Category Archives: art

Under the Big Black Sun: California Art 1974–1981

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Christy Borgman

Last night, I attended the The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA for the members opening of Under the Big Black Sun: California Art 1974–1981.  The exhibit is an interesting collection of art, political documents and video from California during a turbulent time … Continue reading →

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30th Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Christy Borgman

The 30th Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival is taking place this weekend, September 24-25, 2011.  Attendance is free and there is free valet parking on Graham Ave.  But, bring some cash because there are lots of great … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Manson Shia LaBeouf, Born Villain

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Christy Borgman

On September 1, 2011 Marilyn Manson and Shia LaBeouf presented their multi media “Born Villain” project at Hennessey + Ingalls in Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood, CA.  Shia directed Marilyn in a short film, which accompanied a book and was … Continue reading →

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East Hollywood street art

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Christy Borgman

Recently, I noticed that the Johnny Cash mural on the side of an East Hollywood liquor store had been painted over.  A new mural of Tony Curtis is in the process of being painted.  Cataloging street art in LA could … Continue reading →

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Watts Towers 8-21-10

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Christy Borgman

I took a tour of the Watts Towers on Saturday 8-21-10. For $7, I got to see Simon Rodia’s masterpiece upclose. AMAZING!

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