Rest up tonight because Saturday is going to be busy...

It's Animal Kingdom this weekend when Los Angeles artist Carlos Ramos unveils his first solo exhibition "Natural History Museum Part I" at Corey Helford Gallery on Saturday night.

Opening Reception Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 7 to 10pm
On View June 28 until July 16, 2008 

Corey Helford Gallery                  
8522 Washington Boulevard          
Culver City, CA  90232              
T: 310-287-2340              
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com







Also on Saturday -- Japan's finest, Hysteric Glamour rolls out with a warehouse sale that is worship worthy. T-shirts, jeans,outerwear and more. Up to 70% off.

2323 E Olympic Blvd, Unit 11
Los Angeles, CA  90021
10am - 4pm
Cash & Plastic



 

Tonight marks the debut of FLUX's new art space in Venice with a breakout solo show by Kyle Ng. Ng has constructed a series of life-size dioramas filled with taxidermy animal sculptures, luxe jewels, and antique artifacts.

KYLE NG
We Hear It All

Opening Reception Thursday, June 26, 2008, 8-11pm
On View June 26 to July 18, 2008

FLUX
326 Sunset Avenue
Venice, CA  90291
T: 310-295-2523
www.flux.net

This past Wednesday marks the opening of The Food Dudes (Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo) new restaurant Animal located at 435 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. I went to a test dinner earlier this week, and of course, the food was amazing. Having been treated to their catering for the past few years, I am excited about the launch of their new restaurant.

Gary Baseman's highly-collectible collab with Harveys Seatbeltbags is finally here. I played a small role in making the project happen, and this week, I received a set of the beautiful bags.

Not only do the handbags feature Baseman's artwork on the outside, they also have an amazing custom lining and key charms of his Venison, Creamy and Marilyn characters. And i secretly love the dust bags that are imprinted with hot pink metallic Baseman images.

Baseman was just featured on Fecal Face, and his next solo show will be in Barcelona this July at IguaPop gallery. Check it out if you are in Spain for Bread & Butter.

If you live in LA, you have probably been running from one event to the next like I have. And the fun is not over yet. Sunday brings many more activities including:

Pancake breakfast at The Smell --- featuring bands No Age and Mika Miko. The party starts at 11am.

Atwater Village Street Festival --- Don't miss Dan Monick's show at Little Bird Gallery.

Dwell on Design --- Last day at the Los Angeles Convention Center. And be sure to stop by A+R's pop-up shop in the lobby and uber stylish showroom FordBrady.


CLICK CLICK :: photos

FRIDAY // VIP Niagara x Vans Event at Billy Shire Fine Arts


Natalia Fabia & Niagara


SATURDAY // Dwell on Design at Los Angeles Convention Center


FordBrady Booth



PAD chair by Eli Bonerz of XLarge and Thomas Robertson of Ripple Design


Skateboard Lounge Chair by Sole Technology founder Pierre-Andre Senizergues and designer Gil Le Bon de Lapointe


SATURDAY // New Image Art Gallery opening featuring work by Cleon Peterson (above), Tauba Auerbach (below) and more

Hair hats by Japanese artist Nagi Noda are a little crazy and a lot of fun. They come in a variety of species, and of course, the dogs are my favorite.