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Row Art Walk News. It’s loaded with sweet sensations. It was my pleasure to be able to work with such fine artists as Colette Miller and Debi Cable, two very well known artists and residents of Los Angeles, and seeing as I’m a descendent of American Indian and American BlackS ...this is my way to pay homage to my peeps! This month we’ve expanded our distribution to include Santa Monica, Westwood, and Beverly Hills, so I’m especially grateful for my team on the Westside for their effortS to bring new visitors to Downtown Los Angeles. Special thanks to our sponsors and the City of Los Angeles for believing in us and supporting us in our efforts to support the community. I would also like to thank our many writers, volunteers and staff who work hard to help bring this paper to our wonderful READERS!!! We are looking forward to our 4th year telling stories and supporting the arts and local businesses of DTLA. Please join us in our endeavors. (GET ON THE MAP! JOIN OUR TEAM - SPONSOR OUR EVENTS-FOLLOW US ONLINE!) Thank you very much for your support... And to our fine men and women in uniform, our public safety officials who help keep us safe, you guys make public safety look good! .... And....LAST BUT NOT LEAST Thanks to the many talented artists of Los Angeles and beyond for making it all look good and feel wonderful!
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Wings of Korea Town - Colette Miller in Africa (Right)
Colette (de Batz) Miller is a painter and filmmaker in Los Angeles who takes her dreams to the next level by creating a world within mediums that express personal philosophy, memory, and honesty. By Liz Biscevic The daughter of a mother who grew up in Indonesia and a father from the USA, Colette Miller is drawn to travel and has lived in multiple countries including South Africa, Tanzania, parts of Europe and the Middle East. Rather than attaching herself to America, this artist allows herself to be connected and influenced by many other cultures. She is a devoted humanitarian with feats that include film-making in Africa. A recent success docu-
ments the lack of access to water in Burkina Faso, an area in West Africa where the lack of wells in remote villages force residents to walk for miles with 5 gallon buckets on their heads everyday - just to survive. When painting, Colette describes her work as “childlike yet sophisticated”. In the past, she had received criticism from other artists surrounding some of the innocent images of her pieces but Colette embraces that disparagement as one of the strongest aspects of her work. Authenticity or honesty in life and art seems paramount to good art and Colette allows this outlook to manifest itself through her work, making the sincerity of her art crucial to the soul of her pieces. “We are all still that child, without being childish”, Colette states, “ without deceit or malice. When you love the world and still have faith in it and humanity. Not jaded. Its the ability to be strong and vulnerable at the same time.” Most of Colette’s art reinforces the good in humanity and opposes the material world of distractions, capitalism, hate, war and anger that mislead people to believe civilization runs on greed. One of her most beloved pieces includes one called “Snow in Africa,” an oil painting in blues and lavenders that depict a monkey riding an elephant in the snow. This piece is a representation of the expansion of miracles: when something unlikely happens, such as snow in Africa, all impossible things begin to transform into wonder. Each artistic concept is a representation of a different experience in Colette’s life. She describes her art as a “personal journal made visual”.
“I look back at my work and remember what I was going through, where I was living, and where my mind was.” Says Colette. In her process, Colette strives to practice nonattachment, letting her work mutate and evolve as necessary. Each work of art is unique, but Colette feels particular strength of late, in her depiction of the Interactive Angel Wings, which she displays around the world. These pieces begin as broad strokes of paint and become more detailed as they come into completion allowing anyone standing in front of the wings, (which make great memento photos), to get in touch with their inner angel, something she believes very strongly should be embraced by each and everyone of us.
Though most of Colette’s work is drawn on the wonder and innocence of the world, she does not deny the other places in the human experience. In her process; pain, confusion, irony, and corruption are also themes. In particularly, the current film shots in Kenya, she states, “The whole breadth of human experience is valuable and can be something to reflect on through creative forms.” You can find Colette’s work throughout Los Angeles. Her public street Angel Wings in downtown including three on Main Street (covered temporarily by a construction wall), a piece near Art Share, at Angel City Brewery, in Koreatown, South Central, and a set of wings in front of the House of Blues on Sunset Boulevard. Aside from LA, Colette’s Wings are displayed in West Virginia, Kenya, and Nairobi. Her art has been sold in New York, DC, Crete, South Africa, the Middle East and other outlets around the world. For immediate viewing, check out her site at www. colettemiller.com.
