Sour Harvest

Exclusive Release
Jan. 22nd, 2010

Thinkspace is excited to announce a new limited edition print release from artist Joao Ruas.

This is the first print we’ve published from Joao Ruas and we’re extremely happy with how it came out. This particular work was a big hit during his sold-out ‘Inner Myth Pt. 1’ exhibition and we felt it was a great fit for our first print with Joao.

“Enkindu & Gilgamesh”
12×12” giclee print on Epson Ultrasmooth smooth cotton rag fine art paper
Hand signed and numbered by Joao
Limited edition of 30 prints (+ 5 artist proofs)
$60 each

To order this print, please click below:
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/prints.php

About Joao Ruas:

Website: http://feral-kid.com/
Blog: http://souvlaki.jp-ar.org/

Born in Brazil, 28-year old artist João Paulo Alvares Ruas was still a young child when his interest for visual art started to grow. Comic books were his first bridge to lines and colors, during high school much of his time was devoted to creative thinking due to the almost alternative education institution he studied under. Later, he took Design as his choice in University.

After a three year stint in London, João went back to his home town, São Paulo, where he works and lives.

To view available original works from Joao, please click here:
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/avail.php

Look for Joao to make his return to Los Angeles this coming May at our new gallery space in Culver City.

Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
#323.913.3375
Thur-Sun 1-6PM or by appointment
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sour Harvest presents:

‘Give Me Space To Think’
A showcase featuring artists that will be exhibiting at Thinkspace and Cannibal Flower in 2010

Opening Reception: Sat, Feb. 13th 7-11PM @ Sherman Gallery

With live painting from Dabs Myla, John Park, Anthony Clarkson, & more TBC

On view through Feb. 27th

Special westside event taking place at:
Sherman Gallery
4039 Lincoln Blvd in Marina del Rey (near Washington Blvd intersection)

From Thinkspace:
Allison Sommers – http://allisonsommers.typepad.com/
Anthony Clarkson – http://www.anthonyclarksonart.com/
Dabs Myla – http://www.dabsmyla.com
Jacub Gagnon – http://www.jacubgagnon.com/
John Park – http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=118199976455
Joseph “2H” McSween – http://www.joe2h.com/
Linnea Strid – http://www.linneastrid.se/
Nathan DeYoung – http://www.nathandeyoung.com
Seth Armstrong – http://www.setharmstrong.com/
Tran Nguyen – http://www.trannguyen.org/
Yosuke Ueno – http://www.spaceegg77.com/  

From Cannibal Flower:
Brian Robertson – www.brianrobertson.wordpress.com
Crystal Silver – http://www.csylver.com
Delphia – www.delphia-art.com
Erik Siador – http://www.eriksiador.com/
Godfrey Mawema – http://artbistro.monster.com/member/Godfrey
Jessica Blowers- http://www.jessicamarieblowers.com/
Louie Metz – http://www.louiemetz.com/
Macsorro – http://www.macsorro.com/
Michael Pukac – http://www.michaelpukac.com
Mickey Edtinger – http://www.mickeyme.com
N.S. David – http://nsdavid.livejournal.com/  

With a special installation from Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker – http://www.skibsart.com/

Watch for more details to be announced soon…

Mark Jenkins - showing this Thursday at Carmichael Gallery

Thurs, Jan. 21st 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood
‘Meaning Is Overrated’ featuring new work by Mark Jenkins + ‘On & Off (Often On)’ featuring new work by Aakash Nihalani – don’t miss this one!!!
(On view through Feb. 18th)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Thurs, Jan. 21st 5PM
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street, Los Angeles
‘Giant Robot Biennale 2’ closing party – the JANM will be open for extended hours – admission will be free and many of the participating artists and key members of the Giant Robot family will be in attendance as part of this special gathering – expect refreshments, musical guests The Binges and DJ Puffs, and other surprises
http://www.janm.org/  

