Phantom GalleriesLos Angeleswww.PhantomGalleriesLA.com, creates 24/7 temporary art galleries out of vacant storefronts though out Los Angeles County. The project gives local artists an opportunity to exhibit their work, while fostering economic development by drawing attention to available retail space, proving the importance of collaboration between city and local artists.
Phantom Galleries LA is proud to announce their invitation to curate and oversee exhibits showcasing the Art and Culture of Downtown Los Angeles at the new Title Guarantee Building Public Art Window Space.Exhibits are curated by Downtown LA Arts Organizations, Galleries, Independent Curators, and Artists and/or focus on topics about Downtown Los Angeles.
Inaugural exhibit:
RENEE PETROPOULOS “PERSHING SQUARE/TITLE”
Curated by Susan Horowitz- Independent Curator for Phantom Galleries LA
PERSHING SQUARE/ TITLE GUARANTEE BUILDING LOFTS
1929-31 JOHN & DONALD PARKINSON ARCHITECTS
CITY OF LA HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT- DESIGNATED 1984
411 West 5th Street Los Angeles, 90013
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“Lazor Funfetti: an Epic Tale” an Exhibition by USC Roski School of Fine Arts Graduating Seniors
Exhibition dates: April 8-13, 2008
Opening reception:Friday, April 11, 2008, 6:30-10:30 pm
PASADENA--Phantom Galleries presents “Lazor Funfetti: an Epic Tale,” a collective series of works from graduating seniors from the USC Roski School of Fine Arts.The exhibition will include window installations, sculptural installations, video projections, and work in design, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, and printmaking.The exhibition takes advantage of the distinctive interior of a former furniture store.
Friday, March 28, Saturday March 29, Sunday March 30
7-10pm
680 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, Ca91101
Examining themes of fashion and consumption, we plan to present durational or repeating performances and installation works in this former furniture store's windows. Questions regarding the relationship of art and commerce today are myriad, and while there are no simple answers, most observers agree that there are many troubling implications of the influences of speculation, branding and celebrity on the current climate. Giving away the aesthetic experience through such a temporary event is a return to earlier, more idealistic times, yet placing the work within a shopping district anchors it to the realistic present. We imagine this to be an exciting event which will attract art audiences, as well as provide an unusual experience to passers-by.
