KAREN AND RICHARD CARPENTER BY HARRY LANGDON

THE CARPENTERS
1981, Beverly Hills, CA

 Copyright © 2014 HARRY LANGDON
All Rights Reserved.

"Karen’s songs and soft romantic voice still echoes, especially this time of year. I have been saving this photo of The Carpenters for this holiday. Being able to revive and bring her image back to life again, is really quite a moving experience. I am glad I could help renew the memory of her, and perhaps reawaken the memories of her voice. It is very soothing, her voice restores kind, wholesome, romantic memories. Not to sound old fashioned but, I miss that in today’s music." -- Harry Langdon

For more information, please email: click@earthlink.net

THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL WANTS YOU!

WHAT IS THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL?

November 19, 2014, (Los Angeles, CA) -- The Holiday Channnel, LLC, is a start-up streaming television channel launching on the record-breaking, subscription based (new media) platform with channels, ROKU; offering both on-demand content or live streaming video (est. 10 million paid subscribers as of Aug. 2014). The Holiday Channel goes live beginning 11.21.2014 (which is also World Hello Day, and World Television Day!) They are looking for any and all content that is holiday-themed, and consider all holidays, local, national and international, to be equal, not just the big ones!

THE COMPLETE VERSION INCLUDING
THE WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, HOW...

Holiday Channel, LLC is a new media company created to celebrate the myriad of holidays, from the obvious to the obscure, all year-round. This new home entertainment network will provide a fully-integrated viewing and second screen experience on web and social media sites. Holiday Channel will stream content on Roku, 24/7 on demand, starting November 21, 2014, which coincides with WorldTelevision Day and World Hello Day. Other over-the-top (OTT) and Video on Demand (VoD) content platforms will follow. We invite submissions of feature length and short films plus documentaries, webisodes, music videos, art films and any multi-media content that fits the theme of the day. We will consider any quality work.

Our programming starts with traditional holidays and observances, like: Thanksgiving, Native American Indian Heritage Month (November), Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Programming will expand to include International observances and more unique holidays and celebrations. 

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

Twitter - @1holidaychannel
Facebook: Facebook.com/holidaychannel
For additional information about the Holiday Channel and to find out how you can get involved, please contact Reesa Ryder, Founder & CEO at Holiday Channel, reesa@holidaychannel.net or (303) 949-4900.

For press inquiries, please contact Shawni at:
UrbanHeartPR@yahoo.com, or, 213-255-0059.

**Submitting Materials:
Please send LINKS to content on Vimeo, YouTube, etc. via email to:
jill@holidaychannel.net

For DVD(s) please send via USPS to:
Ms. Jill C. Brooke, Programmer
C/O HolidayChannel,
6855 Peppertree Drive,
Niwot, Colorado 80503

**Please note, submitted material will not be returned and this is a call for pre-made content and not for proposals. Selection Notification: If selected, Holiday Channel will notify you.

WHAT IS ROKU, (per wikipedia) - The Roku Streaming Player (or simply Roku) is a series of set-top boxes manufactured by Roku, Inc. Roku partners provide over-the-top content in the form of channels. A Roku streaming device gets data (the video stream) via a wired or WiFi connection to an internet router. The data is output via an audio cable, video cable or both signals over an HDMI cable. The device can be connected to any television set (or other device) with appropriate input connections.

Roku calls a stream source on the internet a channel. Channels can provide on-demand content or live streaming video. Both free and paid channels are available; they include services such as PBS, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Crunchyroll, WWE Network, HBO Go, and others. Users can add or remove different channels through the Roku Channel Store. https://www.roku.com

AMERICAN ARTISTS IN BERLIN WHILE THE WALL FELL.

American Artist Judi Jensen
Photo taken by me in November of 2011
5900 Wilshire, Behind the Berlin Wall, installation.

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"American artist Judi Jensen. Judi was one of the artists selected for the temporary installation of the Wall Across Wilshire commemoration, in 2009. Here is a brief history of her connection to the Berlin Wall: (While living in West Berlin from 1985 - 1990, Judi did a series of the City and the Wall, having 13 exhibitions of her work there.) In 2006 I attended a talk given at the Wende Museum (in Culver City) by Judi, and American artist, Norton Wisdom - Norton was the first American artist to ever paint on the Berlin Wall (and is the originator of live painting because of his experience in Berlin.) He and Judi were friends, both lived in Berlin at that time, and shared their stories of their experience and how it affected them then, and today. I am very glad I was there to hear them speak. If you did not know the story behind her very delicate and whimsical pen and ink drawings, you would think they were illustrations for a children's book or maybe poetry (they reminded me of my favorite books when I was a little girl, Eloise, and Eloise in Paris.) Each drawing was the end of the streets (I believe 88) that lead to the Wall that surrounded the city and that knowledge made them very dark, but Judi had a way of bringing light to an extremely tragic place in time."

