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Introducing LAB ART at Fred Segal Santa Monica

9 Apr 2013

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UnknownLAB ART, the largest art gallery in the nation dedicated to street art has recently joined the Fred Segal Santa Monica family.  The new LAB ART Santa Monica location, (500 Broadway) spans 2,000 square feet, showcasing over 100 works by 19 different artists.

Behind LAB ART’s new doors are colorful works, by various street artists such as renowned urban artists: Alec Monopoly, known for his paradoxical interpretation of the Monopoly man, and Thank You X, famed by his images of pop art icon Andy Warhol.

Curated under the watchful eye of former fashion designer Iskander Lemseffer and art collector Rachel Joelson, LAB ART’s collection defies categorization, embracing the wide-ranging, indescribable street art movement, with works from a variety of different mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawings, mixed-media, photography and installations.

The unprecedented line-up also includes works by artists: Kai Aspire, Mar, Dog Byte, Louis XXX, Max Neurra, Lydia Emily, Carl Paoli, Gregory Siff, among others.

The first LAB ART Gallery, opened their doors at 217 South La Brea to the Los Angeles street art community in 2011. To keep up with their quickly growing, and coveted collection LAB ART has officially opened their second location at Los Angeles PR Firm, P3R‘s client Fred Segal Santa Monica.

LAB ART’s Grand Opening Reception will be held Thursday, April 18, 7-10 p.m.

For more information, please contact Jordan Jennings (jordan@myp3r.com)

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Public Art: Adding Aesthetic Beauty to Los Angeles

29 Sep 2012

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Los Angeles can at times be a bustling metropolitan full of people in route to work or to the next hot spot. But amidst the city lights and traffic jams, Los Angeles has also become a haven for art that spans from the many museums to the curiously and often beautiful works found around the city. Here is a list of the most creative commissioned works found in Los Angeles that sprinkle a bit of fun into Angelenos’ daily routine.

The city has recently seen a new trend of electrical outlets dawning Sunset Boulevard that are creating a wave as passers-by are left to wonder, why an outlet? The meaning is left to interpretation but it is safe to guess these city slickers wouldn’t mind a real outlet to charge up that iPhone’s critical battery.

Los Angeles gets a touch of New York as Curtis Kulig, an NYC artist and photographer, displays a very straight forward message in his popular Love Me project. This former Creative Director for HBO’s How to Make it in America, takes his conceptualized campaigns to decorate Beverly Boulevard.

A larger than life public art piece can be found at the Wilshire Vermont Station. With the intent to bring a little tranquility to an uber-bustling area, environmental artist April Greiman painted the mural possibly for that reason alone and perhaps to take the edge off of the oh-so stressful traffic jam.

Hollywood is given a colorful addition in this artful piece that displays a bit of vintage Hollywood glamour with style icon Audrey Hepburn. One of the most talked about public art pieces since its appearance at a local photo lab, this mural pays homage to the actress while also giving everyone something fabulous to look at.

What is your favorite commissioned public art around town?

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Daily Dead Speaks with P3R’s Client Christien Tinsley for Tell-All Interview

27 Sep 2012

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Special effects makeup artist and character designer, Christien Tinsley recently sat down with Daily Dead, a news powerhouse in all things horror, to speak about what drives this artist to create works that have brought him such acclaim as the Academy Award.

It is safe to assume that most individuals are motivated by something to pursue their dream and as Christien reveals, the start of his dreams began in his childhood bedroom in Seattle, WA, creating Halloween masks and sculptures. Inspired by the legends within special effects makeup and design industry as well as his incendiary desire to create, Christien speaks of how he later found himself in Los Angeles, CA, with little more than a vision of where he dreamed to be.

The interview goes into the artist’s history as leading prosthetic and special effects makeup designer for the hit show American Horror Story that has gained unparalleled popularity for its stark originality and impacting visual effects. Subtle hints are also dropped as to what fans can expect from the second season of American Horror Story and a brand new movie called Killing Them Softly starring Brad Pitt. Visit the article HERE to find out all of the sneak peak treats.

What’s your dream job?

