Brian M. Viveros’ new film ‘Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries’ now online

April 18th, 2012 Comments off

'Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries' Twelve minutes of slipping consciousness & ecstatic cinematic trance.

Featuring Pilar Alexandria • Brandi Lootens with soundtrack from Returning

Produced by Brian M Viveros • Eriijk Ressler © 2012 Dislandia Folkloriques

Also be sure to look for Brian M. Viveros on the cover of the new issue of Skin Deep, the UK's leading tattoo culture magazine. The cover features a lil' teaser of a new work that will be featured with us this December when we take Viveros down to Miami for a special solo show. More on that soon...

Art Nouveau interview Morgan Spurlock

April 13th, 2012 Comments off

Art Nouveau: So, elevator pitch for New Blood: in 15 or 30 seconds, you’re caught in an elevator – or between flights – and someone wants to know about New Blood, what would you tell them?

Morgan: I would say that in the art world everyone has helped someone along the way, and especially now, even myself, I find myself in a position where I try and give other people a break. I let everyone know: ‘This is a filmmaker you should know about. This is a writer you should know about. This is someone you need to be paying attention to, because they’re going to be after our jobs in a few years – that’s how good they are.’ So the same thing is in the art world, that there are plenty of people who have apprenticed under, whomever, for centuries, who – whether it be Rembrandt, whether it be Picasso – or whether it be these people who we’re having in the show, and what I want those artists to do is share those people that they believe are the next big thing with all the rest of us.

Check out Art Nouveau's full interview with Morgan Spurlock about his curated show with us opening on April 28th here: http://www.an-mag.com/new-blood/

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Take a sneak peek at the show coming to life here: www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157629274921834/

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

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‘Wild At Heart: Keep Wildlife In The Wild’ coming May 26th to Thinkspace

April 13th, 2012 Comments off

'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.

Aaron Horkey http://tinyurl.com/7gmqumv 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 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 Jacub Gagnon www.jacubgagnon.com Jason Limon www.limon-art.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 Malloy http://johnmalloy.com Jolene Lai http://enelojial.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 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 Meggs www.houseofmeggs.com 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 Nathan DeYoung www.nathandeyoung.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 (aka Catherine Karnoff) http://dearcatherine.com Yosuke Ueno www.spaceegg77.com

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

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

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

Stephanie Buer’s ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ coming up on April 28th at Thinkspace

April 13th, 2012 Comments off

Stephanie Buer began pursing a career in art at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan where she fell in love with the city and urban exploration. She spent the next ten years living in Detroit and developing as an artist.

Her urban landscapes explore the many layers of history found in the marginal areas of cities. From the imprints of industry and production to its eventual decay, each subject has a historical context, an original purpose that is now lost. She is fascinated by how these places change as they succumb to the manipulation of vandals, artists and the resilience of nature ever slowly growing alongside. Through her art Stephanie seeks to find beauty and peace in these forgotten and unloved areas of cities. She currently works in Portland, Oregon at her studio in the Falcon Art Community.

Take a look inside Stephanie's studio in Portland here: www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157629573761481/

Look for an interview with Stephanie to be posted here sometime next week.

Stephanie Buer 'Nothing Lasts Forever’ Reception with the artists: Sat, April 28th 5-8PM On view April 28th through May 19th Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd. in Culver City, CA / www.thinkspacegallery.com

Recent shows from Esao Andrews & Allison Sommers profiled in Juxtapoz

April 13th, 2012 Comments off

Our recent January exhibits with Esao Andrews and Allison Sommers are covered in the 'Pop Life' section of the new issue of Juxtapoz. Was a nice surprise to have actor Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad, Don't Trust The B---- In Apt. 23) pop by to support the show that night.

Some great works from both shows are still on hand. Links to both shows below.

Esao's show: http://thinkspacegallery.com/works/?exhibit=155

Allison's show: http://thinkspacegallery.com/works/?exhibit=154

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