PLAN ForYourArt
By ForYourArt | May 21, 2009
Bruce LaBruce, TBT, 2009 (detail), at Peres Projects
THURSDAY, MAY 21
LACE Benefit and Art Auction
LACE, 8pm (Hollywood)
For this year’s Benefit Art Auction, LACE invited a select group of artists, curators and creative professionals to each organize their personal “visual playlist.” The resulting array of mini-exhibitions will reflect the multitude of styles and interests that make Los Angeles’ contemporary art world what it is. If you missed last night’s live auction, make sure to catch the silent auction tonight. Contact LACE for tickets, 323-957-1777×12
Hammer Conversations: Li Edelkoort and Murray Moss
Hammer Museum, 7pm (Westwood)
Conversation between Li Edelkoort, who was named by Time Magazine as one of the 25 most influential people in fashion in 2003 and curates design exhibitions around the world; and Murray Moss who transformed a former Soho gallery space into MOSS with a determination to transform the public perception of industrial product design. Tickets are free, first come, first served
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Raymond Pettibon and Yoshua Okon’s video collaboration
Armory Center for the Arts, 7–9pm (Pasadena)
This video collaboration between Raymond Pettibon and Yoshua Okon explores the subculture of hippies and beach bums from Venice Beach. The video centers on an alternative tight-knit group of men who have been living on the beach for more than 30 years.The piece was originally influenced by the artists’ visit with a past-life therapist who revealed that one of the artists was a hippie-cult leader in a previous life. On view until August 31
Wes Jones Meet the Nelsons
LA Forum for Architecture and Urban Design, 7pm (Hollywood)
Opening reception for the six-week exhibition of Wes Jones’ original artwork from the cartoon strip he designed for the seminal ANY magazine. Sixteen issues of the magazine are featured, including the last one published. There will be a gallery talk with the artist on May 24th at 4pm. On view until July 5
Travelogue
g727, 7pm (Downtown)
A screening of films by Bill Brown and a video installation by Bia Gayotto presented in association with the exhibition Photocartographies. On view until June 30
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Bruce LaBruce: Untitled Hardcore Zombie Project
Peres Projects, 6–9pm (Culver City)
Presenting the work of Bruce LaBruce including his most recent film project Otto; Or, Up With Dead People, which premiered at the Sundance and Berlin film festivals. There will be a performance at 8:30pm during the opening reception. On view until June 27
Phoebe Unwin: Making an Outside Space Theirs
Honor Fraser, 6–8pm (Culver City)
The debut U.S. exhibition by London-based artist features diverse paintings marked by intense and voracious use of color. Exhibition is on view through July 3. In addition, there will be a discussion, Is Conviction in Painting Possible?, with the artist and writers, critics and curators; Ed Schad, Andrew Berardini, Liat Yossifor, and Jens Hoffman at 4pm
Scott McFarland
Regen Projects II, 6–8pm (West Hollywood)
Exhibition of new work by Canadian artist Scott McFarland features photographs including three large panorama works, smaller photographs from the Hampstead series and, introducing, the new Niagara series. On view until July 3
Maureen Gallace: New Paintings
Michael Kohn Gallery, 11am–6pm (West Hollywood)
Last day to view this exhibition of paintings by Maureen Gallace.
BROODWORK
Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 3–6pm (Eagle Rock)
Opening reception for BROODWORK, an exhibition curated by Rebecca Niederlander and Iris Anna Regn that examines the creative practices of contemporary artists, designers and architects after becoming a parent. Including work by Barbara Bestor, Lucas Reinerr, Patrick Wilson and Lauren Bon and The Metabolic Studio. On view until June 21
In the Darkness
Phil, 8–11pm (Highland Park)
Opening reception for In the Darkness, feature works by Tom Friedman, Matthew Grover, Wade Guyton, Peter Hujar, Patrick Lee and Hedi Slimane
A night of serious diversion…Not my Job
workspace, 7pm (Lincoln Heights)
Part of the Five Points Reading Series, the presentations feature John Chase, Jessica Hundley, Sarah Kessler, Tibby Rothman and Catherine Taft
SUNDAY, MAY 24
MexiCali Biennial
King King, 8pm–2am (Hollywood)
This event is the official launch of the MexiCali Biennial and will feature live bands, DJs, video art projections, performances and artworks. Works by local and international artists will be raffled off throughout the night. $8 at the door
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
40 + Years with Gemini G.E.L.
Getty Center, 7:30pm (Brentwood)
The lithography workshop Gemini G.E.L. has changed the notion of printmaking over the past 40 years working with such artists as John Baldessari, David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Edward Kienholz, Ellsworth Kelly, Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha and Richard Serra. For this program cofounders, Sidney Felsen and Stanley Grinstein discuss its history with a few surprise guests
The Isle (by Pages)
MAK Center, Schindler House, 7–9pm (West Hollywood)
The opening reception for a new installation, The Isle, by artists Nasrin Tabatabai and Babak Afrassiabi, which focuses on the contemporary circumstances of Kish, an island located in the Persian Gulf. The partners who make up the collaborative team called Pages will explore notions of “geopolitical indecisiveness” as it relates to this island. On view until August 23
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By ForYourArt | May 7, 2009
Jesse Ash, on view at Crisp London
THURSDAY, MAY 7
EXTRA EXTRA
China Art Objects, 6–9pm
The first of China Art Objects’ Summer Projects openings, on view until May 23, includes work by Charlie White, Shana Lutker, Nina Garduno, Kate Costello, Jedediah Caesar, Christopher Kreiling and many others
Fowler OutSpoken Lecture with Chris Abani
Fowler Museum, UCLA, 7pm
Award-winning writer and UC Riverside professor Chris Abani intersperses readings with a discussion about Africa’s thriving art/creative scene, adversity and popular perceptions of what constitutes creative expression
MOCA Grand Prix
MOCA Grand Avenue, 7–10pm
For the final Engagement Party, Knifeandfork invite all to race remote-controlled cars through the galleries of the museums. The race will be projected on a screen installed in MOCA’s Sculpture Plaza. Cash bar will be on hand for winners and losers
Sing Sing
UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 8pm
Created by musician David Bridie from the Australian band Not Drowning Waving, Sing Sing,, the event features wide-ranging indigenous artists from the Oceania Australia region with traditional and contemporary music and dance. Tickets $42, $30, $22
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Legends of La Cienega Design Walk
La Cienega Blvd., from Beverly to Santa Monica Blvds, Friday–Saturday
Elle Décor hosts a celebration of the shops and galleries of Los Angeles’ Design District. Featuring book signings, tours, seminars and meetings with preeminent designers, this event is free and open to the public. See website for complete schedule
Pae White: Smoke Knows
1301PE, 6–8pm
