Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Taco de Lomography ~ Birdman
L.A. TACO and LOMOGRAPHY are pleased to present the TACO de LOMOGRAPHY series, wherein some of our favorite photographers take a Lomography LC-A camera equipped with a Fritz the Blitz flash out into the streets to capture the Taco Lifestyle on film. Third in the series is the one and only Birdman, who takes you on a journey from the world’s most depressing cubicle to the world’s most vibrant artists… make sure to click on the images to see them in their full glory. View the first Taco de Lomography post here, and the second here.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
El Mac ~ Connie Rice
El Mac did this portrait of Connie Rice for a feature in the LA Times magazine near the end of 2011. Photos by Lord Jim. Click for mega large versions.
Constance L. “Connie” Rice (born April 5, 1956) is a prominent American civil rights activist and lawyer. She is also the co-founder and co-director of the Advancement Project in Los Angeles. She has received more than 50 major awards for her work in expanding opportunity and advancing multi-racial democracy. She is the cousin to former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Read More.
Monday, January 23, 2012
How to Survive in South Central 2 ~ Landmark Shop
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Metropolis II ~ LACMA
If you missed the opening of Chris Burdon’s kinectic sculpture, Metropolis II this weekend, here’s a video to give you an idea of how the whole thing operates. The level of detail in the work contrasts with the sound of the 1,100 cars and 13 trains rushing through the various tracks, creating a simultaneously enthralling and overwhelming work. Like most of the latest projects brought in by director Michael Govan at LACMA, it’s definitely worth checking out. You can read more about the work from the aptly titled Metropolis Magazine.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Dabs Myla x Axis ~ Agenda Long Beach 2012
Neff Headwear, the snow and skate headwear company debuting their Summer & Fall 2012 collections at the Agenda Tradeshow in Long Beach, California. Dabs Myla and Axis were the featured artists for Neff Headwear sponsored wall.
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Friday, January 6, 2012
RISK x OG Abel x REVOK ~ Agenda Long Beach 2012
Live painting by RISK x OG Abel x REVOK. The Seventh Letter and OG Abel Clothing line debuting their Summer & Fall 2012 Collections at Agenda Long Beach.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Carthay Circle ~ Carthay
Thursday, December 22, 2011
1932 Children’s Map of Los Angeles “The Wonder City”
The images above and below are from a 1930′s map for children, via the wonderful Big Map Blog. It gives some nice insights into the major sights and marvels of “the wonder city” according to graphic artist, K M Leuschner in 1932. Heavy on country clubs, luxury hotels, school and institutions, this map seems to be a Hancock Park centric view of upper middle class landmarks of early 30′s LA. More info is definitely needed about the “nude sun baths” of Santa Monica.
You can explore the entire map, plus download it as JPG here: Big Map Blog 1932 Map of Los Angeles
