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Tatiana Plates by Jill Fenichell

09.30.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home   |   By: Alex Jones
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Melamine salad plate in red, yellow and brown motif. 9″ diameter. Imported. Dishwasher safe. Shown with Tatiana Dinner Plate. On sale here for $4 a plate.

In Graphics We Trust

09.30.08   |   Posted in: Art & Design   |   By: Andrea Tumino
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German visual artist Sebastian Onufszak focuses mainly on vibrant print projects, engaging interactive media and swirling motion graphics. Since 2002 he has been working as an art director and freelancer for an international range of high-end clients, such as, SonyEricsson, Mercedes, Congstar, Red Bull, & Jeep. His own creation/portfolio, In Graphics We Trust, is true display of this man’s talent. Many projects include different type styles dancing along side an immense amount of photographs and repeated graphics in an array of gorgeous colors that bounce at your face. Much of this work is featured in numerous publications and exhibitions worldwide. Currently he is living in Duesseldorf, Germany and working for Parasol Island, an animation and design studio.

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Omadaka - Kyoteizinc

09.29.08   |   Posted in: Art & Design, Music   |   By: Alex Jones
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Directed by Hiroshi Kizu and featuring the dancing of Masako Yasumoto.

Alex Prager

09.29.08   |   Posted in: Art & Design   |   By: Andrea Tumino
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The very amazing Alex Prager was born in Los Angeles in 1979. Splitting her days between Florida, California, and Switzerland she never had enough time to settle down for a formal education. In her early twenties, she became inspired by the work of William Eggleston and pursued photography, teaching herself the equipment and lighting effects through trial and error. Still residing in Los Angeles, Prager continues to exhibit her work in various shows throughout the city.

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Abbot Kinney Festival

09.28.08   |   Posted in: Events   |   By: Alex Jones
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For those in the Los Angeles area and especially those on the west side, the annual Abbot Kinney Festival goes on today from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM in Venice. Abbot Kinney Blvd will be closed to traffic from Main St. to Venice Blvd to accommodate 3 stages of live music, dancers and performance artists, a family courtyard, traditional festival and ethnic foods, beer garden, green living area and over 300 vendors featuring original, handcrafted goods.

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Cabas Soana Bag by Louis Vuitton

09.26.08   |   Posted in: Fashion   |   By: Alex Jones
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Here’s a bag sure to put a spring in your step. Made of kangaroo leather, think of it as a personal kangaroo pouch. Referencing a Caribbean island, Soana collection is available in grey (shown left) or brown (shown right). Kangaroo leather, Damier nylon lining, polished brass. Features zippered closure, inside patch pocket, and cell phone compartment. Size: 13″ x 15.5″ x 4.7″ You can find it here for $1860.

Off Register Los Angeles

09.26.08   |   Posted in: Art & Design, Events   |   By: Neu Black
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OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, September 27th, 2008, 7-11pm
Little Bird Gallery
Featuring music by Pedro Benito + Jimmy Tamborello

Foundation Projects presents OFF-REGISTER, a traveling group exhibition of experimental printmaking. The OFF-REGISTER exhibition will showcase prints by a collection of international artists and graphic designers associated through the professional practice of commercial print design, but that do not consider themselves printmakers. Artists include: Robin Cameron, Michael Coleman, Justin Fines, Ryan Giese, Grotesk vs. Lowrider [collaboration], Steven Harrington, Maya Hayuk, Cody Hudson, Evan Hecox, Ben Loiz, Geoff McFetridge, Colin Metcalf, Andy Mueller, Michael Perry, Jon Resh, Joel Speasmaker, Todd St. John, Andrew Townsend, David J. Weissberg, WEWORKFORTHEM: Michael Cina + Michael Young [collaboration], and Rory Wilson.

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Max Haus Promo by Marcelo Garcia and Molho

09.25.08   |   Posted in: Art & Design   |   By: Alex Jones
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Brazilian director Marcelo Garcia directed this fantastic promo piece for Max Haus, a modular loft producer. The result is a freeform piece exploring habitat, diversity, living, and taste. Production credit goes to Molho, a studio based in Sao Paulo. The piece was made over a month and a half using several types of animation techniques and styles executed by Molho’s 2d and 3d teams.

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The Biggest Dance Ever @ the Grand Avenue Festival in Downtown LA 9/28/08

09.25.08   |   Posted in: Events   |   By: Neu Black
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Join hundreds on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles at the dance event of the year! As part of the Grand Avenue Festival, Active Arts at the Music Center invites you to the BIGGEST DANCE EVER featuring The Electric Slide!

No dance experience necessary. 15-minute mini-lessons at 12:45pm and 1:45pm. The big dance will take place at 2:45pm at the corner of First Street and Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles, near the Music Center. The Electric Slide, original choreographer/copyright holder Ric Silver.

Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes at the cultural heart of Downtown LA as theaters, concert halls, museums, and other attractions along Grand Avenue join together and offer a free and unbeatable day of entertainment.

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Brandon Boyd at Mr Musichead Gallery

09.25.08   |   Posted in: Art & Design, Events   |   By: Kimiko Elizondo
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Brandon Boyd, of the pop band Incubus, is currently showing a new collection of paintings and illustration at the Mr Musichead gallery in Hollywood. Boyd new work makes references to graffiti/ street art. While maintaining a heavily illustrative focus.

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