Category: Contemporary Art
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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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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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Los Angeles Art Show 2012
The Los Angeles Art Show is one of many events scheduled during LA’s Arts Month. This January, visitors and natives alike partake in the city’s many cultural offerings from Photo LA, the LA Phil, the Affordable Art Fair, Pacific Standard Time and the much-anticipated Los Angeles Art Show. Perhaps it is the heady variety of…
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My 2012 Art Forecast Calls for Travel, lots of Travel…
Now that the holidays are behind us and the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is slowly coming to an end, my mind starts to drift toward thoughts of my next mini-vacation. Thanks to an article I read on HVW8 Gallery’s Facebook page, I’ve been inspired to travel around some of the shows highlighted in Complex Magazine’s…
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Happy New Year
It’s been a wonderful year in art, and I love the fact that many highlights were chronicled here in my blog. I’ve had a ball going to some fantastic ground breaking exhibits this year, and I was lucky to meet some very fascinating people who each in their own way has made an impact on…
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“Objects are perishable. But ideas need not be.”-A Look at Sol LeWitt
So this pair of shoes inspired a trip down an Art rabbit hole today. While looking at a catalog I spotted these Jimmy Choos and thought two things: 1. These shoes take me back Jawbreaker-eating, carefree summers in the 80’s, when I’d wear rainbow colored flip flops. 2. The shoe pattern bears an uncanny resemblance…
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Justin Bua and DMC @ LACMA on Dec 12th
When I was in college in the 90’s one of my friends would refer to me as a “Hip Hop Connoisseur”. All these years later, I am still a connoisseur and love all aspects of Hip Hop from Turntablism, B-Boy Style, Graffiti Art, Lyricists and of course the music. That’s why I’m interested in checking out…
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Abramovic Gives MOCA Patrons a Glimpse A”head”
To say I’ve been traveling frequently is an understatement. I’m about to leave for my 3rd trip back east in three weeks so I’m a bit weary for wear. One of my arts goals for the year was to attend this year’s MoCA Gala. Sadly, this was not to be due to fatigue and an…
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Blogging Blues
So, I’ve been neglecting my beloved blog and it makes me sad. There are too many excuses to count, but to sum it up, I’ve been trying to get fit; I’m cycling, taking kick boxing classes and working my way through P90X. I’ve completely cut cupcakes out of my diet (a major accomplishment), cut back…
Colony Little, Culture Shock Art 