(The westside of the Berlin Wall facing Wilshire Blvd., in Los Angeles, CA was installed November 2009, commemorating the 20 year anniversary of "The Fall of the Wall.")

MICHELE MARIAUD GALLERY "ART, CREATIVITY AND YOU: A SERIES" OPENS NOVEMBER 13TH IN SOHO, NYC.

PLEASE JOIN MICHELE MARIAUD GALLERY

ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 2014
For

"Art, Creativity, and You: A Series

Our premiere Show, 4 Artists, 4 Exhibitions,
A Chef, ... et Vous!"

Opening Reception 7-8 pm

Artists' Talk and Moderated Q&A with the Audience 8-8:30 pm

Convivial Mingling with the Artists 

8:30-10 pm

Please RSVP to
michelemariaud@me.com

 Michele Mariaud Gallery
153 Lafayette Str, fl 4 

NYC, NY 10013

 Opening Hours:

 Tuesday to Friday: 11am-7pm

 Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm

 email: michelemariaud@me.com

 phone: 917 783 5737

 website: http://www.michelemariaudgallery.com

STUDIO 1444 IS REMEMBERING LOU REED 10.27.14

 

(Thank you @DeyoGlines for donating your time and graphic design talent
along with generosity from @Amoebamusic and @digmusic; together, we hope

many others who love Lou Reed join us to celebrate his life.)

You may not know that he was one of the original founding members of The Velvet Underground, who recorded in our building when it was home to TTG Studios. Songs on their first album, The Velvet Underground & Nico (1966), recorded at TTG were: "I'm Waiting for the Man, "Venus in Furs" and "Heroin"; followed by the third album The Velvet Underground, recorded in 1968, in it's entirety at TTG Studios.

We are calling out to all artists, poets, writers, musicians, performance artists, and those with personal recollections, in addition to those who practice Tai Chi, or other Marshall Arts, to be a part of this remembrance. We are dedicating 2 hours as an open mic/performance time; please come and share your thoughts, personal stories, music, poems, or express through Tai Chi. 1-5 minutes for each person, or group, by reservation only, first come first serve. Acoustic only. The studio will provide the stage, an amp, lighting and a bar stool. Depending on the response, we can extend the time frame.

RSVP & Open Mic

GatherTheArtists@mail.com

Facebook.com/Studio1444

@Studio1444

ERYKAH BADU PHOTOGRAPHED BY GRAEME MITCHELL FOR W MAGAZINE AT STUDIO 1444

ERYKAH BADU BY GRAEME MITCHELL

IN W MAGAZINE, AS A NEW FACE OF GIVENCHY.
September 30, 2014 8:00 AM | by Rob Haskell
Photography by Graeme Mitchell
Styled by Samantha Traina

 Hair by Ramsell Martinez for Oribe;
makeup by Ozzy Salvatierra for MAKE;
photography assistant: Chantal Anderson;
fashion assistant: Shadi Beccai;
special thanks to Studio 1444.

www.Wmagazine.com

PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY!
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@Studio1444
#WMagazine
#RobHaskell

#GraemeMitchell
#ErykahBadu
#Givenchy
#Hollywood

Here are a few images of the studio. If you are interested in booking, please give us a call!
(323) 482-1004
Ryan@studio1444.com

LOU REED, "ONE YEAR SINCE" OCTOBER 27 @ STUDIO 1444

STUDIO 1444 IS HOLDING A NIGHT TO
REMEMBER LOU REED IN HOLLYWOOD, CA.
(THE THIRD VELVET UNDERGROUND ALBUM WAS RECORDED IN IT'S ENTIRETY IN OUR BUILDING.)

October 1, 2014 (Los Angeles, CA) - Are you one of the many who felt a deep loss when Lou Reed died last October? If yes, and you would like to share your feelings, please join us at Studio 1444 (Sunset & Highland) on October 27th from 6-10pm as we remember him "One Year Since". This will be a simple night where all can pay tribute to the man and the legacy he left behind. This is a private event, but all are welcome with *RSVP, it will also be family friendly. (Please scroll down to see photos of the interior of our studio.)

