Janette, it was a pleasure…
Janette Beckman lit up the room last night as friends and fans from Los Angeles came out to Project Space to celebrate her show, Archive of Attitude. Despite the name, the only attitude to be found was in the photographs themselves, as Janette radiated nothing but charm and style.
The crowd included more than a few of the usual suspects, but overall, it was a more mature audience, since most hipsters were not yet born when most of these photos were taken. The attendees shared a common love of the punk era and classic hip-hop music with people taking turns posing with an oversized photo of Slick Rick and reminiscing of days gone by. A highlight for many was the appearance by Christopher “Kid” Reid of Kid ‘n Play.
This must-see exhibit will run through September 5th, so be sure to stop by Project Space to see it for yourself.
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1-323-938-8818
Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 7pm
Janette Beckman Show Opens This Friday
Just a friendly reminder that the Janette Beckman show: “Archive of Attitude” is opening this Friday at Project Space.
Janette Beckman’s photography exhibition marks the third artist installment at Project Space. Beckman culls works from her time in London during the punk era through the hip-hop decade in New York and Los Angeles. The show will feature artifacts and photographs of musicians, their fans and youth culture.
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1-323-938-8818
Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 7pm
Incase x John Hill Jr Tote Bags
On July 16th we launched our first collaboration with THIS Gallery Los Angeles. Located in the Highland Park neighborhood of East LA, THIS provides a showcase for established artists and emerging talent working in the fields of visual art, music and writing.
For our first project together we created 100 limited edition screen printed totes featuring the work of exhibiting illustrator John Hill, Jr. Available opening night only, the free totes went fast. Why? Because art is exciting! Especially art you can use to carry stuff. If you’re in the neighborhood, maybe stop in and have a look around.
Good friends, great gallery. We hope to see you at an opening night event soon.
Swimming With Sharks #5
Hard to believe but this past Saturday marked Swimming With Sharks pool party #5. Get a gander at the photos.
The Jaws of Life! Swimming With Sharks #5
Hard to believe but this past Saturday marked Swimming With Sharks pool party #5. Who dj’d? Well, DJ YNot?, dudes from Local Natives, and folks from IAMSOUND. What happened? Oh you know, dancing, guzzling, tripping, flossing, running, splashing, spazzing, sunning, scratching, rubbing, tugging, giving the lurk, and getting the fade.
Ah yes, the easy breezy days of summer spent carousing around the rooftop pool sky high at the Standard Hotel. Where? In mind crushingly beautiful downtown Los Angeles, that’s where. Does it get any better than this? Maybe. Join us at SWSharks #6 on Saturday, August 7th to find out.
In the meantime, go here to get a gander at the photos of our guest photographer Baby Kelley. As always, you bring the short-shorts and we’ll bring the cases for you iPhone.
Visit Project Space at The Miracle Mile Art Walk
Four times a year, on the third Saturday of the months of January, April, July, and October, the Mid City West Community Council presents the Miracle Mile Art Walk. With over 40 venues within 4 square miles, this free art walk has one of the highest concentrations of galleries in Southern California.
Project Space is proud to be participating in this years walk. Saturday, July 17th is the 3rd installment of the Walk and on that day day only we will be offering 15% off all items in our current inventory.
We will be showing a curated collection of published works, print editions, artist editions and collaborative projects. Special promotional giveaways will also be available to attendees. Come by, say hello, complete your collection, and help us to…
Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1-323-938-8818
Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 7pm
Saturday July 17th 11am – 10pm
Project Space presents “Archive of Attitude”
Project Space presents “Archive of Attitude,” a collection of works by Janette Beckman.
August 13 through to September 5
Opening reception: August 12, 7pm – 10pm
Janette Beckman’s photography exhibition marks the third artist installment at Project Space. Beckman culls works from her time in London during the punk era through the hip-hop decade in New York and Los Angeles. The show will feature artifacts and photographs of musicians, their fans and youth culture.
Janette Beckman is an English documentary photographer who has worked with some of the most influential musicians of the modern era. She began her photography career at the dawn of the punk movement, shooting the top acts of the day: The Clash, The Jam, The Sex Pistols and Boy George, as well as three album covers for The Police. In 1982, Beckman moved to New York City, where she immersed herself in the burgeoning hip-hop scene, photographing pioneers such as Afrika Bambaata, Run DMC, Salt-N-Pepa, Grandmaster Flash and EPMD. Her powerful portraits have been collected in two books: Made in the UK: The Music of Attitude, 1977-1983 and The Breaks: Stylin’ and Profilin’ 1982-1990, both published by PowerHouse Books.
Janette Beckman’s photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world. She lives and works in New York City.
Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1-323-938-8818
Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 7pm
Project Space presents “Archive of Attitude”
Project Space presents “Archive of Attitude,” a collection of works by Janette Beckman.
August 13 through to September 5
Opening reception: August 12, 7pm – 10pm
Janette Beckman’s photography exhibition marks the third artist installment at Project Space. Beckman culls works from her time in London during the punk era through the hip-hop decade in New York and Los Angeles. The show will feature artifacts and photographs of musicians, their fans and youth culture.
Janette Beckman is an English documentary photographer who has worked with some of the most influential musicians of the modern era. She began her photography career at the dawn of the punk movement, shooting the top acts of the day: The Clash, The Jam, The Sex Pistols and Boy George, as well as three album covers for The Police. In 1982, Beckman moved to New York City, where she immersed herself in the burgeoning hip-hop scene, photographing pioneers such as Afrika Bambaata, Run DMC, Salt-N-Pepa, Grandmaster Flash and EPMD. Her powerful portraits have been collected in two books: Made in the UK: The Music of Attitude, 1977-1983 and The Breaks: Stylin’ and Profilin’ 1982-1990, both published by PowerHouse Books.
Janette Beckman’s photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world. She lives and works in New York City.
Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1-323-938-8818
Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 7pm
Swimming with Sharks #4 Recap
According to MFG Productions mastermind James Outlaw (yes, that’s his real name), the July 3rd installment of the Swimming With Sharks pool party showcased the selector skills of Chris Haycock, Jamie Strong and Mike B (from The Do Over), as well as the Hardy Boyz, Lloydski, Eli Escobar, and Blu Jemz (as team ‘No Way Back’). That’s seven DJs all in from NYC. Was it a DJ battle? Yes. More than that, was it a party? It was.
Enjoy the photos. We hope to see you at Swimming With Sharks #5. Remember to bring your fanciest attitudes, your iPhones, and your finest summer attire. We’ll bring the Incase cases.
Swimming With Sharks, Summer Splash 2010
If you’re a lover of all things light, high and tight, MFG’s Swimming With Sharks might just be your summer bag. On back to back weekends, pool parties #2 & #3 went off without a hitch. Lots of uber babes, jello cubes, beefy dudes, and easy breezy attitudes. And bangers. Lots and lots of bangers. And free Incase iPhone cases. So many iPhone cases. Photos? Right here.
All summer long, it’s just gonna keep on keeping on…and on…and on…. Party sharks circling the waters of the Standard Downtown’s rooftop pool… Bikinis and beats. Sunglasses and SPF 70. Serious pedicures. Flowing frocks and six inch heels. Classy shade hats and lip gloss. iPhones at the ready, thumbs gone wild.
Swimming With Sharks #4 happens this Saturday, July 3rd . RSVP MFG recommended. We hope to see you there.
Swimming With Sharks Rooftop Pool Party #4
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
1PM to Sundown
Downtown LA Standard Hotel
550 South Flower St. Los Angeles, CA
RSVP ONLY
