June 1, 2024 art parties and events include film screenings, and many art openings, as well as a play. WeHo Pride events kicked off yesterday and continues throughout the weekend…and the month. Stay tuned, we will be listing more fun events.
June 1, 2024 Art Parties and Events
In Beverly Hills…In conjunction with her solo exhibition of new paintings titled Ash Tree at David Kordansky. Lucy Bull has curated a 24-hour screening of films at Lumiere Cinema, beginning at 11am on June 1 and ending at 11am on June 2; CLICK HERE to RSVP/choose a time to attend this FREE screening. Lumiere Cinema Beverly Hills, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 90211; https://lumierecinemala.com/
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West Hollywood
Celebrate the start of Pride Season this weekend with a kick-ass concert spotlighting LGBTQ artistry, this star-studded line-up advocates for queer voices in music.
This year’s headliners include Kylie Minogue, Janelle Monāe, and Diplo! Admission starts at $99 + service fee for ONE day; Event runs: Sat/Sun 12pm-1am; West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente Blvd. from Santa Monica Blvd. to Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90069; https://www.wehopride.com
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In Mid Wilshire area…The Loft at Liz’s holds a closing art party for Enchanted Earth – Capturing Nature’s Magic. The group show features various types of media inspired by the beauty of nature. Art Party: 3-5pm; The Loft at Liz’s Gallery (upstairs from Liz’s Antique Hardware); theloftatlizs.com
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Downtown
Nicodim Annex unveils a new exhibition titled Emily Ferguson: It Girl. Art Party: 4-7pm; Nicodim Annex, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., #431, LA, 90021; https://www.nicodimgallery.com/
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Also downtown…The Box presents a solo exhibition titled Two Worlds: Naotaka Hiro. This will be the artist’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery. The exhibition will present a series of new canvas, wood panel, sculpture, and film works. Art party: 5-8pm; The Box, 805 Traction Ave., LA, 90013; https://theboxla.com/
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Close by in Boyle Heights…parrasch heijnen celebrates Lois Dodd | Ellen Siebers. The cross-generational exhibition features recent works by Maine and New York City-based painter Lois Dodd as well as new works by Hudson, NY-based painter Ellen Siebers. Art Party: 6-8pm; parrasch heijnen, 1326 South Boyle Ave., LA, 90023; http://parraschheijnen.com
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station…Craig Krull Gallery (B3) hosts an art talk and also a reception for three new exhibitions that opened on May 25, 2024. The solo shows include: Guy Dill: Nomad, Peter Olson: Marked for Life, as well as Jenny Okun: Bilbao-Las Vegas-LA Frank o. Gehry architecture. Art Talk: 3:30pm; Art Party: 5-7pm; Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave., (B3) Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com/
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Another one at Bergamot takes place at Copro Gallery. Carl Dobsky & Shawn Barber
Within The Hearts Of Man opens tonight. Art Party: 6-10pm; Copro Gallery, Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave., (T5) Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.copronason.com/
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In the Fairfax area…Artspace Warehouse debuts a new exhibition titled Refreshingly Playful. The group show includes: Kimberly Blackstock, Michael Giliberti, Danny Brown, Kathleen Keifer, Sergio Valenzuela, and also Amanda Arrou-tea. Art Party: 4-6pm; See tomorrow’s listing for a live painting event Kathleen Keifer. Artspace Warehouse, 7358 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.artspacewarehouse.com/en/
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Hollywood
Gladstone Gallery, Sadie Coles HQ, Regen Projects, as well as Galerie Max Hetzler present SECONDARY, an exhibition in four parts by Matthew Barney.
Unfolding sequentially across the galleries and staged in concert with an installation at the Fondation Cartier, each presentation traces the artist’s career-long interest in the relationship between the body, transmogrification, physical possibility, and the deep-rooted history of violence that serves as a cornerstone to the American psyche. Art Party: 6-8pm; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://www.regenprojects.com/
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Also in Hollywood…Make Room debuts Everything is sacred, Nothing is Precious; Everything is Precious, Nothing is Sacred. The solo exhibition by Fawn Rogers will be on view at [ROOM], a project space at the gallery. Art Party: 6-9pm; Make Room, 6361 Waring Avenue, LA, 90038; https://www.makeroom.la
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Mid City
Rebecca Molayem Gallery presents a Spring group exhibition titled Flowing in Harmony People, Water, Sky and the Dance of Life. Artists include: Lisa Baldwin, Ron Colabucci, Diana Carey and Rebecca Molayem. Art Party: 6-9pm; Please RSVP to mrebecca@sbcglobal.net; Rebecca Molayem Gallery, 481 S. Fairfax, LA 90036; http://www.rebeccamolayemarts.com
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In Pacific Palisades…The Living is Easy featuring the talented Marjorie and Bob Moskowitz as well as Carol Bennett opens at Bruce Lurie Gallery. Art Party: 6-9pm; Bruce Lurie Gallery, 505 Via De La Paz, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; https://www.luriegallery.com
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In West Los Angeles…Enjoy a screening of HIDDEN MASTER: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes from visionary art director Sam Shahid. The screening will take place at Landmark Nuart Theatre. Stewart Shining, photographer and a VP at the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation (also appearing in the film) will appear in person tonight for a Q&A after the 7:30pm show. Moderated by Paul Martineau, a curator in the Department of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Screening runs various times/Art Talk after 7:30pm show; Admission $16.25 (adults); $11.25 (seniors); $11.00 (Child); Landmark Nuart Theatre, West Los Angeles, 11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025; For tickets, please visit – landmarktheatres.com
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Los Feliz
Skylight Theatre Company debuts a new play titled The Sandwich Ministry. The season opener is by Miranda Rose Hall and is directed by Katie Lindsay. Run-time is approximately 75 minutes (no intermission); Performance: 8:30pm with a reception to follow. Skylight Theatre Company, 1816 ½ N. Vermont Ave, LA, 90027; https://skylighttheatre.org
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