If you haven't seen it already, Lomography is looking for sales representatives for the Los Angeles store...
Wait.
Los Angeles store?!
Good things await us fellow Los Angelians. And be sure to post your photos of the city in the Lomography Goes Hollywood competition going on now until the 25th.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Everyone loves Free...
If you missed free museum day pass last weekend, do not fret. This weekend is "Museums Free For All" in the Los Angeles and O.C. area. Here is the list of 24 museums and the day(s) they offer free admission. Enjoy! :)
<3,
Margarete
<3,
Margarete
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Soundwalk 2009
I know it's been ages since I've posted anything. I must admit I've been forgetful and just now realized I should of been posting reminders about the monthly art walks! I'll try to be better about this, pinky promise.
On a much more personal note, since living at home without much to do other than tweak my resume and check craigslist obsessively, I've been able to enjoy going to every local art walk (that I've been meaning to go to but couldn't because I was working and going to my classes). Here's another art walk coming up this weekend called Soundwalk in Long Beach that I think is definitely worth checking out. I really wanted to go last year because I am not really familiar with "sound" art. But sadly, I was at school without transportation. This year it's a much different scenario: I'm living at home AND I have a means of transportation. Yay! Since no one wants to respond my phone calls, emails, and my freakin' resume, I've been try to see the positive sides of this recession and my unemployment status. :) But enough about me, if YOU too want to feel productive and do something artsy, come to the Soundwalk!
Here are the deets:
WHAT: Sound Art Event "SoundWalk 2009", a one-night event of sound installations by over 50 local and international sound artists.
WHERE: Throughout the area encompassed by Broadway, Atlantic Avenue, Ocean Boulevard, and Elm Street with a sound corridor on 1st Street that will connect the East Village and Pine Avenue. The art is exhibited in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 5–10pm
ADMISSION: Free
PARKING: Metered parking is available on the street; additional parking is also available in the parking lot at the NE corner of Broadway and Elm Ave.
If you want to read more about the walk and about the awesome Long Beach artist group, FLOOD, who produced this event, click here.
<3, Maggie
On a much more personal note, since living at home without much to do other than tweak my resume and check craigslist obsessively, I've been able to enjoy going to every local art walk (that I've been meaning to go to but couldn't because I was working and going to my classes). Here's another art walk coming up this weekend called Soundwalk in Long Beach that I think is definitely worth checking out. I really wanted to go last year because I am not really familiar with "sound" art. But sadly, I was at school without transportation. This year it's a much different scenario: I'm living at home AND I have a means of transportation. Yay! Since no one wants to respond my phone calls, emails, and my freakin' resume, I've been try to see the positive sides of this recession and my unemployment status. :) But enough about me, if YOU too want to feel productive and do something artsy, come to the Soundwalk!
Here are the deets:
WHAT: Sound Art Event "SoundWalk 2009", a one-night event of sound installations by over 50 local and international sound artists.
WHERE: Throughout the area encompassed by Broadway, Atlantic Avenue, Ocean Boulevard, and Elm Street with a sound corridor on 1st Street that will connect the East Village and Pine Avenue. The art is exhibited in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 5–10pm
ADMISSION: Free
PARKING: Metered parking is available on the street; additional parking is also available in the parking lot at the NE corner of Broadway and Elm Ave.
If you want to read more about the walk and about the awesome Long Beach artist group, FLOOD, who produced this event, click here.
<3, Maggie
Friday, September 25, 2009
The Coming Insurrection
Well, maybe not the real one (as confirmed by Fox News). But I mean it's pretty damn close.
Looks like LA is going to get some Lomo lovin' soon. Just posted on the Mother Site is a new competition that calls for all your best shots of the Non-City. And as of now, Elijah Wood is two up on all of us.
But most importantly, the competition claims the selected photos will be part of a "feature presentation" and asks us all to "Stay tuned for the future of Lomography in Los Angeles!"
The future!
Looks like LA is going to get some Lomo lovin' soon. Just posted on the Mother Site is a new competition that calls for all your best shots of the Non-City. And as of now, Elijah Wood is two up on all of us.
