Sour Harvest

Sat, May 23rd 1-4PM inside Bergamot Station

Brendan Monroe will be signing copies of his newly released book at Richard Heller Gallery located in Santa Monica. Heller will also have copies of the Limited Edition Book (edition of 55) available for purchase, which includes a limited edition print as well. Don’t sleep in, get there early to secure a spot in line.

Richard Heller Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave / Bergamot Station Space B-5A

Santa Monica 90404

#310-453-9191

Australian artist Kill Pixie will open his ‘I’ll Hit You Up Tomorrow’ solo at Merry Karnowsky next weekend on Saturday, May 30th. Originally known for his street art, Kill Pixie now resides in Los Angeles and his gallery work has recently taken a big turn in content. Gone are his sneaker cloaked figures. His new body of work offers up dayglo infused explorations of the dichotomy between compulsion and freedom in a world gone wrong. Hosted by Tim Roth, the opening will feature a new collection of paintings as a well a collaborative installation with the band Autolux.

“Ceremonies” (2009)

Acrylic, ink, gouche and resin on paper on wood panel, 16.5 x 13.5″

“Group Meeting” (2009)
Acrylic, ink, gouche and resin on paper on wood panel, 11 x 9”

A Special Signing Event With Gary Baseman

A two-day art and music event to heighten awareness about the abuse of power by police forces.

Friday, May 15th 8:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, May 16th 12:00pm – 6:00pm

2323 E. Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90021

(on Olympic between Santa Fe Avenue and Mateo Street)

Cost: Friday – $10 suggested donation

Saturday – Free

Age Restrictions: All ages for two days – May 15th and 16th

A powerful visual protest will take place in Downtown LA this weekend that will include artists from around the nation whose motive and works will combat the all-too-common abuse of power by America’s police forces. The show expresses the voices of a generation of minority and marginalized communities being criminalized by this pathological social dynamic. This issue is not just an isolated problem only happening in a few large cities but is of nationwide epidemic levels. This event hopes to cast attention upon this injustice and advocate for reform.This event is inspired by a recent art exhibition that took place in the San Francisco Bay Area that was in response to the murder of Oscar Grant by the Oakland police. The LA event will include works by many of local political artists along with work from other talents from across the nation, incorporating music, live art, performance art, installations and other mediums.

FROM LOS ANGELES: 2 Cents, 2 Rabbits, Branded, Bob Motown, Contra, Skramble, John Carr, Karen Fiorito, Ritzy Periwinkle, The Hit + Run Crew, ABCNT, Brandy Flower, David Kietzman, Rory White, YEM, Mear One, Vy al and Robbie Conal

FROM THE BAY AREA: Jon-Paul Bail, Brianna Lengel-Bail, Alison Smith, Tim Holgerson, Louis Hennings, Jesus Barraza, Melanie Cervantes, Ryan J. Saari, Taarna R. Grimsley, Paul Barron, Favianna Rodriguez, Frank Zio, Chuck Sperry, Ron Donovan, Emory Douglas, Roberto Miguel and Logo

FROM NEW YORK: Josh MacPhee

TONIGHT ONLY – Participating musical artists include: Tommy Baltimore, Dave Parker and more…

Live Silkscreening/wheatpaste installation for Friday night entertainment: Grow Your Own Media and Contra

Live Painting on Friday night by: Mear One and Vyal

Timothy Karpinski “Kitty Cuddle Web”

Featured in ‘Greetings From Oregon’ at POVevolving this Sat

Thur, May 14th 3-10PM
Thinkspace @ the Downtown Art Park
458 S. Main Street in downtown Los Angeles 90013
(between 4th & 5th in Downtown LA)

Thinkspace will be on hand with an assortment of smaller original works from several of our represented artists, along with low-priced prints, books, T-shirts & more. PLUS we’ll have Mear One and Ekundayo on hand live painting!!! The Citizen LA Downtown Art Park is a 9,000 sq. ft. outdoor creative art/market space that will be transformed into a haven for all of LA’s talented artists. In the true spirit of Citizen LA, the Downtown Art Park is an event “by and for the people.” This event and the Downtown Art Walk are FREE to the public
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com

http://citizenla.com/

Thurs, May 14th 8-10PM
Upper Playground LA
125 E. 6th St. in downtown Los Angeles / 213.623.4300
New works & an installation from Augor
www.upperplayground.com

