Sarah Horwitz Written by: Baha H. Danesh If you find yourself in Los Angeles between now and December 20th 2015, I sincerely hope you can experience the lush, deep imagery of Sarah Horwitz’s inside the American Jewish University. She is one of 39 artists in 7,567mi, Los Angeles to Jerusalem, presented by the Jewish Artists […]
VisionLA Fest has invited the L.A. arts community to get involved in a vitally important project. By engaging the international dialogue on climate change, imagining creative responses and building momentum for change, artists and storytellers have a crucial role to play in shaping a better future. A citywide celebration of the power of art to […]
Summer Sendoff BBQ Series Shplinton & Friends: Photo Recap Photo credit: Baha Danesh
Ben Jones On Saturday, July 11th 2015, Ace Gallery Beverly Hills presented a major solo exhibit by Ben Jones. The self-titled exhibition, Ben Jones, transformed Ace Gallery into an immersive space filled with Video Paintings and wall-climbing New Ladder sculptures as well as the introduction of T.V. Paintings and Cinema Paintings. Ben Jones’ work is […]
Douglas Alvarez Location: Los Angeles Occupation: Artist Interviewed by: Baha Danesh Douglas Alvarez’s conceptual paintings use vibrant compositions that frequently combine organic forms which emote ecstatic nostalgic feelings and eccentric humor. His experience within the city of Los Angeles is captured in each painting. Various dualities and contradictions play out including food and pain; abstraction and […]
RAINBOW S H I F T We Choose Art is pleased to announce “RAINBOW SHIFT” curated by Baha Danesh and Tiger Munson, opening June 5th from 7pm- Midnight at The Montalbán in Hollywood. Visual art contributed by: Angel Villanueva • Ben Cuevas • Charles Rosenberg • Cindy Jackson • Colleen Sandland • Dwora Fried • Duane […]
We Choose Art and The Montalban are pleased to announce “BUEN CONSEJO: A Cinco de Mayo Art Celebration” opening Tuesday, May 5th from 7-11pm at The Montalbán in Hollywood, California. Following We Choose Art’s philosophy of creating a collaborative community of artistic expression, this unique exhibition continues to document the vibrant and creative cultures of […]
Create:Fixate Presents – I Art You On Monday night, I visited the Create: Fixate team for a special behind the scenes installation night of “I Art You”. My evening began at their new Venice location where curator and producer Michelle Berc was busy creating a magical atmosphere for Create:Fixate’s 13 Year Anniversary Celebration. As the night swiftly passed by, the […]
Max Presneill, a Los Angeles-based artist, unveiled his latest body of work at the Garboushian Gallery in Beverly Hills. His exhibit, TRIUMVIRATE, displays a unique style of abstract and conceptual themes that empower him to explore outside the boundaries of basic fine art. Max delivers a brightly colored and busy assessment of the world he […]
Saturday January 10th marked the opening night of “Pareidolia” at The Red Pipe Gallery. The evening was brimming with talent, and with Curtis Stage, the organizer and participant behind the show as my guide, my palette expanded through the works of Adam Scott, Amy Maloof, Brian Thomas Jones, Jacob Fowler, Julie Whaley, Ryan Travis Christian […]