As a follow up to last year’s inaugural event, ForYourArt and Black Frame gave us the second annual Los Angeles Art Weekend, a citywide web of exhibitions, lectures and performances from standouts in art, architecture, design, and music. All the city was a playground, from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills and as far east as [...]
Author Archives: Mahdi Young
Under The Influence at Gallery 1988: LA
January 14, 2009 – 1:12 pm
Last Thursday night, Gallery 1988: Los Angeles proved once again that it has its finger square on the pulse of the contemporary pop-art scene with the opening of “Under The Influence: The Official Tribute to Beastie Boys.” The group show is a vibrant mix of original works inspired by the music of Beastie Boys, and [...]
James Jean Kindles Manhattan
January 12, 2009 – 8:58 pm
While the debate over whether illustration can be classified as fine art will continue to rage, the fact remains that many of the premier modern artists are labeled as illustrators. Without question, James Jean is one of the main foci of the recent surge of popularity, increased interest and newfound respect for the medium. After [...]