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Diamond in the Rough: A Masterpiece Surfaces in the Most Unlikely of Places

13 Sep 2012

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Flea markets are a place to find those vintage odds and ends you’ve been missing in your home. But never would you expect to come across a 19th century painting by leading French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, as was found in West Virginia. Art curators and the art world at large were stunned at this seven dollar Glad Bag Flea Market purchase.

Adding to the “unbelievable” factor, is that the lucky owner, a Virginia woman, had the initial plan to cut the Renoir out of its original frame, a plan thankfully averted by the owner’s mother. Speculations of how the painting made its way from France to land in West Virgina began to circulate, all of which eventually ended with a Pittsburgh native who had purchased the Renoir from a French art Gallery in 1926.

At any rate, the current owner is more than thankful and looks to sell masterpiece in an auction that will begin at a mere $100K; just a little more expensive than her previous, seven dollar flea market find.

 

What’s your best flea market find?

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Beauty In Rebirth: Remembering 9/11 in World Trade Center Commemorative Time-Lapse

11 Sep 2012

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Eleven years ago, the nation bore witness to the attacks on World Trade Center  as it became apparent that the cirumstances which proceeded would be life altering. Now, in present day, we look back at a moment in U.S. history that will be recognized as a day of rememberence in one of the nation’s most trying times. The events of  9/11 are remembered also by today’s artists as they explore the simple beauty captured in the World Trade Center’s rebirth that is emblematic of just how far this nation has come since.

EarthCam, the leading network of live streaming webcams, documented the One World Trade Center Tower construction spanning from February 2010 until September 2012 in this artfully done time-lapse. In our ever-growing technological age, webcams have allowed us to capture moments we never thought plausible, allowing people to view live streaming videos around the world.

By capturing the reconstruction from multiple angles, both night and day, they have produced a one minute, twenty-second video that drives home the reality of the wake and rise of the World Trade Center and what America has lost and gained.

Which commemorative art piece has impacted you the most?

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Take a Walk on the Wild Side, of Art

14 Jun 2012

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Every second Thursday of the month, Downtown Los Angeles is swarmed with throngs of people. Why, you ask? It’s DTLA’s Art Walk! Galleries and shops open their doors to display local artists in a celebration of, you guessed it, art! Going on from noon until around 10PM, locals swarm downtown to get a sneak peak of the latest trends.

Mainly on Spring and Main St. and spanning from 2nd to 9th, you will see people going in and out of galleries with friends, family or flying solo. You can get a real feel for LA’s art community and those who just appreciate this culture. No need to rush, there are cafés, restaurants, and bars that offer specials when you need a break. Local artists also set up in the area with booths of clothing, accessories, and trinkets to take part in public art activities and programs. This day of the month is one not to miss as Downtown LA comes alive!

Does your city offer something similar?  Share with us!

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Legends of La Cienega 2012: Windows to the World

11 May 2012

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A fusion of art, fashion, design and culture, LEGENDS provides a unique combination of education and entertainment for those who appreciate design.  This is the 4th annual event where tastemakers from around the world come together to the La Cienega Design Quarter for 3 days of celebration!

On the itinerary for LEGENDS are cocktail parties and receptions, keynote panel discussions, art exhibitions, book-signings, trunks shows, and the signature window campaign featuring vignettes curated by the world’s top designers inspired by their favorite artists.  A power lunch at Compas, hosted by Elle Decor’s editor-in-chief Michael Boodro was one of the featured events.  Local L.A. floral design shop Dandelion Ranch incorporated a vintage atmosphere by utilizing old wine boxes as containers.

Elle Decor Lunch at Compas, designs by Dandelion Ranch

If you want one of these unique creations for your own home, visit Dandelion Ranch‘s pop-up shop at West Elm this Saturday and Sunday.

What’s the most unique container you’ve used as a flower pot?

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Barbie Masterpieces

14 Feb 2012

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What better way to honor Barbie’s 50th anniversary than to give her a new look? French artist, Jocelyne Grivaud recreated images using Barbie as the subject.  These art classics just got a whole new twist!

Marilyn Monroe Warhol

"Girl with the Pearl Earring" Vermeer

"Venus de milo" Alexandros of Antioch

Such a creative idea! Did you have a Barbie growing up?

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