to view this amazing show)

http://www.povevolving.com/

Fri, March 6th 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles

"Post Future" a retrospective exhibit from John Van Hamersveld

(On view through April 4th)
http://www.subliminalprojects.com/

http://www.post-future.com/

Sat, March 7th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
New works from Jenna Colby on the project wall
(On view through April 5th)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 8-11PM
Canvas Los Angeles
441 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles / info@canvasla.com
“Fist Full Of Metal: The Art of the Jean Jacket” sponsored by Levi’s and featuring customized jean jackets from the likes of Hannah Aitcheson, Kim Saigh, Corey Miller, Shawn Barber, Chris Garver, Civ, and many, many more
(On view through April 18th)
http://www.canvasla.com/

Sat, March 7th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Natural Beauties” featuring new works from Lola + “Superschool” group show curated by Lola featuring new works from Brian Viveros, Scott Musgrove, Travis Louie, Chet Zar, Heiko Mueller, Dan May, Gary Baseman, Sas Christian, Martin Wittfooth, Chris Ryniak, Nathan Spoor, Kris Lewis, Michael Page, Carrie Ann Baade, Ana Bagayan, Kevin Peterson, Naoto Hattori, Amy Sol, Francesco LoCastro, Reinier Gamboa, Mia, Dan Quintana, Tin and more.
(Both exhibits on view through March 28th)
http://www.coprogallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 7PM-3AM ($15 before 10PM / $20 after)
Create:Fixate
(The Premiere Events Center, 613 Imperial St. in Los Angeles)
“Wisdom Within Us” group show & performance with art, photography, sculpture, installation, live painting, live DJs playing house, techno, breaks, dub, world rhythms and more + live music & much more – see site for full details
(One-night only special event)
http://www.createfixate.com/

Sat, March 7th 5-8PM
C4 – Cucaracha Club of Culver City
2646 LaCienega Ave in Los Angeles
“The Artist As A Victim Of The Economic Meltdown” group show with all works under $499 or less from the likes of Kalynn Campbell, Alice Dean (aka Patrice), Paul Gronner, Rachel Peterson, Israel, Diego Marcial Rios and William Tunberg – curated by David Adler
(On view through March 31st)

Sat, March 7th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 admission / $5 if dressed in black & yellow)
Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly group show and performance with 10 total live acts/DJs and a group show with:
Featured Artist 1: Grant FuhstFeatured Artist 2: Christopher UlrichTall Wall Artist: Snow MackSmall Wall Artist: Prince of CakeInstallation Artist: Jason Hadley
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 7-10PM
Melt Gallery @ Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.851.7223
“Physical Nostalgia” group show that will serve as an examination of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s graphic novel WATCHMEN and how the themes and images contained therein have permeated pop art culture featuring works from Eldon Asp, Steven Daily, Howard Hallis, Mack Hill, Jim Mahfood aka FOOD ONE, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Jeret Ochi, Osgood Perkins, Raymond Persi, Renfield, Fill Marc Sagadraca, Christopher Stangl, Elan Trinidad with items from the private collections of John Cogan and David Mandel
http://www.meltcomics.com/
(On view through March 22nd)

Sat, March 7th 7-11PM
Nucleus Gallery
210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
“Home Slice” featuring new works from Scott Campbell
(On view through March 23rd)http://www.gallerynucleus.com/