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Art Openings: Neon Vacation, Sock Monkeys & Dreamland
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While at today's Downtown Art Walk, check out the fabulous retro imagery of Melissa Sims in Neon Vacation at M.J Higgins. Crediting her inspiration to Doris Day and Elvis movies & the golden age of TV; this exhibit will be a fun Technicolor time capsule!
Runs thru June 8th. Opening reception tonight from 6-9 p.m.
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Friday
Feminine wiles abound at Thinkspace in a group show entitled Uncommon Gardens featuring Cala Koopman, Kelly Vivanco, Lilly Piri, & Catherine Brooks. This pretty exhibit is described as, “a glimpse inside the female psyche”. Plaits & Fringe new works by Kris Chau will also open Friday night in the Project Room. Runs thru June 6th.
Opening reception - 7-11pm
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd.
323.913.3375
www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/
Across town in West Hollywood, Wilcox & Esada Gallery is unveiling Sock Monkeys & Superheroes the pop-art stylings of children’s book author/illustrator Dave Wilcox. “Art for children of all ages”, Wilcox is well known for his outreach to LA’s charitable art programs.
Opening reception – 6-9pm
Wilcox & Esada Gallery
9009 Melrose Ave. West Hollywood
310.724.5705
www.wilcoxesada.com
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Saturday
Get your glam on Saturday at Bandini Art at the group show Blood & Glitter. An offering of punk, sci-fi & psychedelia from James Gobel, Alejandro Gehry, Carrie Jenkins, Eddie Ruscha, and Michael Schulman. Runs through June 21.
Opening reception – 6-8pm
Bandini Art
2635 S. Fairfax Ave. Culver City
310.837.6230
www.bandiniart.com
Escape to Dreamland in a huge group show curated by artist Annie Wharton at Jail downtown. Featuring “great young artists on the rise”, this exhibit deals with the concept of escapism during a tumultuous time in the country both politically & economically. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, video & installation will all be part of this presentation at the unique gallery across the street from LA’s County Jail. Runs through June 14th.
Opening reception – 6-10pm
Jail Gallery
965 Vignes St. #5A
213.621.9567
www.thejailgallery.com
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