Things seem quiet right now. But there’s always something to see.
Friday, March 21
Wally Hedrick, Wally Hedrick: War Room, @ The Box. An early conceptual and anti-war piece I have some vague familiarity with, this is a neat opportunity to see a piece that’s rarely, if ever, been exhibited in LA. Reception is 6-8 PM.
The Mechanic, @ The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre. LA almost lost the New Beverly not so long ago, and now in addition to a revived New Bev, the Cinefamily has brought sound, colour and life to the Silent Movie Theatre. I was bummed that my schedule didn’t allow me to go see Henson’s Man Eating Cube, amongst other rarities, earlier this week, but if I’ve got the steam left in me tonight, I won’t be missing The Mechanic, part of their Charles Bronson: The Sacred Monster series. Supposedly it’s one of his best films, and devotees of the Cult of Bronson swear by it. Show starts at 10:30 PM .
Saturday, March 22
Panopti(con), @ Bank. Group show curated by Martin Durazo featuring Kiki Seror, Kottie Paloma, Ichiro Irie, Chris Tallon, Christopher Pate, Chris Solars, Osvaldo Trujillo, Rafael Gallardo, Michael Dee, Anders Lansing, Jonathan Furmanski, Sherin Guirguis, Christopher Haun, Tim Nolan, Martin Durazo, Skip Arnold and Gordon Dalton. Anything involving the concept of authoritarian power or the panopticon gets my attention. Notable in this grouping are Getty video wizard Jonathan Furmanski and ex-Angels Gate Studio Artist and personal fave Tim Nolan. Reception is 6-8 PM.
Monday, March 23
Allan Kaprow, Art As Life, @ MOCA. The member’s opening is the 21st, so if you’ve got tickets, you’re probably going to that. I’ll be there. Hopefully it will be less of a crush/hipster party than the Murakami opening. First day for public viewing is Monday, the 23rd. This exhibition is about to blow up with various revisitations of Kaprow’s work all around LA, including his ice block structure, Fluids, which I’m involved in (more on that later).
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I expect there will be a smaller crowd, as the other half of the Geffen doesn’t open until May. MoCA did a great job of putting together the show.
http://imoralist.blogspot.com/2008/03/mocas-alan-kaprow-art-as-life.html
Did MOCA do any PR for the show? I’m a member and I received nothing whatsoever announcing this exhibition.
You have joined the ranks of those who have crossed paths with my google doppelgänger Jonathan Furmanski (also a photographer, and Pixies fan). According to a peace deal brokered in Chicago in 1998 he got the East Coast and I the West. Please to check jonfurmanski.com for a more appropriate link to all your Jon Furmanski needs.
Ha ha. I know two other artists who have the same problem with Internet dopplegangers. Thanks for the correction, and correction is made.