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‘New Blood’ + Stephanie Buer at Thinkspace – opening night video recap

May 18th, 2012 No comments

Please check out the above video from our good friend Birdman. He did an amazing job editing this video and really capturing the energy and buzz in the air during the opening of Morgan Spurlock's 'New Blood' and Stephanie Buer's debut solo show. We were packed from the get go and can't thank everyone enough that came through that evening for their support. Just a non-stop flow of support the entire night - thank you again LA!

There are still some choice works on hand from 'New Blood' - check them out here: http://thinkspacegallery.com/works/?exhibit=162&p=NB2012

Stephanie Buer's debut solo show has sold out and we have also sold through her past inventory we had on hand. Look for a new work from Stephanie in our big 'Wild At Heart: Keep Wildlife In The Wild' exhibit opening next Sat, May 26th and more to follow in the year ahead.

Morgan Spurlock’s ‘New Blood‘ + Stephanie Buer's 'Nothing Lasts Forever'

Both exhibits are on view through this Sat, May 19th. We'll be open 1-8PM this Saturday for your final chance to view these amazing exhibits.

Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd. in Culver City, CA / thinkspacegallery.com

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‘Wild At Heart: Keep Wildlife In The Wild’ – 120 artists unite to bring attention and support to our world’s endangered species – opening May 26th at Thinkspace

May 12th, 2012 No comments
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‘Wild At Heart – Keep Wildlife In The Wild’

Co-curated by Andrew Hosner and Amanda Erlanson

20% of all sales will go to benefit ‘Born Free USA’ and the world’s endangered species

Reception with the artists: Sat, May 26th 5-9PM

On view May 26th – June 9th, 2012

Thinkspace is proud to present “Wild at Heart: Keep Wildlife in the Wild,” an exhibition to raise awareness about the precarious predicament of wild creatures around the world, and to benefit efforts to protect them in their natural habitat. Featuring a stellar cast of more than 100 artists from all corners of the art world, this exhibition brings together some of the most profound and innovative voices making art today. In recognition of the imperiled state of much of the world’s wildlife, each artist will apply their own unique perspective to our relationship with the fascinating creatures with whom we share our planet.

As the natural world becomes increasingly impacted by shifting climate, human greed and diminishing resources, protecting those creatures that still roam free becomes ever more vital to the soul of humanity. For even if we could continue to exist without wildlife, the spirit-crushing sadness that our species would take upon itself would surely rob all joy from life. Those majestic, miraculous, elemental beings which we admire from afar are at the root of who we are as people — from the woodland protagonists of our childhood storybooks, to the metaphors we use to describe ourselves as adults, to the animal spirits that visit us in our dreams. As we take steps to protect them from those who would rob them of their freedom, we also improve our own species’ chances to persist far into the future, both by preserving the natural world we all share, and by cherishing the sacred genesis of our imagination and symbology.

In appreciation of the magnificent creatures with whom we share the planet, Thinkspace will donate 20% of the sale price of each piece of art to Born Free USA and the Animal Protection Institute, which operate jointly as a non-profit organization that advocates worldwide for the ethical treatment and protection of wild animals, and also maintains a large sanctuary for rescued primates. To honor the animals closest to our hearts, the gallery will be accepting donations of old blankets to donate to area shelters so dogs don’t have to sleep on cold hard concrete, as well as other used and new pet supplies. The opening will feature the release of a gorgeous limited edition screenprinted poster especially created for the exhibition by the incomparable Aaron Horkey. We hope you will join us on May 26th to celebrate and defend the wild things that fill our lives with wonder and mystery.

