The installation of L.A. artist Julian Hoeber’s untitled cast heads — each shot, stabbed, and otherwise pummeled during clandestine trips to the High Desert, near Joshua Tree — renewed the spirit of this body of work exhibited by the Culver City gallery Blum & Poe.
Tough All Over
Shelby Lynne stands up for herself in music and life
“I was born to sing. That’s what I do,” she says. “I have to sing for a living. I have to write songs. And I have to help people.” Lynne has just returned to the desert after a national tour — playing 24 cities in 33 days to promote her new CD.
Adagio Galleries – May 6, 2010
Palm Desert gallery presents three Artists.
Adagio Galleries opened a three-artist show on May 6th, 2010 for the last Art Walk of the season.
PSST – Word Association May 2010
DeAnn Lubell of Rancho Mirage has published a historical novel titled The Last Moon (XLibris), based on the 1902 eruption of Mt. Pelée on the island of Martinique. The saga — replete with forbidden love, corruption, mass murder, bravery, sacrifice, survival, and hope.
San Diego Magazine Sold to Desert Publications, Inc.
Assets of leading luxury retail title acquired by Jim Fitzpatrick, Milt and Frank Jones
San Diego, Calif., (April 23, 2010) – James L. Fitzpatrick, former president/CEO and publisher of San Diego Magazine, and Milt and Frank Jones, owners of Palm Springs, Calif.,-based Desert Publications, Inc. and regional titles throughout the Western U.S., today announced an agreement to acquire the assets of the San Diego Magazine Publishing Co., owners of the San Diego Magazine and publishers of a series of custom-publishing titles.
Melissa Morgan Fine Art – April 15, 2010
Coachella Kick Off & Closing Event at Melissa Morgan Fine Art
Melissa Morgan Fine Art rocked El Paseo at a Coachella Kick Off event with a performance by “Humans,” and sounds by DJ David J.
Christian Hohmann Fine Art – April 10, 2010
Manzur Kargar opening reception at Christian Hohmann on El Paseo
Bold, provocative, and sexy is the new language of his paintings.
Coda Gallery – April 9, 2010
Reception for Art Photographer Sherri Breyer at Coda Gallery
Over 200 people attended the Sherri Breyer exhibition which benefited the Stroke Recovery Center.
Eleonore Austerer Gallery – April 1, 2010
David Einstein Reception at Eleonore Austerer Gallery
Opening reception of “Recent Works” on paper by David Einstein featuring his signature piece “Heart Rings” 2009 ink & oil stick on paper at Eleonore Austerer Fine Art, Palm Desert. The gallery is now in its 22nd year of operation in San Francisco and the desert. Mr. Einstein, a longtime art professor at the College of the Desert, was recently honored as faculty member of the year.
Imago Galleries – Mar. 27, 2010
Opening reception for Jun Kaneko, Dan Dailey, and Daniel Clayman.
Leisa and David Austin of Imago Galleries hosted an opening reception for Jun Kaneko, Dan Dailey, and Daniel Clayman. Collectors were intrigued with Dailey’s illuminated modern art inspired sculpture, Clayman’s exploration of the physical properties of light, and Kaneko’s innovative and monumental works in clay.