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LOVE AND MONEY How Four DTLA Couples Turn Love Into Successful Business
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Christian & Cinzia
Steven & Virginia
Mark & Ruth
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“Chérie and Mon Amour”
Looks Matter body to body
Two years after their first encounter at Peace Yoga Studio, Christian and Cinzia opened Industry DTLA, a high end fashion and style boutique on 8th and Main. Industry, Utility but Chic, is their new line of male and female bags made here locally with the best Italian leathers meant to compliment any style, hair or makeup that their customers may decide to wear. The perfect combination. While Chris’ role is to run the salon portion of Industry DTLA, practically transforming everyone who sits in his chairs with a look of modern day celebrity, Cinzia’s role is to keep the boutique fresh with new clothes and scout the best designers. Together they think as individuals and work as a team to make sure their customers look and feel wonderful, even hosting regular parties at their location, as a high ly fashioned power-couple surrounded by the super stylish and easily recognizable cat-walkers of the fashion industry. Cinzia and Christian are the proud parents of Pippo and Mina, two Italian cats, Cinzia rescued five years ago. They are twins. For Valentine’s day they are offering amazing make-overs, designer fashions and exclusive products. Industry DTLA is located at 113 E. 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
Young at Art
Steven and Virginia are high school sweet hearts who run the Blackstone Gallery on 9th and Broadway. In January of 2013 the two started working together as part of the natural aspect of their relationship. Steve says, their relationship kind of revolves around the gallery in a weird but special way. Though young at heart, these two are mature in love, giving the advice, “although relationships are hard work, there is something nice in growing together.” Steven being an artist himself, also hangs his work in the gallery. Over a year at Blackstone, the two have become very comfortable with helping other artists as well. Hosting receptions and workshops in their gallery location. Last month the two worked hand in hand with artist, John Kilduff AKA Mr. Lets Paint, creating “Fastfood Paintings” an exhibit that transformed the gallery into a full service cardboard fast food joint, complete with cardboard burgers and hand-painted fries, made fresh to order. This month, their gallery will feature local artist Alex Schaefer, known for his colorful renditions of metropolitan areas. Forever tied by an artistic destiny, as sure as their gallery matures so will their love. Blackstone Gallery is located at 901 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
Sweeter than sugar, hotter than fire!
Ruth and Marc met in Hollywood at French Tuesdays, an event with a French touch happening in various night clubs around Los Angeles. That night they discovered they both happened to speak the same four languages (French, Spanish, Italian and English). A few minutes later, a salsa song led them both to the dance floor, and low and behold, it turned out they two were both very accomplished salsa dancers. When they went into business together in 2012 they decided to open Crêpes Sans Frontières located inside the Spring Arcade Building’s new restaurant row. Before they met, Ruth had been catering movie studios and private parties for 10 years, while Marc, a scientist, dreamed of one day having a bistro. Ruth’s and Marc’s skills make them the perfect match, not only as life partners, but also as business partners. Ruth’s passion and talent for cooking, her love of people and her leadership skills complete Marc’s talent with numbers and his methodological approach. Their mix is as naturally sweet as their gluten-free crepes and as hot as wood in a fire. Crepes Sans Frontieres is located at 541 S. Spring Street, LA, CA 90014.
