There5.17 Den LindaKing DavidFrench are several openings at the Pacific Design Center tonight….den contemporary presents artists, Linda King and David French. Linda King’s work offers fluid movements of paint with hardedge shapes and flat intense backgrounds, which shifts the viewer’s eye as shape becomes negative and space becomes shape. While the art of David French engages in abstraction with curiously shaped sculptures which appear to reference the past focusing on a darker aspect of contemporary society.

On view: May 17 – June 29, 2012.

What: Opening reception, Linda King and David French

Where: den contemporary, Pacific Design Center Blue Bldg, 8687 Melrose Avenue, 2nd Floor-Suite B261 & B257, West Hollywood, 90069.
When: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Phone: 323-422-6340

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5.17 PDC HIEGalleryAlso at Pacific Design Center, Here is Elsewhere gallery holds an artist reception for Unexpected Consequences, featuring artists Robert Schwan (see image) & Morgan Grace Kibby.

On view:  May 18th, 2012 – July 15th, 2012

What: Opening reception, Unexpected Consequences, featuring artists Robert Schwan & Morgan Grace Kibby
Where: Here is Elsewhere gallery, B231, Pacific Design Center Blue Bldg, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90069.
When: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Phone: 310.904.8966

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There are a couple more at Another Year in LA B267, (5-8); also one more at See Line Gallery B274 (6-8:30) and Young Projects B230 (6-8:30).

O5.17 LACMA hiphopr if you are into hip hop, tonight, LACMA kicks off the first-ever hip hop concert series with a special performance by 3MG: Murs, Eligh, and Scarub, formerly known as 3 Melancholy Gypsys, an L.A.based group reuniting specifically for this LACMA performance.

The series will run from May 17 through October 2012. Co-curated by LACMA and hip hop artists Murs, concerts will take place on the third Thursday of every month, and will feature emerging and experimental L.A.-based hip hop artists.

Tickets are $15 general, $10 LACMA members, for more information and to reserve tickets visit lacma.org

What: THROUGH THE MIC: LACMA X Hip Hop,
Where: BP Grand Entrance at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90034
When: Series begins tonight 8:00 pm
Website: http://www.lacma.org

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This JUST IN….tonight at  512 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. The Frank has a grand opening,  in collaboration with the Venice Arts Council. Explore Venice’s new LEED Platinum apartment and it’s collection of site-inspired pieces! Silent Auction to support the Venice Arts Council’s Endangered Art Fund project – Venice Beach Poets Monument. Enjoy Food, muisic and tours 5:30 8:00 pm

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VACThe Venice Art Crawl is upon us once more. Yes….it’s the third Thursday again. (Holy Cow….why does life fly by so fast….oops sorry, ok back to the events)….Ok, so here are some of my favorites at the Venice Art Crawl and remember to check out the website http://www.veniceartcrawl.com

Be sure to pop in Figtree’s Cafe tonight for a mellow art crawl event. Located at 429 Ocean Front Walk, Figtree’s will offer some happy hour specials for sale along with some free wine

Tonight, Figtree’s Cafe will be showing the work of Michael Tempo (Temple). Mike is probably best known as the founder and percussionist of The Bonedaddys. However, art has always been part of his life. He talks about his process, “I approach painting in a non-objective way. The viewer, however, is often able to construct their own narrative; seeing abstracted objects, messages and events that are unintended by me.”

Tempo strives to create paintings that are perception-sharpening tools, and as such exist as a sort of ‘gameboard’ that welcomes the viewer toVAC Figtrees MikeTempo participate in an act of re-creation. He adds, “My imagery is often constructed with strokes which I refer to as ‘Lowerglyphics.’ Lowerglyphics are a written expression that speaks to the subconscious because they stop short of describing common, recognized symbols. They encourage the mind to fill-in-the-blanks. Lowerglyphics are the units I use to construct the non-objective/abstract cosmology that informs my work.”

What: VAC, Figtree’s Cafe, Mike Tempo
Where Figtree’s Cafe, 429 Ocean Front Walk
When: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 310-392-4937
Website: https://www.figtreevenice.com/

MOMENTUM is teaming up with TOMS to bring you a very special event.

They’ll be taking over a new space  and will be showcasing up and coming band Allah-Las. Live art by Ty Williams and Kid Creature. Plus photo booth fun, food trucks and more.

What: VAC, MOMENTUM
Where:  711 Hampton, Venice, 90291
When: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DogtownArtists logoThen right next door, you will be excited to hear Dogtown Artists United (they used to be at 811 OFW) is back for the May Venice Art Crawl in a new location at The Yard, located at 715 Hampton Dr.

Artists include, Bridget Klappert, Brummbaer, chuk-u-farley, David Cedeno, Debi Cable, Keff, Lisa Mansy, Leonard Trubia, Royce Gorsuch and many more. Video, Installation, music and live painting too.

What: VAC, Dogtown Artists United
Where: The Yard, located at 715 Hampton Dr.
When: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

At5.17 VAC 1320MainSt. Isabelle 1320 Main St., enjoy Isabelle Alford-Lago’s latest exhibition of her fabulous gorillas entitled PRIMITIVE LUXURY.

Two new Gorilla paintings have just been introduced as fine art prints. Everyone who comes to the opening night will be entered to win one of her new prints! (Sooo cool)

Refreshments + Music by DJ Petey Pete

What: VAC, Isabelle Alford-Lago
Where: 1320 Main St.
When: 7:00 pm -11:00 pm

Don’t forget to pop by the Gas Station across from the Hotel Erwin. Jules Muck will be spray painting a 30 ft RV.  Also Sunny Bak offers a phototgraphy series called “Luminous” at the Canal Club (2025 Pacific). Venice Breeze  (2 Breeze, on Boardwalk) also hosts a show featuring artists, Irv Bush, Catherine Shores and Lizi Ruch.

5.17TenCinema randallTENCINEMA will be showcasing Randall Yarbrough’s work this month! Plus enjoy music by DJ Eva… heard there’s gonna be sangria!

What: VAC, Artist reception, Randall Yarbrough
Where: 1317 Innes Place Venice,
When: 7:00 pm -12:00 am

See the website for more info http://www.veniceartcrawl.com

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