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Preview: “When Herakut Met Lucent” @ The Palace Theatre

Posted by carlosgonzalez, February 16, 2012

On February 17th and 18th, the street art duo known as Herakut will join forces with the incredible Lucent Dossier crew for a performance which will combine the talents of all the artists involved. Each of the performances will take place at the legendary Palace Theatre, which sits in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, and it will be filled with music, dancing, and circus-like performances. As part of the show, Lucent will use Herakut’s imagery and artwork as a starting point for the costumes, […]

Book Signing: 3D Art Book Signing @ Chateau Marmont

Posted by carlosgonzalez, February 16, 2012

Late last month, four members of the arts community came together at the Chateau Marmont for a special book signing event featuring 3D Art Book. Tristan Eaton, Shepard Fairey, James Jean, and Gary Baseman were in attendance to sign the book for both fans of the book and of their work. Curated by Eaton, the publication also includes work by other artists such as Mark Ryden, Stephen Bliss and Ron English. In addition to the signing, several art pieces were on display all done in 3D […]

Preview: “Taco de Lomography” @ Lomography Gallery Store LA

Posted by Khoi, February 15, 2012

The Lomography brand has been doing its best for the past few years in keeping the analog film camera alive. Available in mainstream shops such as Urban Outfitters and Amazon, its affordable products produce nostalgic-looking and creative images for a new generation of snapshot takers seeking images that put them apart from the digital camera set. In association with LA Taco, Lomography presents Taco de Lomography – a series which puts the Lomo LC-A, equipped with a Fritz the Blitz flash, in the hands of […]

Streets: How & Nosm @ LA Weekly Building (Los Angeles)

Posted by carlosgonzalez, February 15, 2012

After recently completing an impressive murals in the heart of Downtown LA (covered), the prolific brothers known as How & Nosm returned to Los Angeles for another go around. This time however, they decided to paint the exterior of the LA Weekly building. Although this project is not quite the same size as last time, this mural is perhaps more detailed and more layered. What’s really unique is also the way in which the duo decided to use the building’s layout as part of the […]

Streets: RIME (Los Angeles)

Posted by carlosgonzalez, February 14, 2012

Keeping up with yet another mural going up across the streets of Los Angeles, we caught up with MSK/AWR graffiti writer RIME as he was putting up his signature character design in the arts complex overseen by Warren Brand. This Branded Arts project is yet another addition to the growing list of artists such as Herakut (covered), Dabs Myla (covered) and most recently Anthony Lister (covered) who all have left their imprint at the Culver City complex. Sticking with his very unique style, RIME painted a number […]

Video Release Party: Mark Whalen & Autolux @ Launch LA

Posted by carlosgonzalez, February 14, 2012

During the weekend, Launch LA hosted a music video release party that featured an incredible collaboration by artist Mark Whalen and the music group Autolux. Directed by Thomas McMahan, the music video, which was shown on a large screen through out the night, features Whalen’s work come to life accentuated by a great song performed by the band. We actually got a small teaser of what this video would look like some months ago as Whalen was prepping for his show at the Merry Karnowksy Gallery (covered). […]

Openings: ZES x RETNA – “Excavated Revelations” @ Known Gallery

Posted by carlosgonzalez, February 14, 2012

Over the weekend ZES & RETNA (featured), two key members of the MSK graffiti crew, came together for an exhibition titled Excavated Revelations in which each of their unique styles was on full display. Taking place at Known Gallery, this show was the first for ZES who’s known in the graff world as one of the most daring and talented members of the crew. His new body of work was made up both rectangular and squared-like pieces that featured an affinity for streaks and patterns often […]

Openings: Shag – “Animal Kingdom” @ Corey Helford

Posted by sleepboy, February 12, 2012

Last night in Culver City, SHAG (interviewed) unveiled a selection of his newest paintings at the Corey Helford Gallery. The works featured his signature mid-century modern aesthetic with a vividly colored palette and ranged from small to large sized. With a drink in hand and his own animal costume, the Southern California – based artist looked ready to get his party on like many of his characters in this new body of work entitled Animal Kingdom. More photos taken for us by ©Carlos Gonzalez after the […]

Teaser: RETNA & ZES – “Excavated Revelations” @ Known Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, February 11, 2012

A little late notice, but tonight in Los Angeles, MSK brothers RETNA (featured) and ZES will be opening a show together at the Known Gallery. Introduced in their youth by their mutual friend AYER, ZES and RETNA led parallel lives through an upbringing in graffiti. Translating this shared history into bodies of work, the new pieces are collectively entitled Excavated Revelations. To give you an idea of what to expect, check out photos taken by AM correspondent Patrick Kawahara of some engraved & hand-finished works on found […]

Preview: Os Gemeos – “Miss You” @ PRISM

Posted by sleepboy, February 10, 2012

One of the most anticipated shows early in the art season is Os Gemeos’ Miss You opening on February 25th, this Saturday night at PRISM in Los Angeles. Twin street savants, Gustavo and Otavio, will be presenting new paintings, sculptures and installation in the architectural showspace on Sunset, transforming the gallery with their fantastical imagery. The previous preview images we shared with you have been removed due to circumstances beyond our control, but we have replaced them with some instagram teaser shots from the artists – […]