In Santa Monica…

haleARTS S P A C E invites you to the opening reception of a group show featuring the work of Sam Bendall and Andrew Bosserman.

ToFri 12.13 haleArtsuching on his documentary photography and communication studies background, Sam Bendall presents this work as a grand narrative on the fall of the modern urban infrastructure and how the structures of man been reclaimed by nature.

Andrew Bosserman is an up-and-coming young artist from the SoCal/Los Angeles region. BioFusion, a new art form created by Andrew, fuses limitless combinations of color, layers and light yielding works that take on bio-type caricatures.

White wine and freshly popped popcorn will be served.

On view: Dec 13th – Dec 22nd

What: Opening reception
Where: haleARTS S P A C E, 2443 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 310-314-8038
Website: www.halearts.com

In Venice…

Marine Contemporary is delighted to present “Until Tomorrow Comes,” Robert Minervini’s second solo exhibition with the gallery.

Fri Dec13 MarineContempRMinervini-CMonitor.130424This site-specific exhibition of nine interrelated large-scale paintings is intended to be viewed and considered as a single, continuous panoramic landscape.

See image: Robert Minervini, Until Tomorrow Comes (Part III), 2013, acrylic on canvas, 52″ x 72″

This exhibition marks the end of Marine Contemporary’s three year program at its Abbot Kinney location. (We will miss you….) In February 2014, Marine Contemporary will continue its program at our private Marine Art Salon location.

Be aware that the opening reception is by RSVP only rsvp@marinecontemporary.com

On view: Dec 14th – Jan 25th

What: Opening reception
Where: Marine Contemporary, 1733-A Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 90291
When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 310 399 0294
Website: http://www.marinecontemporary.com


In West Hollywood….PRISM (8746 West Sunset Blvd.) offers a reception from 7-9pm. http://www.prismla.com/

In the Miracle Mile area…

WU 12.13 Moskowitz CollageMoskowitz Gallery celebrates the first solo show, featuring the works of artist Alexa Guariglia.

See image: Alexa Guariglia, Collage
Curated by Adam Moskowitz, “Record of Motion” featured drawings and paintings created over a four year span by the artist. They are the products of a tireless dedication to practice, refinement, and an intuitive understanding of form.

On view: December 13th – February 1st, 2014

What: Reception
Where: Moskowitz Gallery, 743 N La Brea, LA 90038
When: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Website:
http://moskowitzgallery.com

Or in Echo Park…

SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS presents “SID: SUPERMAN IS DEAD,” a Collaborative Exhibition by Dennis Morris and Shepard Fairey, The exhibit will feature paintings, prints & photographs of Sid Vicious and a Life-Size Replica of a Hotel Room Destroyed by Sid in 1977.

WU Fri 12.13 Subliminal DennisMorris-Fearless-Sweden-750x1099See image: Dennis Morris, Fearless Sweden

The gallery will be transported back to 1977 Britain beginning 8 pm Friday, December 13 when Fairey and Sex Pistols tour photographer Dennis Morris host the opening of SID: Superman Is Dead. The show will feature collaborative paintings, photographs and prints of, and inspired by, Sid Vicious’ tenure as the Sex Pistols’ bassist.

Special Opening Night Musical Performance by One-Time-Only Punk Rock All-Stars Steve Jones, Billy Idol, Clem Burke & Leigh Gorman Playing 1977 Era Punk Classics Live as RITCHIE LOVE  ($10 suggested donation at the door)

Exhibition Dates: December 13 – January 11, 2014
What: Opening
Where: Subliminal Projects, 1331 W Sunset Blvd., LA 90026
When: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Phone: (213) 213-0078
Website: http://subliminalprojects.com/