Fri, May 15th 8PM-Midnight
Showcave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles (Echo Park area)
‘Animal Sex’ with Hannah Stouffer, Jimmy Wilnewic, and Actually Huizenga – closing party featuring a live performance by LA’s mutant music animals Mikki and the Mauses + special guests NON
www.showcave.org

Sat, May 16th 6-9PM
Bandit Gallery
1549 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles
“The Gift (of Fear)” featuring works from Branded, Smear, Ako & Euthanasia
(On view through May 23rd)
www.banditgallery.com

Sat, May 16th 6-9PM
Cerasoli Gallery
8530-B Washington Ave in Culver City / 310.558.0911
“Wishing Well” from Jennifer Davis + “Pretty TV-Love” from Kristen Schiele + “Magic Hour” from Jill Simonsen
(On view through June 10th)
www.cerasoligallery.com

Sat, May 16th 7-11PM
Chuckwa
2453 E. Chapman Ave in Fullerton / 714.441.0801
Custom Mini Skully show with customs from Dave Pressler, Ahh’d Art, Nick The Ring, 13:11, Lauren Gardiner, Ted von Heiland, and a slew more
(On view through June 5th)
www.chuckwa.com

Sat, May 16th 7-10PM
DDR Projects Gallery

3403 East Broadway (at Redondo) in Long Beach
“Knots, Clots, Kooks & Mooks” featuring new works from Klutch
www.ddrprojects.com

Sat, May 16th 7-10PM
Gallery 2023
2023 S. Santa Fe Ave in Los Angeles (between 15th Street & Washington Blvd)
‘Inaugural Group Show’ with works from Kime Buzzelli, Corey French, Tommy Mose Abbott, Brenda Jean Root, Chris Wilson, Elizabeth Ball and Dale Dreiling

Sat, May 16th @ 8PM
The Hive Los Angeles
1402 Michaeltorena Street (just off Sunset) / 323.665.1028
New works from Christopher Conn Askew
*NOTE: this is not THE Hive from Downtown – but this is still a cool show, even though it’s in a salon that is stealing one of the scene’s most well known names (now four years old)
www.thehivela.com

Sat, May 16th 7-11PM
L’Imagerie Gallery
10555 Victory Blvd in North Hollywood (corner of Victory & Cahuenga) / 818.762.8499
“When Worlds Collide” featuring Chet Zar & James Zar
(On view through June 20th)

www.limageriegallery.com

Sat, May 16th 5-9PM
Monkeyhouse Toys and Art Gallery
1618 ½ Silver Lake Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.662.3437
“Four Squares” featuring Eyeone, Noek, Eyeformation, Cache
(On view through May 31st)
www.monkeyhousetoys.com

Sat, May 17th 6-10PM
POVevolving
939 Chung Kind Road in Los Angeles
“Greetings from Oregon” featuring new works from Timothy Karpinski (pictured above), Seth Neefus, Jason Manley, & Adam Haynes
(On view through June 2nd)
www.povevolving.com

Sat, May 16th 6-8PM
Taylor DeCardoba
2660 S. La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.559.9156
“Sleep” featuring new paintings & an installation from Jeana Sohn
(On view through June 27th)
http://www.taylordecordoba.com/

Sun, May 17th ($50 per person for auction / see site for full details)
Venice Art Walk & Auction
30th Anniversary of this great Art Walk & Auction (events also on Saturday) / 400 piece silent art auction – registration begins at 10:30AM @ Westminter School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice
www.veniceartwalk.info

Sun, May 17th 12-6PM
33Third
5111 West Pico Blvd in Los Angeles
Ironlak Team USA live art exhibition featuring live painting & signing with Augor, Pose, Jaes, Ewok & Enue