White deftly incorporates modern digital technology with the old-world craft of woven tapestry. The exhibition consists of a group of “smoke tapestries” along with a set of “smoke drawings.” On view through June 20
Otis MFA and BFA Exhibition Preview
College of Art and Design, 6–9pm
Reception and exhibition of graduate and undergraduate work by the class of 2009
Matthew Brannon, Marcel Broodthaers, James Lee Byars, William E. Jones
David Kordansky Gallery, 6–9pm
The opening reception for the new exhibition featuring works by Matthew Brannon, Marcel Broodthaers, James Lee Byars,William E. Jones. On view through June 13
SATURDAY, MAY 9
Warhol and Watts
Pharmaka, 6–9pm
Special event benefiting Urban Compass [http://www.urbancompass.org/], 10 original Warhol portraits will be featured alongside the work of the children from the Urban Compass program. Tickets $30–$100
Jesse Ash
Crisp London, Los Angeles, 7–9pm
Debut show of the London-based artist Jesse Ash who uses drawing, film, fiction and collaged daily newspapers to convey the idea of image and perception. On view through June 13
Seventh Annual Art Auction to Benefit Center for the Arts
Eagle Rock’s historic former Carnegie Library, 7–10pm
A fundraiser benefiting the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock featuring music, refreshments, performances by French-Latin American jazz singer Jessica Fichot and various artists including Sandy Abramowicz, Fumiko Amano, Kari Atol, Tyn Atol, Sherry Rayn Barnett, Luis Beccera, Joe Biel, Joe Bravo, Hugh Brown, Elisabeth Bryant, and BugHouse. Tickets $50, $40, $30
Amass
Monte Vista Projects, 7–10pm
The second incarnation of Amass will respond directly to the space and mission of Monte Vista Projects featuring artists Brandon Anschultz (St. Louis), Sarah Baker (London), Fantastic Nobodies (Brooklyn), Lain Forsyth and Jane Pollard (London), Robert Goetz (St. Louis), Wendy Mason (Los Angeles), Erick Michaud (Austin), Brandon Morse (Washington D.C.) and John Watson (St. Louis)
FRESH: MOCA’s Silent Auction and Party
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 7–11pm
MOCA’s annual silent auction to support the museum and its programs. Food, drinks and music by DJ Rashida. Silent auction includes works by 300 contemporary artists from around the world including John Baldessari, Martin Kippenberger, Barbara Kruger, Robert Rauschenberg and John Waters. Tickets $85 presale, $100 at the door
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Watts House Project Volunteer Day
Watts House Project, 9am–6pm
Come support Watts House Project and help finish the front garden and driveway at the Cerant Family Home. For more information and to get involved contact Sue@wattshouseproject.org
Peter Sutherland: Hot Coals Only
Hope Gallery, 1-4pm
The daytime opening and street BBQ will celebrate Sutherland’s new exhibition of documentary style photography and video. On view through June 10
Mother’s Day Tour
MOCA Grand Avenue, 2–3pm
Treat your mother to a Mother’s Day gallery tour of “Dan Graham: Beyond” and “A Changing Ratio: Painting and Sculpture from the Collection
Inside Out: Solo and Collaborative Videos of Darrin Martin
Echo Park Film Center, 8pm
An evening of colorful, experimental film and video works on the subject of technology, ritual and the body. The screening will be introduced by the artist
A Throw of Dice
Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theater, 8pm
Presenting the 1927 A Throw of Dice with live score by Jimmy Rip and Nishat Khan (one of the “world’s greatest living sitar players”), the film features both a sumptuous epic and an intimate romantic drama. Tickets $18
MONDAY, MAY 11
Phyllis Stein Art,The Watermelon Woman Directors Reception and Fundraiser
REDCAT, 6–7:45pm
A reception honoring the film The Watermelon Woman and its director Cheryl Dunye. The night will include an art auction and proceeds will go towards adding The Watermelon Woman to UCLA’s Outfest Legacy Collection. The evening will include special guest appearances by members of the original Watermelon Woman cast, a burlesque performance by Malaika Millions and a DJ set by Anna Margarita Albelo.
Lecture with Benjamin Ball
UCLA Perloff Hall, 6:30pm
Benjamin Ball is principal of Ball-Nogues, based in Los Angeles. Ball-Nogues presented its most recent installation, Echoes Converge, at the 11th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale in fall 2008
Cinemad’s Short Film Almanac
Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theater, 8pm
“Avant-garde. Cult. Experimental. Indie. Sticks and stones.” Since 1998 Cinemad has been saving the films that have fallen to the cinematic gutter. Watch first, think second. Tickets $12
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By ForYourArt | April 30, 2009
Image: on view at the LACMA
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Show&Tell
Zimmer Children’s Museum, 6–9pm
Presenting “the art of language,” artwork that has been made from the idea and inspiration of the language of humor, body language and sign language. All sales will benefit the Zimmer Museum and youTHink (arts education programs in public schools). Please RSVP to zoe@zimmermuseum.org
FRIDAY, MAY 1
Evaluating Exchange
Crisp London Los Angeles, 7–10pm
View the current installation by Melanie McLain and Jennifer Gradecki. This exhibition is the first in the One Night Only series at Crisp London Los Angeles
Ballet Preljocaj
UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 8pm
Presenting the modern dance troop of the internationally known French-Albanian Angelin Preljocaj where he takes the classic Vivaldi “The Four Season” and turns it into an eccentrically beautiful and surreal performance. May 1 and 2, tickets $54, $42, $28
SATURDAY, MAY 2
When Myths Collide: The Golden Age
Norton Simon Museum, 10:30am–12pm
In conjunction with the current exhibition on Matisse, Laurie Monahan, Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara, speaks on her contrarian view of Henri Matisse. Tickets $15, includes entrance fee to the galleries
FRESH! Silent Auction Preview
Geffen Contemporary, 11am–4pm
The first day of the public preview of the benefit auction for MOCA that continue through the auction on May 9. Click here for the online catalogue
Made to Measure
Barney’s New York, Beverly Hills location, 4th Floor, 12–2pm
Band of Outsider’s Scott Sternberg consults on summer suiting
Kim McCarty
Kim Light/Lightbox, 3–6pm
Join artist Kim McCarty and Hunter Drohojowska-Philp at 4:30 for an afternoon walkthrough and cocktails
Mike Kelley / Mustafa Hulusi
Patrick Painter, East Gallery, 6–8pm
The opening reception for Mike Kelley’s photo editions in Painter’s East Gallery and Mustafa Hulusi’s “Obliteration and Memory” in Painter’s West Gallery, both opening at 6pm
My Barbarian / Maria Nepomuceno
Steve Turner Contemporary, 6–9pm
Opening reception for My Barbarian “Suspension of Beliefs” and Maria Nepomuceno’s “Drifting”. My Barbarian (Malik Gaines, Jade Gordon and Alexandro Segade) and LA Fog will perform at 8pm
Kiss Me
Fifth Floor, 6–9pm
The opening reception for the installation of L.A.-based artist Jurati’s painted silks and fabrics. On view until May 30
LA 2019: Cults, Collectives, and Cocooning
18th Street Arts Center, 6–10pm
Curated by Ciara Ennis and featuring Cathy Akers, Heather Cantrell, Fallen Fruit, Olga Koumoundouros, Jason Middlebrook, Bede Murphy, Machine Projects (with Jim Fetterly), William Ransom, Stephanie Smith and Joel Tauber create images of the future of L.A.
