Super exciting news from downtown Los Angeles - the most anticipated art exhibition in years to hit Los Angeles opens next week, "Art in the Streets." It's at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA as new Director Jeffrey Deitch's project that's been 30 years in the making. According to Patti Astor's memoir, she was standing next to Jeffrey Deitch in the FUN Gallery in NYC 1982 when Jeffrey turned to her and said, "Patti, one day there will be a recreation of this in a museum."
 

The reason I'm in on any of this is because from 1979-82 I was at NYU Film School and graffiti artist Zephyr was my boyfriend - Queen of the Underground Film Scene Patti Astor was my inspiration. So basically, I was around when the famous graffiti/hip hop/breakdancing scene was going full steam in NYC. My cameras went everywhere with me and without realizing it - I documented a very famous moment in time.

A few of my photographs are in the FUN Gallery section of the exhibition. I also have a few shots in the Rizzoli catalogue and my book The Tipster Chronicles is on sale in the MOCA gift shop and on my website. There are tags, 'major burners' and pictures of my friends at their art openings; Fab 5 Freddy, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Patti Astor, Dondi White, Revolt, Haze, Charlie Ahearn and Zephyr.

As graffiti artists start arriving from all parts the globe for the show, and preparing their sections, painting murals, and installations it's very electric down there. You can get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek on my Facebook page.

Here's the info: 

ART IN THE STREETS

GEFFEN CONTEMPORARY AT MOCA - 152 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles

Members Opening Sat. April 16th 7:30-11pm

Open to the public April 17 through August

Be there or be completely square - really!

Larry King at Charlie Awards

Larry posing with Larry is a little freaky, but it is all for a great cause as Larry King was honored this year (among others) at the Hollywood Charlie Awards benefiting the Hollywood Arts Council. As a Trustee on the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Arts Council I invite you to join us in the great work we do in our famous community; 

supporting local businesses, the arts, entertainment, and well - everything we value here in Hollywood.

Please take a moment to check out our HAC website and see who we are and what we are all about. For 33 years the Hollywood Arts Council has played a major role in the arts. We would love some new members and the member benefits of great discounts at Hollywood venues is growing every day.

See if it sounds interesting to you and visit our ON-LINE AUCTION to bid on theatre tickets to the Pantages, hot restaurants in Hollywood and a guitar signed by Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction (an item I got Dave to donate for us).

Check into being a member today - thanks.

Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle

And yes, it's that time of the year again! This MERCURY RETROGRADE snuck up on me. I did not see it coming. No one told me. I did not write it down on my calendar. Then last week while doing my BaZi Business lecture Patti Penn of Pause in Joy told me, Mercury went into Retrograde today!

OH! Now I get why communications have been a bit wonky. It hasn't been the most brutal MR - more of a subtle one to be sure. Have you noticed emails aren't getting returned and people are miscommunicating like crazy? My solution is to write in the subject line - did you get my email? I also try to be more patient, but that doesn't always work.

So I started immediately lighting my Mercury Retrograde Magic Candle at my desk. And it is helping. This MR is good for completing projects - tying up loose ends - finishing projects. I have a few candles for SALE at $18 each. It's never too late to start lighting one. ORDER ON-LINE through my website. I made it super easy for PayPal purchases.

Until April 23rd I wish you smooth sailing when that silly Mercury goes direct.