Its Not Hard*: Explorations of Live Art finally made it across the pond into our eager little hands. The book was printed in a very limited run - so for those of you unlucky enough not to have your own copy, you can get your sticky little fingers on one over at Amazon (albeit for the steep price tag of $49.07). The book, edited by Anthony Schrag of Glasgow, is a collection of work by many artists, including our own Brady Brim-DeForest, and A&K.

*Grammatical error intentional. Photo courtesy of bradybd

Congrats to the Finishing School collective, who will present three different projects at the Museum of Contemporary Art this coming Fall.  Click on the flier for all of the details.

Part exhibition, part demonstration, Off Register proves to be another interesting evening at Little Bird Gallery, down the block in Atwater.  A subject I’m usually compelled by but don’t seem to intersect too often, printmaking will be on display.  However, experimental printmaking will be the focus, and the use of imperfection and irregularity between prints [the antithesis of printmaking tenants of consistency] are the goals.

In the best way, I’m not sure what to expect.

Mylissa Fitzsimmons, who directs and curates at Little Bird, is coincidentally one of our artists for the current exhibit, Camera Ephemera, which will be on view for its final weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday [gallery open 1-5pm].

Remedee is a project that happens to be a the product of several institutions that I respect or have gotten involved with over my life, namely NOVAC and NOCCA during my high school in New Orleans.  Next Thursday, Good presents the short docs by New Orleans youths that confront enviornmental challenges.  It takes place down the street at siteLA.

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Cheers to the Franks, whose EP Un E.P. was just released over the internet for download.  The group recorded the album at Found several months ago over the course of a week or so.

Visit diefranksdie.com to download and RSVP for their upcoming show downtown, this Friday.

Garage Gallery is also celebrating its two years at the end of this summer [this Saturday evening].  Congrats on 2 years.  Come over to Found for our opening and walk over to Garage, as they stay open until midnight.

4 more years —-

Celebrate the opening of Phyllis Stein Art during the montly Downtown Art Walk tomorrow night [Thursday, July 10].

Says the PSA site: Councilman Jose Huizar will be present at the Phyllis headquarters to officiate the ribbon cutting ceremony at 6pm. Immediately following the christening is the artists’ opening reception for the colorful pieces created by Jesse Chapo and Eric Smails from 7 - 10pm.

See you there + then.

UPDATE: Read more about the mission + the 4 behind Phyllis Stein in a piece for Citizen by Found’s own Leah Demo here.

Found Gallery and Weisinger’s Vineyard cordially invite you to participate in our What Do You See? giveaway – celebrating Irene Kai’s What Do You See? at Found Gallery through the end of June, 2008.

What do you win?
A two night stay at the lovely Vineyard Cottage in Ashland, Oregon, and lunch with the artist. While you’re in town, why not see a show at the world famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival?

How do you participate?
There are two ways to participate. 1) Come to the gallery and drop your business card in the giveaway jar. 2) Comment on this post. Include your name and email address (don’t worry your email address isn’t made public!)

The Details
The winner will receive a two night stay at the Weisinger’s Vineyard Cottage at Weisinger’s Vineyard in Ashland, Oregon. The winner is responsible for travel to and from Ashland, as well as all food expenses. By participating in this giveaway, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
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Irene Kai’s What Do You See is running at Found from June 8 through June 30, 2008. The 16 black and white images, on display for the first time in Los Angeles, caused a major uproar, back in 1976, within the Royal College of Art staff, which took two months to settle and caused the Royal College to change its hiring policy. Previously shown in New York City and London, the images were released as a book in 2006. The exhibition encourages us to explore the source of our own sociocultural bias – causing us to take pause and examine our perception of human sexuality. Stop by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday, between 1-5pm, this month. Have questions? Read more about the show – and tell us what you see: a penis? a vagina? a butt? a breast?Artist proceeds from the show go to support production of Red Earth Descendants Irene’s newest film.

Don’t forget the Closing Reception Saturday, June 28, from 7-10 pm. You know where we’re at: 1903 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027