INCOGNITO
SMMoA, 7pm
Annual exhibition and benefit art sale returns for a fifth year and encourages first-time and long-time collectors alike to purchase works from established and undiscovered artists – all works are $300. This year features over 480 local and international artists. Tickets start at $100 and available until May 1 at 12pm, and at the door on May 2
Gary Baseman: La Noche de la Fusion
Corey Helford Gallery, 7–9pm
The opening reception for Gary Baseman exhibition La Noche de la Fusion – A Celebration! which transforms gallery into a Carnivalesque festival and features paintings by the artist. On view until May 23
SUNDAY, MAY 3
WHP Big Sunday
Watts, 9am–6pm
Volunteers needed this weekend for the Watts House Project. From 11am to 1pm there will be a children’s workshop and, after sunset, an outdoor film festival. To sign up please email sue@wattshouseproject.org. Simultaneously, the Watts Village Theater is presenting the “Ochre & Onyx: The Langston Hughes Project,” at the LA Design Center, May 1 through 3 offering free tickets to WHP volunteers
Art + Design Open Market
One Colorado, 10am–5pm
Over 100 artists set up in the central courtyard and pedestrian alleys of One Colorado, to provide this special opportunity for the people to meet and ask questions of emerging and established artists from Pasadena
Santa Monica + Venice Home Tour
AIA LA, 11am–4pm
Contemporary homes on the west side of Los Angeles, featuring John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects (King Residence), Michael Lee Architects (Herron Residence), Jennifer Wen Architecture (Painted Light Studio), Office of Mobile Design (Venice Prefab). Tickets $75 / $65
Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples
LACMA, 11am–8pm
Opening day of the special exhibition. Tickets required
Big Family Day
MOCA Grand, 1–4pm
MOCA welcomes its biggest family art celebration of the year, inviting families to explore Dan Graham: Beyond and A Changing Ratio: Painting and Sculpture from the Collection. Participate in behind-the-scenes tours, gallery discussions and join in to create your own art work
Richard Neutra, Architect: Sketches and Drawings
Central Library’s Getty Gallery, 1–5pm
Opening day of architect Richard Neutra’s drawings, an exhibition of works by “one of the modernism’s most important architects”
e-waste to e-fun!
Machine Project, 3pm
Jason Torchinsky gives a presentation on how to build your own stand-up arcade game out of semi-recycled parts
Dion Johnson: Shadows and Vistas
Project_210, 4–7pm
Presenting two bodies of new paintings by Dion Johnson, The Shadow Series and The Vista Series. On view until May 30
MONDAY, MAY 4
Verlyn Klinkenborg
Hammer Museum, 7pm
Author of Making Hay (1986), The Last Fine Time (1991), The Rural Life (2003) and Timothy; or the Notes of an Abject Reptile (2006) is featured in the New American Writing reading series at the Hammer
TUESDAY, MAY 5
Museum of Jurassic Technology’s David Wilson
Hammer Museum, 7pm
Wilson is the founding director of Culver City’s Museum of Jurassic Technology which opened in 1988 and is speaking about his unusually wonderful museum and experience in independent film
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Make it, Install it, Perform it: Listen
SASSAS, 7–10pm
New artist led workshops at The Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. Learn about the visual arts and experimental sound with Rick Potts’ Found Sounds: Transforming Everyday Objects into Instruments – bring household objects to play. Tuition $35 non-members, $30 members. Please register in advance here
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By ForYourArt | April 23, 2009
Candice Lin at Chung King Project
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
Fowler OutSpoken Conversation with Doug Aitken and Lauri Firstenberg
Fowler Museum @ UCLA, 7pm
Fowler OutSpoken with artist Doug Aitken and LA><ART director and curator Lauri Firstenberg in conjunction with the exhibition Continental Rifts: Contemporary Time-Based Works of Africa and curator Polly Roberts. Continental Rifts is on view until June 14
Jeanne Batalova and Josh Kun in conversation
Clockshop, 7:30pm
Join the Table Talk between Josh Kun and Jeanne for a conversation on the immigration and the politics and culture of the border. Please make reservations prior to the date, here
Slide Show with Mike Mills
Family, 7:30pm
Intimate slide show and discussion with Mike Mills in conjunction with the launch of his new book Graphics Films
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Undergraduate Thesis Final Review
SCI-Arc, 11am–7pm
The undergraduate Thesis Final Review takes place in the W. M. Keck Lecture Hall from 11am–7pm. Following the review, there will be an opening reception for the All School Exhibition (including graduate and undergraduate work) from 7–9pm. This work will be on view throughout the school until May 17
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
3–Way Sample Sale
New High (M)art, 12–6pm
Happening through Saturday and Sunday, New High (M)art is holding a parking lot/sidewalk sale of Alex & Chloe, Grey Ant and the Costume Depart. Plus 10 to 50% off inside the store through entire weekend!
Publishing 3.0: The Next Generation
LA Times Festival of Books at UCLA, Humanities A51, 1:30pm
Panel discussion moderated by David L. Ulin with Otis Chandler, Sara Nelson, Patrick Brown and Richard Nash. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Festival of Books continues through Sunday
Mathew Timmons and Robert Summers on Relational Aesthetics and Continental Philosophy
Sea and Space Exploration, 1–4pm
Presented by The After School Arts Program (ASAP) and hosted by Sea and Space, join for the first of a series of conversations asking “What’s wrong with Relational Aesthetics?”
Hungarian Critic and Curator, Zsuzsa László
Outpost for Contemporary Art, 4pm
The evening begins with a reception from 3 to 4, followed by Zsuzsa’s presentation at 4pm and screening at 7:30pm which compliments this Hungarian-based curator and critic’s presentation of underground, artist-run initiatives in Hungry of over the last 40 years. Please visit the website for details
Alexis Smith: Imitation of Life
Margo Leavin Gallery, 4–6pm
Smith uses found imagery to expose the way in which we choose to present ourselves. In isolating and manipulating these images, Smith inspects the validity through a humorous lens. On view until May 23
Chinatown Art Night
Chinatown, 6–9pm
On view during Chinatown’s quarterly art walk: “The Sexual Life of Savages” at Chung King Project, Opening “Jeff Jamieson – Sculpture” at David Patton Los Angeles, Presenting “Humanity Uniting,” a fundraising exhibit and event at Fifth Floor, Featured work at The Happy Lion, “Structural, Uncontrolled Hollywood, Political, Auteur, Cosmic, Happy, Sad, and Ordinary,” by Brian O’Connell at Redling Fine Art, Opening “Postwar Landscapes” by Mattew Picton and “Chanting Water” by Jean-Pierre Hébert at Solway Jones, Opening “Screwball Asses” at The Company, “Alexis Smith: Play it as it Lays” at Cottage Home, and “Luminous Networks” at Automat, among various additional venues and openings
