Downtown Los Angeles’ only monthly gallery guide in print, distributed during the month’s largest art event and locally afterwards in the Historic Core and surrounding areas.
Ace Hotel DTLA. “Chiaroscuro”. In association with Sage Projects, the hotel will present the latest work from fine art photographer and filmmaker Matthias Koenigswieser in his first solo exhibition – a series of images that hope to display “a story unfolding before the viewer’s eyes.” Opening Reception: April 10th, 7pm – 10pm. RSVP to: rsvp@SAGE-projects.com. Through April 29th. Segovia Hall, 2nd Floor. 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
Art Walk Lounge. “Lounge Happenings.” The lounge will be open for Art Walk this month with featured street artist Morley, coupons, giveaways, and more. April 10th. 634 S. Spring Street., Los Angeles 90013. http://downtownartwalk.org/artwalk-lounge
Blackstone Gallery. “Gary Ochoa.” Driven by his time working within fine arts museums, Ochoa brings his new work to Blackstone – “ an experiment between abstract painting and sculpture, with results that range from large-scale assemblage to raw, atmospheric collages.” Opening reception: April 10th, 6pm to 9pm. Runs through May 4th. 901 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90015. blackstonegalleryla.com. (909) 746-6308
Carol Cirillo Stanley Studio Gallery. A haven for fine arts photography in the heart of the Fashion District, past shows of Ms. Cirillo-Stanley’s have included “Paper Walls,” a photography exhibition that presented “the shapes, colors, and fantastic design found along the walls in Tuscany, Italy.” 112 W. 9th St. Suite 507, Los Angeles 90015, 949-633-8961, www.carolcirillostanley.com
CB1 Gallery. “Ground” feat. Emily Davis Adams. Brooklyn artist Adams presents her first solo exhibition following a series of group shows and residencies in New York, Berkeley, and France. Runs through April 27th.
“The Soft and Sweet Eclipse” feat. Timothy Nolan. The Los Angeles-based painter showcases his geometric artworks and sculptures. Runs through April 27th. W. 5th Street, Los Angeles 90013. (213) 806-7889. www.cb1gallery.com
CLADE Gallery. Developed and produced in Los Angeles by designer Maya Reynolds, CLADE’s artisanal collection is made in exclusive runs from high quality, natural materials. Aside from displaying their wares, their outpost on Spring St. plays host during ArtWalk to events like photography exhibitions from Dig Wayne, jewelry galleries by artists Delovo, Valou & Ray Wiley, and other fashion-centric shows. 600 South Spring Street Studio 105, Los Angeles, California 90014. Clademan.com
Curtis Simmons Gallery. Art Walk reception for artist and curator Curtis Simmons as his location becomes the newest gallery for Downtown Los Angeles, and the only gallery with a liquor license. AA (Art and Alcohol) is a daily event. 200 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. For more information visit curtissimmonsgallery.com
DAC Gallery. “Transmissions”. In their new space at 431 South Broadway Street, DAC presents a group exhibition curated by Virginia Arce and Nat George and featuring work from Mildred Anderson, Eugenia Barbuc, Shaka Gaston, Bessie Kunath, Jameel Linzy and more. 7-9pm; Opening Reception: April 10th, 6pm-9:00pm. DACgallery.com (213) 627-7374
Diego Cardoso Gallery. An ongoing exhibition of works from artist Diego Cardoso, who seeks to explore “urban environments through combining perception with the imagination creating a ‘magical realism’.” Art Walk: April 10th, 6pm – 10pm. 738 S. Los Angeles Street (Santee Village Courtyard), Los Angeles 90014, (310) 625-5861
El Nopal Press. The 5th Street gallery “publishes fine arts prints and lithographs addressing social issues relevant to the cross-border dialog between Los Angeles and Mexico City artists.” Look for monthly Art Walk demonstrations and showcases. 109 W. 5th St., Los Angeles 213-239-0417 | www.elnopalpress.com/