Thurs, Jan. 21st – Sun, Jan. 24th ($20 general admission)
Los Angeles Art Show
LA Convention Center, West Hall A, 1201 South Figueroa St. in downtown LA
The acclaimed Los Angeles Art Show will this year be presented in the revived Downtown district – celebrating its 15th year, the event will feature painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, and video from over 110 galleries, both international and domestic. It encompasses over 15,000 works from all genres and periods including Historical, Modern, and Contemporary – full details on the fair’s site – www.losangelesartshow.com

Sat, Jan. 23rd Noon-4PM + special event at 9PM
The Montalban Theater
1615 Vine Street in Hollywood
‘We Love Art’ presented by Paper Magazine and Converse and featuring works curated by Cannibal Flower (Dabs Myla, Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker, John Park, Michael Pukac, Erik Siador, N.S. David, L. Croskey, Liz Brizzi and more) plus works curated by Darren Romanelli and Jeff McMillan, live DJ action, the LA Ladies Choir, and much more
For more information go to www.facebook.com/papermag and click on ‘events’

Sat, Jan. 23rd 12-5PM
Mid-City Arts
5111 West Pico Blvd in Los Angeles
‘Heavy Surveillance” – live painting event + art exhibit with Dabs Myla, T-Kid, Duster, Jim Darling, Axis, Pose 2, and Vogue – sponsored by 33Third
www.33third.com  

Sat, Jan. 23rd 7-10PM
Scion Installation Gallery
3521 Helms Ave. (at National) in Culver City
‘Scion Installation 6: VIDEO’ – now in its 6th year, this revolutionary art tour kicks off 2010 in Los Angeles. The tour focuses on the video medium, which emerged in the 1960s and has since expanded galleries into more experimental, kinetic and interactive spaces. “Installation 6: Video” challenged 10 artists to create non-narrative video installations that will eventually transform five unique exhibitions around the country featuring: Dust la Rock (Brooklyn, NY), Eric Nakamura (Los Angeles, CA), Saelee Oh (Los Angeles, CA), French (London, England), Josh Graham (New York, NY), Ill-Studio (Paris, France), Monihan Monihan (New York, NY), Mark Mothersbaugh (Los Angeles, CA), PMKFA (Tokyo, Japan), and Sage Vaughn (Los Angeles, CA)
(On view through Feb. 13th)
http://www.scion.com/space/

The 15th Annual Los Angeles Art Show, the largest art fair on the West-Coast, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center this week – January 20-24. Presented by the Fine Art Dealers Association (FADA) and KR Martindale Show Management this encyclopedic art event will brings more than 100 international galleries to the city. The 2010 Los Angeles Art Show debuts a Guest Country Program and welcomes Uruguay.

The Guest Country Program is comprised of specially curated exhibitions, lecture programming and special project space. It has a goal to showcase nations with strong visual arts traditions that demonstrate a keen understanding of the international climate. Under the direction of the Dirección Nacional de Cultura and the Ministero de Educaión y Cultura, a special exhibition of Uruguay’s top International artists, 34° 53’ 0” S – 56° 10’ 0” W will be on view at the show.

The Los Angeles Art Show features:

-a special performance of artist Nick Cave’s ‘Soundsuits’

-daily live street art by legendary Los Angeles street artists Mear One, Kofie, Retna, and El Mac

-’Signs’ – a Middle Eastern Art Exhibition

-special MFA exhibition curated by Bennet Simpson, Associate Curator at MoCA, Los Angeles

-The IFPDA Fine Print Fair

-Print-Making Demonstrations

-Screening of the Award-winning Film, “All About Prints”

The Los Angeles Art Show takes place on January 20-24, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. General admission is $20. General Show Dates: Thursday-Sunday, January 21-24, 2010. Opening Night Preview and Gala: Wednesday, January 20th (see site for details / $225 advance – $250 at the door). Onsite parking as well as valet parking will be available during show hours. For additional information, including Opening Night Gala Tickets, please visit www.laartshow.com

Cannibal Flower returns next Sat, Jan. 30th with their 1st big event of the new year!

New Location:
724 S. Spring Street.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Across the street from The Hive & Temple of Visions

Sat, Jan. 30th 9PM-1AM

Full details here: www.cannibalflower.com