Opera
Five Thirty Three, 7–10pm
Curated by Mark Foxx’s Lia Trinka-Browner including Lesley Moon, Jill Spector, Brendan Threadgill, Calvin Trezise and Dawson Weber. Accompanying the exhibition will be a zine with writing by Lia Trinka-Browner and Itza Vilaboy and an illustration by Matt Wycoff
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
LACMA Art + Architecture Tour
10am–4pm
The Art Museum Council’s 51st annual Art + Architecture tour for museum members features five extraordinary estates and their private art collections. A Special Projects boutique of unique artworks, created specially for this tour, will be on sale. For further information please call 323.857.6287. Tickets start at $150
98th Annual Gold Metal Juried Exhibition
Pasadena Museum of California Art, 12–5pm
Presented by the California Art Club, this is the annual exhibition of contemporary-traditional fine arts featuring nearly 300 paintings and sculptures on view to the public until May 17. The ticketed Gala Opening Night Reception takes place on Saturday, April 25. Click here for tickets and information
The Last Book: This Ain’t your Grandson’s Kindle
MAK Center, 4–7pm
haudenschildGARAGE and Spare Parts perform The Last Book: This Ain’t Your Grandson’s Kindle by Steve Fagin present the idea of resurrecting the medieval illuminated manuscript through alchemy, new technology to make past into the present. Reservations suggested in advance
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Conversations on Urban China: Jeffrey Kipnis and Thom Mayne
Hammer Museum, 7pm
As a part of the Hammer lecture series, Sylvia Lavin from UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Urban Design interviews Jeffrey Kipnis, professor at Knowlton School of Architecture and curator at the Wexner Center and Thom Mayne principal of Morphosis and discuss whether or not art and architecture are converging to form an integrated type of cultural consumption
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Conversations on Urban China: Catherine Opie and Doug Aitken
Hammer Museum, 7pm
Contemporary artists Catherine Opie and Doug Aitken join Sylvia Lavin (UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Urban Design) for a conversation on the conceptualization of city planning and the concept of the masterpiece being destroyed by global production
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By ForYourArt | April 16, 2009
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Deborah Butterfield
LA Louver, 6–8pm
Opening reception for Deborah Butterfield’s solo exhibition. A fully illustrated catalogue will be published in conjunction with the show. On view until May 9
Bike Night at the Hammer
Hammer Museum, 7pm
Ride your bike to the Hammer for a night of fun featuring free admission, a screening of Breaking Away, performance by Telematique, food and free bike valet brought to you by the LA County Bike Coalition. Screening begins at 8:30pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Elastic Plastic Sponge at Coachella
A temporary architectural installation for the music festival built by SCI-Arc students with direction from Ball-Nogues Studio. On view through Sunday, April 19
More info: SCI-Arc and www.coachella.com
Brian O’Connell
Redling Fine Art, 6–9pm
Opening reception of O’Connell’s 16mm projection entitled Uncontrolled, Hollywood, Political, Auteur, Cosmic, Happy, Sad, and Ordinary
The Seafarer
Geffen Playhouse, 6:30pm
Enjoy the Tony-nominated darkly humorous tale starring John Mahoney. This special performance organized by the LA Stage Alliance includes a catered pre-show reception with the Board of the LA Stage Alliance. Tickets $125. The Seafarer plays at the Geffen until May 24
WHOAchellaNOchella
g727, 9pm
In conjunction with the exhibition Photocartographies: Tattered Fragments of the Map entwining photography and cartography, g727 hosts a benefit concert and dance party with Lucky Dragons, Cooperation and Dan Plaza
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Brian O’Connell Concrete Boat Project
Marina Del Rey Boat Launch, 2–3pm
13477 Fiji Way (Basin H), Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Hosted by Redling Fine Art, a christening and launch of the 13-foot boat O’Connell built during his residency at a Malibu beach
Brewery Art Walk
Brewery Studios, 11am–6pm
With over 100 residents, the world’s largest art colony hosts the first of two art walks in 2009. Open to guests April 18 and 19
Shelf Life: A Big Day for Small Press
USC Roski School of Fine Arts, 12–4pm
A bazaar followed by a discussion about independent press. As part of the lecture series “Visions & Voices,” this event features a bazaar of artists, publishers and indie stores in the Harris Hall with DJ Wendy Yao, artist, owner of Ooga Booga and MAP FYA contributor. Panel follows from from 1–2:30pm in Gin D. Wong Auditorium with V. Vale, Search & Destroy; Bruce Caen, artist; Brian Kennon, 2nd Cannons Publications; Joe Carducci, A&R of SST Records; Aaron Rose, ANP Quarterly; and Emily Roysdon, LTTR
Dave Hickey Booksigning and Reception
MOCA PDC, 3pm
Highly regarded by artists, The Invisible Dragon: Essays on Beauty by Dave Hickey has long been out of print and hard to find. Join Art Catalogues as they celebrate the newly reissued and expanded edition out now. RSVP requested 310.289.5223 or artcatalogues@moca.org
Young Literati Private Tour of the Getty Research Library
Getty Center, 4pm
Young Literati members are invited to take a private, behind the scenes tour through the book vaults and conservation areas of the Getty Research Institute which features one of the finest collections on the history of art, architecture and archaeology from prehistory to the contemporary period. A wine and cheese reception follows
Love for Sale: Jean Lowe
Rosamund Felsen Gallery, 5–7pm
Presenting the new paintings of Jean Lowe, on view until May 16
Artist Talk: Eamon Ore-Giron
Steve Turner Contemporary, 5:30pm
Walk-through led by artist Eamon Ore-Giron of his current exhibition Into A Long Punk. Space is limited, RSVP steve@steveturnercontemporary.com
First Show
Cherry and Martin, 6–8pm
Inaugural opening of Cherry and Martin’s new space located on La Cienega Boulevard in Culver City, featuring works by Brian Bress, Holly Coulis, Daniel Dove, Nathan Mabry and Amanda Ross-Ho
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
AIA/L.A. Spring Home Tour
Hancock Park, 11am–4pm
Featuring four traditional and modernized homes in the Hancock Park neighborhood; the South McCadden House (Newman & Wolen Design), Plymouth Residence (Gluck and Wentworth), June Street House (Rogerio Carvalheiro, Assoc. AIA) and North McCadden Residence (William Hefner, AIA). Click here to RSVP
Closing Reception for Marcucci/Sironi/Dallal
Offramp Gallery, 2–5pm
Closing reception for exhibitions by Carlo Marcucci, Susan Sironi and Joce Dallal
Field Trip: The Iraq Conversation in the U.S.