Gallery 1927 at the Fine Arts Building. ““InfraRouge: Experiments in Invisible Photography”” feat. Jean-Christophe Dick. Landscapes, people, and objects fall under Dick’s artistic eye, in this case using the otherworldly spectrum and juxtapositions of infrared photography. Artist Reception with Live Jazz Performance: Thursday, April 10th, 6pm-8pm. 811 W. 7th St., Los Angeles. 213-489-4054. www.artmeetsarchitecture.com
Gary Leonard/Take My Picture. The artist presents exhibitions drawing from a wealth of his acclaimed photographic work. Call for Opening Hours. 860 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90014, 213-622-2256,www.takemypicture.com
Gallery Mujo. Taking its name from the “Buddhist concept of impermanence, of nothing lasting forever,” this gallery collects spiritual artworks that place an emphasis on Buddhist values and “a special impact on the heart. Hours: Tue – Sat: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. 137 East Third Street, Los Angeles CA 90012. GalleryMUJO@yahoo.com. (909) 573-3627
Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts. “Revelations” A group show celebrating mixed media, painting, and sculpture with participating artists Ed Baker, Mirza Davitaia, Birgit Kostenius, Michael Moon, Tanya Ragir and Robert Toll. Art Walk Reception: Thursday, April 10th, 6pm-10pm. Runs through April 30th. Gallery Hours: 12 noon– 7pm (Tuesday – Friday), 12 noon-‐3pm (Saturday & Sunday), Mondays and evenings by appointment. Visit www.GDCAgallery.com or call Petra at (323) 309‐2875.
The Hive Gallery, “9th Anniversary Show” feat. William Basso, Deanna Adono, Naoko Narimatsu, Angie Carrasco, John Malloy and many more. Coupled with their “Avatars in Hiveland” show, in which artists exhibit their Hive alter egos, the gallery presents this Best Of selection from their company of artists. Opening Reception: April 5th, 8-11:30PM, $5 Suggested Donation. Runs through April 26th. 729 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Hivegallery.com
Hollywood Junkys. Exhibiting their wares and ethos during Art Walk, this Los Angeles St. space “creatively markets and recycles the interesting and forgotten specializing in objects, clothing, music and books.” 721 Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 323 356 0777, www.hollywoodjunkys.com
Jennifer Main Gallery. The artist presents her works of vibrant color in all mediums, but “mostly acrylics as well as mixed media, incorporating collage and painting.” Call for Opening Hours. 617 S Grand Ave. , Los Angeles, http://www.jennifermaingallery.com
The Jungle Showroom. DTLA’s newest collective merging art, fashion, and music offer regular performances, openings, and showcases. Open for April 10th Artwalk. 727 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, California 90014
LA Artcore. “Brian Adams” On occasion of his new book “I Am Alaskan”, Artcore presents this two-week exhibition that showcases Adam’s insights into his native state as “a site of vital sociological and environmental confluence and diversity among its inhabitants.” Opening Reception: April 19th, 3-5PM. Conversation with the Artists: 4PM
“International Exchange Thailand” The gallery honors Thai National Artist Dr. Kamol Tassananchalee, and also presents work from seven other distinguished Thai artists including Thawan Duchanee, Dacha Warashoon, Tawee Rujaneekorn, and more.Opening Reception: April 6th, 2014 3-5PM. Conversation with the Artists: 4PM. Union Center for the Arts, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. (323) 276-9320, http://www.laartcore.org
“Ten Year Represented Artists Retrospective” On the tenth anniversary of their collection of artists’ involvement, LACDA opens its doors for a selection of their work. Artists include Yolanda Klappert, Colleen Corcoran, Ole Terslose Jensen, Roxanne Brousseau-Felio, John Haubrich, and many more. Opening Reception: April 10th, 7-9pm. Runs through May 24th. 104 East Fourth Street between Main and Los Angeles Streets. (323) 646-9427. lacda@lacda.com
Machine Inspired Art (MIA) Gallery. “Artwalk Exhibition” Aiming to “explore and showcase the role and application of technology, in specific computational technology, within the creative process, the Main St. gallery celebrates Art Walk while exhibiting works from resident artists. April 10th, 6pm – 11pm. 530 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. (213) 293-9442. http://www.machineinspiredart.com