[caption id="attachment_8886" align="aligncenter" width="757" caption="Frank Gonzales 'Regent Honeyeaters' - acrylic on wood panel"][/caption] UPDATED ARTIST LISTING: Aaron Horkey http://jackywinter.com/rock-of-eye Adam Caldwell www.adamhuntercaldwell.com Ako Castuera http://thinging.wordpress.com Allison Sommers www.allisonsommers.com Amy Dover www.amydover.com/HOME.html Amy Sol www.amysol.com Ana Bagayan www.anabagayan.com Andrea Offermann www.andreaoffermann.com Andrew Hem www.andrewhem.com Anthony Clarkson www.anthonyclarksonart.com Aron Wiesenfeld www.aronwiesenfeld.com ARYZ www.aryz.es Asylm www.asylm.com Ben Strawn www.whalefishstudios.com Benjamin A. Vierling www.bvierling.com Brad Woodfin www.bradwoodfin.com Brooke Grucella www.phoenixartspace.com/members/504 Bumblebee www.flickr.com/photos/theuglyyou Caitlin Hackett www.caitlinhackett.com Catherine Brooks http://thearborgeistproject.tumblr.com Chet Zar www.chetzar.com Christina Mrozik http://christinamrozik.com Craig "Skibs" Barker www.skibsart.com DABS MYLA www.dabsmyla.com DAL www.daleast.com Dan Lydersen www.danlydersen.com Dan-ah Kim www.dkim-art.com Darla Jackson http://darlajacksonsculpture.com/home.html David Jien www.davidjien.com David MacDowell www.macdowellstudio.com Derek Gores www.derekgores.com Douglas Miller http://douglasmillerart.com/home.html Drew Young http://dyoung.co Edwin Ushiro www.mrushiro.com Ekundayo www.ekundayo.com Erik Siador www.eriksiador.com Esao Andrews www.esao.net Frank Gonzales www.frankgonzales.net Fuco Ueda www.fucoueda.com Fumi Nakamura www.miniminiaturemouse.com GAIA http://gaiastreetart.com Ghostpatrol www.ghostpatrol.net Guy McKinley www.flavors.me/guymckinley Henrik A. Uldalen www.henrikaau.com Isaac Cordal http://isaac.alg-a.org/ Jacub Gagnon www.jacubgagnon.com Jason Thielke http://jasonthielke.com Jasper Wong http://radness.jasperwong.net Jennifer Davis www.jenniferdavisart.com Jeremy Hush http://hushillustration.blogspot.com Jessamyn Patterson www.facebook.com/jessamyn.j.patterson Jesse Hotchkiss www.jessehotchkiss.com Jessica Joslin www.jessicajoslin.com Jillian Ludwig www.jillianludwig.com Joao Ruas www.feral-kid.com John Brosio www.johnbrosio.com John Malloy http://johnmalloy.com Jolene Lai http://enelojial.com Jonathan Wayshak www.scrapbookmanifesto.com/ Josie Morway www.josiemorway.com Julie West www.juliewest.com Katherine Brannock www.katherinebrannock.com Kelly Allen http://kellyallen.com Kelly Vivanco www.kellyvivanco.com KiSung Koh http://www.kisungkoh.com/ Kikyz 1313 http://1313.mx Know Hope http://thisislimbo.com Laura Bifano www.laurabifano.com Leontine Greenberg www.leontinegreenberg.com Lindsey Carr www.littlerobot.org.uk Linnea Strid www.linneastrid.se Liqen http://liqen.tumblr.com Lucrezia Bieler http://bieler-beerli.com/main Luke Chueh www.lukechueh.com Mari Inukai www.mariinukai.com Martin Wittfooth www.martinwittfooth.com Mary Iverson http://maryiverson.com Matt Doust http://tinyurl.com/7l6qhc3 Matthew Grabelsky www.grabelsky.com Megan Wolfe http://megwolfe.net Mia Brownell www.miabrownell.com Michael Ramstead http://michaelramstead.com Mike Alvarez www.michaelalvarezart.com Mike Brown www.michaelvbrown.com Naoto Hattori www.wwwcomcom.com Nimit Malavia www.nimitmalavia.com Pakayla Biehn www.youshouldtakecare.com Paul Barnes www.paul-barnes.com Pedro Matos www.pedromatos.org Phil Hale http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Hale Philippe Baudelocque http://baudelocque.com Rebekah Bogard www.rebekahbogard.com Regan Rosburg www.reganrosburg.com Reinier Gamboa www.reiniergamboa.com Rob Sato www.robsato.com Robert Proch www.robertproch.com Rodrigo Cifuentes www.rodrigocifuentesotherness.blogspot.com Rodrigo Luff http://artofrodrigo.blogspot.com Rose Sanderson www.rosesanderson.com Sarah Muirhead http://cargocollective.com/sarahmuirhead Scott Belcastro www.scottbelcastro.com Seamus Conley www.seamusconleystudio.com Sean Chao www.seanchao.com Sean Mahan www.seanmahanart.com Shark Toof http://sharktoof.com Sheryo http://sheryoart.tumblr.com/ Simon Prades www.simonprades.com/cms Souther Salazar www.southersalazar.com Stella Im Hultberg www.stellaimhultberg.com Tasha Kusama www.tashakusama.com Tessar Lo www.tessarlo.com The Yok www.theyok.com Timothy Karpinski http://timothykarpinski.com/ Tom Haubrick www.haubscomix.com Wayne White www.waynewhiteart.com White Cocoa http://dearcatherine.com Xiau-Fong Wee www.xiaufong.com Yosuke Ueno www.spaceegg77.com [caption id="attachment_8887" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Close up look at the piece Aaron Horkey will be making into a limited edition silk screen print that will be released during the opening reception on May 26th"][/caption]