If you don't know, Lou Reed was one of the original founding members of The Velvet Underground, who recorded in our building when it was home to TTG Studios. Songs on their first album, The Velvet Underground & Nico (1966), recorded at TTG were: "I'm Waiting for the Man", "Venus in Furs" and "Heroin"; followed by the third album The Velvet Underground (1968) which was recorded in it's entirety at TTG Studios.

We are calling out to all artists, poets, writers, musicians, and those who practice Tai Chi to be a part of this remembrance. We are dedicating 2 hours as an open mic/performance time; please come and share your thoughts, personal stories, music, poems, or express through Tai Chi. 1-5 minutes for each person, or group, by reservation only, first come first serve. Acoustic only. The studio will provide the stage, an amp, lighting and a bar stool. Depending on the response, we can extend the time frame.

There will also be one wall dedicated to art (limited space available, first come first serve). All works must be ready to hang with a wire backing only. More information available by request only. Deadline is Thursday, October 23.

To reserve a spot for the open mic, or as an artist, please email: UrbanArtPR@gmail.com.

To RSVP, please click "attending" on our facebook link: Facebook.com/studio1444 .*RSVP is mandatory*, no exceptions (We have great respect for privacy, and names and list will not be shared publicly.) More details will become available soon. We hope you will join us in remembering this remarkable, brutally honest man who changed so many lives throughout his.

AT-A-GLANCE
LOU REED: "One Year Since"
Monday, October 27th, 2014
6:00-10:00pm
Studio 1444 (www.studio1444.com) **OUR WEBSITE IS DOWN FOR SOME REASON, PLEASE EMAIL RYAN, MANAGER/DIRECTOR AT: RYAN@STUDIO1444.COM
1444 N. Highland Ave.
(Studio entrance is off of McCadden between Sunset and DeLongpre) street and metered parking is available on surrounding streets and on Highland Ave. after 7pm.
Open mic: 7:00-9:00pm
RSVP: Facebook.com/studio1444

ARTISTS/OPEN MIC: UrbanArtPR@gmail.com
List closes Oct. 26th.

Donations accepted, 100% collected the night of
will be given to a non-profit to be announced.

Contact: Shawni Groves (213) 255-0059

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#LouReed
#TheVelvetUnderground
#TTGStudios
#Studio1444
#AndyWarhol
#Music
#Art
#TaiChi

HUFFINGTON POST INTERVIEW "Turning the Lens on Langdon" By Billi Gordon

All photos by Harry Langdon
George Clooney (upper left); Shemar Moore (upper right);
Sophia Loren (lower left); Raquel Welch (lower right).

HUFFINGTON POST INTERVIEW WITH HARRY LANGDON, BY BILLI GORDON
Excerpt from the original interview. To read it in it's entirety, please click here.

"Photographing a person is a very intimate experience," said Langdon, who, despite being 79 years old and white, is sought out by rappers like Sean Puffy Combs and bad girls Missy Elliot and Eve. "I believe that there is an energy in a photo session, and if it's a positive energy, amazing things can happen. If you can look at a person lovingly and honestly and gain their trust, the circumstances are irrelevant. The best picture for me is one in which the person lets you see a bit of his or her spirit. It gives the picture a different edge."-- Harry Langdon

To learn more about Harry Langdon, to schedule a session, or, to see additional iconic photographs taken by him throughout his career, please visit: www.HarryLangdon.com

HARRY LANGDON ON PHOTOGRAPHING JOAN RIVERS

 Joan Rivers, 1985

 Photographed by
Harry Langdon

Beverly Hills, CA

"The photo sessions with Joan were Choreographed to a high degree of precision.  From the moment Joan would walk in the door,  every moment had to be utilized to ensure the least amount of time would be spent doing the photos.  Perhaps 5 – 8 minutes were used per wardrobe change.   At least 6 changes.----- Like all genius performers,  she had the ‘performance'  planned in her mind,  I was there to carry out what she had imagined. -  A certain amount of time we had to expect her to entertain us all with some of her hilarious recent material."  