But most importantly, the competition claims the selected photos will be part of a "feature presentation" and asks us all to "Stay tuned for the future of Lomography in Los Angeles!"
The future!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Tecate + Cheese Squares = MFA Opening
It's time once again for us to celebrate the accomplishments of others and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
This Thursday (September 17th) is the opening reception for USC's graduate exhibition and catalog release. This is all going down at the MFA gallery just off of Figueroa on 30th Street. Definitely going to be tons of fun and should have a really strong turnout. And be sure to grab a copy of the catalog (they're free).
Monday, September 7, 2009
To The Blogs!
During my absence from posting I came across this recording of a panel discussion in New York. It took place during the New York Photo Festival back in May and has several artists/curators/bloggers discussing their involvement within the blogging community.
Not top of the line audio quality, but worth your time nonetheless.
Not top of the line audio quality, but worth your time nonetheless.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Day at the Beach
Once again we're gathering our collective awesomeness and hitting the streets. This time, it's a day at the beach.
September 27th we're meeting up at Venice Beach for an all out lomographic adventure. We're aiming to meet at 11:00 on Ocean Front Walk and N. Venice Blvd. From then all out it's anything goes. We'll be mingling with the freaks (ok, to be politically correct, "persons of alternative living choices"), sampling some of the native foods, and of course burning through as much film as physically possible. So come with an itchy trigger finger and ready to walk.
When it ends? That's for us to decide.
So give us a shout if you're down for the cause and spread the good word.
September 27th we're meeting up at Venice Beach for an all out lomographic adventure. We're aiming to meet at 11:00 on Ocean Front Walk and N. Venice Blvd. From then all out it's anything goes. We'll be mingling with the freaks (ok, to be politically correct, "persons of alternative living choices"), sampling some of the native foods, and of course burning through as much film as physically possible. So come with an itchy trigger finger and ready to walk.
When it ends? That's for us to decide.
So give us a shout if you're down for the cause and spread the good word.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Internet Hate Machine
I apologize to those with sensitive ears (or should I say eyes since this is the internet?), but shit like this really pisses me off.
No I don't mean people taking photos in museums, but people who write complete and utter shit like this. And this isn't even a defense of photographers, but a blatant attack on assholes like this guy (and this guy) who think that appreciating art is an accomplishment and/or skill. Please tell me I'm not alone on this one.
Three Best (well, worst) Examples of the Article:
1) "They were there not to see and be inspired by artists of genius, but to take snaps to prove they were there." (blow me)
2) "Being a fair-minded person, always willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, I benevolently considered the possibility that they were taking the pictures so they could study and appreciate the paintings at length, in detail and in the comfort of their own homes, rather than hastily, surrounded by crowds. Being a realist as well, I immediately rejected this absurd thesis." (fap fap fap. is that someone vigorously stoking their ego?)
3) "Should musicians, writers, artists, actors etc be exempted from the principles of collaboration because they are merely exercising their creative talents, which are free of ideology and politics?" (by this point in the article I lost all respect for the man)
Sorry to use the blog to spew my hatred this evening, but happy tidings shall be posted soon.
No I don't mean people taking photos in museums, but people who write complete and utter shit like this. And this isn't even a defense of photographers, but a blatant attack on assholes like this guy (and this guy) who think that appreciating art is an accomplishment and/or skill. Please tell me I'm not alone on this one.
Three Best (well, worst) Examples of the Article:
1) "They were there not to see and be inspired by artists of genius, but to take snaps to prove they were there." (blow me)
2) "Being a fair-minded person, always willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, I benevolently considered the possibility that they were taking the pictures so they could study and appreciate the paintings at length, in detail and in the comfort of their own homes, rather than hastily, surrounded by crowds. Being a realist as well, I immediately rejected this absurd thesis." (fap fap fap. is that someone vigorously stoking their ego?)
3) "Should musicians, writers, artists, actors etc be exempted from the principles of collaboration because they are merely exercising their creative talents, which are free of ideology and politics?" (by this point in the article I lost all respect for the man)
Sorry to use the blog to spew my hatred this evening, but happy tidings shall be posted soon.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Get Those Calendars Out
So I admit, there's no fucking way I could possibly keep up with everything that is going on in LA.
