‘Traditions: Honoring Heritage, Ritual, and Family’ Exhibition opens this Saturday December 2, 2023 in Anaheim at MUZEO

MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center present:

‘TRADITIONS: Honoring Heritage, Ritual, and Family’
Curated by Thinkspace Projects and Tlaloc Studios

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 2 from 4-7pm

MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center
241 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, California 92805


What exactly is a tradition? It can be a shared experience established by a family and community to be sustained over time or part of a larger cultural expression, the origins of which may be lost to the past and distant spaces. Either way, our vast Southern California landscape claims many of these traditions as its own. Traditions pays homage to the many familial and cultural facets of our diverse region. This special collaborative exhibition, curated by Thinkspace Projects and Tlaloc Studios, celebrates the many ways we honor heritage, ritual, and family through the artistic expression of working SoCal artists.

On view December 2, 2023 to February 25, 2024

Taking part in ‘TRADITIONS’ are:
Adrian Armstrong | @adrianarmstrongart
Daniel Antelo | @downtowndaniel
Jimmy Bonks | @jimmy.bonks
Brek | @brushwork
Danie Cansino | @daniecansino
Jonni Cheatwood | @jonni_cheatwood
Giorgiko | @giorgiko.la
Elmer Guevara | @3lmski1
Daniela Garcia Hamilton | @dahnniii
Sydnie Jimenez | @syddd.viciouss
Haylie Jimenez | @_h4yli3
Mario Joyce | @mariojoyceart
Larry Li | @larryli_official
Natalia Lopez | @tatgeo_
Erick Medel | @erick.medel
Mike Meds | @mikemds
Kristy Moreno | @kristy.moreno
Estevan Oriol | @estevanoriol
Jerry Peña | @jerryalexispena
The Perez Bros | @theperezbros
Carlos Ramirez | @c.ramirez2323
Jaklin Romine | @jakioeoeo
Floyd Strickland | @floyd_strickland
Rain Szeto | @rainfsh
Georgina Trevino | @georginatrevino
Jacqueline Valenzuela | @pieldemazapan
Michael Vasquez | @michaelvasquez_
Daisy Velasco | @tinyriot_
Mario Ybarra Jr. | @mario_ybarra_jr

Work featured above courtesy of @daniecansino

Inside the Studio of Cinta Vidal for ‘Сohabit’

Inside the studio of Cinta Vidal while she prepares for her exhibition ‘Сohabit’ showing at a special Thinkspace Projects pop-up exhibition location in NYC from October 18, 2023 – October 21, 2023.

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 19 from 6-9pm

Cinta VidalСohabit

On view October 18, 2023 – October 21, 2023.

Additional viewing days / hours:
Wednesday, October 18 from 1-6pm
Friday, October 20 from 1-6pm
Saturday, October 21 from 1-6pm

Thinkspace Projects NYC Pop-Up Location:
345 Broome Street NYC 10013

“In COHABIT I go inside houses and approach public spaces, leaving behind the planetary compositional aspect of my previous works. I’m intrigued by the relationship that people establish between themselves and their immediate surroundings and now I’m zooming in to find out what’s going on in there. In contrast to my most recent works, where I played with darkness, I now strongly illuminate the scenes, which take on more vitality.

We live the spaces we cohabit from our unique vision, which may not have anything to do with the vision of the “other.” Multiplying gravity allows me to express that there are many possible perceptions of our environment. The everyday, can contain common places, but also many abysses. And I’m always surprised by the ability that humans have to live uncertainty with calmness and a certain indifference.

In this body of work, all the paintings have in common a frontal view, with a central vanishing point. Thus, I accentuate the confrontation between a parallel and ordered structure with the “disorder” of the various orientations. I also added the mirror effect in some frames. It allows me to turn the figures upside down and increasing the confusion of the viewer in the game upside down. Finally, I wanted to honor painters I admire and respect by placing some of their paintings in my scenes. You will find paintings by Piet Mondrian, Mark Rothko, Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse and Bauhaus.” – Cinta Vidal

Studio Tour by @BirdManPhotos.

