http://www.artandliving.com Art and Living Magazine Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:22:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ["If Love Could Have Saved You, You Would Have Lived Forever." Installation view, Bellwether Gallery, New York, July 10 – August 8, 2008. Image courtesy of the artists and Bellwether Gallery, New York] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/18/art-date-new-york-bellwether-gallery-del-posto-ristorante/ [David Amico, "Silk Flowers," 2006. Courtesy of ACE Gallery] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking ACE Gallery in Beverly Hills is presenting Drift-Trace Paintings, an exhibition of work by Los Angeles-based artist David Amico. The exhibit runs through August, ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/18/art-date-los-angeles-ace-gallery-beverly-hills-crustacean-restaurant-skylight-theatre/ [Courtesy of Moti Hasson Gallery] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking Moti Hasson Gallery is presenting intransit, an exhibit featuring the offerings of 30 artists working in all sorts of mediums (ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, film and video ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/11/art-date-new-york-moti-hasson-gallery-the-red-cat-restaurant/ [Marion Cotillard at the 2008 Academy Awards. Courtesy Jean Paul Gaultier] Catching up with high fashion czar Jean Paul Gaultier It was a career-making dress—for the woman who wore it, Marion Cotillard, and the man who designed it, Jean Paul Gaultier. When the French actress walked the red carpet and later ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/08/the-art-of-fashion-jean-paul-gaultier/ [Pablo Avila, Granada Hills, CA. Acrylic, 24"x 18"] Los Angeles-based arts education organization Ryman Arts is now staging its annual exhibition of student work. Included in the exhibition are paintings by members of this year's graduating class of over 40 talented teens (presented here in full color). Check out Ryman ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/03/virtual-gallery-ryman-artss-student-exhibition-at-california-african-american-museum/ [Jane Benson, "The Swing," 2008. Tar, ostrich feathers, mirror, steel cable, wood, plastic. Courtesy of Tracy Williams Ltd.] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking Tracy Williams, Ltd. is pleased to present Zero Zone, the gallery's current exhibit, running through ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/03/art-date-new-york-tracy-williams-ltd-the-place-lucille-lortel-theatre/ Art and Living's publisher, Jeff Marinelli, was the featured commenter in a June 27th USA Today piece about rock stars as visual artists. You can check out the article here. Rock on.Share This http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/02/the-art-of-rock-art-and-living-in-usa-today/ [Emmanuel Jean Carlu, "The Eyes of The King." Courtesy of the artist] Emmanuel Jean Carlu is a timeless artist. His captivating work allows the mind to do more than simply wander through time and space -- it incites reflection of that time and space's infinite value.Share This http://www.artandliving.com/2008/07/02/art-world-emmanuel-jean-carlu/ [Photograph courtesy of Noe Restaurant] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA is showing Marlene Dumas' exhibit entitled Measuring Your Own Grave through August 22nd. This is the first mid-career survey of Dumas's work to ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/27/art-date-los-angeles-the-geffen-contemporary-at-moca-noe-restaurant/ [Leonard Aschenbrand, "Reflections Off the Grace Building NYC," 2008. Courtesy of Fountain Gallery] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking This weekend, check out Fountain Gallery, which is presenting another inspirational group exhibit titled Vistas: Urban & Rural Landscapes. ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/27/art-date-new-york-fountain-gallery-tiny-thai-cafe-the-gershwin-theatre/ [The living room of a suite in Putman’s new Hong Kong hotel, The Putman. Photo © Andrée Putman] French doyenne of design Andrée Putman illustrates that life is best lived not in black, white, or gray, but rather in rich contrast By Claire Naa Upon opening the door ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/25/design-spotlight-andree-putmans-reconciled-beauty/ [Front exterior view of the Geffen Playhouse. Courtesy of the Geffen Playhouse] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking The Skirball Cultural Center is hosting paintings by the late Jerusalem artist Ziva Sivan in an exhibit titled Painting Is Her ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/20/art-date-los-angeles-skirball-cultural-center-tanino-restaurant-the-geffen-playhouse/ [Patrice Stable, "Thierry Mugler Motorcycle Corset," 1992. Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking The Metropolitan Museum of Art is showing an exhibit titled Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy through September 1st, ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/20/art-date-new-york-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-gabriels-bar-and-restaurant-jazz-at-lincoln-center/ [David Hockney, "Red Wire Plant." Courtesy of the Zimmer Museum] Art and Living is proud to support the Zimmer Children’s Museum and its current Show & Tell: The Art of Vision exhibition and fundraiser. Art of Vision artwork was donated by over 70 artists to help support the Zimmer’s youTHink arts ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/17/art-world-the-zimmer-childrens-museums-show-tell-the-art-of-vision-exhibition-and-fundraiser/ [Photo courtesy of Joyce Theater] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking David Altmejd's second solo exhibition at Andrea Rosen Gallery closes this Saturday, so you only have a couple more days to witness this "colossal" exhibit! (No joke here ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/13/art-date-new-york-andrea-rosen-gallery-tia-pol-for-brunch-the-joyce-theater/ [Ingrid Dee Magidson, "Tempt Me." Courtesy of Marion Meyer Fine Art] This weekend is the public's last chance to see Marion Meyer Contemporary Art's Past Becomes Present, which features new works by Ingrid Dee Magidson. Comprised of images of paintings by old masters that have, via digital photography, ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/11/art-world-ingrid-dee-magidson-at-marion-meyer-contemporary-art/ [Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides at work. Courtesy of Seyhoun Gallery] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking Seyhoun Gallery presents Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides's new exhibit Relativity: Energy + Matters, which is the first phase of a twelve-year project extending through 2019. ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/05/art-date-los-angeles-seyhoun-gallery-dinner-and-sex-and-the-city-at-the-grove/ [Katsuya Restaurant, Brentwood, CA. Courtesy of Starck] Checking in with ubiquitous designer Philippe Starck By Lynn Morgan He transforms the ordinary. Hundreds of objects we touch, use, and work with every day have been reimagined and redesigned in Philippe Starck’s vision. From the Microsoft optical mouse and the cult-object Alessi juicer to a ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/04/philippe-starck-style/ [Courtesy of event organizers] Last Saturday, culture aficionados from all over made their way out to West Hollywood for the city's annual Avenues of Art and Design Walk. The weather couldn't have been better -- a mild and sunny afternoon provided a perfect setting for perusing some of the L.A. ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/03/events-west-hollywoods-avenues-of-art-design-11th-annual-walk/ [Photo by Joe Pugliese] The award-winning architect of the Bellagio and Horton Plaza examines inspiration, sustainable design, and the future of architecture By Layla Revis Art and Living: What are your favorite architectural styles? Jon Jerde: We’ve come to the end of traditional architectural styles evolving over hundreds of years into ever-refined movements ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/06/02/interview-architect-jon-jerde/ [Danny Heller, "Eichler House with Automobiles," 2008. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of LACMA] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking The Art Museum Council (AMC) of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art invites the public to Wet Paint on ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/05/30/los-angeles-art-date-sunday-the-art-museum-coucil-at-lacma-aoc-winebar/ [Francisco de Goya, "Great Deeds! With Dead Men!" Courtesy of Peter Blum Gallery, New York] Christy Dusablon checks in with her weekly exhibit, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking Peter Blum Gallery (Soho) is now showing the work of Francisco de Goya in Los Desastres de ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/05/30/new-york-art-date-peter-blum-gallery-raouls-the-flea-theater/ [M.A. Peers, "Found Yuppie #1," 2008. Oil and acrylic on found Masonite. Courtesy of the artist/Rosamund Felsen Gallery] M. A. Peers has become well known for her portraits of “found” subjects, from purebred dogs to corporate executives. Share This http://www.artandliving.com/2008/05/28/art-world-ma-peers-at-rosamund-felsen-gallery/ [Michael Kalish, "Rose on Red," 2008. Bent car parts. Courtesy of the artist/MODAA] Artist Michael Kalish is as famous for his innovative art as he is for the people who buy it from him. Kid Rock owns an original Kalish; so do Sharon Stone and the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/05/27/art-world-michael-kalish-in-modaa-transportation/ [Gregory Crewdson, "Untitled (Shane)," Summer 2006. Archival inkjet print, printed on Epson Premium Luster Paper, Ed. of 6. Courtesy of Gagosian Gallery] Crewdson is fast turning into the Edward Hopper of the staged photograph. He balances a keen sense of drama—the drama of ordinary people who do not loom large ... http://www.artandliving.com/2008/05/23/art-world-gregory-crewdson-at-gagosian-gallery-beverly-hills/