Blur Them Lines...

Happy Birthday Juxtapoz!!!

Most people know art makes my heart skip a beat (well so do food, music and shoes but whatever) but an art and charity combo is enough to make a girl...well...you know...

For their 15th Anniversary Juxtapoz is hosting an art auction where all proceeds will be donated to the Power House Project to help purchase and renovate foreclosed and abandoned homes in the Detroit area.

Upper Playground is hosting a viewing of the artwork and meet and greet with the artists November 14.

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2009 7-11 pm
WHERE: The Factory Place Arts Complex, 1308 Factory Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Shag Sale...

Southern California artist Josh Agle (better known as Shag) is having his 1st swapmeet TOMORROW at the Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery...You can pick up limited edition prints and original paintings and other fun stuff...

Barkley L. Hendricks : Birth of The Cool

I headed to the Santa Monica Museum of Art today for the Barkley Hendricks exhibit and I was blown away...The picture above titled "Sweet Thang" is the perfect example of his work... The light, the shading, the attention to detail is absolutely amazing...His paintings are so clear and crisp you'd think you were looking at a photograph...He captures the fashion and attitude of the times and of the people with such ease it can do nothing but amaze you...If you are in LA I suggest you catch the exhibit before it ends 8/22 its well worth it...

THE BOONDOCKS IS BACK!!! WOO HOO!!

Sorry... I was just so excited about this I think it warrants it's own post...Aaron McGruder will be bringing The Boondocks back to Adult Swim starting October 8th and I can't wait!!! The delay since last season was so long I was scared Huey and Riley weren't coming back but I'm thrilled they are...Shoulda known they were on CP Time...Hey better late than NEVER!!! The new episodes are to be filled with rappers and other black talent who lent their voices to the upcoming season... It's bound to be another season of black radicalness from Huey mixed with gangster antics from Riley...Sounds like the story of my life...

Jay...Jigga...Jazzy...Whatever You Wanna Call Him...

DOES indeed have a new album coming out...Nah Right is reporting that it's TRUE!!! Jay has a new album coming out...And I for one can't be happier...I mean did we really expect him to retire...How many rappers retire and actually stay retired? The NY Times is reporting the album will drop in early November...Read More and check The NY Times link over at Nah Right...

*On a side note...The portrait of Jay above is by one of my favorite young artists Cbabi Bayoc and it is available at the Bayoc Studio (which very honestly deserves a post of its own)...

ish...

Paris Hilton launched Rich Prosecco...This girl will put her face on about anything... I guess there's a market for champagne in a can...Altho I think Sofia conquered this market a few years ago and between them and the mini Moet...I don't really think we need another portable champagne...

Why do I have this bowl?!!! The one I have cost about $25...My boss picked it up in Amish Country!!!! Wonder if they know someone bit their ancient art of bowl making...Probably not...That's what happens when you shun technology...Peeps take yo ideas and start charging $75 for them...

Since when can an airline ask you to get off a flight for wearing revealing clothing? This 'fit ain't even THAT revealing! If it was me I'd sue too...

It was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to download free ringtones on the new iPhone...follow this link before they make them take it down! LOL!

Forbes also has info about unlocking the phone so you can use it with other carriers besides AT&T... Good ish...

Tokidoki X Onitsuka Tiger Collabo

We know I love Tokidoki and Tokidoki collabos (if you click collabos at the right about 4 tokidoki one's show up) but a Tokidoki X Asics Collabo?! It's like the collabo from heaven...I can't even believe it's happening...I've looked everywhere but there aren't any pics anywhere on the net to give hint as to what they might actually look like...Guess we'll hafta wait and see...Over at the Tokidoki blog Simone answers a few questions regarding the collabo in the comment section of his Sneaker Pimp post...Tell you one thing... I'm coppin' them when they come out...And yeah...I can say this without seeing the shoe...That's how much faith I have in Tokidoki and Asics...There will be 2 styles, 4 colors dropping in Spring 2008...Man that seems like a long time away...

Fly Girls...

Sorry for the late notice...I've been really busy and I'm a lil behind on blog posts...

Brent Rollins first solo exhibit opens tonight...

Fly Girls: Original Edits + Remixes

This unique series from the L.A. native mixes the sexiness of the female form with hip-hop informed aesthetics through one-of-a-kind graphic compositions and limited edition digital prints.

August 31, 2007

7-10pm

HVW8 Gallery (site has a lot of info regarding the show)

661 N. Spaulding Avenue

(corner of Melrose and Spaulding)

Thanks SlamXHype...

MOCA X Murakami Collabo

I was soooo excited when I ran across this article in the LA Times...MOCA will be having an exhibit with Takashi Murakami this fall...The exhibit starts in October and will run until February...What's unusual about this exhibit is that there will be a Louis Vuitton pop up store in the middle of the museum...According to the Times, the items being sold at the pop up store will be marked around $300 higher than at the LV store...There will be at least one new item available at MOCA that will not be available anywhere else...A lot of people think this is some sort of conflict in interest but very honestly...I dunno... I think the melding of art and fashion is always good ish...Hey maybe they can get Kanye to perform at the opening reception...Now THAT would be hot...

In other MOCA news...In October they also have an exhibit opening titled "Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas" ...It is a collection of work Emory Douglas created while he was Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party...The exhibit includes over 150 works and I can't wait to see it...If you really know me you'll know I'm a revolutionary at heart...Every now and then you'll even see me throw my fist in the air...The fact that MOCA recognizes the brillance of his graphic design enough to present it to the next generation is why they're my favorite museum (sorry LACMA)...Check it out...Feed your inner-renaissance man...and oh yeah...Power to The People...

