Tag Archives: MOCA

Showing / Viewpoints: Sage Vaughn – ‘Children of a Lesser God’ @ Lazarides Gallery

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Patrick Nguyen

The first UK solo show by LA-based Sage Vaughn (referred to in early May) opened a few weeks back at Lazarides Gallery in London with a title ostensibly borrowed from the 1980 play by Mark Medoff or its subsequent film … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Neck Face @ Levi’s Workshop (MOCA)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Susie Lee

Last Sunday, AM dropped by the Levi’s Film Workshop, where they were screening the trailer for Born Under a Bad Sign, a film in progress by artist Neck Face and director Isaiah Seret. The upcoming feature-length kung fu horror movie, … Continue reading →

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Focus: Street Market – Barry McGee, Steve Powers, Todd James – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on May 16, 2011 by AM Editor

As part of the MoCA’s Art in the Streets exhibition (covered), Todd James (aka REAS), Barry McGee (aka Ray Fong, Lydia Fong, Robert Pimple, Twist) and Steve Powers (aka ESPO) reunited to re-envision their legendary 2000 Street Market installation at … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Kenny Scharf @ Levis Film Workshop – “Meet the Artists” series (MOCA)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Susie Lee

Last Sunday, AM attended the screening and Q+A for Kenny Scharf: More, Newer, Better, Nower, Funner, as part of a series of short films at the Levis Film Workshop, each based on an artist in the Art in the Streets … Continue reading →

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Openings: Crash, Freedom, and Risk – “Blurring the Lines” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Susie Lee

With the overwhelming success of Art in the Streets, it seems like LA can’t seem to get enough of street art lately. And for hardcore graffiti fans, one couldn’t ask for more than a group show curated by Roger Gastman, … Continue reading →

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Focus: Invader – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on May 8, 2011 by juggernut3

With the MOCA’s Art in the Streets exhibition on track to potentially break attendance records and Invader’s recent LAPD arrest for making art in the streets of LA, we thought that it’s time for another Art Focus – in the … Continue reading →

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Update: Banksy – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on May 4, 2011 by lowpro

As anticipated, it appears Banksy headed back to MOCA over the weekend to refresh his Art in the Streets installation (covered). Perhaps most impressive is the hazmat suite clad golf pair with their golf cart taking the place of the … Continue reading →

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Focus: Los Angeles – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on April 25, 2011 by juggernut3

As you’ve seen Art in the Streets brings many of your AM favorites to the MOCA, but another important aspect of the exhibition is the recognition of the roots of the street art movement with both coasts were showcased from … Continue reading →

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Focus: Swoon – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on April 19, 2011 by juggernut3

One of the surprises for AM while visiting the Art in the Streets exhibition was pulling aside the curtain and stepping inside the Swoon (interviewed) installation. The huge tent-like illuminated paper and cloth construct invited viewers to explore all 360 … Continue reading →

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Focus: Shepard Fairey – “Art in the Streets” @ MOCA

Posted on April 18, 2011 by juggernut3

Another street artist featured in MOCA’s Art in the Streets show was none other than Shepard Fairey (featured). Again teaming up with Jeffery Deitch (Shep was the final exhibition at Deitch Projects), the prolific artist created a tightly focused room … Continue reading →

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