Ever.
But fortunately for us all there is help out there. Thanks to our good friends over at Art Review we now have artcalendr.com (yes, I correctly misspelled that). Though still just a Beta it seems to be kicking ass. Pretty much it's a chance for you to keep your finger on the pulse of the Non-City (or whatever city you happen to be in) with regards to all the exhibits going on at museums and galleries around town. You can even create a free account that allows you to create a personal calendar and to do lists.
And for those who really like convenience, here's a nice list of galleries in the LA area with links to their website. Just in case you need it.
One more thing, don't forget tomorrow night is Shannon Ebner's book release at the Mandrake. You know you want to be there (if not for the hordes of cultured persons, at least for a couple stiff drinks).
Ever.
But fortunately for us all there is help out there. Thanks to our good friends over at Art Review we now have artcalendr.com (yes, I correctly misspelled that). Though still just a Beta it seems to be kicking ass. Pretty much it's a chance for you to keep your finger on the pulse of the Non-City (or whatever city you happen to be in) with regards to all the exhibits going on at museums and galleries around town. You can even create a free account that allows you to create a personal calendar and to do lists.
And for those who really like convenience, here's a nice list of galleries in the LA area with links to their website. Just in case you need it.
One more thing, don't forget tomorrow night is Shannon Ebner's book release at the Mandrake. You know you want to be there (if not for the hordes of cultured persons, at least for a couple stiff drinks).
Monday, August 31, 2009
Note the Boxes
See those pretty little boxes down there?
Right there.
Three of them.
We'd love it if you loved us back vicariously through them.
Right there.
Three of them.
We'd love it if you loved us back vicariously through them.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Parents. Got to Love Them
So not quite photographic, but amazing nonetheless.
This is a series of short videos by Lernert Engelberts & Sander Plug featuring artists discussing their work and attempting to "explain" their art to their parents. I think we can all sympathize on some level. You can check out a compilation of selections from each of the nine artists that participated here and watch the full episode of Arno Coenen and his father here.
And if you're brave enough (and happen to speak Dutch), you can see all the episodes here.
And let us not forget about Shannon Ebner's book release at the Mandrake this coming Wednesday.
This is a series of short videos by Lernert Engelberts & Sander Plug featuring artists discussing their work and attempting to "explain" their art to their parents. I think we can all sympathize on some level. You can check out a compilation of selections from each of the nine artists that participated here and watch the full episode of Arno Coenen and his father here.
And if you're brave enough (and happen to speak Dutch), you can see all the episodes here.
And let us not forget about Shannon Ebner's book release at the Mandrake this coming Wednesday.
Monday, August 24, 2009
The Shan Shan
I know, I know. It's been way too fucking long since the last post. And I'm sure everyone has been waiting ever so patiently.
But I just can't keep this event to myself. Shannon Ebner, an amazing artist/photographer/professor/human being, recently had her book THE SUN AS ERROR published with the support of LACMA. Her explanation of the book would do much more justice than anything I can say about it, so I'll leave it to her. And on September 2nd there is going to be a book release at the Mandrake which, according to my inside source, is already shaping up to be quite the party. It's going from about 7:00 to 10:00, but wouldn't be surprised if it went well over.
So brace yourself for an evening of schmoozing with Los Angeles' elite artistic community and the most fashionable hipsters alike.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me!
And by me, I mean blog.
No joke.
It's been one year since we attempted to think. Let's keep up hard work and kill some more brain cells this years.
No joke.
It's been one year since we attempted to think. Let's keep up hard work and kill some more brain cells this years.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Round Deux
Given the success of the last one, Long Beach City College is holding its second Photo Fest.
Starting tomorrow and going til the 4th they're going to hold a series of lectures, workshops, and portfolio reviews on a wide range of topics. If you want in on any of them you should sign up on the school site (though some are already filled, there are still plenty with availability).
And most importantly, tomorrow at 1:00 there will be a lecture on toy cameras. So if you're in the area, definitely be sure to check it out. And then report back to me since I won't be able to make it.