For The Masses...

Scion Presents: To The Masses

August 25th-September 8th, 2007

Curated by Giant Robot

Featuring: Caroline Hwang / Ben Woodward / Feric / Dan-ah Kim / Brian Ralph / Eishi Takaoka / Kohei Yamashita / Olaf Ladousse / French Opening

Reception: Saturday August 25th, 7-10pm

Free Valet Parking

The Scion Installation L.A. Space is located in the Culver City Arts District in a brand new 4500 square foot location.

Scion Installation L. A.

3521 Helms Avenue (at National)

Culver City, CA. 90232

310.815.8840

Gallery Hours:Wed-Sat 11am-6pm, or by appointment

We all know how I love art...

This Might Explain Remy's Bad Luck Streak

I saw this over at Nah Right and all I can say is Remy Ma has lost her mind...I think Miami Kaos might be right...This whole shooting situation might be some kind of divine retribution...When are ya'll go'n learn to stop playin' with God?

Hoodiez Toy Release

If you're looking for something chill to do this weekend there's a toy release going down for Hoodiez Toyz at Meltdown Comics...They were designed by Carl Jones who is/was (I'm not sure which) the producer and illustrator of The Boondocks (aww I miss The Boondocks)... Signing 2-6PM...Mixer until 10PM...Should be good ish...

Tokidoki X Toy2R Collabo

So we all know how I LOVE Tokidoki AND collabos! Here's another one between Tokidoki and Toy2R ...They have produced a limited edition 8-inch Red Bear Qee. Only 300 of the figures are available...Freshness Mag has all the details...

On another note...check out my Tokidoki screensaver my bro put on my 'kick about a week ago...I LOVE IT!!!

XLarge Logan Hicks Farewell

Logan Hicks is leaving LA...

To mark my departure from Los Angeles I will be having a 'Farewell show' the XLarge Upstairs Gallery on Vermont Avenue. I invite those of you on the west coast to come have a drink with me, and check out my newest body of work. In addition to the new body of work, I will also be showing some gems that have been tucked away in my studio. I started to clean out my studio, and I keep running across pieces that have slipped into the storage corners of my studio. Many of these pieces have been sold out for years, so this will be your last chance to pick up the pieces.

Logan Hicks Farewell Los Angeles Show

May 17th-July 4th

Upstairs Gallery

X-Large Los Angeles

1768 Vermont Ave.

Telephone: 323-666-3483
Opening Reception

Thursday May 19th

7pm - 9pm

Bodega Avenue

I fell in love with The Boondocks back in 2000 when they were relatively new...This was way before Riley even started growing corn rows...The characters reminded me so much of people I actually knew and could relate to that I signed up to have it delivered to my inbox every day... Well when Aaron McGruder went a lil Dave Chappelle last year and just stopped writing the strip abruptly it left a hole in my heart that I was still trying to fill...Until now...

While reading the current issue of Latina I came across a quick article about Bodega Ave. so I had to check it out...

Bodega Ave. is the brainchild of Tara Lopez, Tatiana Suarez Pico, and Aurin Squire. It's a pop fantasy and ridiculous satire based on a bunch of pre-teens in Brooklyn. The diverse cast of kids reflects not only upon New York but most of America. Many of the stories come from personal experience and memories of growing up amidst a neighborhood of dredlocks, braids, and jewfros. The cartoon is about growing up weird and out of place in the world. For those of you, who’ve ever felt the same way as a child or adult, Bodega Ave. is the place for you

The fact that they are multicultural was enough to grab my interest...In NY I know it's more common to see black Latinos but trust... growing up in LA it was a little difficult sometimes explaining to the other kids in the 'hood why my family was speaking spanish (especially when I look black and Chinese...when I was young they thought I was a Vietnam war baby my mom adopted...She used to get so heated! comedy!) Anyway these kids are HILARIOUS...Ale and Julian are brother and sister and they are Latino (what kind...I'm not quite sure...I'm guessing Puerto Rican)...Edgar and Sven are twin brothers and they are an Irish/Dominicano mix...Haruko is a Black/Japanese mix (but she can speak Spanish)...Caren is Jewish which leaves Esperanza who is also Latina but I'm not quite sure what...Anyway check them out...I'm sure you can relate to one of them...They're pretty funny kids...

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Braggin' Rights...

I was running through the mall... NOT shopping... I was literally supposed to be running through the mall with my friend... Then I saw a tokidoki hoodie in the window and I had to stop in Planet Funk to see what else they had goin' on in there...Now this is a store I've been in once about 7 years ago because someone gave me a gift certificate...Needless to say I was very happy I went in...I came out with this wifebeater that just speaks for itself...The art..The Ode to LA...I had to brag about it...

Insa Kangol Collabo Available

Insa has just annouced that his limited edition collabo with Kangol is now available on his site...I stopped by the gallery opening night and it was a good time...Good art, Good drinks, I met Insa (who is really cool and who if anybody knows...does not take pics) and had a little fun with my boys...Good ish...

This guy Meloe thinks he's funny...

Bua...Coming To A City Near You...

I'm sure you're familiar with Bua's work even if you don't think you are... He's currently on a nationwide book tour so check him out when he comes to your city...Support the Arts...

Disney's First Black Princess...

Disney FINALLY has created a black princess...it's about damn time...