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Daniel Edwards Unveils Nude Pregnant Kim Kardashian ‘Fertility Statue’ in L.A.

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:36 +0000

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – A nude pregnant sculpture of Kim Kardashian with her belly fully accessible for gallery-goers to rub for ‘good luck’ is set for L.A. exhibit. The nude statue joins the

Article source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/daniel-edwards-unveils-nude-pregnant-kim-kardashian-fertility-statue-in-la-208746781.html

Kathryn Stephens’ art has heart, as she works to uplift spirits

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:34 +0000

Artist Kathryn Stephens’ passion for her craft has made her a driving force as director of development for “A Reason To Survive” (ARTS), a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic arts programming to youth facing major life challenges. Stephens also served as the campaign manager for the New Children’s Museum. She has crafted vibrant mosaic murals for Bird Rock Elementary School, where

Article source: http://www.lajollalight.com/2013/05/23/kathryn-stephens%E2%80%99-art-has-heart-as-she-works-to-uplift-spirits/

Garcetti elected LA mayor after promising jobs

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:29 +0000

LOS ANGELES — The incoming mayor of Los Angeles was able to defeat a fellow Democrat by depicting her as a pawn of utility union bosses in a city long friendly to labor, an outcome expected to echo beyond California as unions nationwide face threats to their

Article source: http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/22/2781996/garcetti-elected-los-angeles-mayor.html

Report: Mayor Villaraigosa ‘Didn’t Save Any Money,’ Casting ‘Really Wide Net …

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:25 +0000

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Is the highest-paid mayor in the United States broke?

With just over a month left in his second and final term, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will leave office in June reportedly without a place to live or a car of his own to drive, according to a report published Thursday.

Jill Stewart, L.A. Weekly’s managing

Article source: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/05/23/report-mayor-didnt-save-any-money-casting-really-wide-net-for-jobs/

iam8bit Boots-Up iam8bit Entertainment System, A Retro Gaming Gallery …

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:49:25 +0000

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LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/

Article source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iam8bit-boots-up-iam8bit-entertainment-system-a-retro-gaming-gallery-experience-208663341.html

Nude Pregnant Kim Kardashian ‘Fertility Statue’ Unveiling in L.A. – 4

dangdatkat — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:49:21 +0000

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A nude pregnant sculpture of Kim Kardashian with her belly fully accessible for gallery-goers to rub for ‘good luck’ is set for L.A. exhibit. The nude statue joins the celebrity baby sculptures created recently by artist Daniel Edwards; celebrating the beauty of celebrity pregnancy. The recent work,
Article source: http://www.4-traders.com/news/Nude-Pregnant-Kim-Kardashian-Fertility-Statue-Unveiling-in-L-A--16906223/

Paul Schimmel joins gallery world, creating Hauser Wirth & Schimmel

dangdatkat — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:49:26 +0000

Schimmel, 58, confirmed that he will be helping the powerhouse gallery, which currently has locations in Zurich, London and New York, to develop a new space in Los Angeles called Hauser Wirth Schimmel. It is expected to open in 2015.

Do not, however, expect a West Coast gallery in the spirit of LM Arts or Matthew Marks, which are smaller

Article source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-paul-schimmel-gallery-0130523,0,5768296.story

iam8bit’s video game-themed art show returns to L.A. June 7

dangdatkat — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:49:24 +0000

The video game-inspired art exhibition iam8bit returns to Los Angeles, Calif. next month, highlighting the work of more than 80 international artists who will translate fond memories of classic 8-bit and 16-bit games into fine art.

Like previous exhibitions, this year’s iam8bit show, titled iam8bit Entertainment System, will feature artwork inspired by classic 1980s video game culture. iam8bit co-founder

Article source: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/23/4359118/i-am-8-bit-art-show-2013

We Review Chris Brown’s Art Exhibit on His House

dangdatkat — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:49:22 +0000

L.J. Williamson
Street art is a commentary on the nature of ownership, and the push-pull between public and private property. Using the city as a stolen canvas is in and of itself an artistic statement that art hemmed into the confines of a gallery or museum could never make.

The questions that street

Article source: http://blogs.laweekly.com/arts/2013/05/chris_brown_street_art.php

LA film and TV jobs jump 8% in April over last year

dangdatkat — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:49:21 +0000

Hollywood had another good month, at least when it comes to producing local jobs.

Although the number of jobs dipped from March by 2%, reflecting a typical seasonal slowdown in employment, the county added 9,700 jobs from the same time a year ago, according to state employment data compiled by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.

ON LOCATION: Where

Article source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-hollywood-jobs-20130522,0,2562806.story