The irony of banned books.

In the aftermath of the East of Eden Exhibition, and listening to NPR this morning...

American Library Association's Banned Book Week. The example used was John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath. He also wrote East of Eden.

excerpt from NPR
Sept. 29 marks the beginning of the American Library Association's annual "Banned Books Week," a commemoration of all the books that have ever been removed from library shelves and classrooms. Politics, religion, sex, witchcraft — people give a lot of reasons for wanting to ban books, says Judith Krug of the ALA, but most often the bannings are about fear.

"They're not afraid of the book; they're afraid of the ideas," says Krug. "The materials that are challenged and banned say something about the human condition."

East of Eden is the first project Gallery Revisited participated in since closing its doors...even I will be curious about what will be coming up next!!

One thing I have learned, is to focus on and build relationships
with those who "get" what I do, not those who are afraid of it.
The trick is to leave people with understanding and respect,
as opposed to further apprehension and seeking the false truths and negativity.

Funny how clumps of people just all agree with each other because of their fears.
Even to the point of burning a book - as if that would quiet Steinbeck.

East of Eden Wrap - Up

Here are some pics of the East of Eden Exhibition I helped coordinate. It is the first project that Gallery Revisited has participated in without brick and mortar. Or without white walls...essentially, without having a permanent location.

Michael C. Hsiung

Elana Kundell

Paige Wery


Thanks go out to everyone who helped, who came and supported, who enjoyed themselves and who collected art...10% of the proceeds went to Moca Contemporaries to help fund exhibitions at the museum.

And of course, if you came and are still thinking about a few pieces that you loved,
you can look at the work here and purchase online. It's the sign of the times.

Pre Fabulous Tour September 27th and 28th

This weekend there is a cool tour coming up of the Marmol Radziner Pre-Fab Factory and a day-long cosmopolitan excursion by bus to several Pre Fab homes around Los Angeles!!

PRE FAB FACTORY TOUR: Saturday, September 27 at 3pm

An introductory discussion and behind-the-scenes tour of Marmol Radziner Prefab,
a working prefab factory located east of Downtown Los Angeles in Vernon.
Learn about the history of prefab architecture, the current phenomenon and what makes prefab green and sustainable.


You will see homes built
on the assembly line from steel construction and cabinetry, to appliance
installation and delivery.

PRE FAB HOME TOUR: Sunday, September 28 - 10am to 6pm

A day-long bus ride led by Leo Marmol, FAIA of
Marmol Radziner and Associates and Michael Sylvester, from Dwell Magazine.

You will be among the first to see a number of factory-built private homes in varying stages of
completion - some are not done so you will get the first glimpse into the process too!
Locations include the newly finished Marmol Radziner Palms House in
Venice,

a Ray Kappe designed prefab by Living Homes and a west coast project by Resolution 4, among others.

MEET ARCHITECTS: During the course of the day you can meet
several of the leading architects working in prefab today and hear them talk
about their work.

EAMES HOUSE LUNCH INCLUDED:
picnic-style box lunch provided by
Marmalade Cafe at the site of the Eames House.

SUNSET COCKTAIL reception at a newly completed prefab home will finish your day!!

Don’t miss this pre-fabulous tour!
Tour cost is $175 per person which includes the optional Pre-Fab Factory Tour on Saturday.

Space is very limited due to Sunday's bus capacity and is expected to sell out.

Reservations will be taken in the order received.

RSVP: 213.368.8878
Credit cards only, no refunds. Please include email address, credit card
number, name on card and expiration date.
Please indicate how many are in
your party and if you will be attending the
Pre-Fab Factory tour on Saturday, September
27.

East of Eden Exhibition Progress Report

East of Eden Exhibition is this weekend. Sept 19th - 20th.
4800 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90027
Just West of Vermont

Michael Hsiung started installation Monday.

You can see a face peeking into the edge of frame...let me tell you, this one takes the cake of all previous Michael murals.

...and check out the vast space!!
10,000 square feet Los Angeles Municipal Gallery at Barnsdall Park.


That's Andrew and LC of thinkspace gallery -- almost done!!


MORE:
East of Eden specifics, highlights and such.

It sure does look like Eden to me!!

911

Jasper John's Flag

Andy Warhol Camouflage Suite
Wayne Coe Lenticular

Themes in Iraq


A giant flag


Flag draped coffins


Hopefuls holding the Shepard Fairey Hope Posters

Multi Gallery Exhibit in One Space - Not an art walk, an art explosion!

I helped coordinate this BIG event. One little blog just won't do.
Numerous art magazine sponsors, drink, food, goody bag ingredients, DJ, Moca Liaison-ing, ideas, conceptualizing, organizing, inviting and so on - I have been so busy.
Please come out and enjoy this weekend with me!

::East of Eden:: 15 galleries -- 3 days and ONE BIG NIGHT -- Installations -- Live Silkscreening -- and more! This event is FREE to attend and open to the public.

Barnsdall Park & the Frank Lloyd Wright House & Los Angeles Municipal Gallery.
4800 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90027

Friday September 19th
4pm to 9 pm ... Soft Opening-Light Reception / Press Preview / guest hosts DLAB (Design East of La Brea)
Anyone is welcome.

Saturday September 20th
12pm to 5pm - Open Public Day Hours to all.

Also on Saturday September 20th -- BIG GALA RECEPTION --
8pm to midnight - Open for EVERYONE, YOU & YOU & YOU!! FREE TOO!!
Over 30 artists works + installations + project spaces.
Refreshments by Pama Liqueur, food by local restaurants and people watching...really beautiful, fun people.

DJs Two Tone Commando from Venice and Paul V. of Indie 103 Neon Noise will be making it mashed-up!!