Starting tomorrow and going til the 4th they're going to hold a series of lectures, workshops, and portfolio reviews on a wide range of topics. If you want in on any of them you should sign up on the school site (though some are already filled, there are still plenty with availability).
And most importantly, tomorrow at 1:00 there will be a lecture on toy cameras. So if you're in the area, definitely be sure to check it out. And then report back to me since I won't be able to make it.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Los Angeles, I'm Yours
Things are looking good for photography here in Los Angeles. Super stoked about our meet-up on the 4th which is promising a solid turn out. And now come to find out the April is the Month of Photography in the Non-City.
MOPLA (Month of Photography - Los Angeles) is going to be organizing a month of events surrounding the photographic community. Here's what they have to say about it:
"In April 2009, the inaugural Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA) will showcase the enormous photography community, inclusive of commercial, fine art and photojournalism. As the second largest photography community in the United States, Los Angeles will provide a distinctive backdrop to the celebration of the photographic image.
MOPLA was established and exists to advance the celebration of Photography, through a variety of events and programs designed to inspire and invigorate the photography professional, enthusiast, emerging professional and collector.
MOPLA's two-fold mission is to advance dynamic programming designed to engage and stimulate the photography community, as well as to present a comprehensive resource of exhibitions and events in April 2009."
You can check out the full schedule to see everything that's going on and I'll definitely keep you posted on any events of particular appeal.
T-minus 7 days until 4/4
MOPLA (Month of Photography - Los Angeles) is going to be organizing a month of events surrounding the photographic community. Here's what they have to say about it:
"In April 2009, the inaugural Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA) will showcase the enormous photography community, inclusive of commercial, fine art and photojournalism. As the second largest photography community in the United States, Los Angeles will provide a distinctive backdrop to the celebration of the photographic image.
MOPLA was established and exists to advance the celebration of Photography, through a variety of events and programs designed to inspire and invigorate the photography professional, enthusiast, emerging professional and collector.
MOPLA's two-fold mission is to advance dynamic programming designed to engage and stimulate the photography community, as well as to present a comprehensive resource of exhibitions and events in April 2009."
You can check out the full schedule to see everything that's going on and I'll definitely keep you posted on any events of particular appeal.
T-minus 7 days until 4/4
Monday, March 23, 2009
4/4
Fellow Travelers! Here it it, the next LA Lomo meet-up:
We're meeting on Saturday April 4th at 10:00 a.m. at my apartment. There's a tram sign on the sidewalk so we'll probably be congregating there, or just keep an eye out for a bunch of people with cameras in hand. From there we're going to head over to the closest DASH pick-up (don't worry it's just a couple blocks aways) and taking the F Line on into the heart of downtown. It's just twenty-five cents each way, so make sure to bring quarters. Then it's an all out Lomo escapade the likes Los Angeles has never seen before. There's plenty of spots to check out and districts to get lost in. So make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring tons of film. And really we'll just be exploring until our trigger fingers go numb or film runs out.
And for those who still have energy enough to soldier on, that evening is the opening of USC's Senior Seminar show "What From White" over in Culver City at the H. Kazan Gallery. Definitely worth checking that out and any other potential openings going on in the neighborhood. We should be able to work out transportation, and who doesn't enjoy carpooling?
So grab your cameras, load up some film, and get ready to conquer Los Angeles one frame at a time.
We're meeting on Saturday April 4th at 10:00 a.m. at my apartment. There's a tram sign on the sidewalk so we'll probably be congregating there, or just keep an eye out for a bunch of people with cameras in hand. From there we're going to head over to the closest DASH pick-up (don't worry it's just a couple blocks aways) and taking the F Line on into the heart of downtown. It's just twenty-five cents each way, so make sure to bring quarters. Then it's an all out Lomo escapade the likes Los Angeles has never seen before. There's plenty of spots to check out and districts to get lost in. So make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring tons of film. And really we'll just be exploring until our trigger fingers go numb or film runs out.
And for those who still have energy enough to soldier on, that evening is the opening of USC's Senior Seminar show "What From White" over in Culver City at the H. Kazan Gallery. Definitely worth checking that out and any other potential openings going on in the neighborhood. We should be able to work out transportation, and who doesn't enjoy carpooling?