Hammer Museum, 3pm
In conjunction with the exhibition It Is What It Is: Conversations About Iraq, curators, artist and individuals speak of their experiences in Iraq. Participants include Jeremy Deller (artist), Jonathan Hervey (U.S./Iraqi soldier), Laura Hoptman and Amy Mackie (co-curators at the New Museum), Esam Pasha (Iraqi painter and writer) and Nato Thompson (chief curator at Creative Time)
Symposium at Kinkead Contemporary
Kinkead Contemporary, 5pm
Symposium addressing issues of sincerity and authenticity in contemporary art with Ed Schad, Curatorial Associate at the Broad Foundation) and artists Heather Brown, Kelly McLane, Steve Roden and Kirsten Stoltmann. Seating is limited, please contact whitney@kinkeadcontemporary.com to reserve a space
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Cool Globes
Exposition Park, Rose Garden, 11am
On Earth Day, come view Los Angeles’ newest public project of over 50 Cool Globes designed by various local and international artists
The Los Angeles Antique Show
Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Art Center, 7–10pm
Opening night preview party to benefit for P.S. ARTS. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For tickets and information
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PLAN ForYourArt
By ForYourArt | April 9, 2009
Each week, ForYourArt highlights select cultural offerings throughout the week ahead to help you Plan ForYourArt.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Scratching on Things I Could Disavow: A History of Art in the Arab World / Part 1_Volume 1_Chapter 1 (Beirut: 1992–2005)
REDCAT, 6–9pm
Exhibition by Walid Raad as a culmination of Raad’s research examining the cultural infrastructure of the Arab world, and on how war and conflict have reformed this culture
Sweet Show
Phyllis Stein Art Gallery, 7–10pm
In conjunction with the Downtown Art Walk, happening the second Thursday of every month, Phyllis Stein features Deborah Faas, Jenny Kanzler, Lori Larusso and Abbie J. Zuidema
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Charlie Foxtrot: Daniel Newman
Eighth Veil, 6–9pm
Featuring the photographic work of Daniel Newman, Charlie Foxtrot focuses on photography of celebrities, re-creating them so the once recognizable faces are distorted. On view until May 9
The Permanent Record of Newjack Rasputin: The Work of Tucker Stilley
Monte Vista Project, 7–10pm
Curated by Sam Durant, this two-week “virtual residency” with Stilley who is almost fully paralyzed with Lou Gehrig’s disease demonstrates via live webcast and installation the method behind the creation of this on-going project – The Permanent Record of Newjack Rasputin
All Under One Roof: A Selection of LA Artists
Tarryn Teresa Gallery, 7–11pm
This group show curated by Yasmine Mohseni and featuring artists Amir H. Fallah, Carrie Jardine, Claressinka Anderson, Doug Busch, Gabriela Anastasio, Irving Greines, Kimberly Brooks, Kristin Jai Klosterman, Roya Falahi and Susan Anderson marks the two year anniversary of the gallery
Dead Author Reading with 826LA
Machine Project, 8pm and 10pm
Machine’s first co-production with 826LA features a performance of Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson readings (8pm – early show, 10pm – late show). Due to trees, space is limited, please RSVP here
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Celestial Ash: Assemblages from Los Angeles
Craft and Folk Art Museum, Opens Today, 11am–5pm
Collages, installations and found objects from L.A. artists Exene Cervenka, Gail Greenfield Randall, Matjames, and Michael McMillen that pays homage to the legacy of Joseph Cornell, curated by Kristine McKenna. On view until September 13
Abstract LA: Works by Knud Merrild from the 1930s + 1940s / Digging LA: Shards of the City
Frederick Fisher and Partners, Architects, 2–6pm
Two exhibitions curated by Steve Turner and Victoria Dailey, featuring the work of modernist Merrild (1894–1954) and photography from the curators’ personal collection
Outlet17
LA><ART, 4pm
Architects Hernan Diaz Alonso, Xefirotarch, and Tom Wiscombe, EMERGENT, in conversation with Peter Zellner touching on the monographs of their respective firms published by AADCU, Beijing
Yi Chen: Beaut-esque
Honor Fraser, 6–8pm
Presenting the paintings of Chen, the Queens-based Chinese artist who draws inspirations from advertising and fashion magazines. On view until May 16
John Waters: Rear Projects
Gagosian Gallery, 6–8pm
New photographs and sculpture by John Waters. On view until May 23
Manfred Pernice: 4-6 Apart
Regen Projects II, 6–8pm
For this exhibition, Pernice creates installations from conventional building materials that meld art, architecture and design and features photography, drawing, ceramic and sculpture
Vahid Sharifian
Khastoo Gallery, 6–8pm
Photographic installation entitled My Father is a Democrat and through his chimney there are always hearts flying to the sky. On view until May 16
Sam Durant: This is Freedom?
Blum & Poe, 6–8pm
New work by Durant of his light box signs and drawings re-contextualizing civil rights protests by Australian Aborigines, African Americans and Native Americans. On view until April 16
Made for More
Chime & Co., 6–10pm
A show comprised of 10 women artists and their take on the current economy. Featuring Katheryn Garcia, Caroline Hurley, Nikki Lewis, Megan Lindeman (curator), Christine King Lyons, Dana Maiden, Anna Mayer, Megan Sant, Liz Smith and Rosha Yaghmai
Erwan Frotin: Strangers
M+B, 7–9pm
Solo show of this French/Swiss native of his color photography of flowers from Hyères (Flora Olbiensis), the birthplace of Surrealism. On view until May 16
gem
Gallery 825, 7–9pm
The annual fundraiser for the Los Angeles Art Association, gem presents works by 100 emerging and established artists with over 200 pieces for sale. Silent Auction also includes works by Richard Artschwager, Lisa Adams and actor Jason Lee among others. Reservations suggested, tickets $100 / $25
Kim Gordon’s Mirror/Dash
Space 15 Twenty, 7–10pm
Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon Mirror/Dash pop-up shop presenting art, books, music and designers takes over Space 15 Twenty. During the opening weekend (April 10 and 11), Gordon’s vintage Daryl K Collection will be available and proceeds go to Community Resources for People with Autism
In Accordance with Necessity: A Night of Contemporary Performance
Five Thirty Three, 7–11pm
Curated by Dawn Kasper, this performance features numerous artists including Nathan Danilowicz, Joe Deutch, Zackary Drucker, Corey Fogel, Veronica Gelbaum, Dawn Kasper, Yasmine Kittles, Christopher Kreiling, Lawrence Regent, Oscar Miguel Santos, Brooke Smiley and Samuel Vasquez
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Ancient Gods and Modern Politics: Mithila Painting
Craft and Folk Art Museum, 12–6pm
An exhibition of painting from the Bihar region of India. On view until September 13
Caden Manson / Big Art Group presents SOS
REDCAT, 3pm
West Coast premiere of the internationally recognized New York ensemble recognized for surpassing the limits of performance and video by interweaving its hall-of-mirrors multimedia stagecraft of livewire choreography. SOS employs nine performers, two musician, six surfaces and 22 live-edit cameras. General Admission $30
F.W. Murnau’s Faust
Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre, 8pm
Full of bravura effects of the Mephistopheles towering over a miniature of Faust’s village Angel of Death, Faust (1926) is screened with a live score by Cabeza De Vaca Arkestra. Tickets $14
TUESDSAY, APRIL 14
Convergence of Art + Entertainment
Sotheby’s Los Angeles, 6:30pm
Mat Gleason, founder and editor of Coagula Art Journal leads this discussion with Charlotte Cotton, Douglas Chrismas and Tony Krantz hosted by the MOCA Contemporaries and Art Panel Series. Advance ticket reservation suggested
Mainstreaming the Avant-Garde: The Graphic Design of Lester Beall
LACMA, Brown Auditorium, 7pm
Lecture by Mark Resnick, author of The American Image and Roger Remington, professor at Rochester Institute of Technology on the graphic design of Lester Baell. Book signing will follow the lecture. Free for Prints and Drawing Council members and Decorative Arts and Design Council, otherwise, $15 / $20
A New Infrastructure: Transit and The Community
GOOD, 7pm
A panel discussion with planners, transportation designers and public officials plus an interactive workshop to see how we can transform LA’s transit infrastructure. Please reserve a space in advance here
The Loved One, Gates of Heaven and Blinky
Hammer Museum, 7pm
Screenings selected by artist Jeffrey Vallance presented in conjunction with the exhibition Nine Lives: The Loved One – 7pm, Blinky – 9pm, and Gates of Heaven – 9:15pm
LAST CHANCE – Clcoes April 18
Elias Sime: Eye of the Needle, Eye of the Heart
SMMoA, Tue-Sat 11am–6pm
Last chance to see one of Ethiopia’s most original and prolific contemporary artists, Elias Sime, co-curated by Meskerem Assegued and Peter Sellars. Features over 60 sculptures and 40 collaged canvases
SAVE THE DATE – Reservations deadline for May 7 tour
Women in Art
Culver City, May 7
Join organizer Emily Waldorf and Piece by Piece on May 7th for a tour of Culver City galleries and a prix fixe lunch. Tour includes Taylor de Cordoba, LA><ART, Holly Vesecky’s Studio and Beacon restaurant. Please reserve by April 14, space is limited
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Tonight: LA Art Weekend
By ForYourArt | April 3, 2009
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Culver City Gallery Walk, 6–8pm
Participating galleries include Blum & Poe, David Kordansky, Honor Fraser, Kim Light, LA><ART, Susanne Vielmetter, Taylor de Cordoba, Peres Projects and Western Project.
