Governor Schwarzenegger signed a new law which will lay fines on uncooperative paparazzi who “physically invade the privacy” of a celebrity in order to photograph or videotape them.  First amendment violation or a necessary regulation on frenzied tabloid culture that’s reached fever pitch? →

Anish Kapoor: Memory
Guggenheim Museum – New York, NY
Opening 10/21/09
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Anish Kapoor‘s Memory is his latest site-specific installation which explores perceptions of depth, color and scale. Last December, I saw the sculpture at the Guggenheim in Berlin, the only piece being exhibited in the small gallery space at the time. On one side, you can only see the Cor-Ten steel facade of the exterior. From that vantage point, the sculpture resembles an alien space capsule →

In this darkly morose video for “Drugs,” the Black Heart Procession performs their latest single off of their record Six, a collection of love-weary ballads in the tradition of  songwriters like Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash. The slow-motion montage of drug addicts and melancholic piano may be the biggest downer and deterrent to drugs since Requiem for a Dream. Likewise, the rest of the new record features apocalyptic soundscapes that would be fitting scores to a Cormac McCarthy novel. In support of its release, the remaining members of BHP, Pall Jenkins and Tobias Nathaniel, will embark on their first world tour in three years. →

Nate Frizzell: Lost in the Thicket
LeBasse Projects – Los Angeles, CA
Opening 10/17/09
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LeBasse Projects presents gallery-represented artist Nate Frizzell’s new solo exhibition, Lost in the Thicket. In this much-anticipated show, Frizzell introduces new themes of self-discovery within his work. The gallery will complement Frizzell’s work with The Kids Are Alright in the Project Room, a traveling group show curated by gallery director Beau Basse. →

SENA is a new line from Sena Yang, a dear friend of mine yet a talented designer in her own right. Sena has proven her design chops working at La Rok, Alexander McQueen, Catherine Malandrino, and Sue Stemp. SENA is debuting their 2010 collection entitled as “Urban Promenade” with an emphasis on knits offered in a wide range of →

I always marvel at how something so intricate can come from something so simple. It’s enough for me to see a few yards of fabric morph into a three dimensional garment, but when designers are able to turn materials that have absolutely no correlation with fashion into covetable and wearable items I’m simply at a loss for words. →

LeBasse Project: The Kids Are Alright
10/17/09-11/07/09
Culver City,CA
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In its last stop of a five city tour, LeBasse Project is proud to present The Kids Are Alright, a collection of 12²x12² paintings from a group of 25 emerging artists,all of whom are still attending or recently graduated from art school.Hailing from some of the most prestigious art schools such as Art Center,Parsons, Otis, Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advance learningand Rhode Island School of Design, this group of artists includes →

I Feel Different
Los Angeles, CA
10/20/09-01/24/10
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LACE is proud to present I Feel Different, a multi-media group exhibition organized by guest curator Jennifer Doyle. You can be sure to check out the works of Nao Bustamante, James Luna, Lezley Saar, David Wojnarowicz, Monica Duncan, Lara Odell, Susan Silton, and Niña Yhared (1814). I Feel Different will make you feel different. The project explores the uniqueness of each individual as well as the transformational power that art has upon us. What makes this exhibit different from others is rather than attracting visitors who come to critique art, it brings together artists and →

Falnama: The Book of Omens Celebration with Kirby
Washington D.C., CA
10/20/09-01/25/10
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In celebration of “Falnama: The Book of Omens”, mural artist Michael Kirby will recreate an image from the exhibition the artwork on view in the Sackler Gallery.Kirby will use a technique called ephemeral mural painting, also known as street painting. Over a period of five days, using mediums such as pastels, lacquers and tempura. Kirby will recreate an image of the sun found in a Falnama created in the 1580s. The original painting is on loan from Topkapi Palace →

A Heartwarming Tribute to Desmond Dekker
Social Science Recording Loft – Downtown LA
10/17/09
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The people at Social Science is proud to present 40 Years in the Desert, in remembrance of the Godfather of Rocksteady! They guarantee fun and spiritual vibes for those who can join this musical affair. There will also be a cash bar with cheapie drinks and DJ’s spinning The Best of Desmond and Associates.

The night will featuring enlightening Desmond Dekker covers with a bunch of our favorite bands. Each act will be playing one original and one Desmond Dekker cover to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Israelites” →