So grab your cameras, load up some film, and get ready to conquer Los Angeles one frame at a time.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Shut Up and Listen
Or not. Your choice.
This Tuesday night at LACMA contemporary artist Barbara Kasten will be speaking with Charlotte Cotton (head of the photography department) at 7:00 in the Brown Auditorium. Best part is it's free, though you just need to pick up a ticket from the front box office.
This should be of some interest to all you fellow Lomo travellers out there because the topic of the evening is Kasten's renewed interest in photographic abstraction and its role in the medium as a whole. Though I've personally never heard her speak before, I've been told she has some pretty interesting ideas. So if you have the time you should definitely come join in on the fun.
This Tuesday night at LACMA contemporary artist Barbara Kasten will be speaking with Charlotte Cotton (head of the photography department) at 7:00 in the Brown Auditorium. Best part is it's free, though you just need to pick up a ticket from the front box office.
This should be of some interest to all you fellow Lomo travellers out there because the topic of the evening is Kasten's renewed interest in photographic abstraction and its role in the medium as a whole. Though I've personally never heard her speak before, I've been told she has some pretty interesting ideas. So if you have the time you should definitely come join in on the fun.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Anonymous
So my former professor/personal hero/amazing artist Shannon Ebner (head of the photography department here at USC) is curating a group show at the Helen Lindhurst Gallery this coming week and there's an open call for work to be included. Interested?
The show's being call "Anonymous" and will be up from the 24th to the 30th. Pretty much it's a salon style exhibition where anyone can come and participate, and as the title suggests, it'll be done anonymously. There will be an actual "hanging party" on the 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 when you can come in an put your work up, grab something to eat, and hang out with the rest of the contributors. And if you can't make it to that, there will be a ladder, levels, tacks, and tape in the gallery all week for you to use.
And even if you don't have any photographs to hang, definitely come and take some of everyone else so next time this happens you won't have the same problem.
The show's being call "Anonymous" and will be up from the 24th to the 30th. Pretty much it's a salon style exhibition where anyone can come and participate, and as the title suggests, it'll be done anonymously. There will be an actual "hanging party" on the 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 when you can come in an put your work up, grab something to eat, and hang out with the rest of the contributors. And if you can't make it to that, there will be a ladder, levels, tacks, and tape in the gallery all week for you to use.
And even if you don't have any photographs to hang, definitely come and take some of everyone else so next time this happens you won't have the same problem.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Art "Swap Meet"
So I just got an e-mail out of the blue from Phantom Galleries about an art swap meet going down this weekend over in Long Beach. Since attempting to explain this may very well end in me failing, I'll give you what I was told, straight from the source:
"Bring along a small art work in the afternoon between 2-7pm to be hung then and there. Then find another work by another artist, and swap the work by the end of the night. This can be done as many times as you like throughout the evening until close at 9pm. It is all up to the two artists involved and no one is obligated to swap at all. Meet other artists in the community and exchange art, idea's and maybe make some new friends. This project was developed in honor of Raid Projects Swap Meet."
This is all going down at 390 E 3rd Street in Long Beach at the gallery and sounds like it'll be pretty interesting. Though this one was announced on such a short notice they said in the e-mail that they hope to make it a monthly event. Time shall tell I suppose.
"Bring along a small art work in the afternoon between 2-7pm to be hung then and there. Then find another work by another artist, and swap the work by the end of the night. This can be done as many times as you like throughout the evening until close at 9pm. It is all up to the two artists involved and no one is obligated to swap at all. Meet other artists in the community and exchange art, idea's and maybe make some new friends. This project was developed in honor of Raid Projects Swap Meet."
This is all going down at 390 E 3rd Street in Long Beach at the gallery and sounds like it'll be pretty interesting. Though this one was announced on such a short notice they said in the e-mail that they hope to make it a monthly event. Time shall tell I suppose.
But I definitely plan on checking it out and if you are so inclined to join in on the fun you should RSVP (liza@phantomgalleriesla.com) and stop by sometime.
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