Hosted by ForYourArt, LA><ART Regroup and X-Tra with several exhibition walkthroughs and food available via trucks: Green Truck, Kogi BBQ and Taco Bevida, as well as a special prix-fixe dinner at Royal/T
Exhibition walkthrough with Dave Muller
Blum & Poe, 6:30pm
Join artist Dave Muller as he describes the large-scale paintings in his current exhibition iamthewalrus
Exhibition walkthrough with Walead Beshty
LA><ART, 7:30pm
Join artist Walead Beshty as he walks viewers through his current installation Passages featuring site-specific installation, photography and moving-image work
Los Angeles Art Weekend After Party
Royal/T, 9pm
DJ/Artist Dave Muller spins from his impressively extensive library of records at Royal/T. On view is I Can’t Feel My Face curated by KAWS (who is also a MAP FYA contributor) Jardine’s Alphabet, a pop-up shop by artist Carrie Jardine. Please RSVP to royalt@laartweekend.com
To see a full schedule of Los Angeles Art Weekend events, click here.
Correction to note: Mesler&Hug opening reception for Henry Taylor is on Saturday, April 4 from 6–8pm.
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LA Art Weekend
By ForYourArt | April 2, 2009
April 2–5, enjoy ForYourArt’s 2nd Annual Los Angeles Art Weekend, the four-day event highlighting the city’s vast array of art, architecture, design and performance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Transit And The City
MAK Center, 7pm
Hosted by the LA Forum and MAK Center, inspired by the SCI-Arc’s A New Infrastructure: Innovative Transit Solutions for Los Angeles, join Eric Owen Moss, Founder of Eric Owen Moss Architects and SCI-Arc Director; Diego Cardoso, Executive Officer Countywide Planning & Development, LA METRO; Stewart Reed, Chair of Art Center College of Design’s Transportation Design Program; Francie Stefan, Urban Planner for City of Santa Monica; and Roland Genick, Transportation Planner and Designer for a full panel discussion
Exhibition walkthrough with artist Elliott Hundley
Regen Projects II, 7pm
Join artist Elliott Hundley as he walks through his recently installed exhibition entitled Hekabe featuring new lightbox photography
Official Los Angeles Art Weekend 2009 Launch Party
The Purple Lounge at the Standard, Hollywood, 9pm–1am
Come kick-off LA Art Weekend with ForYourArt at the Purple Lounge including special guest DJ Michael Stock of Part Times Punks
Postopolis! LA
The Standard, Downtown LA, 5–11pm
ForYourArt and Storefront for Art and Architecture present day three of the five-day blogging event featuring near continuous conversation on architecture, urban design, music and art featuring BLDGBLOG (Geoff Manaugh), Subtopia (Bryan Finoki), ArchDaily (David Basulto), City of Sound (Dan Hill), We Make Money Not Art (Regine Debatty), and Mudd Up! (Jace Clayton)
Trying the Hand of God
MOCA Grand Avenue, 7–10pm
As a part of MOCA’s Engagement Parties, Knifeandfork hosts a choreographed reenactment of famous illegal but counted soccer goal from the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Audience members will have role-playing opportunities to be Diego Maradona, Argentinean “soccer legend and god” who scored against England in the quarterfinals
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Dante’s Inferno
Farmlab, 12pm
Screening of Dante’s Inferno and discussion with artist, director, writer and producer Sandow Birk
Jessica D’Elena: Graphitecture
SCI-Arc, 1pm
Join Los Angeles-based graphic designer / graphic design specialist for Morphosis Architects Jessica D’Elena as she speaks on the topic Graphitecture: The Graphic Designer Draws Lines in the Architect’s Sandbox
Postopolis! LA
The Standard, Downtown LA, 5–11pm
Day four of Postopolis LA!’s five-day blog-a-thon. Join tonight’s programming on the rooftop at The Standard Downtown
Culver City Gallery Walk, 6–8pm
Participating galleries include Blum & Poe</em, David Kordansky, Honor Fraser, Kim Light, LA><ART, Susanne Vielmetter, Taylor de Cordoba, Peres Projects and Western Project.
Hosted by ForYourArt, LA><ART Regroup and X-Tra with several exhibition walkthroughs and food available via trucks: Green Truck, Kogi BBQ and Taco Bevida, as well as a special prix-fixe dinner at Royal/T
Exhibition walkthrough with Dave Muller
Blum & Poe, 6:30pm
Join artist Dave Muller as he describes the large-scale paintings in his current exhibition iamthewalrus
Exhibition walkthrough with Walead Beshty
LA><ART, 7:30pm
Join artist Walead Beshty as he walks viewers through his current installation Passages featuring site-specific installation, photography and moving-image work
I am so Excited to be Talking to You!
Denizen Design Gallery, 6–9m
Curated by Lauren McCaffrey and Allyson Spellacy, featuring numerous artists including Alejandro Artigas, Jim Bauer, Sarah Beadle, Heather Bennett, Kristin Calabrese, Peter Contigliozzi, Sian Foulkes, Patrick Lakey, Tim Laun and Robert Levine, among others
Los Angeles Art Weekend After Party
Royal/T, 9pm
DJ/Artist Dave Muller spins from his impressively extensive library of records at Royal/T. On view is I Can’t Feel My Face curated by KAWS (who is also a MAP FYA contributor) Jardine’s Alphabet, a pop-up shop by artist Carrie Jardine. Please RSVP to royalt@laartweekend.com
Resonant Forms
LACE, 7pm (continuing through the weekend, April 3-5)
LACE and VOLUME team up to bring Resonant Forms – a three day festival showcasing new voices in the fields of electronic music, live cinema and sound art. Please visit the website for a full, hourly schedule
Valentino: The Last Emperor
Laemmle Sunset 5, various times
Documentary on the legendary fashion icon. Read an interview with Mr. V and Matt Tyrnauer here
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Evolving Skyline Walking Tour, Los Angeles Conservancy
Pershing Square, 10am–12pm
Hosted by the Los Angeles Conservancy, meet at Pershing Square to explore the architecture, history, art and policies that have shaped Downtown Los Angeles. Advanced tickets required $10/$5
MYhistoricLA
Los Angeles Central Library, 11am–4pm
Join the panel discussion on preserving Los Angeles, hosted by MYhistoricLA
Bob Nickas Booksigning and Reception
MOCA at the PDC, 3pm
Art Catalogues presents New York critic and curator Bob Nickas, founder of Index magazine. He will read from Theft Is Vision (2008) a collection of essays and interviews. Artist David Ratcliff will also be present to sign copies of his first exhibition catalogue defect’s mirror (2008) and interviewing Nickas
Postopolis! LA Closing Party
The Standard, Downtown LA, 4–9pm
Hosted by ForYourArt and the Storefront for Art and Architecture, Postopolis! LA’s five-day blogging convention comes to a close. Celebrate the final night of the journey on the rooftop of The Standard
Henry Taylor
Mesler&Hug, 6–8pm
Presenting the opening reception of painter Henry Taylor. On view until May 9
Kehinde Wiley
Roberts & Tilton, 6–8pm
As a part of Wiley’s ambitious World Stage series, he presents his latest The World Stage: Brazil exhibition featuring his portrait painting of contemporary culture from his residency in Rio de Janeiro. His past segments have included China and Africa
Late Night Art of Berlin, 1945–2009
LACMA, 8pm–12am
Join for an evening of art, video and music with Berlin’s DJ/VJ Safy Sniper and Christine Lang. Tickets $10
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
LACMA Events on Sunday
LACMA,12:30–6pm
Join LACMA at 12:30 for Art Chats: Modern Arts, 1:00pm Tour: Understanding Abstract Expressionism, 1:30pm Tour: Construction for Nobel Ladies by Kurt Schwitters, 2:00pm Tour: Arts of Japan, 3:00pm Tour: The Art of Two Germanys/Cold War Cultures, 6:00pm Music Program: Sundays Live–Haydn Celebration Concert
BookSwap!