-- Harry Langdon

DONNA SUMMER "FOUR SEASONS OF LOVE" GRAMMY MUSEUM EXHIBITION FEATURING PHOTOS BY HARRY LANGDON

Photo of Harry Langdon in Front of
The DONNA SUMMER "FOUR SEASONS OF LOVE" Exhibition Marquee.
GRAMMY Museum, at L.A. LIVE, 4TH FLOOR.
All Photos Taken on A Nokia Lumia 1020.

If you have not visited the GRAMMY Museum, I highly recommend it! The Donna Summer "Four Seasons of Love" Exhibition is open through Spring of 2015. Many of the album covers and test shots selected were taken by Harry throughout Donna Summer's career.

Photo of Harry Langdon.
Donna Summer "Four Seasons of Love" Exhibition

The curatorial staff did a fantastic job sharing the story of her amazing life, as a 5-time GRAMMY Award winner through her music; photos; memorabilia; costumes; her original art; and classic film footage!

Donna Summer "Four Seasons of Love" Exhibition
Photo taken by Harry Langdon

Many thanks to GRAMMY Museum's Alyssa Hankins, Marketing & Social Media Strategist, for inviting Harry to see the exhibition, and tour the Museum;  and to GRAMMY Museum Associate Curator, Nwaka Onwusa, for walking us through and exchanging stories with Harry.

Harry Langdon with Nwaka Onwusa.
Donna Summer "Four Seasons of Love"Exhbition

Thanks again, he greatly appreciated the warm welcome 

and hospitality from everyone at the GRAMMY Museum!

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The GRAMMY Museum is located at:
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite A245
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213.765.6800
www.grammymuseum.org
www.facebook.com/thegrammymuseum
www.twitter.com/thegrammymuseum
www.instagram.com/thegrammymuseum


HARRY LANGDON
www.harrylangdon.com
www.twitter.com/HLisHOLLYWOOD
#HARRYLANGDON

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August 18, 2014
Shawni Groves, Publicist
UrbanArtPR@gmail.com
@UrbanHeartPR

NEW MURAL BY MAN ONE IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS!

If you are in the Lincoln Heights area, be sure to take some time to visit the beautiful new mural by Man One honoring the cultural heritages of the the oldest city in Los Angeles. It is located at 3317 Mission Rd. (90031) directly across the street from Plaza De La Raza.

There was a great turn-out tonight, so many nice people, and the Latino media loves him (many more photos and interviews to be posted soon)! Thanks again to everyone for the support! #ManOneArt #PublicArtMatters #Mural #Graffiti #StreetArt #UrbanArt #LosAngeles  #RedBullLaVida #latagrafica.

LOS ANGELES URBAN ART MURALIST MAN ONE BEGINS A COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC ART PROJECT HONORING MANY FACES OF LA.

Contact:
Shawni Groves
(213) 255-0059
UrbanArtPR@gmail.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Angeleno Native & Graffiti Artist Man One Is Working Closely With The
Los Angeles Department Of Cultural Affairs To Bring #FACESLA To Life;
Paying Tribute to Cultural Icons, Children, and A Few LA Citizens Nominated
Through His Social Media Campaign.

Los Angeles, CA (July 24, 2014) Internationally known graffiti artist; urban art muralist, Man One, is prepping to launch his latest project "FACES L.A." (#FACESLA) - an outdoor mural campaign helping to re-shape the perception people have of native Angelenos. The 11-year city enforced mural moratorium was lifted in fall of 2013, allowing artists to once again legally paint murals in Los Angeles, previously considered capital of the world for these outdoor works of public art. Man One is working closely with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), to ensure all permits and required documents by L.A. City Hall are approved prior to painting. Once the public has been notified and the permits are granted, residents of various neighborhoods can expect to see colorful, large scale murals painted in his trademark style.

#FACESLA ​Sample Mural Rendering

By Man One

Man One, a BA graduate of Loyola Marymount University (LMU), shares his inspiration behind this independent art project: "It is difficult to create cohesion among L.A.'s disparate neighborhoods and communities, each community with its own unique persona, politics, and socio-economics, siloed away from its adjacent communities let alone those across town. Consequently, the perception of Los Angeles is too often limited to Hollywood, the entertainment industry and its celebrities. This is financially rewarding, which is a very good and essential result. Today, however, L.A. is enjoying an artistic and cultural renaissance. Now, for the first time in recent history, L.A. has a unique opportunity to dimensionalize and extend L.A.’s brand image beyond Hollywood and show others something that Angelenos know very well — L.A. is more than meets the eye."

