The ArtReview Power 100 is out and unfortunately the OC Art Blog did not make the list. Perhaps they are unaware of the level of influence we have on the art world. Anyway, Go check it out and go head over to ArtReview Digital to get your free email copy, available on the 16th. Are you on the list? ...
Hello Peoples- So Artforum paid a visit to OC. Boring. Although this comment did stand out: I sat next to an elderly collector who wore the black pants suit and oversized Italian sunglasses representative of her breed. After bragging about the recent purchases of works by artists whose names I’d never heard before, she offered this insight when asked her thoughts on the biennial: “Let me put it this way, I haven’t seen anything I’d buy.” Let me help those of you that arent familiar with our local scene...
Artforum made a vists to the Calif. Biennial at OCMA and writes about it here. If interested The Flog actually has pictures of the art. Just scroll down a bit. ...
It's time again for Soundwalk. This Saturday from 5-10pm there will be walking tour with about 50 artists participating. Head to Broadway & Elm in downtown Long Beach annd get your bearings there. Last years was a blast so I'm sure this year will be even better. Hope to see you wondering around. ...
Local Painter Daniel du Plessis opens The Disenchanted Forest this Thursday at the Fullerton College Art Gallery. The opening will run from 5-7pm and the address can be found here. You really should see his work up close if you get a chance. The man has skills. ...
Jit Fong Chin over at SqueezeOC has done a couple intv's so far of artists that will be included in this years Calif. Biennial at OCMA. Mario Ybarra can be found here. (What is it that he does exactly?) Kate Pocrass can be found here.(Cult of the boring). Show opens this weekend. ...
This Saturday enView Gallery will be opening a show by artist Emily Counts. The opening will run from 7-10pm and the 4th Saturday artwalk will be going on in the East Village so go check that out too. I'm sure open will be up to something. ...
Thank you to everybody who came out to support Adam and the space. Fun was had by all and we both appreciate your support. As usual bad photos follow: Adam Rompel Art Anybody recognize this guy? Lucy H.G., Christine Morla & Eric Smail. Lucy and her Imaginary Scientists will be the next show at the office. OCMA Op's man & new surfing partner Brian Boyer taking a break from getting ready for the Cal. Biennial. Ed Giardina chatting with Susan Joyce of...
Adam Rompel's show at The Office opens tomorrow night. The opening runs from 6-9pm and I hope to see you all there. ...
First in a series of Art World Facts: 1. All Gallerists hate other Gallerists stable of artists, especially if they sell. But they won't say anything in public. They just tell us. Cheers, Orangeberg ...
Couldn't resist. Either could Brangelina. ...
The California Biennial at OCMA will open on Oct. 1st so mark you calendars. I'll be at the press preview next week so I should have some photos posted up here soon. Excited about this one because Bull.Miletic is included and they opened the first show at The Office. More to follow. ...
I was going to try and stay away from this thing for multiple reasons but this has an OC Connection. OC based artist Jeff Gillete left a little something for Banksy. Don't believe the hype...
The OC Register came out with their 13th annual Best of Orange County list today and the winning galleries are: 1. Laguna Beach Art Galleries (is that a gallery?) 2. Wyland Galleries "Exclusive Wyland, Disney collectibles" 3. Village Gallery "One of the largest Thomas Kinkade Dealers" (Their words not mine) Welcome to the OC art scene folks! ...
Christine Nguyen has a great write up in Artforum's Los Angeles Picks. Nice job! ...
