Color and juxtaposition are often at play with Canadian photographer Coco Amardeil. She continually explores our preconceptions and stereotypes in a culture clash of dimension and hue. Now based in Paris, Coco split her upbringing between London, Montreal and Sao Paulo. This multi-cultural perspective is evident in her vast body of work including pieces for Milk, Nokia, and Rolling Stone.

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The inaugural Art Los Angeles Contemporary is being held this weekend at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. The fair presents 55 top international blue chip and emerging galleries from around the world, with a strong focus on Los Angeles galleries.

In addition, the fair hosts a comprehensive programming series, including world class artist talks, panel discussions and an artist film screening series all on site at the Pacific Design Center.

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION:
Thurs, Jan. 28th 8:30–10:30pm ($30 admission)
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave in West Hollywood

The fair runs through Sun, Jan. 31st – check site for hours/details:
http://artlosangelesfair.com/

Purchase tickets for the opening night reception here:
http://artlosangelesfair.com/opening-night-tickets

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Cell phones are great for snapping pictures and getting them out to the world quickly and easily. The problem is that unless you’re three feet away from you’re subject, you can’t make out any details. Such is the case at events with large crowds of media racing to get the first shot. This telephoto lens attaches to you’re cell phone and will have you uploading photos and youtube videos in seconds. Coated optical lens for magnifying objects up to 8 times; clear focus; adjustable clamp for fitting most phones. Imported. Adjusts from approx 1.5″w to 2.75″w. Pick it up here for $30.

There are so many great digital services for artists it’s getting tough to keep track of them all. Our latest favorite is Canvas Pop, which helps you get your photos on canvas and up on your wall.
Whether you want to print your digital photos large scale or print your digital art large enough to have a show, Canvas Pop can get your work off your machine and live in the real word by uploading files to your website. They can even split files into 2,3, or 4 sections if you want something a little different. Prices range from $30 (8×11)-$219(24×72) although we’d probably stick to large sizes.

If you’ll recall a little while back we posted on the spicy new look of playboy.co.uk as both an exciting interpretation of a print magazine in online form, as well as a nod to the classic style of 60-70’s era.
As a result we were quite pleased when we caught a glimpse of the in class re-brand study by MFA student Alex Cornell. Though this takes Playboy in a significantly different direction business wise, it’s one that make a certain amount of sense. As we mentioned in our previous post, Playboy was a magazine that touted the female form as art (or at least something beautiful) rather than something dirty. So it makes a certain amount of sense for Playboy to cut back on nudity to the point where it’s a step beyond the Maxim level, but with MUCH better articles.
You can check out this project on ISO50.com, or check out a few extra spreads from the book (NSFW) on AlexCornell.com (scroll down a bit for the slideshow)

Sat, Dec. 19th 7-10PM (21 and over)
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
Holiday party + release of the new wine bottles from Plata Wine Company featuring labels from Man One and Chaz Bojorquez + live music from DJ Phyz Ed
http://platawine.com
www.crewest.com

Sat, Dec. 19th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City
“Immortal Artifacts” featuring new works from KuKula
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2010)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, Dec. 19th 7-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles
‘A Furious Heartbeat’ – an evening of art and music featuring live performances and more – ‘Let Fury Have The Hour’ prints and copies of ‘A Heartbeat and a Guitar’ signed by Fairey and D’Ambrosio will be available for sale + a special musical performance by D’Ambrosio, the legendary Wayne Kramer of the MC5, and special guests and much more
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2010)
www.subliminalprojects.com

Sat, Dec. 19th 7PM-Midnight
Synchronicity Space
4306 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles
“First Years” silent art auction to celebrate their 1 year anniversary + Beautiful/Decay Book 2 release party – silent auction bids start at $1 – see site for full lineup of artists and contributors to the auction
(On view through Jan. 16th, 2010)
www.syncspacela.com

via Sourharvest

Polish photographer Sebastian Szwajczak has a very nice body of work. His sizable portfolio consists mostly of fashion and portrait photography. You can browse more of his work on his site. His book demonstrates beautiful use of light and color. When he’s not shooting, he’s running the agency BIART.

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This series by photographer Fred Lebain looks like a modern re-interepretaion of surrealist painting. Lebain has shot at various locations around NYC, printed the results, then returned to the locations to create a cut and paste juxtaposition of art and reality. The real character in this series comes from what Lebain chooses to hide, show, or mask, with the re-incorporated prints. There’s something very Magritte about this, but it still feels fresh and fun despite the conceptual reference.

via Design Boom

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Thurs, Nov. 5th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Dark Doings” featuring new works and an installation from Dan Witz
(On view through Dec. 3rd)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Fri, Nov. 6th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice / 310.428.6387
“The Hinterland In My Room” featuring new works from Anthony Clarkson, Ciou, Emma Overman, Macsorro and Rudy Fig + live painting from John Park
(On view through Nov. 28th)
www.cavegallery.net

Fri, Nov. 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“And We All Go” featuring new works from Mark Bodnar
(On view through Nov. 29th)
www.laluzdejesus.com

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Newly launched Lonny Magazine experienced some slight growing pains yesterday going down for a bit after, style guru, Gwyneth Paltrow gave props in her November GOOP newsletter. This fresh of the virtual presses lifestyle mag is the brainchild of veteran blogger/designer Michelle Adams and photographer Patrick Cline who’ve named it as a nod to their two fave cities, London and New York. Their fresh take on web editorial utilizes the click/drag web mag format and maintains traditional two page spreads. The two earned their periodical chops at Domino Magazine which closed in 2008. While advertising is definitely driving this machine, the vivid photography and pointed articles outweigh the many full page ads. They have even tapped Design*Sponge’s Grace Bonney for their premier issue, giving us an inside look into her Brooklyn abode. We eagerly await the next issue, which is slated to hit the web early December. Until then we’ll keep enjoying Michelle’s blog M.A Belle and Rubie Green, where she currently sells her wares.