Lots of art and artists to see this weekend in OC. The Irvine Fine Arts Center throws their name in the hat with Irvine 35. Irvine 35 will feature 35 (go figure) local artists and it opens on Friday night. Get the info here. ...
Finally, some truth. AFC is my current favorite blog. Much smarter/funnier/real then most of the poseur art critics out in the blogosphere. It's one thing to take on the big easy targets. It's another to tweak the nose of your peers. Much courage needed (although anonymity helps). Blog much appreciated. ...
Just had a visitor to The Office remind me that this Friday the HB Art Center opens the annual free for all Centered On The Center. The opening runs from 6-9pm and don't worry there will be plenty to look at. (Time for a real website Darlene...
This Sunday the Third Annual OC Biennial opens at the Muckenthaler. The opening will go from 12-3pm and will give you a chance to see what OC has been up to lately. This years show was curated by Mat Gleason of Coagula fame so I'm sure it will be a solid line up. (Office alumni will be present). ...
It's opening time again at The Beall. Tomorrow night knifeandfork (Sue Huang & Brian House) open "5 'til 12." The opening will run from 6-9pm and all the info can be found here. "5 'til 12 is an immersive narrative installation that explores the fragile human ego using evolutionary algorithms and game-theory. Through user identification technology, interactive video-based characters with complex personalities develop in direct response to audience participation over the 2- month duration of the exhibition." ...
Well it's looking more and more like Pomona is going to be the place to be this weekend. I was just notified that four Orange County artists will be featured at the SCA Project Gallery this Saturday night in a show curated by local legend Bob Pece. Reference/Image/Surface will feature Amy Caterina, Michael Maas, Ji Oh and Tom Pathe and will run from 6-9pm. Get the location off the Website. See you there. ...
There's another art event this Saturday you all should know about that is taking place in the Pomona Arts Colony. A new space is opening up called OneLeaf Fine Arts and is run by Jena McRoberts. This Saturday she opens the group show Confrontations. It will run from 6-12pm and I'm sure it will be a blast. Go to the website for all the details. Side note: Yun Bai who was just mentioned in the recent LA Weekly top ten emerging artist list will be...
I'm going to have to do some driving this weekend. Pomona, Torrance and Long beach will be destinations where shows are going on that I want to see. Anyway, let's start with Long Beach. This weekend the dynamic duo over at enView kick off 2006 with the first Los Angeles show by NYC based artist Maureen Shields. The opening reception will run from 7-10pm and will include a performance by the Duo ING at 9pm. enView gallery is pleased to present I’d Rather be Lucky than Smart,...
I'm beat. Usually during openings I just kinda hang, smoke a cigar and enjoy the conversation but for some reason tonight was busy. Lots of people showed up who I didn't get to spend as much time with as I would have liked. So, thanks for coming out, your support is very much appreciated and it was a blast. Look forward to seeing you all again in Feb. Oh and Joel, It was great working with you. It's people like you that make this stuff...
Bummer. We actually caught the Dada show at the Centre Pompidou while in Paris. Love the Urinal, the Dada show not so much. This is the second time this guy has done it, pretty amazing. Must be a painter. (no offense to all my painter friends...
It's time to shake off the holiday blues and get out there and support your local scene. I'll keep it simple for you and give you three things to do Saturday night: First off is Joel Heflin at The Office. Yes you have to go. Glenn Stern opens at SolArt. Alvin Gregorio closes out his residency at the Shed with a party. Call for details. Keep it safe out there. ...
I just got an email that reminded me that I forgot to let you all know that two of Orange County's own will be participating in a discussion this Saturday at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Starting at 2pm there will be an informal discussion between artist Jeff Koegel and curator Tyler Stallings. Both will be discussing Jeff's current exhibit at PMCA titled Real Estate. Jeff's show closes on the 8th so this could be your last chance. Go support the home team. ...
I'm happy to report that today I approved The Office's first ever ad in Artforum. Yeah? well I'm excited about it. I'm also happy that Mark didn't want to use an image. It makes it just a little more affordable. Anyway, look out for the Feb issue of Artforum where, believe it or not, Orange County will be representing. Oh, and be sure to come out to the show, it's going to be a great one. ...
Hello Everybody. Paris was great but freezing, glad to be back in the wet and cold of So. Cal. Anyway, I hope you're all well rested and ready for the first must not miss art event of the new year. This Saturday Joel Heflin opens his Found Measure Project at The Office. The Opening will run from to 6-9pm and all the details can be found here and here. Luckily sunny weather is predicted. Hope to see you all there. ...
Some landmarks for you. Who says it doesn't snow in Paris?? One of the (many) things I love about Europe is how they treat art as a vital part of life. This shot was taken at the Palais de Tokyo, that is work by LA based artist Sarah Morris in the background. How many children tours do you see at contemporary art spaces in the States?? Sure you'll find them at the bigger institutions here and there but not at the more difficult contemporary...
We're going to be taking off to Paris soon so no more posts until after the New Year. I want to wish everybody Happy Holidays and I hope 2006 is a great year for you all. Peace. ...
It's official. The Office now has a New Website!!! Many thanks to Mr. Ed Giardina for all his time and effort. While I'm at it I'm also updating the email and snail mail lists here at the Office so if you would like to be added please shoot me an email at choff (at) 2roads.com. Feedback appreciated. ...
Ran down to Newport at lunch to check in on Alvin Gregorio who is in residency at the Shed. The work looks great. He'll be having a closing party on Jan 7th from 5-12pm so you'll have plenty of time to go to The Office and the Shed that same night. Also be sure to watch for Alvin at The Office in Oct. 2006. Some photos follow: For all the NYC'ers. This is why I live in HB. It's the officially the first day of...
