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Sugar Press Art Hosts Benefit Show For Muralist Amanda Lynn
In support of NorCal artist Amanda Lynn, print studio Sugar Press Art presents ‘Humpty Dumpty,’ a virtual exhibition designed to aid the muralist after a recent fall.
Sugar Rush: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
In ‘Sugar Rush,’ our fourth exhibition of the year, we invite our audience to the table for a serving of bread, fat, salt, sugar, culture, and conversation.
Trailblazing Graffiti Artist Hera of HERAKUT Is a Survivor
Internationally acclaimed street artist Hera, aka Jasmin Siddiqu, unveils tender new paintings and sculptures in a solo exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery.
The Enigmatic ‘Animal Boys’ of Painter Mayuka Yamamoto
Inspired by the mystery of mummified children found in ancient catacombs, Mayuka Yamamoto captures the bittersweet nature of innocence gone too soon.
Art and the Environment: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis
To commemorate Earth Day, our April exhibition features work from 28 artists who explore the fraught relationship between humans and their environment.
‘Justice Is Something You Fight For’: Muralist Erin Yoshi Strives For Social Change [Video]
In a new documentary from Crewest Studio, LA artist and activist Erin Yoshi shares the driving forces behind some of her most career-defining projects.
Aussie Art Magazine ‘Beautiful Bizarre’ Curates a ‘Secret’ Exhibition in LA
Curated by Beautiful Bizarre and presented by Corey Helford Gallery, ‘Secret Longings’ features 80 international artists who reveal their deepest desires.
Good Things Come in Threes: ‘Retro Romance,’ ‘Too Many Muses,’ ‘Good Mourning’
Featuring new work from Chen-Dao Lee, Jesús Aguado, and Sun-Mi, ‘The Power of Three’ is on display at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown LA through April 15.
‘Colour Clash’ is a Fun Foray Into Offbeat Graphic Design Palettes
Recently released by UK publishers Counter-Print, softbound book ‘Colour Clash’ is packed with color pairings that challenge conventional design principles.
Anthropomorphic Paintings From Richard Ahnert Capture Hope, Anticipation, and Patience
Toronto-based artist Richard Ahnert lets his imagination run wild in a series of cuddly works that explore the abiding kinship between animals and humans.
Start Your Art Collection With Affordable Works From These Contemporary Artists
Corey Helford Gallery’s annual small works exhibition offers collectors with a limited budget the chance to purchase art from their favorite creators.
Collage Artist Elliott Hundley Embraces Excess and Chaos
On view at Regen Projects, new works from Los Angeles-based artist Elliott Hundley capture the dizzying effects of living in a fast-paced modern world.
Announcing First Friday Exhibitions: A Curated Series From NOT REAL ART
Say hello to First Friday Exhibitions, an all-new exhibition series designed to inspire readers with the artwork and artists we love throughout 2023.
Cult Classic Film ‘The Last Unicorn’ Celebrates 40 Years on Screen and in Our Hearts
On view at Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery, ‘The Last Unicorn 40th Anniversary’ group show presents new work from over 70 internationally renowned artists.
German Painter Daniel Richter Returns to LA With Color and Fury
Now on view at LA’s Regen Projects, Daniel Richter’s new solo exhibition, ‘Furor II’ is an exercise in repetition, transformation, and metamorphosis.
Yura Adams’ Icy, Poetic Works Arrive Just in Time For Winter
Inspired by bone-chilling cold, slippery ice, and blustering winds, Yura Adams’ ‘Frostline Series’ merges environmental science with poetic interpretation.
ADD FUEL: The ‘Bizarre and Joyful’ Marriage of Pop-Culture and Portuguese Tiling
Playful and intimate, ADD FUEL’s postmodern interpretation of traditional Portuguese tiling narrates the artist’s journey from adolescence into adulthood.
Pop-Surrealist Brandi Milne Bridges the Gap Between Halloween and Christmas
A new exhibition from painter Brandi Milne combines childlike joy with a looming, persistent darkness that emerges from the artist’s subconscious.
Rammellzee: The Subversive Philosophy of ‘Gothic Futurism’ Arrives in LA
Legendary graffiti writer and fine artist Rammellzee receives a three-decade retrospective at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery in Los Angeles.
Paintings of Innocence and Experience From Children’s Book Illustrator Nicoletta Ceccoli
The latest solo show from Nicoletta Ceccoli explores the ways innocence and childlike wonder can curdle into disappointment, depression, and darkness.
Hypnotic Paintings and Drawings From June Edmonds ‘Feel Like Love’
Inspired by her meditation practice, abstract artist June Edmonds combines color, movement, and balance in her latest solo show, ‘Rhythmic Inquisitions.’
Collage Artist Marina Heintze Asks Americans to Put the Ballot Back in the Box
Using patriotic symbols and phrases, mixed-media artist Marina Heintze reflects on personal liberties and female agency in contemporary America.
‘Type to Image’: Marta Cerdà Alimbau Blurs the Line Between Typography and Illustration
Recently released by UK publishers Counter-Print, ‘Type to Image’ showcases Marta Cerdà Alimbau’s eclectic style, from calligraphy to advertorial graphics.
‘A Multitude of Voices’: Chilean Artist Manuela Viera-Gallo Wants Women to be Heard
Mesmerized by the nuances of the female experience, Manuela Viera-Gallo centers her work on women, dissecting their expected and chosen roles.