Partial Proceeds of all art sales on September 20th will be donated to the Moca Contemporaries.

That means, when you purchase art at East of Eden, you will be helping fund exhibitions at Moca!!

(That is so great, don't you think? A great time to start your collection!!)

Sunday September 21st
12pm - 5pm - Open Public Day Hours to all.
2pm artists talk

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Gallery Revisited (that's ME FOLKS) will be featuring the work of 3 distinctive and diverse artists that represent an important aspect of our curatorial perspective. Multi-genre Content Driven Accessible Art:
Paige Wery -- Conceptual Mixed Media Paintings and Installation

Michael Hsiung -- Narrative Drawings on Paper

Elana Kundell -- Abstract Expressionism Oil on Panel

::EAST OF EDEN::
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG)
4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90027
On Hollywood Blvd just west of Vermont in Los Feliz/East Hollywood.

www.edenexhibition.com
http://edenexhibition.com/



-----PRESS RELEASE SYNOPSIS-------
The exhibition will focus on contributions of Los Angeles galleries, the cultures from which they draw inspiration and the Eastside of LA as an important source for contemporary art. This exhibit was made possible in part by the Silver Lake Gallery Alliance, Department of Cultural Affairs, Eric Garcetti 13th Council Office, Los Angeles Municipal Gallery, East Hollywood Neighborhood Council....and more.

While there is no over arching critical doctrine that unites them philosophically, all the participating galleries are representative of a new generation of determining art culture and share in an inherent formative energy that has resulted in a significant strain of art in Los Angeles.

Participating Exhibitors Include:
La Luz de Jesus, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Black Maria, drkrm Gallery, Gallery Revisited, Ghetto Gloss, Junc Gallery, Materials & Applications, Thinkspace, Bert Green Fine Art, Acuna Hansen, David Patton, Tropico de Nopal, De Soto, Farmlab and Fresh Pressed.


MORE INFO ABOUT EVERYONE INVOLVED:
About the Silver Lake Gallery Alliance:
The Silver Lake Gallery Alliance (SLGA) is a partnership of galleries located in the Boroughs surrounding the Silver Lake Reservoir. The SLGA was formed to create active support and collaboration amongst its members, in order to further the region as an important destination showcasing the next generation of leaders in contemporary art. SLGA will ensure a dynamic, evolving methodology to a rapidly evolving artistic landscape within our community and beyond.

About The MOCA Contemporaries:
One of the Southland's premier cultural support organizations, the MOCA Contemporaries provides financial support for the museum through a variety of fundraising programs, and cultivates future leadership for MOCA by nurturing the next generation of art collectors and community leaders.

About Los Angeles Municipal Gallery:
The exhibition will be held at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park. Founded in 1951, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is a historic, 10,000 square foot facility located on the sprawling grounds of Olive Hill overlooking the city of Los Angeles and is home to the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Hollyhock House and Arts Complex.

About Department of Cultural Affaris:
DCA advances the social and economic impact of the arts and assures access to arts and cultural experiences through grant making, marketing, public and community arts programming, arts education, and creating partnerships with artists and arts and cultural organizations in every community in the City of Los Angeles.

Historic Downtown LA Scavenger Hunt this Sunday September 14th

DOWNTOWN LA HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC SCAVENGER HUNT and afternoon cocktail party!!
This looks like fun -- check it out! I'm going.

Click on the image to enlarge and see the details.


MORE INFO HERE:
DATE: Sunday, September 14

TIME: 1:30 - 4pm (hunt)

4 -6pm (post-hunt happy hour at Lime)

MEET: Purple Fountain in Pershing Square

between 5th and 6th Streets, Olive and Hill

Public parking available

PRICE: $40 per person in advance ($45 at the hunt)

RSVP: 213/366-1111

with name, credit card #, expiration date and number of tickets

Ticket includes a fascinating and fun, multi-faceted hunt of downtown Los Angeles. From bygone movie palaces to modern towers of glass and steel, startling art and multi-layered hidden secrets!
A two-hour walking hunt with you, your friends and/or family + members of Moca Contemporaries (they help raise money for the museum).
Prizes for the winning teams, and a happy hour to top it off at Lime Café!

Winner(s) will be profiled in the Moca Contemporaries newsletter, too...because everyone could use another 15 minutes of fame.

Join us for the hunt!

Big Art Event Sept. 19 - 21st

East of Eden is coming!!
Add this somethin'- somethin' to your Fall Art Season calendar now!
15 galleries -- 3 days and one big night -- Installations -- Live Silkscreening -- and more!


Friday September 19th from 4pm to 9 pm ... Soft Opening / Press Preview / Sneak Peek

Saturday September 20th
12pm to 5pm - Open Public day hours
6pm to 8pm - Private Party for Moca Contemporaries

8pm to midnight - Open for EVERYONE, YOU & YOU & YOU!!

Partial Proceeds of all art sales on September 20th will be donated to the Moca Contemporaries.
** That means, that when you purchase art at East of Eden, you will be helping fund exhibitions at Moca!!
(That is so great, don't you think?)

Sunday September 21st
12pm - 5pm - Open hours
2pm artists talk

**Who is Moca Contemporaries?
They host events for their members that foster relationships, encourage collecting, educate and provide dialog about current movements in the arts, expand awareness through intimate and engaging events in artists studios and more.
To find out how you can become a member, please email
contemporaries@moca.org - Tell Michelle that I sent you!!

link!!EAST OF EDEN
BE THERE OR BE REMISS...

For more info, visit edenexhibition.com or click on East of Eden link above.

East of Eden will be held at the historic Barnsdall Art Park in the Los Angeles Municipal Gallery.
4800 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Just East of Vermont Avenue