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The Art of Compromise-Donuts and Clock Watching at LACMA
A recent conversation with my husband: Me: “Hey honey, they’re giving away free donuts at LACMA for 24 hours…” Husband: “Wow, really?” Me: “Yeah, a different donut every hour”. *Looking at donut schedule* “Maple Bacon?! Want to…” Husband: *grabs keys* “Let’s go” And just like that, we were headed to LACMA. Little did he know…
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MOCA Fresh Auction 2012
So, I get these songs stuck in my head…Every time I think about MOCA’s upcoming Fresh Auction this Saturday, this song pops into my head. If you were born before 1975 you probably can guess it. Now that the painfully tragic memory of that song is stuck in YOUR head (you’re welcome), let’s talk about…
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On Your Marks… Get Set…Go! (Get Some Art) Incognito 2012
What do you get when you combine 700 works by 500 artists and a room full of eager collectors? SMMoA’s “Incognito 2012” delivered yet another exciting evening of art and celebration. All works were donated by the artists as a fundraiser for the Santa Monica Museum of Art at Bergamot Station. The rules: Pieces are no…
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Satchel Sightings
I have a 6th sense when it comes to handbags. It doesn’t happen very often, but once in a while a handbag will stop me dead in my tracks. My Pinterest page is filled with these inspirations. Here are some that caught my eye in the last couple of days. When it happens I get…
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Thoughts on Keith Haring
Keith Haring died 22 years ago today and I’ve been reflecting on what he was able to accomplish in his 13 year career as an artist. His work has always had a profound influence on my perception of art. His SF MOMA retrospective in 1998 was the first show that I attended on my own…
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“Wear Me”-The Curtis Kulig and Obey Clothing Collabo
I must admit the idea of wearable street art does have it’s allure. I’ve had this amazing gold Keith Haring cuff that I adore-it’s my go to museum hopping accessory. So when I saw the news about Curtis Kulig’s collaboration with Obey Clothing I was intrigued. There are some cute pieces in the mix. If…
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Two to Tango
Tangerine Tango has arrived! It is the Pantone Color of 2012 and ever since they announced it in December, I have been captivated by this color. I choose to wear orange sparingly, but this shade is punched up with red and is so vibrant and full of energy, it’s like a Vitamin B-12 shot for…
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The Faces behind “The Wrinkles in the City”
Less than a year ago I was a commuter lamenting my daily drive through Echo Park when I stumbled upon this mural. The day I snapped this picture I had no idea that JR was behind the work which was part of his “Wrinkles in the City” project. I’ve learned so much about JR and…
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Saturday Sounds
It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon here in L.A. and despite me feeling a bit under the weather today, I’m enjoying a good book, listening to the wind chimes in the backyard and watching my little doggies take a nap. The icing on the cake is listening to some mellow tunes to ease myself into the…
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Chocolate Love
I have never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, but I will say the one thing I love about the occasion is the licence to enjoy CHOCOLATE with reckless abandon. My co-workers all know that at around 4:00 I must nosh on a single small bite of chocolate. You could set your watch to…
Colony Little, Culture Shock Art 