Equator Books, 2–4pm
Hosted by Equator Books, Goodreads and ForYourArt. Bring books to swap and enjoy Equator’s current exhibition Mi Buenos Aires Querido: The Peso and the People
Los Angeles Art Weekend Closing Party
Mandrake, 9pm
Celebrate the final moments of LA Art Weekend with ForYourArt, collaborators and friends at Mandrake Bar
MONDAY, APRIL 6
Architecture, Design, Art: Strategies for Survival
USC, Roski School of Fine Arts, 7–9pm
In conjunction with the USC lecture series moderated by Joshua Dector Visions and Voices will feature Teddy Cruz, Marjetica Potrč, and Krzysztof Wodiczko
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PLAN ForYourArt
By ForYourArt | March 26, 2009
Each week, ForYourArt highlights select cultural offerings throughout the week ahead to help you Plan ForYourArt.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
L8S ANG3LES: 11 LA photographers
The Annenberg Space for Photography, 11am–6pm
The inaugural exhibition for the space that celebrates contemporary photography featuring eleven internationally known photographers: Julius Shulman, Tim Street-Porter, Douglas Kirkland, Greg Gorman, Lauren Greenfield, Carolyn Cole, Lawrence Ho, Kirk McKoy, Genaro Molina, Catherine Opie and John Baldessari
A New Infrastructure Discussion: Competition Winners and METRO Transit Officials
Metro Headquarters, Windsor Room, 15th Floor, One Gateway Plaza, 2–4pm
Sponsored by SCIFI at SCI-Arc and The Architect’s Newspaper. A public discussion on transportation with the winners of the Open Ideas Competition and Metro officials
The Forest
Machine Project, 8pm
View the magical transformation of Machine’s space from gallery to forest created by Christy McCaffrey and Sara Newey where “a regular schedule of woodland themed lectures, readings and performances will take place inside the forest.”
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Contemporary Conversations
USC, Harris Hall Room 101, 10am–4pm
Join for a day focused on four leading figures in contemporary art for a wide-ranging discussion of the making, meaning and public display of art, featuring Lynne Cooke & Douglas Crimp and Michael Govan & Barbara Kruger. Please see website for detailed schedule of talks and events
Family Festival
Getty Center, 10am–6pm
In conjunction with the Getty’s exhibition, Tales in Sprinkled Gold: Japanese Lacquer for European Collectors take the family out for Japanese inspired music, dance, storytelling and puppet theater, craft demonstrations and art-making workshops. Please see website for detailed information and specific times
L.A. Regional Scholastic Art Awards 2009
Armory Center for the Arts, 2–4pm
This years’ recepicients of the Los Angeles Regional Scholastic Art Awards of 2009 presented by the Armory Center for the Arts and partners Ovation TV, Time Warner Cable L.A., CalArts Community Arts Partnership, The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and Scholastic Inc. are all honored to present these talented L.A.-based teenagers this prestigious award in the arts
Spring 2009 MediaSCAPES Symposium
SCI-Arc, 2–5pm
The spring symposium is focusing on the boundaries between the virtual and physical worlds in the practice of architecture with invited guests and SCI-Arc faculty: Benjamin Bratton, Manuel DeLanda, Jean Michel Crettaz, Ed Keller, JoAnn Kuchera-Morin, Eric Owen Moss and Marcos Novak
Thomas Lawson: 1977–87
David Kordansky, 6–9pm
Scottish native, Thomas Lawson exhibits his selection of paintings and works on paper (drawings, collages and ad hoc models) at David Kordansky’s new location in Culver City. Lawson’s work is on view until May 2
Joe Bradley: Like A Turkey Thru Corn
Peres Projects, 6–9pm
Featuring the work of Joe Bradley from his Schmagoo series. A “somewhat ridiculous word,” ‘Schmagoo’ originated as Beat-era slang for heroin, inspiring Bradley’s minimal, primitive renderings
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Postopolis! LA
The Standard, Downtown LA, 5–11pm
ForYourArt and Storefront for Art and Architecture present a five-day blogging event of near continuous conversation on architecture, urban design, music and art featuring BLDGBLOG (Geoff Manaugh), Subtopia (Bryan Finoki), ArchDaily (David Basulto), City of Sound (Dan Hill), We Make Money Not Art (Regine Debatty), and Mudd Up! (Jace Clayton)
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PLAN ForYourArt
By ForYourArt | March 19, 2009
Walead Beshty on view at LAXART Los Angeles
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
An Evening of 20th Century Glamour
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 7pm
In association with Downtown LA Fashion Week, Los Angeles magazine and Decades, hosted by Cameron Silver and Rachel Griffiths, a runway show and after party (until midnight) to benefit MOCA. Tickets at door for standing room $50, tickets for seated start at $100 available here
Fowler Outspoken: Simon Njami
Fowler Museum at UCLA, 7pm
In conjunction with Continental Rifts and Transformations, Cameroon-born and Paris-based Njami speaks on “Africa in the World: Curating African Contemporary Art in an international Arena”
Clare VIVIER at Taylor De Cordoba for P.S. Arts
Taylor de Cordoba, 7–9pm
Clare Vivier’s pop-up shop and trunk show at Taylor de Cordoba’s gallery space until March 31. In partnership with Fred Segal Flair and P.S. Arts, the space offers a preview of Vivier’s fall and winter 2009 collection and the current exhibition Melissa Manfull’s Tesseracts. A portion of the proceeds benefit P.S. Arts
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Becca and Girls Gone Wild
WAL-ART, 7–11pm
Featuring work by Becca, Richard Kessler, Eric Montoya, Carrie Jardine, Albert Reyes, Richard Duardo, Andrew Foster, Carole Batailler, Dave Wasson, Dee Dee Cheriel, Seonna Hong, Patrick Morrison, Dave Lefner, Carmen Spera and John van Hamersveld
Hot Wheels and Speed Demons
Cinefamily @ the Silent Movie Theatre, 12am
Watch the 1974 film Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, with Peter Fonda and Adam Rourke as they rob a supermarket, run from police and find actress Susan George who tags along in this “girl and a gun” midnight showing. Tickets $10
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Artbites with Maite Gomez-Rejon
Getty Center & IIC Kitchen, 10am–2pm
Join Maite Gomez-Rejon, art historian and chef, at the Getty Center to explore the Renaissance and Baroque collection, followed by an inspirational lunch preparation in the kitchen of the Instituto Italiano di Cultura. Tickets $80, please RSVP 310.824.7408
William Leavitt: Molecules and Buildings
Margo Leavin Gallery, Opens Today, Tue–Sat, 11am–6pm