ART WALK MATRIARCH TURNS ANGELENOS INTO VALENTINOS
By Qathryn Brehm SEEING RED!! If you think you are seeing red this Art Walk that would be true. Along with their earlier hours (galleries have been opening at noon for Art Walk), several galleries are going with a red theme at this February 13th Art Walk. February is the month of love and red is the color of a true heart beating with a passion for the arts. Each participating gallery will have a red art piece featured and will be flying red balloons outside their door. The featured artist in the Lounge at 634 S. Spring St. will be the photography of Melissa Richardson Banks. Ms. Banks just released her book titled “MUSE-ings” Snapshots of the Los Angeles Arts District. Collectively, her photographs reveal an insider’s glimpse of an urban
neighborhood. The monthly Art Walk map will also be available sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. The Lounge hours are 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Downtown Art Mart will open its doors this month at 620 S. Main Street in the Mercantile Building. Featured will be several artists, crafts, merchants and venders. The hours of the Art Mart are 6:00 to 11:00 pm At 7:00 pm in the Art Walk Lounge 634 S. Spring St. the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will unveil the winners of its TAP Card Design Competition. Representatives from the City of Los Angeles, LADOT, the Downtown LA Arts Community and the competition jury panel will assemble and present the winners with prizes of a $500 gift certificate to Raw Materials Art Supplies and $500 cash. LADOT collaborated with Gallery Row Organization, a Downtown neighborhood association that supports local arts, to promote the competition among artists living in the City of Los Angeles. A five-person jury panel: Nic Cha Kim (Gallery Row Organization), Qathryn Brehm (Downtown LA Art Walk), Nathan Cartwright (The Hive Gallery), Bruce Gillman (LADOT) and Susan Bok (LADOT), selected the two winners in January 2014. SKYLINE 2014 will kick off their free, ten-day, annual architecture and art event that showcases site specific, experimental,
interactive installations that embrace Los Angeles’ ever-evolving cultural landscape. During SKYLINE, architects, designers and artists transform unique, hidden spaces within Downtown Los Angeles into destination places for visitors and locals alike. Featuring ten installations created by local Los Angeles designers and artists with international collaborators including: amphibian Arc; Juan Azulay + Benjamin Rice (MTTR MGMT); Natasha Bajc + Samy Kamkar; Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre; Behnaz Farahi; Raymond Salvatore Harmon + Heavy; Guvenc Ozel (Ozel Office); Joanna Shaw + Helen Cheuk + Christian Prasch; John Umbanhowar + Elizabeth Umbanhowar (hughesumbanhowar Architects); Filipa Valente and more. Participant and site installation http://lerata. org/skyline. ERATA is presenting the event in partnership with the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk, Gilmore Associates, LA Fashion District and others. Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is held on every second Thursday of each month. It is a free self-guided tour of the galleries. The Art Walk Lounge located at 634 South Spring Street from 6:00-10:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2014. For more information visit downtownartwalk.org.
Evan & Jeanette “Babe and Baby”
Keepin’ It 100
Evan does almost everything for his new location Evaporate LA, a vape shop he and his partners opened just east of Main on 5th. New to the area, each day he finds himself opening and closing the shop, wiping the windows, purchasing orders, networking and educating his customers about the process of vaporizing. A lonely job, if not for his trusty sidekick, Jeanette who has his back 100 percent. Jeanette helps with the layout of the store, design, social media, lunch and inventory runs, and knows that behind every strong man...is a strong woman. Although, Jeanette isn’t an official partner in the store, she stands behind Evan seeing him as strong, creative, patient, smart and loyal, committed not only to her, but to his family and good friends. Evan and Jeanette are ready for the growing competition in the Vape industry and know that their stores high quality signature vape oils, and the positive energy they are creating as one - will set them apart. Their best advice for other couples is to always be straight forward and honest. Don’t forget to be polite to each other just because you are getting comfortable. They will also be offering 10% off to anyone who mentions this article. Evaporate LA is located at 120 E. 5th Street. LA, CA 90013
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Chocolate and Art Show Santos emphasizes that he show itself is an experience, with the slogan—come and have a taste. The Chocolate and Art Show gives & patrons a sampling of art, live music, henna and body painting, as well as the aforementioned chocolates. There are usually four or five emerging bands featured each night as well as a DJ. The Chocolate and Art Show provides a venue for upcoming artists to connect with each other and potential clients. Yet, Santos does not host the show to make sales. He “Loves the art show…but does not see it as a huge money maker” and does not take commission on works sold. Santos and the Chocolate and Art Show team simply aims to produce a great event, offer artists a chance to network, and allow people to experience art. In keeping with the, self-described, Photo courtesy of Danilo Santos “underground” spirit of the show, most artists do not have extensive exhibition lists. The Chocolate By Veronica An and Art Show, may even be their first public art experience. This is exactly what Santos has in mind. Artists can directChocolate makes everything better. This is a simple fact ly submit portfolios for review via the Chocolate and Art of life. “Chocolate is one of the things that everybody loves,” Show’s website. Santos says, “ninety percent of artists are explained Danilo Santos, founder of the Chocolate and Art allowed in the show, only ten percent are told ‘no’.” Show. He adds that this affinity for chocolate is “greater than He “[finds it] incredible how much talent these ‘undeath”.” Chocolate is more than just the neon sign that atderground’ artists have” and wants to “get the word out… tracts people to the Chocolate and Art Show. Sure, it draws a before they go to the big leagues.” The art is consistently crowd that may not otherwise frequent an art exhibition, but impressive and constantly changing. Although there are a it also contributes to the Chocolate and Art Show’s unique few returning artists, the bulk of each show is new talent. appeal. Santos believes bonds between artists, musicians, and As Santos says, “Chocolate is a great part,” there is a art-lovers are vital and uses social media to help maintain dessert table and chocolate fondue fountain, but the show is the connections made at the Chocolate and Art Show. In more than a candy buffet. Since its inception in 2011, the fact, many of the artists find the Chocolate and Art Show Chocolate and Art Show has “brought the whole party.” through social media.
