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Femme Fatale

On February 25th, Cella Gallery will present a group exibition curated by Nicole Bruckman & Stephanie Chefas entitled ‘Femme Fatale’. The show features some of the most powerful contemporary artists whose inherent aesthetic is heavily influenced by the beauty of the female figure. With over 35 innovative artists participating, ‘Femme Fatale’ explores how individual perceptions of feminine

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Natalia Fabia

“Punk rock is one of my true loves. Punk to me is an attitude, a lifestyle. Punk is a middle finger, punk is do-it-yourself, do what you want. It’s a kind of freedom. I’m attracted to my subjects for having that quality. This attitude is what I wanted to convey in this series. My models (many of which are friends) are all tough, independent, strong, fun, hard working, talented, tattooed and stylishly dressed. I look at punk rock as being dirty and rough, yet sparkly and enticing at the same time, and that’s the theme of my paintings.” ~ Natalia Fabia

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2011 Year in Review

Happy New Year everyone! 2011 was a whirlwind of a  year with awesome artwork by amazingly talented artists. We saw street art’s rapid rise to popularity due to the controversial “Art in the Streets” exhibit at MOCA, witnessed a Pop-Surrealist Queen break barriers by showing at a ‘highbrow’ gallery, and gushed when one of

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Linnea Strid

Linnea Strid creates hyper-realistic oil paintings that often feature the incorporation of water as a central element of the work. Strid renders water in a way that confuses the onlooker as to whether or not the image they are looking at is a photograph or indeed a painting. These works feature all the characteristics of water, from how it moves and why it moves and where, and in turn her work truly moves all that view it.

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Ron English

Considered one of the most prolific artists of our generation, English is the father of POPaganda, a term he coined to define his signature mash-up of high and low cultural touchstones, from superhero mythology to totems of art history, creating a visual language of evolution. Recognized for his stunning technique and inventive use of color, English’s artistic presence continues to evolve from illegal street murals to movie screens, where he is crowned “the Greatest Living Artist” in Morgan Spurlock’s 2011 film “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.”

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Billy Shire

Billy Shire is an art visionary. With the single goal to make underground artists and counterculture accessible to the general public, Billy paved the way for the Lowbrow genre while simultaneously altering the way the world views and talks about art. After 25 years of curating groundbreaking exhibitions at the (now) infamous La Luz de Jesus Gallery,

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João Ruas

Mythology has always been a captivating subject for the arts due to the fanciful yet authentic features they capture of the human psyche. São Paolo based artist, João Ruas continues the tradition of this classical art form with his unique aesthetic on archaic folklore. Blending ancient deities within contemporary settings, Ruas’ artwork explores the connection between our modern world and a bygone era.

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Ray Caesar

As huge admirers of Ray Caesar’s beautiful yet haunting imagery, we were excited to learn of the digital genius’ upcoming solo show on October 22nd at Corey Helford Gallery. A Dangerous Inclination delves deeper into Caesar’s psyche to reveal the difficult and wonderful childhood memories the artist has “tucked away” 45 years ago. Caesar’s works are

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Esao Andrews | Nowhere @ Thinkspace

by Stephanie on January 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

Currently on display at Thinkspace is the latest body of work by Esao Andrews entitled “Nowhere”.  The new series of paintings continue Andrews’ haunted landscapes, portraits and scenes that combine the surreal and real world with inanimate objects and animals. Many of these paintings are meant to stand alone, but they all suggest a changing of [...]

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Vivian Maier | A Life Discovered @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery

by Stephanie on January 25, 2012 · 1 Comment

On display at Merry Karnowsky Gallery is an exhibition by photographer Vivian Maier entitled ‘Vivian Maier : A Life Discovered – Photographs from the Maloof Collection’. Unearthed by John Maloof in 2007 at a local auction house in Chicago, Maier is only now beginning to be recognized as an iconic street photographer from the 40’s, through [...]

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Sneak Peek: Hush @ 941 Geary

by Stephanie on January 21, 2012 · 1 Comment

Opening tonight (January 21st) at 941 Geary is a new solo exhibition by UK artist Hush. The new works by Hush continues the artist’s unique mixed-media style, recognizable through its focus on geisha-like women set within backgrounds filled with an expressionist’s freedom of layering and color. The serene balance of traditional Eastern art is combined [...]

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‘Round the Hood: Dabs Myla Christmas Mural 2011

by Stephanie on January 19, 2012 · No Comments

Dabs Myla (Christmas Mural 2011) from Carlos Gonzalez on Vimeo. The artist duo known as Dabs Myla paint one of their most ambitious walls up to date in Culver City, California during Christmas 2011, but we get an inside glimpse into the process, what the wall means for them, and how it relates to a [...]

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Gail Potocki

‘Femme Fatale’ coming up in February @ Cella Gallery

by Stephanie on January 17, 2012 · 1 Comment

On February 25th, Cella Gallery will present a group exibition curated by Nicole Bruckman & Stephanie Chefas entitled ‘Femme Fatale’. The show features some of the most powerful contemporary artists whose inherent aesthetic is heavily influenced by the beauty of the female figure. With over 35 innovative artists participating, ‘Femme Fatale’ explores how individual perceptions of feminine [...]

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James Jean

Rebus Book Signing with James Jean @ Gallery Nucleus

by Stephanie on January 13, 2012 · 1 Comment

On Saturday, January 14th, Gallery Nucleus welcomes acclaimed artist James Jean as he greets fans and signs copies of his books including the most recent, REBUS. The artist has been showcased in galleries across the globe, awarded eight Eisners for his DC comic cover illustrations, and has garnered an international following of fans and collectors. REBUS compiles Jean’s [...]

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Looking forward to: Natalia Fabia’s ‘Punk Rock Rainbow Sparkle’

by Stephanie on January 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

On January 14th, Natalia Fabia will present her first New York solo exhibit at Jonathan Levine Gallery. Inspired by people and places with a punk rock sensibility, ‘Punk Rock Rainbow Sparkle’ features fantasy narratives and actual moments captured from the artist’s vibrant life, her passion for ornate fashion, nightlife and glamour with a punk rock [...]

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Katrine Fridriks

Sneak Peek: Preview 2012 @ LeBasse Projects

by Stephanie on January 6, 2012 · 1 Comment

On January 7th, LeBasse Projects will open the year with a group show highlighting some of the artists that will exhibit in 2012. Participating artists include Herakut, Mike Stilkey, Joshua Petker, Seonna Hong, Jim Houser, Tobias Keene, Katrin Fridriks, Nate Frizzell, Yoskay Yamamoto, Andrew Hem, Matt Haber and Melissa Haslam. Here’s a sneak peek of [...]

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Spotlight On: Sam Graham’s ‘Fallopian Ballroom’

by Stephanie on January 6, 2012 · No Comments

If you ever thumbed through the ‘Pop Life’ section of a Juxtapoz Magazine or viewed opening night photos on an art blog, chances are you’ve seen the photography of  Sam Graham. But this photog is more than just a fixture on the LA art scene, Sam’s also an artist in his own right. Recently we [...]

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Mike Mitchell

The First Annual Supersonic Electronic Invitational @ Spoke Art

by Stephanie on January 5, 2012 · 1 Comment

Tonight (Jan. 5th), Spoke Art Gallery presents The First Annual Supersonic Electronic Invitational, a group exhibition of new works by sixteen established and emerging artists curated by Zach Tutor. Though diverse in their visions and mediums, this group of artists collectively embodies the spirit and urgency of today’s most imaginative creators.  Curator and Founder of [...]

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