​'LIL GIRL' ​

PRIVATE MURAL COMMISSION BY MAN ONE

The neighborhoods Man One will be spray painting these colorful tributes in, are located throughout all of Los Angeles County. This ongoing campaign will honor many different people representing all walks of life; children, mentors, activists from many decades ago and a few friends; all who in his opinion, uplift and best represent the true flavor of L.A. In part these murals will connect legacies of the past with hope for the future by bringing neighborhoods together via art, in an ever changing city.

In order to achieve his goal of one mural a month, for an indefinite period of time, he is reaching out to all citizens of LA asking them to share with him which "Face In L.A." should be painted next and why. To join in, simply send an instagram or tweet with the hashtag #FACESLA to @ManOneArt with a photo of who inspires you, and why. If you would like to share a personal story with Man One that requires more than 140 characters, please email: PR@manone.com and in the subject line include: #FACESLA/I Nominate. This project is slated to begin in August 2014, to become a sponsor please email PR@manone.com.

To schedule an interview, please contact Shawni Groves: (213) 255-0059/UrbanArtPR@gmail.com. For more information, please visit: WWW.MANONE.COM

To follow Man One's #FACESLA campaign via social media, please connect with him here:
Twitter: @ManOneArt
Instagram: #ManOneArt
Facebook: Facebook.com/ManOneArt
Pinterest: Pinterest.com/ManOneArt"
Flickr: www.flickr.com/crewestman
Youtube: www.youtube.com/crewestman

Hashtag: #FACESLA

Recent Press:
KCET ARTBOUND
www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/los-angeles/man-one-muralism.html
TITLE: "Man One With One Man's Goal: Make Graffiti Legit"
DATE: July 23, 2014
Ed Fuentes / @KCETArtbound

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BIO:

Los Angeles native, Man One, has painted all over the world and has worked in the visual arts since 1987 when he began painting graffiti on the streets. His paintings have been showcased in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions including The Getty, MoCA and LACMA and commissioned by corporations including Coca-Cola, MTV and Nike. In 2002, Man One founded Crewest, the ground-breaking art gallery in Los Angeles largely credited with helping to legitimize graffiti and street art within the traditional art community. Regarded as a seminal gallery in the history of the L.A. art scene, Crewest Gallery curated and produced over 100 exhibitions in 10 years featuring the work of underground artists, known and unknown, such as Chaz Bojorquez, Hex, Overton Loyd, Kofie, Retna, Logan Hicks and Craola, along with international artists from the UK, Australia, Italy, France and Germany to name a few. Socially conscious and community focused, Man One has been officially recognized by the City of Los Angeles as well as by the U.S. State Department for his dedication to promoting international understanding and cultural exchange through the arts. He has also been recognized by Artworx LA (formerly the Heart Project) and by the Friends of the Los Angeles River for his work in mentoring talented young artists from L.A.’s inner city. For more information, please visit: www.manone.com. To schedule an interview, please email: pr@manone.com or contact Shawni Groves at (213) 255-0059. Art Murals Citywide Program / Mural Ordinance. Final Ordinance No. 182706

NEW! KCET ARTBOUND INTERVIEW WITH MAN ONE

Los Angeles, July 23, 2014
"Man One With One Man's Goal: Make Graffiti Legit"
By
Ed Fuentes

Man One Mural In Shoreditch, London, UK.
Photo courtesy of Man One

TO READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW 

PLEASE CLICK THE IMAGE.

TO CONNECT:
#ManOneArt
@ManOneArt
www.manone.com

Contact:

PR@manone.com

STUDIO 1444 - THE BEST KEPT (PHOTOGRPAHY STUDIO) SECRET IN HOLLYWOOD!

www.studio1444.com

SERGE BLOCH EXHIBITION OPENS TONIGHT AT MICHELE MARIAUD GALLERY

MANY FACES, works on paper by SERGE BLOCH
Opening Reception in presence of the artist
Thursday June 5th, from 6 - 9 pm

Exhibition June 5 - July 4
Public hours: Tuesday - Friday 11 - 7 pm, Saturday 11 - 6 pm
Michele Mariaud Gallery
153 Lafayette Street, 4th floor,
New York NY 10013

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"New York, May 30, 2014

Last Friday morning, Catherine Texier and Serge Bloch were chatting at the gallery. Catherine is a novelist and contributor to the New York Times. Her latest novel, Victorine, won the ELLE magazine readers' prize. After their meeting she wrote this..."

