Well it’s time for our Last Half of the month post. We will do one more update next week by Tuesday evening, July 23, 2019;
July 1 – 31, 2019:
Celebrate ten years of the Kamikaze exhibits. Since PØST is currently nomadic, the exhibits will be hosted at MiM gallery. Each day of July will feature a new exhibition…yes there will be thirty-one different exhibits in July. Art Party: 7 – 9pm, one each night; MiM gallery, 4654 West Washington Blvd., LA, 90016; http://www.postlosangeles.org
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July 17, 2019:
In Venice…Enjoy a free performance of the Comedy of Errors performed by Shakespeare By The Sea. Be sure to bring a blanket, as there will be grass seating. Watch the sunset while enjoying the performance. Come early and feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the park. Event begins: 7:00pm Admission is free. $10 suggested donation is appreciated. Windward Plaza in Venice; http://www.shakespearebythesea.org
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July 18, 2019:
The El Segundo Art Walk returns for three summer nights. Taking place every third Thursday of the summer months, this self-guided walk features more than 35 artists in 30+ venues in downtown El Segundo and in Smoky Hollow, an emerging, eclectic neighborhood that’s funky, industrial and artsy. Each art event features fine art, live music, great food, a beer garden, and tours of artist studios. https://elsegundoartwalk.com/
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July 18, & 19, 2019:
In Frogtown…LA Louver and Zebulon present Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band. For two special nights, Allen will perform a suite of new, unreleased songs, and a selection of his “greatest missed hits” from seminal albums and cult classics Juarez and Lubbock (on everything). Admission runs $30-$40; CLICK HERE to purchase. Performance times July 18 + 19, 2019, 7pm; Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Drive, LA, 90039; http://zebulon.la/
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July 19, 2019:
In Venice…join SPARC Friday for the opening reception of “July 19,” by Ellie Shakiba. This exhibition features photography and videos documenting Australia’s inhumane offshore detention center on the remote island nation of Nauru. Shakiba created the images while imprisoned for nearly six years in the Nauru Regional Processing Centre where she was held after fleeing Iran in 2013 to seek asylum in Australia. On viw thru August 9, 2019; Event runs 7-9pm; The Red Room at SPARC, Social & Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) 685 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291; http://sparcinla.org
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July 20, 2019:
Experience an artist’s twist on “UTOPIA,” a non-traditional, unapologetic exhibition that captures a world in which an array of artists co-exist with free-flowing creativity. Ethos Contemporary Gallery presents a group exhibition which allows its artists to have the creative freedom to do what they want because every artist has a method of escaping into their art and bridging the gap between imagination and reality. The show in and of itself is a UTOPIA – a world for creatives that has no rules.
For a full list of artists see the second reception listed below on July 27, 2019; On view: July 20 – 27, 2019, by appointment (949) 791-8917; Art Party: 12-4pm; Pop-up space, 1233 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, 90028; https://www.ethoscontemporaryla.com/
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July 20, 2019:
In Culver City….Enjoy a champagne fueled curatorial talk with Elizabeth Valdez. Many artists will be in attendance. On view: August 24, 2019; Art Talk: 12pm; Kopeikin Gallery, 2766 S. La Cienega Blvd. LA, 90034; http://www.kopeikingallery.com
Also in Culver City…
Later in the day…Blum and Poe presents a solo exhibition of new sculpture by Alma Allen from 4-6pm; https://www.blumandpoe.com
Anat Ebgi hosts two openings at two locations.
Anat Ebgi, 2660 S. La Cienega Blvd., “Michael John Kelly: Tempest”
AE2, 2680 S La Cienega Blvd., “Chris Coy: Jurassic”
Both shows open from 5-7pm, and will remain on view thru August 24, 2019; http://www.anatebgi.com
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July 20, 2019:
Blue 7 Gallery hosts a FINAL art party to celebrate the closing of both the gallery and the Magic in Nature group exhibition. After 55 years, owner Randy Ball will retire. Come say goodbye to Randy and partake in the final art party for Blue 7 Gallery. There will also be a 2-day final art sale on July 27, and 28, 2019. Art Party 2-5pm; Blue 7 Gallery, 3129 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica; https://blue7gallery.com/
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July 20, 2019:
A couple of art events take place at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica 90404.
