On April 21st, Merry Karnowsky Gallery presented ‘One Step Beyond’, a solo exhibition by Johnny ‘KMNDZ’ Rodriguez. This new collection of work introduces human figures to accompany, or perhaps mirror, his signature robotic counterparts. Bringing back usual suspects, the paintings are filled with intricate birds, beads, bombs and typography that interact with characters of flesh, and [...]
On April 28th, LeBasse Projects in Chinatown will debut ‘Future Sailor’, a solo exhibition by San Francisco based artist, Meryl Pataky. ʻFuture Sailorʼ is a commentary on universal connection – creating a discussion of beginnings and endings by introducing cyclical imagery and concepts of existence. Pataky blends psychological and biological themes to bring attention to [...]
On April 14th, Los Angeles street artist Buff Monster celebrated his birthday and a new collection of works entitled ‘Legend of the Pink Cherry’ at Corey Helford Gallery. Buff’s fifth solo with the gallery draws inspiration from Renaissance paintings while weaving the classic narrative of good vs evil and introduces us to a new heroic [...]
Artist Souther Salazar and his wife Monica have been working on a dream art project that they’ve titled The Trading Tortoise. The goal of the project is to create a unique community experience while exploring America through objects and stories. To help raise funds, they’ve launched a Kickstarter page and are offering many limited edition [...]
On April 21st, Copro Gallery will present ‘Fire Walk with Me’, an exhibition curated by pr0ducer Robert Wilson. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of David Lynch’s film ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me’, the exhibit is a sequel to the ‘In the Trees’ exhibit at Clifton’s Cafeteria back in February 2011. Expect to view works by [...]
On April 14th, Honor Fraser debuted Kenny Scharf‘s second solo exhibit with the gallery entitled Hodgepodge, which includes a Cosmic Cavern installation, a customized Cadillac and sculptures along with new paintings. The exhibit displays an array of the artist’s bold, sci-fi works that layer 1950′s inspired pop iconography. The legendary street artist continues his assault on the art world with a brigade of cartoon [...]
On April 14th, C.A.V.E Gallery will debut a collection of new works by BAYO, Hellbent and Haunted Euth. In BAYO‘s most recent collection titled ‘Inside-Outside’, the artist explores the dissociation between a person and his/her environment, as well as between human nature and the most intimate inner self, triggering an internal imbalance that leads him/her to perceive [...]
Taking a clear stance on the trading of conflict diamonds in Africa, a continent which produces more than two-thirds of the world’s supply, is the latest work from artist ABOVE. Johannesburg’s Jewel City, the largest diamond trader in the area and a six-block compound that houses more than 300 individual traders as well as South Africa’s [...]
On April 14th, LeBasse Projects will debut ‘Black is the Beauty of the Brightest Day’, a solo exhibition by Los Angeles based artist Tobias Keene. In his first major gallery show with the gallery, Tobias Keene’s new works delve into the themes of ceremony, beauty and reliquary. As Keene suggests, “I’m fascinated by deconstructing known images [...]
Los Angeles street artist Buff Monster will debut his fifth solo exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery on Saturday, April 14th. Titled ‘Legend of the Pink Cherry’, the exhibition tells a renaissance-inspired story of good vs. evil, that embodies Buff’s signature bold and colorful imagery, ice cream and Japanese cultural influences —- all drenched in the color pink. [...]






