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19 Feb 2013
Another peak into Enrique Martínez Celaya’s busy Miami studio, this stunning sculpture (still in progress) will feature a water element streaming from the girl’s eyes, trickling into a shallow pool below. Keep posted on our …
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16 Feb 2013
Looking for some tunes to take you through this 3-day weekend? We recently caught up with visual artist/musician/writer Terry Allen, who shared his top music picks, that are as diverse as the work …
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15 Feb 2013
Keep an eye out for this painting by Tom Wudl in the exhibition MOCA’s Permanent Collection: A Selection of Recent Acquisitions, at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. The exhibition will be …
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14 Feb 2013
Pick up a copy of musician and visual artist Terry Allen’s new album “Bottom of the World,” his first studio album in over 14 years.   To learn more about the album and …
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14 Feb 2013
Flowers to last a lifetime by sculptor Matt Wedel – Happy Valentine’s Day!  Expect to see more exciting work from Matt’s studio in his upcoming solo exhibition coming to L.A. Louver this April.  IMAGE: …
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14 Feb 2013
One of our favorite Skyroom installations of all time – Dan Ho’s “My Green Dreams,” 2007 from our ‘07 Rogue Wave Group Exhibition. Check out our Pinterest page for more installations in our …
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12 Feb 2013
We’re taking a stab at the #emojiarthistory trend today with David Hockney’s Pearblossom Hwy from 1986!
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11 Feb 2013
LOS ANGELES TIMES Friday, February 8, 2013 ART REVIEW: Taking on the computer age by David Pagel Upstairs at L.A. Louver “Frederick Hammersley: The Computer Drawings, 1969” takes visitors back to a moment when …
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7 Feb 2013
We’re taking a look back in our archives to a 1984 exhibition of work by German Dada artist Hannah Höch (1889-1978).  As the sole female member of the German Dada group (George Grosz, Raoul …
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6 Feb 2013
Yale University Art Gallery Thursday, February 7, 2013 @ 5:30pm Listen to a lively conversation between exhibition artists Allen Ruppersberg and Terry Allen on their past collaborations and current work, moderated by Cathleen …
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6 Feb 2013
LOS ANGELES TIMES Review: Grant Stevens’ “Supermassive” in a serene state of mind By David Pagel February 6, 2013 “Supermassive” Grant Stevens’ L.A. debut, is a high-tech invitation to slow down and look …
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6 Feb 2013
Take a peek into sculptor Matt Wedel’s studio, located in the rural Southeastern Appalachia Country of Ohio. Abounding with new work, Matt is preparing for his upcoming solo exhibition at L.A. Louver, set …
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31 Jan 2013
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, Grant Stevens felt inspired by the beauty of the sun setting over Venice Beach. But what resonated was when confronted by this daily ritual, the sunset …
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31 Jan 2013
“I like the way their poses contrast – they’re doing different things yet they somehow complement each other. It was accidental: I just happened to click at that millisecond and catch a fleeting …
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28 Jan 2013
Celebrating painter Alice Neel, who was born on this day in 1900. This 1968 portrait of Richard Gibbs is a favorite of ours, so much so it graced the cover of the booklet …
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26 Jan 2013
Don’t miss the last chance to see Michael C. McMillen’s work in the group exhibition “PAGES” at Art Center College of Design. This Sunday, January 27th is the absolute last day to view …
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25 Jan 2013
We love this shot of Tony Bevan busy at work in his studio. To see the fruits of his labor, check out his past exhibition at L.A. Louver: “Recent Paintings.” artiststudiobuzz: Tony Bevan …
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25 Jan 2013
thejewishmuseum: Argentinean artist Guillermo Kuitca was born today in 1961. This painting, Untitled, from our collection addresses Kuitca’s position as an artist of Jewish background in overwhelmingly Catholic country. The tensely juxtaposed symbols …
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24 Jan 2013
RICHARD DEACON ARTIST TALK: FEBRUARY 4, 2013 @ 6 PM KATARA ART CENTER (BUILDING 15), DOHA, QATAR On occasion of Katara Galleries current “Encounter” exhibition, co-curated with the Royal Academy in the UK, …
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23 Jan 2013
Check out Rogue Wave ‘01 artist Yunhee Min’s installation at the Hammer Museum!
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23 Jan 2013
In honor of our current Skyroom and viewing room installations of Mark di Suvero’s works, we are scouring the nation for his monumentally powerful and poetic steel sculptures that have become iconic public …
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18 Jan 2013
A new sculpture by Los Angeles artist Alison Saar will be installed later this month at Metro’s Artesia Transit Center (*currently in transition to being renamed Harbor Gateway Transit Center). Entitled Paraje—Spanish for a …
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18 Jan 2013
L.A. Louver will be hosting an artist conversation with Grant Stevens and writer/curator Paul Young on Saturday, January 19, at 11 am. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Stevens speak about his works …
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17 Jan 2013
Join us tonight for the opening of Grant Stevens: “SUPERMASSIVE” and “Frederick Hammersley: The Computer Drawings 1969.” The event is open to the public and will go from 7-9pm. Complimentary valet parking is provided!
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17 Jan 2013
Artist Rebecca Campbell discusses finding her way back from tragedy through painting. Read full story from the Huffington Post here.  Rebecca Campbell, “Lay your burdens down,” 2012, 12" x 20,“ Oil on Canvas …
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10 Jan 2013
Artist Grant Stevens optimizes his video files pre-projector installation - See more installation photos on our Facebook page.
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10 Jan 2013
We’re now in the final week lead up to our next exhibitions: Grant Stevens “SUPERMASSIVE” and “Frederick Hammersley: The Computer Drawings 1969”. Both shows open on Thursday, January 17th, and while installation is still …
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7 Jan 2013
In this third and final installation of our interview with Rogue Wave artist Grant Stevens and L.A. Louver Gallery Director Elizabeth East, Stevens discusses his time spent in Los Angeles in 2007, and …
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5 Jan 2013
Following on from our previous post, here are some examples of computer drawings from 1969 that Frederick Hammersley was able to produce by using these punch cards. Hammersley recounted this process in an …
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4 Jan 2013
So amazing! The Archives of American Art just shared these IBM punch cards utilized by Frederick Hammersley to create computer drawings in 1969, during his time teaching at the University of New Mexico. …
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2 Jan 2013
Ken Price at LACMA is coming to an end this week and just in case you needed a final reason to go see it - here’s a heartfelt review in the New Yorker. …
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28 Dec 2012
The gallery will be closed: Saturday, December 29 - Tuesday, January 1 We look forward to seeing you in 2013! IMAGE: Alison Saar, Snake Man, 1994, lithograph and woodcut, 28 x 37 in. …
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27 Dec 2012
Throughout his expectation-defying career, Kirkeby has also been a geologist, poet, sculptor, and filmmaker. He has always been allergic to routine and convention. But with his recent painterly interventions on Masonite board, which …