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Culinary Art: Donut Sculptures and Mezcal-Inspired Murals
Photo courtesy of Manny Castro
Now that you've finally gotten over the jarring event that was Daylight Savings, it's time to start planning the rest of your week. Thankfully, there are two food/art hybrids coming up. Here's what:
Manny Castro's Donut Sculptures: The nuts and bolts of this week's sweet event at the Downtown L.A. Art Walk are enough to have us sold: Free admissions. Yummy Donuts. Free Alcohol. Live DJ. Boom. The party is a celebration of Manny Castro's newest collection of donut sculptures, which look like a 3D version of Kenny Scharf's work. Castro's exhibition is taking a decidedly more lighthearted turn for the event; you might remember him for his politically-driven mural on a local Chick-Fil-A that read "Tastes Like Hate." For Thursday's soirree, he'll be bringing in DJ Paz to keep the vibes high. (And hopefully not violate his probation.) Thursday, March 14, 6pm-midnight, 840 S. Los Angeles St. 90014
Mezcal and Murals at Guelaguetza: Also celebrating the fusion of the culinary world and art is Oaxacan mainstay Guelaguetza. On Wednesday, they'll be unveiling a new mural by the group La Piztola, as well as a photography exhibition by mezcal enthusiast Susan Coss. The event, which aims to celebrate all things Oaxaca, starts at 7 p.m. You can RSVP at info@ilovemole.com. Naturally. Wednesday, March 13, 7pm, 3014 W Olympic Blvd. 90006
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