RAIZ II Group Show with a featured installation from Carlos Ramirez in Palm Desert curated by Thinkspace Projects | Tlaloc Studios | The Perez Brothers at Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts College of the Desert on September 26, 2023

The Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts presents:

RAIZ II
Group Show + a solo exhibition and installation from Carlos Ramirez

Curated by Thinkspace Projects | Tlaloc Studios | The Perez Brothers
with installations and mini-artist mart from the Bloody Gums Collective + live screen printing from Blue Hill Studios + the Bajitos Del Valle CC car club + free tacos from SALSITAS_V.I.P + live music from Cálmala I Cumbia de Coachella and DJs in the courtyard.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 28 from 4-7pm, open and free to all!

On view September 26 through October 27, 2023 at:
Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts
College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, California 92260

Collector Preview will be shared this Friday, September 22.

Always in pursuit of uniting and elevating the New Contemporary Art community, Thinkspace Projects teams up with Tlaloc Studios and the Perez Bros to present ‘RAIZ II’. Building on the community created with our first ‘RAIZ’ exhibition that took place at the Brand Library and Art Center in Glendale, California earlier this year, ‘RAIZ II’ seeks to strengthen.

We are also excited to be able to provide Alejandra and Vicente Perez their first opportunity to curate as well. The brothers have helped to make ‘RAIZ II’ a true family affair and we are so honored to have them a part of this special showcase.

With nearly 60 artists in the group show alone, the extravaganza is sure to be diverse and varied, bringing universal appeal from so many incredible contributors. With a focus on local Los Angeles based artists, the lineup is as impressive as it is varied. A solo show from the legendary Carlos Ramirez (ex-Date Farmers) rounds out the exhibition, filling the walls with innovative and genre-blending pieces across several mediums from the Coachella Valley artist.

The surrounding grounds themselves will also be bursting with compelling content, from live screen printing with our friends at Blue Hill Studios to a mini-mart filled with local creatives put together by the Bloody Gums artist collective alongside installations and more from the Bloody Gums crew plus local low rider club Bajitos Del Valle will be on hand to showcase as well. Save the date and we will see you soon!

The show opens with a special celebration on Thursday, September 28th with a reception from 4PM to 7PM. The exhibition will be on view from September 26 through October 27 at the Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts, located at the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California.

Featured solo exhibition from Carlos Ramirez (work shared above) alongside a group show with:

Abars
Estefania Ajcip
Anta52
Andrea Aragon
Michael Bardales-Uriostegui
Alex Bargas
Brek
Joshua Castaneda
Emilia Cruz
Deladeso
Delisha
Leo Eguiarte
Sofia Enriquez
Priscilla S. Flores
Eduardo Gomez
GoopMassta
Emiliana Henriquez
Cody Jimenez
Haylie Jimenez
Sydnie Jimenez
Larry Li
Daniel Lopez
Kiara Aileen Machado
Danny Martinez (aka Van Dam One)
Steve Martinez
Jay McKay
Mister Toledo
Nikkolos Mohammed
Kristy Moreno
Lolbette Moreno (aka Lola)
Mr. B Baby
Baby Mueller
Jasaya Neale
Chaz Outing
Jerry Peña
Jacky Pereo
Randy Perez
Simone Quiles
Johnny Quintanilla
Lily Ramirez
Roger Ramirez
Nori Rasmussen
Roja
Conrad Ruiz
Javier Hache Ruiz
Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa
Tamara Santibanez
Mia Scarpa
Eduardo Soto
Sob Story
Hedy Torres
Melly Trochez
Juri Umagami
Bryan Valdez
Ramon Vargas
Josh Vasquez
Daisy Velasco
Manuel Zamudio

Continue reading RAIZ II Group Show with a featured installation from Carlos Ramirez in Palm Desert curated by Thinkspace Projects | Tlaloc Studios | The Perez Brothers at Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts College of the Desert on September 26, 2023

‘LAX x AMS’ Thinkspace x STRAAT Group Show Opening in Amsterdam | June 17, 2023

We’re excited to share details on our next group show with our friends at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam.

‘LAX / AMS’ is an international artistic convergence at STRAAT | curated by Thinkspace Projects

Opening Reception:
Saturday, June 17 from 7:30 to 11pm

STRAAT Museum
NDSM-Pleiin 1
1033 WC Amsterdam
Netherlands

This dynamic group show brings together 83 artists from 20 countries spanning the globe, showcasing a diverse range of artistic backgrounds and career stages.

As a special highlight, participating artists Super A and Collin van der Sluijs will create stunning mural-scale works to be added to the ever-evolving STRAAT main hall collection during the week leading up to the grand opening.

