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.
THIS, “a group of 5 artists pooling their resources under one roof to provide an outlet for themselves and other creative people” is really bringing it as they’ve reached out to their friends for their inaugural show this Friday. From Corey Arnold to Shepard Fairey to Geoff McFetridge to Estevan Oriol to Jesse Spears to Sage Vaughn, the list goes on and on and there’s just waaaaay too many people to list so I’ll let the event flyer speak for itself.
(And no, I didn’t sign up for any back-end points, DVD residuals or anything like that when I edited the film. I just sincerely believe that we made something that is truly worthy of your time. Watch it!)
Beautiful Losers
Starring Starring Thomas Campbell, Shepard Fairey, Jo Jackson, Chris Johanson, Margaret Kilgallen, Harmony Korine, Geoff McFetridge, Barry McGee, Mike Mills, Stephen Powers, Ed Templeton, with Cheryl Dunn, Clare Rojas, Aaron Rose and Deanna Templeton
Directed by Aaron Rose
Co-directed by Joshua Leonard
Produced by Rich Lim, Jon Barlow, Chris Green, Noah Khoshbin
Executive Producers Ravi Ann and Jared Moshe
Cinematography by Tobin Yelland
Edited by Lenny Mesina
Original score by Money Mark
Graphic design by Keith Scharwath
Brought to you by Oscilloscope Laboratories and Amoeba Music.
(flyer design once again creatively crafted by Keith Scharwath)
Beautiful Losers Shorts
Saturday, December 5th, 7:30pm
The Cinefamily611 N Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036Buy tickets here
From our family at the Cinefamily:
“In celebration of the DVD release of Beautiful Losers, Aaron Rose will be showcasing short films by key artists in his critically acclaimed documentary, as well as never-before-seen interviews with artists from the scene, sharing personal stories behind one of the most influential cultural moments of a generation.”
14 Artists
Opening reception: Friday, November 6, 7-10pm
New Image Art
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046
Show runs from November 6th through January 2nd, 2010
Want more Manny? Of course you do! So I suggest you start waiting in line now at Hollywood’s Montálban Theateras Nike Sportswear presents Under the Hood with Manny Pacquiao, a send off celebration and Q&A with the man himself and his team of Freddie Roach, Buboy Fernandez and Alex Ariza. RSVP is mandatory and capacity will surely be reached, but if you can’t make it in person the event will be streaming live on Niksportswear.com, Complex.com, and Facebook.
Nike Sportswear presents Under the Hood with Manny Pacquiao
Saturday, November 7, 4:30pm event starts at 5pm
Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán
1615 Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90028
Michael, Kevin & Geoff
Opening reception: Saturday, November 7, 7-10pm
HVW8 Art+Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave. L.A. Ca 90036
Show runs from November 7th through December 20th, 2009
Ever wanted to know how to blow yourself up? If your answer is yes (or if you just want to see some good art) then you’re in luck as WK Interact teaches you how to do so at Echo Park’s Subliminal Projects with his solo show aptly titled How to Blow Yourself Up.
WK Interact-How to Blow Yourself Up
Opening reception: Saturday, November 7, 8-11pm
Subliminal Projects
1331 W Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Show runs from November 7th through December 5th, 2009
Three Apples
All day event: Saturday, November 7, 10am-11pm
Royal/T Cafe
8910 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
Exhibition runs from October 23rd through November 15th, 2009
And finally, another celebratory show as the clothing line Blood is the New Black celebrates their five years of existence with a group show and party at Silver Lake’s JÜNC Gallery. And what would an art party be without my talented friends, the lovely Jesse Spears and the sometimes bearded Dan Monick, among the many participating artists.
Blood is the New Black 5 Year Anniversary
Opening Reception and Party: Saturday November 7, 7-11pm
JÜNC Gallery
4017 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029
Show runs from November 7th through December 14th, 2009
Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. In the early 1990’s a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the “establishment” art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories…speaking to themes of what happens when the outside becomes “in” as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today’s youth.
Some new Where the Wild Things Are imagery, music, and an interview with director Spike Jonze for your not so wild Wednesday.
First off, feast your eyes on the film’s latest theatrical poster.
The New York Times magazine recently ran a comprehensive article on Spike and his journey in bringing the Wild Things to the big screen from his early music video work to when John Malkovich thought he was a Czech due to Jonze’s use of “English as a second language” and “funny way of expressing himself” while meeting for the first time before filming Being John Malkovich. Click here or the image below to read the full article.
Karen O has unleashed the first single off the Wild Things soundtrack with the childrens’ anthem, “All is Love”. Available as a digital download on iTunes with the full album coming out September 29th.
And finally, the September 11th issue of Filter magazine not only features “interviews with Jonze and soundtrack composer Karen O; star Max Records and Catherine Keener; screenwriter Dave Eggers; actress Catherine O’Hara; documentarian Lance Bangs; never-before-seen photos and art from the film’s set and crew” but also an exclusive Wild Things cover drawn by the master Geoff Mcfetridge.
Where the Wild Things Are subjects of previously related webternet postings:
Starting with a Deerhunter concert on Wednesday, Joyride art show on Thursday, films on Friday and Saturday, and a closing street party on Sunday, the Bicycle Film Festival rolls deep through LA this week. Along with the art show featuring Cheryl Dunn, Geoff McFetridge, James Jean, Kenny Scharf, and Martha Cooperamong others, the festival’s highlights also include the magnificent Made in Queens, one of the few bike films I have seen. Check the trailer here:
Check the rest of the Bicycle Film Festival’s lineup of screenings this Friday and Saturday.
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