The main event this weekend features the violent artistry of fan and Filipino favorite Manny Pacquiao as he defends his best pound for pound boxer in the world crown and one of his welterweight titles against Africa’s Joshua Clottey. Nike Sportswear opens the doors to their space at The Montalbán Theater in Hollywood and invites fight fans to watch the mega fight on the big screen. RSVP required.
Exactly a month ago today THIS, Los Angeles opened the doors to their Highland Park gallery/artist space for their inaugural show These Friends, which featured the work of their amazing artist friends. Tomorrow night they close their doors on These Friends ready to welcome some new ones.
Walking by art and dancing to music go hand in hand in Hollywood next Monday as the Hollywood Artwalk presents it’s eighth art and music showcase. The group art show features local up and coming artists as well as the body rocking sounds of our pal DJ Bryan D among other resident DJs.
Not much more you need to know other than it’s your favorite characters from Star Wars (spelled with a “z”), it’s burlesque and cabaret and it’s almost completely nude. George Lucas must be so proud. Presented by Courtney Cruz and Devil’s Playground and performing at The Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater.
Non-pornographic photos of Japanese people getting some in a public park during the seventies never looked as mysterious or beautiful as Kohei Yoshiyuki’sThe Park, reintroduced to contemporary audiences by West Hollywood’s M+B.
“M+B is pleased to present the West Coast premiere exhibition of Japanese photographer Kohei Yoshiyuki’s The Park. Shot in three Tokyo parks during the early seventies, The Park is a series of black and white photographs capturing couples meeting up for clandestine trysts and, more provocatively, the voyeurs who came out to watch them. First exhibited in 1979 at Komai Gallery in Tokyo, the uproar surrounding his methods caused these photographs to be hidden from the public for the next 28 years.”
Kohei Yoshiyuki-The Park
Opening reception: Saturday, March 14, 6-8pm
M+B
612 North Almont Drive Los Angeles, California 90069
Show runs from March 14 through April 17, 2010
Legendary groupies of the 60’s and 70’s reunite to sensually say We’re With the Band, a photo show presented by Roger’s gallery the R&R located in downtown Los Angeles.
“Giant Robot is proud to present Game Over III, a group show that pays homage to the continuous evolution of videogames and their massive influence on popular culture. The impact and inspiration of videogames will be represented through a wide assortment of styles and genres provided by top artists in the fields of illustration, painting, sewing, indie comics, and videogames.”
Game Over 3!
Opening reception: Friday, March 12th, 6:30-10pm
GRSF
618 Shrader St. San Francisco, CA 94117
Show runs from March 12 through April 14, 2010
J Dilla aka Jay Dee aka James Yancey was one of the most influential and creative hip hop producers ever. Equally gifted as a beat creator, musician and MC, Dilla’s legacy lives on years after his passing in 2006 in other people’s music as well as on film. In addition to playing a very important part in our A Tribe Called Quest film (facebook page here), Dilla can be seen in Stussy’s recently completed three part documentary honoring the prolific music maker.