Featuring new work from:
Ador
Kathy Ager
Antonio Ainscough
Aof Smith
Julian Adon Alexander
Langston Allston
Jordi Alos
Fajar Amali
Blic
Philip Bosmans
Brek
Ezra Brown
Carl Cashman
Ikechukwu A. Christian
Cryptik
Preston Daniels
Delisha
Dredske
Leo Eguiarte
Sofia Enriquez
Jordan Ferguson
Priscilla S. Flores
Jacub Gagnon
Genavee Gomez
GoopMassta
Daniela Garcia Hamilton
Ha Haengeun
Hendra “HeHe” Harsono
Anjastama Hp
Humbly
Cody Jimenez
Haylie Jimenez
Sydnie Jimenez
Oscar Joyo
Ozzie Juarez
Kapitan
David Kaye
Scott Listfield
Huntz Liu
Dan Lydersen
Sean Mahan
Al Marcano
Marie Claude Marquis
Danny Martinez (aka Van Dam One)
Steve Martinez
Jay McKay
b. Robert Moore
Vanessa Morata
Kristy Moreno
Jesse Morsberger
Mr. B Baby
Baby Mueller
Janina Myronova
Bell Nakai
Arnon “Cheese” Neiysoongnoen
Guillaume Ollivier
Chaz Outing
Perez Bros
Michael Polakowski
Gustavo Rimada
Roja
Mia Scarpa
Byun Sehee
Sheryo
Jeremy Shockley
Jack Shure
Collin van der Sluijs
Anthony Solano
Stom500
Super A
Floyd Strickland
Rain Szeto
Yuta Tamura
TRAV MSK
Melly Trochez
Jocelyn Tsaih
Daisy Velasco
Wiley Wallace
Casey Weldon
Woes
Brad Woodfin
Yok
Manuel Zamudio
Zeye Oner

On view June 17 – July 30, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Video Tour & Opening Reception of ‘EXISTENTIAL’ Group Exhibition at The Antler and Talon Galleries

Great video recap of our ‘EXISTENTIAL’ exhibition that showcases the work of over 75 internationally renowned artists.

EXISTENTIAL
Curated by Antler Gallery + Talon Gallery and Thinkspace Projects

On view April 27 – May 21, 2023 at:
Antler Gallery + Talon Gallery
2728 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211

We’ll be donating 10% of the sale from each work sold to BornFreeUSA.org to help in their fight to save our endangered species in the animal kingdom. We’ve worked with them many times in the past and they are a great organization dedicated to helping our wildlife.

BORN FREE USA
www.bornfreeusa.org

Featuring work from over 70 artists spanning the globe:
Ador
Allison Bamcat
Amandine Urruty
Amy Ruppel
Amy Sol
Andrea Guzzetta
Andy Kehoe
Anne Smerdon
Anthony Ausgang
Anthony Clarkson
Anthony Solano
Antonio J. Ainscough
Bennett Slater
Benzilla
Brad Woodfin
Brin Levinson
Calvin Ma
Casey Weldon
Cayl Austin
Chloe Becky
Chris Austin
Claire Milligan
Cody Jimenez
Craig Barker
Creature Creature
Dewi Plass
Euan Roberts
Evoca1
Fandi Angga Saputra
Frank Gonzales
Fumi Nakamura
Goopmassta
GV Kelley
Ha Haengeun
Hannah Eddy
Heiko Müller
James Thistllethwaite
Jacub Gagnon
Jeremy Nichols
Jon MacNair
Josh Keyes
Julian Callos
Juliet Schreckinger
Kelly Vivanco
Ken Flewellyn
Kim Slate
Kimera Wachna
Kristy Moreno
Manuel Zamudio
Marcos Navarro
Miriam Frank
Motelseven
Natalie Erickson
Neil Perry
Nicole Evans
Nikoo Bafti
Paola Ciarska
Rachel Sabin
Rialenga
Roja
Ryol
Sean Banister
Sloppy Seconds
Spenser Little
Steve Seeley
Stig Bergas
Stom500
Super A
Susannah Kelly
Thomas Jackson
Toyameg
Travis Black
Tripper Dungan
Vanessa Morata
VR Rivera
Young-Ji Cha
Yuta Tamura
Zoe Keller

Video courtesy Liz Koskenmaki.