Santos jokes that “the artists come to [him]” and cites Facebook as one of the show’s most effective means of communication. In addition, artlovers can connect through Twitter, Yelp, Instagram, and YouTube. He highlights the Chocolate and Art Show’s YouTube channel and says one of his long-term goal is to produce an art magazine. Despite this ambition, when Santos started the Chocolate and Art Show, he faced a tough recession-ridden economy and uncertainty about Los Angeles’ art community. “Downtown used to be a dark place…not an appealing place Thayer DeMay to go for art,” Santos explains. Yet, in a few short years, Santos “saw the transformation of downtown—it is now much better—there is a growing art community.” He mentions the Downtown Art Walk as an example and describes Los Angeles’ street art scene as “incredible.” The Chocolate and Art Show started in Los Angeles and has clearly come a long way since its hesitant beginning in April 2011. It has expanded to include Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; and Miami, Florida. Santos believes his persistence and optimism were crucial to the Chocolate and Art Show’s success. He acknowledges that his business sense helped keep the show running. Yet, Santos stresses that he does not view the Chocolate and Art Show as a commercial enterprise but as a “serious hobby.” This passion is the motivation behind the Chocolate and Art Show, which helps, set it apart from other art events. Santos alludes to the distinctiveness of the event and believes that the Chocolate and Art Show maintains a distinct “vibe” in each city. He adds that the atmosphere is difficult to pin down but that the show “deliver[s] a great experience…artists will be happy and buyers will be happy.” This vibe, coupled with the free chocolates, make this a noteworthy event. The Chocolate and Art Show is sure to peak interest and appetite, go and have a taste.
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CLADE Gallery.
Each month ART THEME PARK will take a different theme to present to the visitors of the Downtown Los Angles Art Walk. This month’s theme entitled, Valentine’s Day is for Suckahs, features art installations by Debi Cable and Micah Tillmon. Special guest performances by Hyperhoops, and CyberYoga, stimulating visual art works, and various live artists keep ART THEME PARK exciting and innovative. ART, CRAFTS, JEWELRY, FASHION, SPIRITUAL, NON PROFIT AND ARTS INSTITUTIONS WELCOME...for booking contact info@dtlapassword.com
Developed and produced in Los Angeles by designer Maya Reynolds, CLADE’s artisanal collection is made in exclusive runs from high quality, natural materials. Aside from displaying their wares, their outpost on Spring St. plays host during ArtWalk to events like photography exhibitions from Dig Wayne, jewelry galleries by artists Delovo, Valou & Ray Wiley, and other fashion-centric shows. 600 South Spring Street Studio 105, Los Angeles, California 90014. Maya@clademenswear.com. Clademan.com
The Arty. Stay On Main contribution to the arts, the Arty Gallery host the abstract expressionism of artist Len Aaron (of Aaron Brothers fame) and the works of Mario De la Iglesia, artist from Madrid (Spain) who will show his series named, “Downtowned”, Opening reception held during Art Walk December 12th. 634 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. http://www.artyla. com
Art Walk Lounge. February is the month of love and red is the color of a true heart beating with a passion for the arts. Also, LADOT TAP Card will unveil the two winning designs of a city-wide competition in conjunction with Gallery Row and the DT Art Walk. Featured artist, Melissa Richardson Banks. 634 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Blackstone Gallery. “Group Show”. A group exhibition from a variety of Southern California-based artists, including John Kilduff, Alex Schaefer, Timothy Lynch and more. Opening reception: Feb. 8th, 5pm to 8pm. Runs through May 2nd. 901 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90015. blackstonegalleryla.com. (909) 746-6308
Carol Cirillo Stanley Studio Gallery. A haven for fine arts photography in the heart of the Fashion District, past shows of Ms. Cirillo-Stanley’s have included “Paper Walls,” a photography exhibition that presented “the shapes, colors, and fantastic design found along the walls in Tuscany, Italy.” 112 W. 9th St. Suite 507, Los Angeles 90015, 949-633-8961, www.carolcirillostanley.com
