Maria Tash opens in Melrose
On August 12, luxury jewelry and piercing company Maria Tash is opening its first LA store on Melrose. Known for its Curated Ear—highly customized constellations of piercings and jewelry that correspond to personal style and anatomy—the brand’s new space will be aimed at celebrity clients, with a private entrance, VIP suite and designer at. Maria Tash is also coming out with an LA-exclusive collection to coincide with the opening of the 6,000-square-foot space, featuring designs that use blue diamond designs “inspired by the deep blue skies that the West Coast has to offer.”
PE Nation x Asics
PE Nation and Asics have collaborated on two mash-up styles of the GEL-1130 sneaker, combining the aesthetic and comfort of the athletic brands in retro-inspired designs perfect for summer and fall. The pairs, both done in the classic Asics silhouette, play with color, texture and accessories in a way that is versatile and individualized. The first release in a new partnership, one of the unisex pairs features bold pinks, oranges and greens, while the other is more rooted in earth tones. 140 dollars. Available now.
Louis Vuitton underwear exhibition
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“200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition,” a new exhibit from Louis Vuitton celebrating the birthday of its eponymous founder, is currently on Rodeo Drive. The brand tapped artists from all disciplines and time zones—many in LA, including BeGoodStudios and Alexis Israel—to reimagine its iconic piece of luggage, the trunk, into one-of-a-kind works of art. What results is a colorful, stimulating journey through the different worlds of everyone from streetwear godfather Nigo to astrologer Susan Miller (@astrologyzone). On view until September 6.
“The LA Six” at the Torrance Museum of Art
Elm St. The LA Six by Merrick Morton.
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Open through September 10 at the Torrance Art Museum, The LA Six and the Underground celebrates the work of iconic LA photographers Merrick Morton, Estevan Oriol, Frankie Orozco, Anthony Friedkin, Suitcase Joe and Julia Dean, whose careers have centered their in capturing the most real parts of the city for decades. The exhibit also includes hand-painted pieces by muralist Jacqueline Valenzuela, artist Tonantzin Reyes and more. 3320 Civic Center Drive Torrance, Calif. torranceartmuseum.com
“Abstract Art Beyond the Frame” at MOLAA
Carlos Cruz-Diez (Venezuela, 1923-2019) Cromointerference Series 3A / Series Tre A de Cromointerferences, 2006 Mixed media / Mixed technique 20 x 20 inches / inches MOLAA Permanent Collection / MOLAA Permanent Collection Gift of to the Alberte Family The Albertella Family Trust is on display at the Museum of Latin American Art from April 30, 2022 to January 2023.
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“Abstract Art Beyond the Frame,” the new exhibit at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, is about pushing—and ultimately overcoming—boundaries. Featuring 22 artworks by 15 artists from six countries, “Abstract Art Beyond the Frame” aims to celebrate achievements in abstract geometric art – some three-dimensional, others using space and form in non-traditional ways. MOLAA says it is one of their most important exhibitions of the year. “What’s particularly interesting about this exhibit is that anyone from any background can understand what the works are trying to do,” says Lourdes I. Ramos-Rivas, president and CEO of the museum. “Consequently, going beyond the frame is an exciting journey and we invite the public to come and share the experience.” 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. molaa.org
‘In This Place’ at Charlie James Gallery
“In This Place,” artist Nery Gabriel Lemus’ fifth exhibition with Charlie James Gallery, is a window into Pico-Union/Westlake, the artist’s vibrant hometown. Inspired by—and named after—Amanda Gorman’s landmark poem, “In This Place (An American Lyric),” the exhibit celebrates the immigrant experience in downtown LA through sculpture, watercolor, and textile. Each piece serves almost as a secret map to a place, with references drawn from the artist’s life and experience. On view until September 3. 969 Chung King Rd., Los Angeles. cjamesgallery.com
Park on the Dancefloor
Park on the Dancefloor will return to Sunset Boulevard on August 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. Echo Park’s annual Cruise Night and Art Show is hosted by Sal Preciado’s El Clasico Tattoo and artist Jesse Jaramillo, in partnership with concept store Género Neutral, streetwear brand Paisaboys. musician Air Nandez, Bob Flowers Collection, local watering hole Lowboy, Compton Cowboys and more. It will be a night of down-to-earth people, art, family and friends, with 39 artists and more confirmed to attend. Do not lose it.
STUDIO Supervsn
Supervsn STUDIO, F22 Lookbook
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The ethos of Supervsn Studios is functionality, purpose and style. It’s always been about connecting the dots – the brand knows how to transfer energy. Enter STUDIO, Supervsn Studios’ new collaboration with PacSun. Style meets philanthropy meets fashion meets community. The effort will produce four collections a year, the proceeds of which will fund mentoring programs for the next wave of creative entrepreneurs through the Studio Foundation. The first line – combining Supervsn’s usual focus on functionality, style and purpose – dropped on August 3rd. The pieces are meant to transition from day to night, from the studio to a raucous LA gallery opening. “This first STUDIO collection is just an introduction to what to expect product-wise, but there will be four collections a year – all designed with the creator in mind,” says Supervsn founder and creative director Gavin Mathieu. “The ultimate mission is in STUDIO’s ability to empower other creators who may not yet have a voice.” The Studio Foundation is working with companies like Sean Wotherspoon’s vintage and sneaker mecca Round Two and talent management company 10 Summers, co-founded by LA DJ and producer Mustard.
