LA Insider | Week of October 24, 2024: Blue Roses, Hidden Kindness, 21 and Over, Motherlands & Modernism
This week we highlight a round-up of art exhibitions, variously inspired by a fascinating range of sources, from poetry to china! Also check out a line-up of unexpected theatre, music and performance art events, book launches, a museum textile sale and the return of Modernism!
Gallery & Museum Exhibitions
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Patricia Iglesias Peco @ François Ghebaly, West Adams
François Ghebaly | West Adams
Patricia Iglesias Peco: Las plantas de ese jardín conservaban en la sombra sus colores
October 26—November 30, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26 | 6–8pm
LA-based Argentinian painter Patricia Iglesias Peco continues her exploration of the natural world, drawing influence from the Uruguayan poet Marosa di Giorgio (1932-2004) and the feminine cosmology in her writing.
Lowell Ryan Projects | West Adams
Carrie Mae Smith: Blue Roses
October 26—November 30, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26 | 6–8pm
Inspired by antiques and food culture, the NY-based artist often focuses on her personal collections of vintage china, historic objects and culinary delicacies as the subjects of her paintings.
M+B | West Hollywood
Dennis Scholl: A Report on Hidden Kindness
October 26—November 23, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26 | 6–8pm
Recent paintings at the crossroads of brutality and softness, in which the artist explores tenderness, vulnerability and care in a universe charged with tension. Also opening, Catherine Fairbanks: Nurses Under Lakes.
Anat Ebgi on Fountain | Hollywood
Anna Freeman Bentley: Complete Reality
October 26, 2024—January 11, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26 | 5–7pm
New oil paintings exploring the uncanny within architectural spaces, inspired by the artist’s visit to a film set, shot on location in an historic house museum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Gallery 825 | West Hollywood
Richard S. Chow: Present Tense
October 26—November 22, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26 | 10am–5pm
Alternative cameraless photography, featuring lumen and cyanolumens prints, offering rich, layered compositions via re-purposed vintage mediums. Also opening: Suzanne Pratt: Flyways, Pamela Beck: Flower Power and SPARTAN, a group exhibition.
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Film, Music, Theatre, Festivals & Dance
Archive of Desire @ Zipper Hall at Colburn School, DTLA
FILM: A Different Man
Now Instant Image Hall | Chinatown
October 25—26, 2024
Aaron Schimberg’s latest feature focuses on an aspiring actor who undergoes a radical medical procedure to transform his appearance. Tickets: $15
FILM: Introduction to Surrealist Screenwriting
Long Beach Community Media Arts at Place LB | Long Beach
Saturday October 26, 2024 | 12–3pm
A workshop exploring the history of surrealism, with examples from cinema and art. Participants will practice surrealist writing through different exercises.
MUSIC: Vinson, Tolliver and 2070
Gold-Diggers | Hollywood
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7pm
Vinson returns to Gold-Diggers with another hand picked bill of vital sounds for your Saturday night party. Tickets: $14.84
MUSIC: 21 & Over
Catch One | Arlington Heights
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 7:30pm
The last night of the three-part performance art series, featuring Nao Bustamente, Patrisse Cullors, Kia Labeija and others. Tickets: $38.37
THEATRE: Archive of Desire
Zipper Hall at Colburn School | DTLA
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7–8:15pm
Presented buy the Broad Museum, this immersive production draws from C. P. Cavafy’s extensive archive, blending live music, recitation and new visual works, featuring former LA Poet Laureate Robin Coste Lewis, Grammy-nominated composer Vijay Iyer and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, against the backdrop of abstract works by artist Julie Mehretu. Tickets: $25
Literary, Readings & Book Launches
Book Launch with Muriel Leung @ Village Well Books & Coffee, Culver City
Book Launch with Muriel Leung
Village Well Books & Coffee | Culver City
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 7–8pm
Muriel Leung presents her debut novel, How to Fall in Love in a Time of Unnameable Disaster. She will be joined by Hugo finalist Ryka Aoki. Free with RSVP.
Motherlands
Beyond Baroque | Venice
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7–10pm
Poet Weijia Pan will present his debut poetry collection, Motherlands, alongside Dare Williams and Sara Ellen Fowler. Free with RSVP.
Things To Do & Workshops
Fowler Textile Council Sale @ Fowler Museum UCLA, Westwood
Fowler Textile Council Sale
Fowler Museum UCLA | Westwood
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11am–4pm
The Fowler Museum’s annual fundraiser offers a curated selection of textiles, jewelry, baskets, clothing, home décor and more from around the world. Proceeds support the museum’s textile acquisitions, exhibitions and publications. RSVP
Modernism
Various Venues | Palm Springs
Thursday, October 24 through Sunday, October 27, 2024
Desert-bound? This annual showcase of midcentury modern architecture and design features exclusive home tours and design-centric events.
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