From 5-7pm; Craig Krull Gallery (B3) celebrates a group show featuring artists…Sandow Birk, Carl Dobsky, James Doolin, Steve Galloway, Lola Gil, Ja’Rie Gray, D.J. Hall, F. Scott Hess, Laura Krifka, Dan McCleary, Mile Reice, John Valadez, Shawn Michael Warren.
FIG (D2) also hosts a summer group exhibition from 5-7pm.
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July 20, 2019:
In the West Adams district…Chimento Contemporary presents “KITCHEN,” a solo exhibition by Hasef. Curated by Autumn Breon Williams. Hasef’s work introduces viewers to a world of critical issues often avoided or overlooked by society. Exploring ideas of blackness globally, he illustrates disciplined research with experimental images and video art. His pieces entice the viewer to contemplate difficult questions and spark conversations, encouraging viewers to reconsider their role in social construction, civil rights, and white hegemony. On view: July 20 – August 24, 2019; Art Party: 5-8pm; Chimento Contemporary, 4480 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016; https://chimentocontemporary.net/
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July 20, 2019:
In West Hollywood…Mier Gallery hosts openings in THREE of its galleries. Yes, I did say three. They are all super close to one another (park and walk).
“Some Trees” opens at one of its Santa Monica Boulevard location. The group show is inspired by John Ashbery, and organized by Christian Malycha. Art Party: 6-8:30pm; Mier Gallery 7277 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90046;
Also opening at another Mier Gallery (7313 Santa Monica Blvd), is “Thomas Wachholz: Books and Boxes.” Art Party 6-8:30pm; 7313 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90046;
Finally an opening for “Alwin Lay: Rollout” happens at Nino Mier Gallery, 1107 Greenacre Ave., LA, 90046…also from 6-8:30pm; All three will remain on view through August 31, 2019; You can find info on all of these exhibitions on the website. https://miergallery.com/
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July 20, 2019:
In the Miracle Mile area…Launch LA celebrates the art of Holly Elander who will be exhibiting two new series…Solitary Shadows and Fine Line. On view: July 20 – August 22, 2019; Art Party: 6 – 9pm; Launch LA, 170 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 90036; http://www.launchla.org/
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July 20, 2019:
DENK gallery to presents “Edge to Air,” a group exhibition featuring works by five contemporary LA-based artists who create works from two distinctive areas of abstract art: color field and hard edge. There are four painters in the exhibition including Mara De Luca, Tim Ebner, Katy Ann Gilmore and Andy Kolar and one multimedia artist, Yann Novak. On view: July 20 – September 7, 2019; Art Party: 6-8pm; DENK gallery, 749 E Temple Street 90012; http://www.denkgallery.com
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July 20, 2019:
James Wright Gallery hosts an opening reception for “Natural Behavior,” Juliane Hundertmark’s first Los Angeles solo exhibition. On view: July 20 – August 31, 2019; Art Party: 6-9pm; James Wright Gallery, 818 S. Spring St., LA, 90014; https://jameswrightgallery.com/
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July 20, 2019:
Teaming up with Pizzaboyzzz, Future Fantasy Delight of Meow Wolf, Think Tank Gallery opens “Nothing Cheezy,” a pizza-fueled, self-aware, selfie-themed pop-up that lightheartedly mocks what immersive pop-up art shows have become, reappropriating the pop-up art show model and putting the artists back at the forefront.
