Author: OC Art Blog

Orange County's top live music venue otherwise known as OCMA will be showing some good art over the next couple of weeks. On Jan. 28th a Chuck Close Prints show opens. Also on Feb 3rd OCMA will pull out Chris Burden's A Tale of Two Cities so we can all have another look. I think you should all go and give them some positive reinforcement for showing some art without a band in the next room. (although I understand you have to do what you have...

15 January, 2007 /

After Chinatown we ran down to the Torrance Art Museum to catch Carol Es before her opening closed. All three shows at the museum were good and it was nice to spend some time with Carol bagging on the art world. Some really bad photos follow (sorry Carol): part of wall installation MJP & Carol the FS boys with Carl Berg TAM ...

14 January, 2007 /

Last night I loaded up the boys of FS and headed out for a long overdue night of openings. First stop was Doug Harvey's show at High Energy Constructs in Chinatown. We all know Doug can write but he sure can make some great art too. Be sure to see it if you have a chance. Some photos follow: Ran into The Office's March artist Adrian de la Pena out front. Doug Harvey Mark Dutcher, Diana Zlotnick & Tulsa...

14 January, 2007 /

Unfortunately we are losing another art venue here in Orange County. It looks like SolArt Gallery & Cafe lost their lease and will be shutting down. Their 3 year anniversary/Final show will be Jan 27th. Go show your support. ...

12 January, 2007 /

After a bit of a hiatus we continue our Pissed Off Artist series with this. Would OCCCA like to respond? ...

12 January, 2007 /

The instigators over at Finishing School have built a Blog. Go check it out. ...

12 January, 2007 /

On January 15th the first radio station dedicated exclusively to the visual arts will debut. Artscene Visual Radio based right here in So Cal will consist of news, interviews, exhibition reviews and other visual art related information and will attempt to prove that visual arts can succesfully translate to radio. Be sure to go to the website and give them a listen on the 15th. ...

11 January, 2007 /

Sorry for the lack of posts. I pretty much extended my vacation from blogging. It was nice. This weekend be sure to go catch the show of artist and blogger Carol Es at the Torrance Art Museum. A Girl Apart opens on Saturday night and will run from 7-10pm. All the info can be found here. Have a great show Carol! ...

11 January, 2007 /

Matt Lipps - Horses Jan. 20th to Feb. 16thReception for the Artists: Saturday, Jan. 20th, from 6 to 9pmThe Office is pleased to present Horses, new photographs and sculpture by LA-based artist Matt Lipps. Marking the artists first solo exhibition, Lipps takes to familiar materials with unfamiliar subjects—working in large-format photography and low-tech sculptural forms, he seeks to intertwine the two practices in an elaborate narrative using horses as his main protagonists.“The project started when I’d heard that my estranged Father had ‘Googled’ my name...

02 January, 2007 /

OK. I'm done for the year. See you in Jan. It'll be a busy month. artLA, PhotoLA and Chuck Close at OCMA. Stay tuned. Have a great holiday season and may 2007 be all that you hope it will be. Here's my Baldessari Xmas card. Cheers! ...

21 December, 2006 /

I know I'm a little late on this one since the show has ended but I had a chance to catch Laurie Hassold's show at GCAC and I have to say it was probably one of the best shows in OC this year. Very good. Some photos follow: ...

19 December, 2006 /

We've been talking recently about where you might be able to get some art this season as a gift. Well for those of you with limited budgets here's your chance. This morning in Costa Mesa a selection of paintings were installed by artist Derek Sterkel along 22nd street. They're free for the taking. All the info can be found HERE. Happy hunting!! ...

13 December, 2006 /

This Saturday .ISM Quarterly will be holding a White Elephant Show where they asked 100 artists to donate work to help support Childrens Hospital of Orange County. It will run from 4 to 11pm and all the details can be found Here. ...

11 December, 2006 /

Office alumni Mark Dutcher's recent show at Solway Jones Gallery is reviewed in this months Frieze magazine. ...

11 December, 2006 /

Just finished reading Collecting Contemporary by Adam Lindemann. Enjoyed the book for its Q&A with the many high profile Collectors, Curators and Gallerists but I wouldnt really consider this a great beginning collector how to. This book is geared to those with art collecting budgets of six figures and greater. Still a good read. ...

09 December, 2006 /

Well the largest Art Fair in the US is off and running in Miami Beach and for those interested some up to date info can be found here and most likely here. Enjoy! Update: Looks like AFC is doing some live blogging from the various fairs. ...

08 December, 2006 /

There is no such thing as a good painting about nothing. - Mark Rothko Speaking of Rothko. Rumor has it that his current MoCA show at the Pacific Design Center is the best thing in LA currently. ...

07 December, 2006 /

While we're on the topic of where you can do some holiday shopping this year. Why not help the struggling merchants and artists in Long Beach's East Village Arts District. Looks like they could use the good cheer. I'll take anything from {open} if you feel compelled. ...

06 December, 2006 /

This Thursday night at OCMA they will be screening the videos from artists that were part of the Calif. Biennial. There will also be a special addition. Included in the screening will be Jeff Foye's and Robbie Miller's masterpiece Pencil Fight.I don't think you're going to want to miss this. Show starts at 7:30. ...

06 December, 2006 /