LA's favorite transplant venue, Zebulon, is at it again. Originally in Williamsburg but way more fun out west, be sure to dress for good times and flash photography. The Radio Reverberation crew will keep it groovy for ya late into the night, and Salazar has you covered on the tacos.
Zebulon Cafe
Saturday, August 25, 2018
9:00 PM | RSVP
Keith Calhoun and Chandra McCormick have been photographing prison life and labor practices for more than thirty years. The Louisiana State Penitentiary was once a plantation and is known as "Angola," the country of origin for many of the slaves; alternatively monikered "The Farm" due to its continued output of cash crops. The complex is bigger than the island of Manhattan and operates as the largest maximum-security prison in the United States.
In the minds of Calhoun and McCormick, slavery never really ended at Angola.
Art + Practice
Saturday, September 22, 2018
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
On display through January 6, 2019
Monday through Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Recent BFA Simone Kennedy Doig displays rich, fantastical paintings that grapple with feminine autonomy and collaboration. Doig's work will be shown alongside Antonia Showering's bold, veering towards abject figurative pieces. Both women are graduates of the Slade School of Fine Art in London, so this is an opportunity to view juxtaposed contemporaries.
Baert Gallery
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
On view through September 22
Wednesday through Saturday 11am - 6pm
Taking the abstract to the point of completion, American artist Frank Stella's work is a favorite to any museum-goer. Utilizing the power of line and primary color, Stella continues his multi-decade legacy into 2018 with this look at his recent works.
Upstairs, explore German artist Thomas Scheibitz's collection of paintings and sculpture, The Hunter In The Snow, another set of abstractions. Colorful and intense, enjoy Stella and Scheibitz in the same space.
Enjoy what's sure to be expert display and curation by the Sprüeth Magers team.
Sprüeth Magers Gallery
Thursday, September 13, 2018
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
On view through October 27
Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 6pm
Make Room LA's opening for installation-performance artist William Lamson is highly anticipated. From Storm King to the Arts District, Brooklyn-based maker Lamson is known for his confrontations at the intersections of the natural world and masculinity.
Make Room LA
Saturday, September 1, 2018
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Forgiveness, a song by Cassette Tapes on Spotify
Cassette Tapes is prepping for their best year yet with the release of their brand new single from their upcoming EP 'Side A'. Due sometime in September, the San Francisco based duo has become a favorite around the Gems & Secrets platform since making their debut on our site back in January.
They've come a long way and we've loved every moment of it. With the anticipation for their debut EP on the rise, we can't wait to see what the duo has in stored for us next.
If you're a fan of indie-pop, hip-hop, or if you're simply looking for something with some uplifting/positive energy, Cassette Tapes will remind you on what great music actually sounds like. Don't forget to connect with the artists online so you can stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy!
Co-directed by Sam Macon and Faythe Levine, Sign Painters is a 2014 documentary exploring the economy and art of hand-painted signs throughout the country. The film champions artists who've dedicated their careers to this highly-specialized, almost-endangered form of visual communication. The Institute of Contemporary Art will be screening the film after a few opening remarks from Macon.
Free event, recommended RSVP
The ICA LA
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Breakout Vermont singer and songwriter Noah Kahan releases remix from Grammy award-winning producer, RAC. RAC has remixed hits for chart-topping artists including Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Lana Del Rey, Bob Marley, and more.
If you're looking for a quick pick me up, RAC remixed Noah Kahan's 'Come Down' and it's absolutely brilliant. We love the instrumentation and Noah's vocal style is some of his best work yet. The Vermont based singer/songwriter is no stranger to writing catchy songs.
'Come Down' arrives hot on the heels of his latest success with Grammy-nominated Julia Michaels. Available on his 2018 debut EP, Hurt Somebody, the song charted at #1 on Australian national radio for three weeks straight, while also charting in the Top 40 at Hot AC stateside.
“‘Come Down’ is about an experience I had helping a new friend through a moment of intense anxiety. I didn’t know this person well, and we were isolated for some time together, which made for a revealing and very human experience.”
— Noah Kahan
Upstairs at the Ace Hotel is always a fun time with strong drinks and a decent staff, so we don't expect anything less of the Friends of Friends Social Hour. This month they're celebrating three years of work and anticipation with the release of Somni's debut album, Bloom.
Upstairs at The Ace Hotel
Thursday, August 23, 2018
8:30 PM - 1:30 AM
GOVI is back with a fresh new remix of Bazzi's, 'Beautiful'. If you're a fan of house music, GOVI has a particular style that we're obsessed with. Charming vocal production, a rolling bass-line, and of course a rhythm so infectiously catchy, you'll be forced to get up and dance along.
If you like this, check out some of the producer's original work here;
From the mind of Daniella Mason.
Daniella Mason is no stranger to the Gems & Secrets platform. Today, we are thrilled to share her best work yet. Titled 'Human', we immediately fall in love with Daniella's incredible voice. Her lyrical energy and writing style will tug at the strings of your heart and fill you up with happiness.
Accompanying the new release, Daniella delivered a jaw-dropping music video that tops anything she's released to date. The cinematography, the story, and the level of quality is enough to turn anyone with good taste into a life-long fan. We're excited to share this new release with you and we look forward to covering more from Daniella in the coming months.
Don't forget to connect with Daniella Mason to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy!
"'Human' was born out of an experience last year where I was working constantly, keeping my head down, clocking 90 hour weeks," Mason explains. "My husband always had the perfect timing of poking his head into my studio and asking me to dinner or simply sitting with me as I worked, and that human connection would always shake me from my work trance. One night I said to him, 'You remind me that I'm not a machine.' I wrote it down because I knew it would come back around. And as it usually unfolds, the song ended up having an even deeper meaning because it tells the larger story of how we've both become so much more alive, so much more human, because we decided to be vulnerable with each other. Neither of us are naturally inclined to be that way, so our daily choice to expose the things we're tempted to hide is truly the most beautiful of all of the journeys we've been on together."
— Daniella Mason
Asphalt, a song by stefan on Spotify
This next release is truly something special. stefan is an artist that landed on our radar not too long ago and we immediately fell in love with his writing style. stefan's way with words is a work of art. The imagery and the artist's ability to relay such deep emotions to the listener is a level of artistry that not a lot of artists can pull off, but stefan does.
We love the instrumentation and we love the melodic and energy-driven production. It's a solid release from the artist and we couldn't be any more excited to share it with you today. If you like this, we encourage you to check out the artist's Spotify or Soundcloud page. Don't forget to connect with stefan online to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy!