The group show will feature installations from Cheap Slasher Films, Nina Palomba, Butch Von Dreaux, TOFU, Abars, Berk Visual, Isa Beniston (Gentle Thrills), Baker’s Son, Anta52, Balloonski, Deladeso, and Utopia US as well as Meow Wolf artist, and Future Fantasy Delight.The work of dozens of painters, illustrators, photographers, sculptors and pizza artisans will also be included. On view: July 20, 2019 – August 25, 2019; Art Party: 7pm-1am; Think Tank Gallery, 516 E 4th St., LA 90013; https://thinktank.gallery/nothingcheezy
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July 23, 2019:
bG Gallery hosts an art party for a group show titled “Attack of the 50 Ft. Bohemian.” Artists include: Hillary Kaye, B. Meade, Dave Healey, Gerry Fialka, La.Marche. On view: July 23 – 27, 2019: Art party: 6-8pm; bG Gallery, 3009 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405; http://www.santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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July 24, 2019:
FAB-gallery hosts a closing art party for “From Austria with Love” featuring artists Ernst Bachinger E.B., Mr. Chaos, and Claudia Leyerer. Find out more about this exhibition on the Event Feature. Art Party: 4:00 – 7:00pm; http://fab-gallery.com
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July 26, and 27, 2019
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Chocolate and Art Show Los Angeles is back. Indulge yourself in some of LA’s finest up-and-coming artists, photographers and creators! There is something for every body including live body painting, vendors, live music, face-painting, and free chocolate! Part of the profit will be donate to its non-profit partner, “Artists For Trauma.” Find out more about this event on the Event Feature. Art Party: Friday July 26: 8pm-12am, Saturday, July 27: -7-1am; Admission runs $15-$20 per person; CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. This event will be held in Downtown Los Angeles at 2341 E. Olympic Blvd. LA, 90021; https://chocolateandartshow.com/
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July 26, 2019
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Head to dnj Gallery to enjoy an intimate concert featuring the innovative Indian classical duo Sameer Gupta and Kamaljeet Ahluwalia at dnj Gallery in Santa Monica, co-hosted by LAHouseConcerts. The exhibition “Collaboration” will be on view, and will serve as a backdrop. Find out more about this peformance on the Event Feature located on the Upcoming Page (under the Performances drop-down)
Admission is $20 per person; CLICK HERE to purchase tickets; Event runs: 7:00pm – 9:30pm; dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., SM, 90405; http://www.dnjgallery.net
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July 27, 2019
In Santa Monica….stop into bG Gallery for the closing reception for the group show titled “Attack of the 50 Ft. Bohemian.” Artists include: Hillary Kaye, B. Meade, Dave Healey, Gerry Fialka, La. Marche. On view: July 23 – 27, 2019: Art party: 5-8pm; bG Gallery, 3009 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405; http://www.santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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July 27, 2019:
Ethos Contemporary hosts a second reception for a group show titled “UTOPIA.” Artists include: JT Burke, David Krovblit, Gerrie Lewis, Luke Reichle, Toni Martin, Not.Travis, Orlando Agudelo-Botero, Ed Dean, Michael Shewmaker, MRSN, Pierre H Matisse, Kevork Cholakian, Nora Novak, Georgeana Ireland, Carlie Straka, Dakota Pratt, Marton Varo, Ning Zhou, and Dodge Williams. On view: July 20 – 27, 2019, by appointment (949) 791-8917; Art Party: 7pm – 10pm; Pop-up space, 1233 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, 90028; https://www.ethoscontemporaryla.com
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July 29, 2019:
Downtown LA…Monday Evening Concerts joins Hauser & Wirth to present a concert of three existential visionaries of the Germanic classical music tradition: Richard Wagner, Arnold Schoenberg and Helmut Lachenmann. Each performance is a response to Guillermo Kuitca’s long-standing engagement withliterature and philosophical thought, bridging degrees of abstraction between painting and sound. Admission is $20 per person. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets; Event runs: 7:00pm-10:30pm; Hauser & Wirth, 901 East 3rd Street, LA, 90013; https://www.hauserwirth.com
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