"MANY FACES"

Opens at Michele Mariaud Gallery on
Thursday, June 5th, 2014

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ABOUT MICHELE MARIAUD GALLERY

This new gallery contains rotating exhibitions featuring a permanent roster of 25+ artists, more than 200 works of art, in 7 exhibition rooms. This friendly, non-elitist gallery, is free from the intimidation and attitudes often associated with buying art. The artists range from emerging to established and mediums include but are not limited to painting, photograph, sculpture, drawing and multimedia. From traditional to contemporary, there is something to suit every taste – and lifestyle. Michele Mariaud Gallery opened in 2013 is located in the Historic Cast Iron District, at the corner of Grand and Lafayette and occupies the 4th floor of an 1880's constructed SoHo loft with original tin tile ceilings. For press inquiries, please contact: Shawni Groves (213) 255-0059 / UrbanArtPR@gmail.com

Michele Mariaud Gallery
153 Lafayette Street, 4th floor
@ Grand Street, SoHo
New York, NY 10013

Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 11am - 7 pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

E-mail: michelemariaudgallery@gmail.com
Tel: +1 (917) 783-5737
Parking: Center/Hester Street
Subway: A C E 6 N R Q to Canal Street

MAN ONE FEATURED PANELIST FOR "THE NEW DEAL - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES" DISCUSSION ON 5/24/14

On Saturdaty, May 24th at 5:00pm, Man One will be a featured panelist as invited by 11:11 A CREATIVE COLLECTIVE (11:11) and RESEDA RENAISSANCE. Together they will present an artist panel discussion entitled, “The New Deal: Art in Public” at the 11:11 ACC Traveling Gallery in Tarzana. Moderated by Patrick Polk, Curator of Latin American and Caribbean Popular Arts at UCLA’s Fowler Museum, the panel will discuss how public art is thriving in the new paradigm of the micro art economy, the unique challenges of preservation and how art in public spaces continues to create powerful and controversial statements, making way for new dialogues to be explored. He is also one of the artists featured in the art exhibition of the same title, which opened on Friday, May 9th. For more information, please visit: http://www.1111acc.org/

To learn more about Man One please visit: www.manone.com. To schedule an interview, or view his work privately, please contact:  Shawni Groves at: ( 213) 255­-0059, or by email at: PR@manone.com.

MICHELE MARIAUD GALLERY - SOHO, NYC, NEW YORK

Fotogalerie

Přeskočit fotogalerii

'Icone I (la repentance)'

Albert Delamour

LOS ANGELES, CA (MAY 6, 2014) If you are in New York City this weekend and are planning on taking part in Frieze Week (MAY 8-11), be sure to visit Michele Mariaud Gallery during SELECT FAIR, one of the highly anticipated satellite fairs. New works will be available to view and purchase at booth E1, May 8-11. For a complimentary ticket for the VIP, Thursday, May 8, please click here, (offer limited, first come first served.) Michele Mariaud Gallery has selected a group of works revolving around the theme of "human environment and protection" For more information: MICHELE MARIAUD GALLERY EXHIBITS AT SELECT FAIR, CHELSEA.

MAN ONE FACES L.A. CITYWIDE ART PROJECT

Contact:
Shawni Groves
(213) 255-0059
UrbanArtPR@gmail.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Angeleno Native & Graffiti Artist Man One Is Working Closely With The
Los Angeles Department Of Cultural Affairs To Bring #FACESLA To Life;
Paying Tribute to Cultural Icons, Children, and A Few LA Citizens Nominated
Through His Social Media Campaign.

Los Angeles, CA (July 24, 2014) Internationally known graffiti artist; urban art muralist, Man One, is prepping to launch his latest project "FACES L.A." (#FACESLA) - an outdoor mural campaign helping to re-shape the perception people have of native Angelenos. The 11-year city enforced mural moratorium was lifted in fall of 2013, allowing artists to once again legally paint murals in Los Angeles, previously considered capital of the world for these outdoor works of public art. Man One is working closely with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), to ensure all permits and required documents by L.A. City Hall are approved prior to painting. Once the public has been notified and the permits are granted, residents of various neighborhoods can expect to see colorful, large scale murals painted in his trademark style.