PLUS a silent auction of donated rare prints from Mark Ryden, Marion Peck and Audrey Kawasaki with all proceeds going to support Born Free USA.

Full show details and sneak peek here: http://thinkspacegallery.com/shows/2012-05/

Flickr photo set here: www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157629397877894/

Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/462556653760620/

About Born Free USA: Born Free USA is a national animal advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to which are tax-deductible. Our mission is to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife — including highly endangered species — in their natural habitats, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. Every year, millions of animals suffer in fur farms and circus cages. In our campaigns against such cruelties, we use powerful tools including legislation, public education, litigation, and grassroots networking. We also work actively with media to spread the word about challenges facing animals.

Our primary campaign areas currently include animals used in entertainment, captive exotic animals, trapping & fur, and the international wildlife trade.

For much more information: http://bornfreeusa.org

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Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd. in Culver City, CA / thinkspacegallery.com

Thinkspace + Spoke Art present ‘Synergy’ this Thursday in SF

May 2nd, 2012 Comments off
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Thinkspace in co-operation with Spoke Art present: ‘Synergy’

Thinkspace curated exhibit at: Spoke Art 816 Sutter Street | San Francisco, CA 94109 www.spoke-art.com

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 3rd 6-10PM

On view through May 26th

Featuring new works from: Allison Sommers Ana Bagayan Bumblebee Craig “Skibs” Barker Dabs Myla Dan-ah Kim Dave MacDowell David Cooley Derek Gores Elliot Brown Erik Siador Jeff Ramirez Jolene Lai Kelly Vivanco Liz Brizzi Matt Doust Nathan DeYoung Seth Armstrong Stella Im Hultberg Stephanie Buer Yosuke Ueno

[caption id="attachment_8866" align="aligncenter" width="800" caption="Matt Doust 'Floating Exposure' - graphite on paper - 23x29 inches (2012)"][/caption]

View more info on the above featured artists here: http://thinkspacegallery.com/artists/

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Join the party - Facebook event page here: www.facebook.com/events/157032324423380/

See you this Thursday San Francisco!!!

Dabs Myla ‘Break Night Lovers’ this Sat, May 5th at Known Gallery

May 1st, 2012 Comments off

DABS MYLA 'Break Night Lovers'

Reception with the artists: Sat, May 5th 8-11PM.

The duo will be showing in the project room of Known Gallery and the show will feature a great new installation including numerous hand-painted items along with two new paintings and two new drawings.

Take a peek at the duo working on the installation here: http://dabsmyla.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/installation-frenzy/

This special show opens in conjunction with 'Sketchy Motherf*&kers' in the main gallery feature new works on paper from Rime and KC.

On view May 5th - May 19th

Known Gallery / 441 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles / www.knowngallery.com
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LA Weekly + Juxtapoz interview Morgan Spurlock – ‘New Blood’ opens this Saturday at Thinkspace

April 26th, 2012 Comments off
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Check out LA Weekly's interview with Morgan for 'New Blood' here: http://blogs.laweekly.com/arts/2012/04/morgan_spurlock_new_blood_thin.php

Check out a new interview from Juxtapoz with Morgan on 'New Blood' here: www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-a-conversation-with-morgan-spurlock

Huffington Post also posted a preview of 'New Blood' today: http://tinyurl.com/7xba5y4

Get ready for this Saturday LA!

Morgan Spurlock's 'New Blood' This Saturday, April 28th from 5-9PM

Take a sneak peek at the show here along with the full lineup: http://thinkspacegallery.com/shows/2012-04/#peek

Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/411858095497907/

Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd. in Culver City, CA / http://thinkspacegallery.com

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