Leavitt’s work is inspired by the architecture/nature of Los Angeles. From the buildings of mid-Wilshire to the more leafy environment of Silverlake, he explores these symbiotic relationships through art. On view until April 18
A New Infrastructure: Innovative Transit Solutions for Los Angeles
SCI-Arc, 2–6pm
Winners will be announced at this discussion of the open ideas competition that invited professional and student participants to develop solutions to dramatically rethink the relationship between transit systems, public space and urban redevelopment in relation to Measure R. Organized by SCIFI at SCI-Arc and The Architect’s Newspaper, the panel (and jury for the competition) includes city planners, important politicos and renowned architects and theorists including Thom Mayne, Aspet Davidian, Neil M. Denari, Cecilia V. Estolano, Gail Goldberg, Roland Genik, Eric Owen Moss and Geoff Wardle. The exhibition of proposals is on view until March 28 at SCI-Arc. A reception immediately follows the discussion
Wide Angle Auction
CSULB, 3–5pm
Los Angeles collectors Sirje and Michael Gold paired 30 established artists with up-and-coming artists for discovered/undiscovered. Artists include John Baldessari, Lita Albuquerque, Kristin Everberg, Todd Gray and Martin Kersels, among others. Proceeds benefit CSULB’s University Art Museum
Maureen Gallace: New Paintings
Michael Kohn Gallery, 6–8pm
Gallace’s lyrical landscapes of New England beaches are void of human presense. Her work is on view until May 23
The Ballad that Becomes an Anthem
ACME., 6–8pm
Group show curated by Stephen Westfall, featuring work by Mary Heilmann, Chris Martin, Rebecca Morris, Amy Sillman, Mary Weatherford and Stephen Westfall. On view until April 18
1999
China Art Objects / Cottage Home, 6–9pm
Exhibition held simultaneously at China Art Objects and Cottage Home, featuring works by Justin Beal, Walead Beshty, Jedediah Caesar, Kate Costello, Sam Durant, Piero Golia, Drew Heitzler, Candice Lin, Erika Vogt and many, many more. After party at The Mountain Bar
Jim Skuldt: Broken Promises
2nd Cannons Publications, 7pm
Join the opening reception for the current work of Skuldt and as well as a special performance of Santonio Flower at 9pm. Skuldt’s work is on view until April 18
George Young
Crisp London Los Angeles, 7–9pm
Featuring the work of London-based artist, George Young who collects, edits, reproduces and assembles images of cultural artifact, memorabilia and literature in painting. On view until April 25
Walead Beshty: Passages
LA><ART, 7–9pm
Beshty’s show is rooted in an eight-year exploration of the relationship between photography and space, comprised of photographs, site-specific intervention, moving-image work and the LA><ART billboard (on La Cienega – north facing – above the gallery). Walk-through with LA><ART curator Aram Moshayedi and Beshty at 6pm
Vous Avez Eté Juste Servi
LeBasse Projects, 7–11pm
LeBasse Projects is launching their inaugural space with the group exhibition Vous Avez Eté Juste Servi featuring international artists Yoskay Yamamoto (Japan), Meryl Donoghue (UK), Tessar Lo (Indonesia), Koralie (France), Melissa Haslam (Australia), Brian Donnelly (Canada), Ryuichi Ogino (Japan) and Lisa Alisa (Russia), among others
Automata 2009 Benefit
Metabolic Studio at Farmlab, 7:30–11pm
To celebrate its 5th year anniversary Automata hold its first ever benefit featuring an evening of festivities, silent auction of “special art objects,” works by Janie Geiser, Susan Simpson, Pat O’Neill, Julianna (J.P.) Parr, Lewis Klahr, Laura Heit, David Wilson, Barbara Bestor, Jonathan Berger, Puppet Theater and The Institute for Figuring, among others, miniature performances and interactive installations, live music and dancing. Tickets are $15/$25/$50 and available here
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Boolean Valley
MOCA at the PDC, 11am–6pm
Full room installation comprised of 400 cut, clay pieces forming a sculptural landscape. This collaborative project between the potter Adam Silverman and architect Nader Tehrani is on view at the PDC until July 5
The Crooked Beat
5410 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 506, 2–5pm
New works on paper by Leonardo Bravo
Really, All About Eve
Temple Akiba, 4pm
One time performance presented by the Heidi Duckler Collage Dance Theatre, features a multi-disciplinary theatrical event offering the question, “Was Eve framed?” Tickets $20
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
Hammer Lectures: Jeffrey Vallance
Hammer Museum, 7pm
Known for his interdisciplinary practices that spans object-making, anthropology, installation, performance, curating and writing, Los Angeles-based artist Jeffrey Vallance discusses his most recent works and The Brown Wall, the installation included in the exhibition Nine Lives now on view at the Hammer
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
Elena Manferdini: Design is One
SCI-Arc, 7pm
Currently the principal of Atelier Manferdini, a design office that specializes in the cutting edge of computer-aided design of exotic forms, and faculty member at SCI-Arc, Manferdini speaks about her latest projects
Ozomatli: Songs of Conscience, Sounds of Freedom
Grammy Museum, 8–11pm
Join Josh Kun, Professor at the USC Annenberg as he interviews the Grammy-winning L.A. band Ozomatli on their activism, politics and power of the political song. This talk is in conjunction with the Grammy exhibition Songs of Conscience, Sounds of Freedom
SAVE THE DATE!
Postopolis! LA
The Standard, Downtown LA, March 31–April 4
ForYourArt and Storefront for Art and Architecture present a five-day blogging event of near continuous conversation on architecture, urban design, music and art on the rooftop of The Standard, Downtown LA featuring BLDGBLOG (Geoff Manaugh), Subtopia (Bryan Finoki), ArchDaily (David Basulto), City of Sound (Dan Hill), We Make Money Not Art (Regine Debatty), and Mudd Up! (Jace Clayton)
GEM, Los Angeles Art Association
Gallery 825, April 11, 7–9pm
Brought to you by the Los Angeles Art Associate, gem is the kick-off event to the L.A. Spring Art Season presenting 100 emerging and established artist with over 200 pieces of work for sale. Tickets are on sale now, VIP preview $100, General $25, please email: gallery825@laaa.org
The Fresh Look
Month of Photography Los Angeles, April 2009
Portfolio Deadline, March 27
A month long photographic celebration in April (Month of Photography Los Angeles) is featuring various photographers, professionals, emerging artist and enthusiasts to get their portfolios reviewed. The deadline for submission is March 27. Please visit the website for upcoming MOPLA events
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