Los Angeles Art Resources Online
Southern California is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas in the country for cutting-edge contemporary art. Below are a few of our favorite links, which may be of interest to artists and art lovers.
Museums and Organizations
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
The Center promotes visual, theatrical, and other arts and provides artistic, cultural, educational, social, and entertainment opportunities. See the recent show at The Center on Haitian art curated by Galerie-owner Carine Fabius.
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Craft and Folk Art Museum
A Los Angeles nonprofit cultural arts organization dedicated to the presentation and preservation of folk arts and contemporary craft, with public programs designed to encourage awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity and history of L.A. See the recent show at CAFAM on Haitian art curated by Galerie-owner Carine Fabius.
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Armory Center for the Arts Gallery
Offers innovative approaches to creating, exploring, and presenting the visual arts to students of all ages. The center also provides an outlet for contemporary art exhibitions and performances.
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Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions
Since its inception in 1978, LACE has supported, exhibited, and advocated for innovation in art-making and has nurtured several generations of young and under-recognized artists.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, MOCA Pacific Design Center features rotating exhibitions of architecture, design, and selections from MOCA's permanent collection.
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Haitian Art Society
Stay in touch with what's happening in the ever-changing world of Haitian art.
Artists
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Pascal Giacomini
Creative solutions on commission in sculpture, design, furniture, and functional art.
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Jeannie Winston, Illustrator
A great source for charming and innovative illustration and graphic design services. (Jeannie created the illustrations for the recent book by Carine Fabius, Sex, Cheese and French Fries.)
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Juergen Nogai, Photographer
This celebrated photographer is known for his architectural, travel, and fine art photography.
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Zebi Designs
Brazilian dynamo Sandra Zebi creates wonderful, eye-catching ceramics, tiles, and paintings.
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Bakari Santos
The design, etching, and enameling techniques of this Brazilian artist highlight colors and symbols.
Fairs and Galleries
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Art L.A.
This event brings together international galleries, artists, collectors, and curators for a visual discussion of the current art scene.
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Earth Henna
An online resource on the art of henna body painting with an extensive photo gallery showing the works of mehndi tattoo artists.
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From Kouraj Press: a witty new book on relationships, by Carine Fabius!
"Reads like a sexy Jane Austen."
— Donald J. Cosentino
Professor, World Arts & Cultures, UCLA
Other Recommended Sites
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Kouraj Press
Publisher of Sex, Cheese and French Fries: Women are Perfect, Men are from France — a witty look at relationships, using as the premise an American woman's life with an irreverent Frenchman named Pierre Bonsoirno.
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