‘Continuum’ at SoFi Stadium
Dot Index August 2022 – Daniela Garcia Hamilton El Mercado, 2021 Oil and Charcoal on Linen 34×34 CONTINUED – Curated by Khalil Kinsey & Rick Garzon SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, California August 1, 2022 – March 13, 2022
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The Kinsey Collection of African American Art and History has joined forces with the Inglewood Residence Art Gallery for “Continuum,” a group exhibition at SoFi Stadium. The show, co-curated by friends and colleagues Khalil Kinsey and Rick Garzon — chief curator of the Kinsey Collection and founder-director of the Residency Art Gallery, respectively — “explores the notion of a propulsive energy that gains momentum and grows in size as it moves forward .” An addition to the current Kinsey Collection at SoFi Stadium, contemporary artists participating in Continuum include Texas Isaiah, Jaimie Milner, Lyndon Barrois Sr., Genevieve Gaignard, Yasmine Nasser Diaz, Patrick Martinez and Samuel Levi Jones. residencyart.com; thekinseycollection.com; sofistadium.com. 1001 Stadium Drive, Inglewood.
Estevan Oriol x Dickies Collection
They were Oriol X Dickies
(Estevan Oriol X Dickies)
Estevan Oriol x Dickies? A match made in LA heaven. Paying homage to the west coast and lowrider culture, the 12-piece capsule collection uses Dickies’ workwear silhouettes as a canvas for the iconic LA photographer’s sensibility. The pieces, ranging from $80 to $150, include slacks, work pants, an Eisenhower jacket and more. Available now at dickies.com.
Onia x Standard swim collection
Onia x Standard
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We’re already in the middle of summer, but just in time to wear the perfect swimwear of the season. Swimwear company Onia has partnered with The Standard for a collection inspired by long sunny days lounging poolside at hotels — and for Angelenos, it will inspire warm and fuzzy memories of endless afternoons on the rooftop. the DTLA (#RIP) standard. The collection, using Standard’s classic yellow, includes trunks, one-pieces and bikinis and more. onia.com
Launch of ‘Cruise Night 2’ at Thinkspace
AUGUST 6 – AUGUST 27 Thinkspace Projects 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. & 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 T: 310.558.3375 | Tuesday. – Sat. Noon to 6pm Thinkspaceprojects.com Opening Reception Saturday August 6th 6-10pm DJ, refreshments, live painting and more INFO PRESS RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA (July 25, 2022) – Southern California is undeniably a center of culture. With so many influences and interests it can be difficult to summarize, but the Perez Brothers have mastered just that. It’s their understanding of LA, especially low culture, that has created such a buzz and drawn fans into their world, eagerly awaiting more. A perfect example of collaboration down to the creation of the work itself, the identical twin brothers paint side by side, embodying the carefree spirit of the city while deepening the shocking emotional depth. With so much dedication to the city and such an understanding of its cultural history, it makes perfect sense that Thinkspace
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The Perez Bros. open their third solo show — their biggest yet, they say — at Thinkspace in Jefferson Park. Called “Cruise Night 2,” the show includes six works on canvas and seven on paper that serve as the brothers’ final dedication to Southern California and Los Angeles. The exhibition is open until August 27. 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com
‘Objects of Desire: Photography and the Language of Advertising’ at LACMA
Robert Heinecken, Recto/Verso #7: “Strong Teeth Make Good Art,” Anne Tucker, 1988, ink destruction print, 14 × 11 inches, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Sue and Albert Dorskind, © Robert Heinecken Trust, courtesy of Petzel, New York, digital image © Museum Associates/LACMA
(LACMA – Los Angeles County Museum of Art/digital image © Museum Associates/LACMA)
On September 4, LACMA opens its new exhibition “Objects of Desire: Photography and the Language of Advertising,” which draws the connection between photo-based artists and their manipulation, or “artistic appropriation,” of advertising techniques for the sake of creativity. . Featuring photographs, sculptures, videos and more by 34 artists, including Barbara Kruger, Sandy Skoglund, Hank Willis Thomas and Sanja Iveković, the exhibition will also include an actual billboard by Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel, among other IRL aspects. On view until June 2023. lacma.org
Alice Coltrane: An Expansive Spirit
Alice Coltrane was a Virgin. In celebration of the artist’s 85th birthday, dublab has teamed up with John & Alice Coltrane Home for Alice Coltrane: An Expansive Spirit. The free concert features performances of Coltrane’s music by the Universal Consciousness Orchestra led by the composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Surya Botofasina e Sai Anantham Ashram and vocalist Michelle Coltrane, in addition to special guest artists and dublab DJs. The event is supported by Ceylon skincare brand, PF Candle Co. and more. Organizers encourage guests to bring flowers for Coltrane’s altar. August. 27 from 18-22 at Grand Performances. California Plaza, 350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles.