CB1 Gallery. “Tragic Kingdom” feat. Rory Devine. The New York artist utilizes a stunning photo-realist style of painting in his new show to address issues of humor, tragedy, and the authentic voice of the artist”. Artist Reception: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 5 - 7 p.m. Runs through March 9th. “Capture The Rapture” A group exhibition curated by Rory Devine and featuring work from Jack Davidson, Karin Davie, Mary Heilmann, Robert Levine, Laura Owens, Karen Schifano, and Monique van Genderen. Runs through March 9th. W. 215th Street, Los Angeles 90013. (213) 806-7889. www. cb1gallery.com
DAC Gallery. The DAC Gallery will relocate to 431 South Broadway Street, Los Angeles, California, 90013 in 2014. Visit their website for more information, including re-opening dates and upcoming exhibitions. DACgallery.com (213) 627-7374
Diego Cardoso Gallery. An ongoing exhibition of works from artist Diego Cardoso, who seeks to explore “urban environments through combining perception with the imagination creating a ‘magical realism’.” Art Walk January 9th, 6pm – 10pm. 738 S. Los Angeles Street (Santee Village Courtyard), Los Angeles 90014, (310) 625-5861
District Gallery. Presents Critters & Other Creatures works by A. S. Ashley running January 23rd through March 9th. Also, Richard Ankrom who became notorious when he disguised himself as a Caltrans worker and installed a highway sign and Suzi Moon who is most well known for her portraits of LA art scene nightlife ends January 19th, 2014. 740 E 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90013 Districtgallery.com
El Nopal Press. The 5th Street gallery “publishes fine arts prints and lithographs addressing social issues relevant to the cross-border dialog between Los Angeles and Mexico City artists.” Look for monthly Art Walk demonstrations and showcases. Elnopalpress.com/
Gallery 1927 at the Fine Arts Building. “Deconstructed Los Angeles” feat. Teale Hathaway. Hathaway presents abstract portraits of Los Angeles, and “visually decomposes structures and reorganizes some of their most compelling qualities into beautiful and puzzling paintings of familiar places”. Runs through February 8th. 811 W. 7th St., Los Angeles. 213-489-4054. www.artmeetsarchitecture.com
Gallery 950. “Roadside Attraction”. A selection of paintings from artist Victoria Macmillan that came out of “a frustration with traffic”, she says. “I drive all over SoCal and painting has transformed the mundane act of commuting into a glorious hunt for a new composition.” 950 S. Flower Street, Suite 110, Los Angeles. (213) 408-0830, www.SusieMcKayKrieser.com
Gary Leonard/Take My Picture. The artist presents exhibitions drawing from a wealth of his acclaimed. photographic work. Takemypicture.com
Gallery Mujo. Taking its name from the “Buddhist concept of impermanence, of nothing lasting forever,” this gallery collects spiritual artworks that place an emphasis on Buddhist values and “a special impact on the heart. Hours: Tue – Sat: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. 137 East Third Street, Los Angeles CA 90012. GalleryMUJO@yahoo. com. (909) 573-3627 GDCA.
“AFFECTIONS” - celebrating the mediums of painting, photography, sculpture & glass. Participating Artists: Gwen Cates, Joseph De Sanze, VoVA Halytskyy, Ron King, J.W. Pippen, Gary Shaw, Tanya Ragir, Hilary Sloan, Cynthia Ann Swan & Robert Toll. 215 W. 6th St. #115, LA, CA 90014 *(entrance on Spring St.) Exhibit Dates: February 1st - 28th. Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 7pm. Saturday & Sunday 12pm -5pm. Evenings and weekends by appointment. For more information please contact Petra at (323) 309-2875, or go to www.GDCAgallery.com
The Hive Gallery, “Stitch Fetish 2” feat. Bren Ahearn, Mark Bieraugel, Katharine Lawrie, Amy Goldsmith Sheridan, and many more. The gallery presents the second installment of “stitched, knitted, and sewn” erotic works curated by Ellen Schinderman. A portion of the proceeds will go to non-profit Fighting for Fitness, helping train “at risk youth” and obese children in fitness and martial arts. Opening Reception: February 8th, 8-11:30PM, $5 Suggested Donation. Runs through March 1st. 729 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Hivegallery.com
Hollywood Junkys. Exhibiting their wares and ethos during Art Walk, this Los Angeles St. space “creatively markets and recycles the interesting and forgotten specializing in objects, clothing, music and books.” www.hollywoodjunkys.com
Jennifer Main Gallery. The artist presents her works of vibrant color in all mediums, but mostly acrylics as well as mixed media, incorporating collage and painting. Jennifermaingallery.com
LA Artcore. “Group Show” feat. Ned Evans, Stephen Robert Johns, and Andy Moses. The gallery presents a trio of LA-based artists and friends who work with “shimmering” painted compositions and canvas works. Opening Reception: Sunday, February 9th, 3pm – 5pm. Runs through Feb. 28th. Union Center for the Arts, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. (323) 2769320, http://www.laartcore.org
