Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 5:00AM Paul Chatem presents new work at Dialect Downtown, check out River Rock Bones and other artists/galleries tonight at Art Walk DTLA.
A video gallery director/founder MJP did on Paul last year for a group show he was in at the Grammy Museum
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 5:00AM Gallery friend and AFRIKAN BAAZAR artist Cassi Amanda Gibson has been working on this project. Were really proud of what she is doing to help the Uganda Skate Park. More info HERE
Please donate to the Uganda Skateboard Union via Pay Pal via skateboardugandadonate@yahoo.com
One year ago Cassi Amanda Gibson visited their handmade skatepark and emailed us photos. Since then the kids of the skateboard union and Jackson Mubiru, the union’s founder, have consistently inspired us and everyone else who we shared their story with.
To say that skateboarding will put an end to a 20 year long civil conflict would be naive, but the principals exercised by the Uganda Skateboard Union have, and will continue to change lives for the better. In a region where international non-profits and NGO’s providing aid are often viewed with skepticism, or viewed as parental, these youth have created their own social epicenter where their positivity and creativity is infectious.
Their numbers are growing exponentially every day, and with the growing numbers, gear and resources are being run through faster then they can arrive in the region. Sparrow was stoked to team up with Sky High Skateshop, Special Sauce, Supreme, and Boundless NYC in helping provide the Union with over 100 pairs of brand new skate shoes, dozens of new decks, trucks, clothes, books & magazines. The kids were stoked too. Cassi and her sister Nicolette returned to Kampala twice over the course of the year to bring the kids more supplies and to film a short video for http://sparrowmedia.net
Please donate to the Uganda Skateboard Union via Pay Pal via skateboardugandadonate@yahoo.com
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 5:00AM Our friend Nathan Spoor debuts a new painting in NYC at Bold Hype Gallery, the group show opens this week September 9 and is titled Things to Come
This is a video gallery director/founder MJP did on Nathan Spoor last year for a group show he was involved in at the Grammy Museum
Monday, September 6, 2010 at 5:00AM We picked out a few classic American paintings/sculptures that pretty much sum up what Labor Day is all about and what Americans may be doing.
EATING SANDWICHS AT A BBQ - Roy Lichtenstein Sandwich and Soda 1964 NOT GOING TO WORK - James Rosenquist Untitled 1973
TALKING POLITICS - Jasper Johns Untitled Flag with Vase 2000 FAMILIES PLAYING WITH DOGS - Jeff Koons Ballon Dog 1995
Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00AM Last night we had a brief conversation with someone about Robert Williams (of Juxtapoz) and it got us to thinking about all of the other weird and interesting things we like (mostly in video)
Here is our first curated video series: Paranormal x Psychedelic Art Pt. 1
Our ALL TIME favorite comes from LA based director Alan Algee with his Main Attraction vid by A Race of Angels
We don't really like the song (No its not a Cee Lo remix either) but we do like the (Power remake) video. See our original post of Power and its inspiration HERE.
Australian director Nabil made Welcome To Heartbreak by Kanye West
Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 5:00AM We have our own WALL (mural) project were plotting out but this Todd Lown piece in Seattle serves as great inspiration!
Friday, September 3, 2010 at 5:00AM It is rare for a multi-talented, multi disciplined artist to be sophisticated in all mediums. Dennis Hopper proves that as an artist if you submit to being the student you can master the arts. Who cares if the art world gets the memo late, his exhibit at MOCA proves that they have FINALLY gotten it and him. Its up until 9/26/10 so peep it.
Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 5:00AM Hank Willis Thomas opens today at the Goodman Gallery in Cape Town, exhibit is titled All Things Being Equal
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 5:00AM Yesterday while working on location in Los Feliz I was told that the Ennis House was for sale. This Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece was built in 1924 and is a textile block house.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 5:00AM Friend of the gallery Amanda Lopez recently hit us up and said she's working on new shoots for the Cali Love series.
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 5:01AM There is still time to see this project at the Hammer Museum runs until 9/26/10
Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 5:00AM Tonight in LA at the Hollywood Cemetary, when the sun goes down the movie starts
Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 5:00AM The work of painter/actor Ernest Waddell opens today ARTE:PARTY:4 starts at 7pm.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 5:00AM Its the summer time in LA and everywhere is HOT HOT HOT!
Dawn Okoro Paintings from the Selfsploitation series: colored pencil & watercolor on paper
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 5:00AM Modern Minature tempura, gouache, watercolor on paper
Monday, August 23, 2010 at 5:00AM Canadian artist Winnie Truong has a solo show up Hirsutus at Katherine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects until September 5
Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 5:00AM Good friend of the gallery photographer David Lee stopped by the space, he caught us up on his forthcoming projects and future exhibitions of his fine art work. David takes stills for all of Spike Lee's (his brother) films and many others.
