Japanese contemporary artist Hiroshi Fuji recently put on a shocking exhibit in Tokyo that consisted of 100,000 unwanted toys. Collected from across Japan over the last 13 years, the countless toys are sometimes separated and grouped together demonstrating, according to…
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Added by alice on September 13, 2012 at 9:00am —
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As the number one DJ photographer in the world, you could say that Rukes, who you may remember from this post, has special privileges. But then again, who else has a client list that includes Swedish House Mafia, Deadmau5, Dirty South and Kaskade? On Thursday, August 30, W Hotel in…
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Added by alice on August 31, 2012 at 11:00am —
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Ready for a Polaroid-inspired art show? Polaroid is honoring its founder Dr. Edwin Land’s passion for the arts with the launch of the Made in Polaroid exhibit. The show will feature more than 50 pieces created by a mix of artists, designers, photographers, actors and musicians who are united in their passion for creativity, all pieces will be auctioned with proceeds benefitting Free Arts NYC, a…
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Added by alice on August 31, 2011 at 2:30pm —
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Step into the Los Angeles County of Museum of Art (LACMA) starting May 29th and get ready to see over 700 creative works from the one and only Tim Burton. This show first debuted at New York's Museum of Modern Art, where it brought in an estimated 810,500 visitors, making it the third most popular show in the museum's history - only behind Matisse in 1992 and Picasso in 1980! It then traveled to…
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Added by alice on May 25, 2011 at 7:00pm —
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If you find yourself in the New York City area in the next few months... RUN, don't walk to the MOMA to check out the Tim Burton exhibit!
Thanks to MyModernMet, I had the opportunity to experience a private tour of this amazing retrospective with only a handful of members of the press. What a treat to get up close and leisurely examine over 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, maquettes, letters, and props from both film and non-film…
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Added by Ardith Ibañez Nishii on November 25, 2009 at 8:00am —
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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Sesame Street is collaborating with The Brooklyn Public Library to bring us a a spectacular three-month exhibition called
Sesame Street: A Celebration of 40 Years of Life on the Street. On display through February 21, 2010 the exhibit will include
original, never publicly displayed Sesame Street memorabilia such as show… Continue
Added by alice on November 21, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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If you're a fan of Maurice Sendak's book, Where the Wild Things Are, check out this exhibition. Guest curated by Cory Godbey, creator of www.terribleyelloweyes.com, it will show a collection of artwork inspired by the beloved classic. You may remember a…
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Added by alice on September 9, 2009 at 11:00am —
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Opening Reception: Saturday, August 29, 7pm-11pm @ Exhibit A Gallery: Los Angeles
Bipolar, a group show with a twist, opens this Saturday, August 29th, 2009 at Exhibit A Gallery in LA. Presented by Tony Alva and Richard Villa III, the show will offer a change of pace by having artists create works of art using a new or unfamiliar…
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Added by Eugene on August 27, 2009 at 10:00am —
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Johnny Depp with Tim Burton
Mark your calendars and make your way to New York in November for the Tim Burton gallery exhibition. The Museum of Modern Art will present a major exhibition exploring the full scale of filmmaker Tim Burton’s career. You'll get to see inside the head of one of our most creative filmmakers and see how this man of many trades…
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Added by alice on July 31, 2009 at 11:00am —
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The Gossamer Tide
This weekend, if you're around Santa Monica, stop by the
Copro Nason Gallery at the Bergamont Station to see this new work by Amy Sol along with some fresh art by our favorites; Gary Baseman…
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Added by alice on March 3, 2009 at 11:35am —
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I'm a HUGE fan of The Beatles. HUGE. I have a Beatles calendar. They're the background on my laptop. I'm reading their biography by Hunter Davies right now. I have over 2 gigs of Beatles songs on my iTunes. My cellphone's ringtone is "Penny Lane." I can relate specific events in my life to various Beatles songs. My roommate thinks I might have a serious problem. I think I do too.
Nevertheless, she risked the further advancement of my…
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Added by Kristin on March 1, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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If you're looking for something to do tomorrow and you feel like being entertained and inspired, check out Royal/T's newest art exhibit, "I Can't Feel My Face." Curated by KAWS and taken from the collection of Susan Hancock, "I Can't Feel My Face" shares its title with a painting by KAWS and is a centerpiece of the exhibition, which explores the theme of contemporary…
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Added by alice on February 21, 2009 at 11:00am —
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Screaming cat: "You've overstayed you'z welcome, Will! Now SCAT!"
Our ferocious friends are up to no good! We knew they were mischevious but are they really sipping cocktails and smoking cigarettes when we're not looking? Photographer Tim Barber thinks so. In Kitty City he shows us what our furry friends might be doing right behind our backs.
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Added by alice on February 12, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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Matt Carr knows the way to my heart! His "Can't Get Enough" art installation is made out of tube lights, that are bent into the shape of the words, and hanging lenses. The most romantic part? When you use a lens you can see that each individual light bulb glows like a shape of a heart.…
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Added by alice on February 12, 2009 at 11:30am —
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If you want to experience the work of arguably one of the greatest pop artists ever alive, head on over to the de Young museum at Golden Gate Park from February 14-May 17, 2009 for
Warhol Live.
Warhol Live presents the first comprehensive exploration of Warhol’s work as seen through the lens of music. This exhibition brings together a wide…
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Added by alice on February 3, 2009 at 10:00am —
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Can art, music and a car company collide and create an awesome show? I'm always open to seeing what companies can do to create an immersive experience for their people.
What: Scion Space Presents: The Art of Music
When: September 6 - September 27, 2008
Who: Original work by: P.A.M., La Boca, Museum Studio, Alter, Steven…
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Added by alice on September 11, 2008 at 11:30am —
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I first saw
Ray Caesar's work at the
Juxtapoz exhibit in Laguna Beach (see
past blog… Continue
Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 7:00am —
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If you can't make it to NYC by June 30th - check out the
online exhibition or even just the
intro video.
Back in October last year, Sam and I had the chance to go up to SF to visit some friends and trek around the city.
Our hotel was right next to the…
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Added by alice on May 15, 2008 at 9:00am —
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Shocking Collection of 100,000 Unwanted Toys
Tim Burton at the MOMA
THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Bipolar
Lost Pics of The Beatles & The Stones to be put on display in NYC gallery