MB Abram Gallery. Celebrated architect and artist Ted Tokio Tanaka presents a monthly selection of drawings and paintings, which fall under contemporary, tribal, and African art. Open for April 10thArtwalk. 525 West 7th St, Los Angeles, 90014. 310-738-5235, www.mbabramgalleries.com
Miguel Osuna Art Studio. The Spring Street studio is the brainchild of the Guadalajara, Mexico-born Osuna, who specializes in evocative landscape and abstract works. Past exhibitions include “Spin,” where several artists contributed to spinning paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and video.” 410 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. www.miguelosuna.com
MOCA – Geffen Contemporary. “Mike Kelley”. A celebration and exhibition of over 250 pieces from of the highly influential artist, who used staples of American culture and filtered them through a variety of “modernist and alternative traditions.” The largest collection of the Detroit-born Kelley’s to date. Through July 28th. 152 North Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 626-6222. http://www.moca.org/museum/moca_geffen.php
MOCA on Grand. “Selections From The Permanent Collection Featuring “selected large-scale works or single-artist presentations from MOCA’s renowned Permanent Collection”, the museums invites you to take a glance at work from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hanne Darboven, Jorg Immendorff, Franz Kline, Barry Le Va, and others. Ongoing. 250 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012. http://www.moca.org/museum/index.php?
NWO Gallery. The brainchild of artist Curtis Simmons’ hits DTLA with its unique “infusion of photography, paint, and societal concepts”. Shows include regular exhibitions and “Art and Alcohol” every Saturday, in which the first 20 patrons receive one free drink. Past shows 200 S Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
REDCAT Gallery. “Games are forbidden in the labyrinth” feat. Javier Tellez. In his first solo exhibition on the West Coast, the artist/filmmaker Tellez uses new works to “question “the definitions and social prejudices established between the concepts of normality and pathology.” Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5th, 6pm-9pm. Runs through June 1st. 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 237-2800. REDCAT.org
Robert Reynolds Studio and Gallery. The workspace of the distinguished artist opens its doors monthly for Art Walk, displaying its permanent and touring exhibitions to the public from 1pm-9pm. 408 South Spring St. Los Angeles 90013. Gallery Hours: Mon thru Fri, 11am-6pm. By Appointment, please call (213) 308-8896.
Spring Arts Tower. The Gathering – Artists David Lovejoy, Liz Huston’s Art and Curiosities, Andrea Bogdan’s Studio, Jena Priebe’s The Fold, and Evi Piorunek’s Gather share a nest of galleries above the Last Bookstore, while painter Mary Antonelli exhibits her work on the ground floor. Open during April 10th Art Walk, 6pm-10pm. 453 S Spring St., Los Angeles, 213-623-4636, www.springartstower.com/
Steven Rowe Art Studio. The Australian-born artist exhibits his diverse range of drawings, paintings and window installations in his space in The Arty gallery. Open during April 10th Art Walk, 634 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.http://www.stephenroweart.com/
Terrell Moore Gallery. Los Angeles-based artist Moore, an “abstract process-and-materials” painter, exhibits his work and that of others in his Hope Street gallery. Past shows include “Perspective”, “Cutting Edge”, and “Downtown: Incomplete LA”. 1601 South Hope Street, S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. (213) 744-1999
Think Tank Gallery. “Festival of the Vagina” Photographer Philip Werner teams with Think Tank to put on a night of workshops, readings, and artwork based around his acclaimed Australian book“101 Vaginas”, in which a collection of women discussed their relationship to their bodies as well as displayed them. 939 Maple Ave. Ste. 200, Los Angeles, CA 90015. (916) 670 -3801