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Picture Project presents these digital photographs blown up to large scale, all of which “feature his love of the human form.” Through March 1st. “Morphogenetic Creations” feat. Andy Lomas. The mathematician, digital artist and Emmy award-winning CGI supervisor tackles here the digital simulation of growth systems, and how a simple form can then multiply in complexity with each new layer. Through March 1st. “L.A. Tree Portraits” feat. Gillian Ware. Environmentalist and artist Ware brings painted work surrounding her cause as she explores “the discourse of trees, enamored by their power and individuality”. Through March 1st. 104 East Fourth Street between Main and Los Angeles Streets. (323) 646-9427. lacda@lacda.com
Machine Inspired Art (MIA) Gallery. “Artwalk Exhibition” Aiming to “explore and showcase the role and application of technology, in specific computational technology, within the creative process, the Main St. gallery celebrates Art Walk while exhibiting works from resident artists. Sept. 12th, 6pm – 11pm. 530 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. (213) 293-9442. Machineinspiredart.com
MB Abram Gallery. Celebrated architect and artist Ted Tokio Tanaka presents a monthly selection of drawings and paintings, which fall under contemporary, tribal, and African art. Open for Jan. 8th Artwalk. 525 West 7th St, Los Angeles, 90014. 310-738-5235, www. mbabramgalleries.com
Miguel Osuna Art Studio. The Spring Street studio is the brainchild of the Guadalajara, Mexico-born Osuna, who specializes in evocative landscape and abstract works. Past exhibitions include “Spin,” where several artists contributed to spinning paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and video.” 410 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. www.miguelosuna.com
MOCA.
“Recent Acquisitions and Works From The Collection.” Featuring “selected large-scale works or single-artist presentations from MOCA’s renowned Permanent Collection”, take a glance at exhibitions from names such as Nan Goldin, Fischii & Weiss, Marnie Weber, and others. Through March 31st, 2014. 250 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012. http:// www.moca.org/museum/index.php?
NWO Gallery. Artist/Photographer Curtis Simmons becomes the newest edition to Art Walk, offering the artworks of Simmons and a daily Wine and Art happy hour. Opening reception for upcoming exhibit, entitled BLACK is HISTORY on February 28th, 200 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA .
PYO Gallery
“Meltdown” feat. Sean Roh. This exhibition featuring the photo-based mono prints of Roh aims to “address the familiarity of everyday objects to expose the technological and social systems that shape perception.” “Travel Log – Stories From Eastern Europe.” A solo exhibition of new photographs by Seung Hoon Park that weaves together a narrative from the historic landmarks of Eastern Europe and fragments of 16 mm film into a cinematic experience. Runs through November 9thth. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm. Pyogalleryla.com
REDCAT Gallery. “Enlightenment Discourse on the Origins of Architecture” feat. Pablo Bronstein. London-based artist Bronstein comes to REDCAT for a “staged essay” in which he “assumes the roles of art historian, architect and choreographer as he reconstructs historical moments and mimics them in tableaux vivants.” Daily performances: Tuesday–Sunday, 3–6pm or through intermission. Through March 15th. 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 237-2800. REDCAT.org
Robert Reynolds Studio and Gallery. The workspace of the legendary artist opens its doors monthly for Art Walk, displaying permanent and touring exhibtions to the public from 1pm-9pm. On dispay currently is Reynold’s hand made flying machine. Check it out! Robertreynolds.com
Spring Arts Tower. GATHER Artists David Lovejoy, Liz Huston’s Art and Curiosities, Andrea Bogdan’s Studio, Jena Priebe’s The Fold, and Evi Piorunek’s Gather share a nest of galleries above the Last Bookstore, while artist/painter Mary Antonelli exhibits her work on the ground floor. Open during Feb. 13th Art Walk, 6pm-10pm. 453 S Spring St., Los Angeles, 213-623-4636, www. springartstower.com/
Steven Rowe Art Studio. The Australian-born artist exhibits his diverse range of drawings, paintings and window installations in his space in The Arty gallery. Open during December Art Walk. 634 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Stephenroweart.com
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