CALL TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS - YOU ARE HERE II.
Continuing to raise awareness for our open call!
Whether you live in Los Angeles or can get here for a few days next month, the new challenge for part II of our exciting YOU ARE HERE series is going to be a fun one. Check out the recap of part I here and more details for part II at the official call.
And please share with all of your friends to help make this show the best it can be!
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JOHNNY CUPCAKES COFFIN TOUR 2012
Johnny Cupcakes started his brand in Hull, Massachusetts years ago after selling shirts from the trunk of his ‘89 Toyota in the parking lot of his day job and on tour with his band. A few years later, he worked with Disneyland designers and Ellsworth Kelly assistants to produce one of the most unique t-shirt boutiques in Los Angeles. The store is still going strong, and despite its success, Johnny makes a huge point to go on Suitcase Tours (he held his shirts in suitcases while he sold them around the country) and meet as many of his fans as possible. A large tradition in this journey has evolved into the creator’s Halloween-season tour. 21 pop-up shops around the country will carry exclusive, limited editions runs of his high-quality designs. Find details on the tour in the video above or on his blog here.
Here are a few photos that Active Ride Shop Posted from the “Dude, Monsters!” opening July 12th at Think Tank Gallery downtown. Not only were there loads of great pieces by tons of artists including Michael Sieben, Sean Morris, Jimbo Phillips, John Malta, Wes Humpston, and Ben Horton but also loads of skating and fun!
Check out some more opening pictures here as well as this video:
Closing party July27th 8pm-2am (RSVP for art performance here)
Dude, Monsters!
Think Tank Gallery
939 Maple Ave
Second Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Show runs: July 12th-27th
Gallery Hours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Noon-4pm
Fridays 4pm-8pm with skating hours after 6:30pm
DUDE, MONSTERS! OPENING NIGHT RECAP VIDEO
Whether or not you missed the opening, join us for the closing reception of LA’s illest skate show, party with the bands, and watch a painting be made out of skate tricks. Details below!
RSVP for Alex’ free skateboard action painting performance.
Join the whole closing event and enjoy live bands and cheap drinks.
Find out more about the show, watch short artist highlights, and see a list of artists here!
Think Tank Gallery is located at 939 Maple Ave, Second Floor, in DTLA, and is open Wed-Sat, noon to 4pm (except Friday, which is 4pm-8pm with skating after 6:30).
Open til July 27th for the closing party!
AARON ROSE: PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A BEAUTIFUL LOSER
Aaron Rose sits down with Gestalten.tv for an interview encompassing his many views on art, anarchy, and the art world as a whole, discussing some of the more diverse opinions that have defined his shotgun effect on the world of creativity. Having worked in street art, curation, film, photography, writing, music, and many other fields, Rose is addicted to creation. The artist is also addicted to talking art with friends and strangers, as anyone who has run into him at openings and art receptions around the city and the world can tell you.
One of the more inspiring artists to come out of the street art movement, the man who introduced Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, and Harmony Korine is a blast to hear every time he speaks on his passions.
Aaron Rose is one of my favorite people in the art world.
(Source: vimeo.com)
ODD FUTURE - SAM (IS DEAD) VIDEO
In the latest video from the Odd Future camp, Tyler, the Creator directs a self-inflicted massacre in a style that varies greatly from what he has done in the past. With a war movie feel, Domo Genesis and Wolf Haley spit over a dark beat as the entire Odd Future cast flees an unknown enemy in the jungle while “Sam (Is Dead)” from OF Mixtape Vol. 2 plays in the background of this short film.
(via: materialkillers)
MICHAEL HSIUNG FOR DUDE, MONSTERS AT THINK TANK GALLERY
The ever-popular Michael Hsiung talks about his work for Dude, Monsters! at Think Tank Gallery during the Los Angeles Art Walk on July 12th. Find Michael’s work and a link to his Tumblr here.
(About) 20 street artists, skaters, punks, and otherwise artsy kids are showing original works based on what they think it means to be a monster in our upcoming show, Dude, Monsters!
Find more info and a list of artists in the press release.
It’s coming up soon!
GREGORY BOJORQUEZ .45 POINT BLANK AT LACMA ARTWALK ON SATURDAY
While reportedly of no relation to the legendary graffiti writer and street artist Chaz, photographer Gregory Bojorquez has created quite a name for himself in his home of East Los Angeles and beyond. His new solo show at Hardhitta Gallery displays a five-piece series of photographs from a recent bloody shootout in the streets of Hollywood. Bene Taschen is presenting the show at his pop-up art space, Hardhitta Gallery, during the LACMA Artwalk tomorrow.Taschen has described the artist’s work as merciless and looking almost staged, and certainly his new series will fit these descriptions well. Find a synopsis from fellow LA-based artist Retna and show details below.In December of 2011 while walking on Sunset Blvd, near the intersection of Vine Street, Bojorquez was literally caught in the crossfire of a dramatic shoot out between a lone gunman and LAPD. As Bojorquez instinctively snapped pictures, police shot the gunman dead in the street. One innocent bystander was also shot and later died in the hospital. Bojorquez’ photographs were carried by hundreds of newspapers around the world, but have never before been available to view as a sequence of fine art prints.
This series of photographs form the backbone of “.45 Point Blank,” which is a retrospective of Bojorquez work beginning in 1992 through 2011. The gritty, street-level work features the kind of grimy glamour that is Bojorquez’ calling card. From Boyle Heights to Beverly Hills, Bojorquez ability to capture the essence of such a disparate group of subcultures signals a major photographic tour de force.
Gregory Bojorquez - .45 Point Blank
Hardhitta Gallery
5900 Wilshire Blvd, East Annex (Variety Building)
Los Angeles, CA 90036Show opening: Saturday, June 9th 6PM-9PMShow runs: June 9th-July 12th, 2012
Tomorrow!
THE HUNDREDS X THESEVENTHLETTER: REVOK
When MOCA’s Art in the Streets exhibit was in full swing, LA graffiti writer REVOK was sentenced to a much-hyped 180 days in jail for violating probation on previous vandalism charges. One can understand why an artist in one of the most talked-about art exhibitions in recent years would have gripes about the police. In this at-times-dramatized and at-others-endearing interview, The Hundreds asks REVOK to share some stories from his crazy career as one of the world’s foremost writers.
(Source: hypebeast.com)
MISTER CARTOON LIVE ART IN INGLEWOOD TONIGHT
Millennium Shoes in Inglewood is putting on a shoes, tattoos, art, and hip hop extravaganza tonight in Inglewood hosted by the one and only Mister Cartoon. The show kicks off at 6PM tonight, and will feature a live art session by the artist for Vans OTW. DJ Revolution will spin classic LA hits, and Dub Magazine will be present alongside fellow sponsor Monster Energy Drink, so you can expect a great time. Details below.
Mister Cartoon Live Art Event
Millenium Shoes
234 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
Show opening: June 6th, 6PM-9PM
(Source: nicekicks.com)
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