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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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