Last week I stopped by HVW8 Art & Design Gallery photo exhibition entitled Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments. It showcased images taken by photographer and filmmaker Cognito capturing the past two years Mos Def was creating his LP “The Ecstatic”. The show goes on until the February 14th so for those that can’t make it to LA check out this video.
By Vincent “Baba Booey”
Under the Influence: Masters of the Universe Tribute Art Show was an exhibition displayed at the 1988 Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. Unfortunately if you couldn’t make the show it is not being displayed anymore, but if you want to see more pictures click here. I stopped by on the last day and was star struck when I laid my eyes on the life size replica of Castle Gray Skull.
The attention to detail can be seen throughout the piece down to the chains.
There were a lot of cool pieces at the show, the following couple were some of my favorites.
After the exhibition we stopped by next door into this comic book shop. Besides the usual plethora of comics they had collectible vinyl figures, comic book sneakers, and some new novelty dc toys. They look as if someone mashed Batman with a mallot.
We also saw a real life smurf on the street. They do exist.
By Vincent “Baba Booey”
Giant Robot is having their exhibition over at Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, CA from January 21 through the 24. This was their Biennale 2: 15 Years Closing Event. It is really sad to see them go, but the show brings the history, art, and direction that they have been through and puts it on display for all to see. If you would like to know which artist did which piece you should check out the show.
Attention to detail was key for this piece. You can see the whole image on the video below.
This toy should just be called “Dad”
Money Cash Hoes as The Lox would have put it.
By Vincent “Baba Booey”
Besides the Dragon’s Treasure here are some more things that I found interesting in Macau.
I know it’s a little late, but happy holidays from the pandas.
St. Paul’s Ruins (Church of Mater Dei)
This site was amazing to me because it is in the middle of all these shopping centers yet you stand in awe of the site. It feels just like in the movies when looking at it because your mind focuses on the ruins and all sound around fades out.
This looks just like any regular horse head statue, but this piece is the “Bronze Horse Head of Haiyantang in The Summer Palace”. This set a world record for any Chinese Qing sculpture being purchased at $8.9 million US currency.
Looks just like Vegas.
By Vincent “Baba Booey”