#FACESLA ​Sample Mural Rendering

By Man One

Man One, a BA graduate of Loyola Marymount University (LMU), shares his inspiration behind this independent art project: "It is difficult to create cohesion among L.A.'s disparate neighborhoods and communities, each community with its own unique persona, politics, and socio-economics, siloed away from its adjacent communities let alone those across town. Consequently, the perception of Los Angeles is too often limited to Hollywood, the entertainment industry and its celebrities. This is financially rewarding, which is a very good and essential result. Today, however, L.A. is enjoying an artistic and cultural renaissance. Now, for the first time in recent history, L.A. has a unique opportunity to dimensionalize and extend L.A.’s brand image beyond Hollywood and show others something that Angelenos know very well — L.A. is more than meets the eye."

​'LIL GIRL' ​

PRIVATE MURAL COMMISSION BY MAN ONE

The neighborhoods Man One will be spray painting these colorful tributes in, are located throughout all of Los Angeles County. This ongoing campaign will honor many different people representing all walks of life; children, mentors, activists from many decades ago and a few friends; all who in his opinion, uplift and best represent the true flavor of L.A. In part these murals will connect legacies of the past with hope for the future by bringing neighborhoods together via art, in an ever changing city.

In order to achieve his goal of one mural a month, for an indefinite period of time, he is reaching out to all citizens of LA asking them to share with him which "Face In L.A." should be painted next and why. To join in, simply send an instagram or tweet with the hashtag #FACESLA to @ManOneArt with a photo of who inspires you, and why. If you would like to share a personal story with Man One that requires more than 140 characters, please email: PR@manone.com and in the subject line include: #FACESLA/I Nominate. This project is slated to begin in August 2014, to become a sponsor please email PR@manone.com.

To schedule an interview, please contact Shawni Groves: (213) 255-0059/UrbanArtPR@gmail.com. For more information, please visit: WWW.MANONE.COM

To follow Man One's #FACESLA campaign via social media, please connect with him here:
Twitter: @ManOneArt
Instagram: #ManOneArt
Facebook: Facebook.com/ManOneArt
Pinterest: Pinterest.com/ManOneArt"
Flickr: www.flickr.com/crewestman
Youtube: www.youtube.com/crewestman

Hashtag: #FACESLA

Recent Press:
KCET ARTBOUND
www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/los-angeles/man-one-muralism.html
TITLE: "Man One With One Man's Goal: Make Graffiti Legit"
DATE: July 23, 2014
Ed Fuentes / @KCETArtbound

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BIO:

Los Angeles native, Man One, has painted all over the world and has worked in the visual arts since 1987 when he began painting graffiti on the streets. His paintings have been showcased in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions including The Getty, MoCA and LACMA and commissioned by corporations including Coca-Cola, MTV and Nike. In 2002, Man One founded Crewest, the ground-breaking art gallery in Los Angeles largely credited with helping to legitimize graffiti and street art within the traditional art community. Regarded as a seminal gallery in the history of the L.A. art scene, Crewest Gallery curated and produced over 100 exhibitions in 10 years featuring the work of underground artists, known and unknown, such as Chaz Bojorquez, Hex, Overton Loyd, Kofie, Retna, Logan Hicks and Craola, along with international artists from the UK, Australia, Italy, France and Germany to name a few. Socially conscious and community focused, Man One has been officially recognized by the City of Los Angeles as well as by the U.S. State Department for his dedication to promoting international understanding and cultural exchange through the arts. He has also been recognized by Artworx LA (formerly the Heart Project) and by the Friends of the Los Angeles River for his work in mentoring talented young artists from L.A.’s inner city. For more information, please visit: www.manone.com. To schedule an interview, please email: pr@manone.com or contact Shawni Groves at (213) 255-0059. Art Murals Citywide Program / Mural Ordinance. Final Ordinance No. 182706

MAN ONE CURRENT PROJECTS, CURATED EXHBITIONS + MORE

​'Just QRious' 2014
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Mixed media on wood panel
12" x 24"
72 & Sunny "Born Modern" Exhibition
(Available for purchase, please email: PR@manone.com)

Los Angeles, CA (April 28, 2014) ­­ Fans and collectors of world renowned urban artist, Man One, will have many opportunities to interact with him at several exhibitions and other art related events throughout the rest of April and May in both, Los Angeles, CA and New York.

Recently, he was a featured artist at the pop-up exhibition curated by 72 & Sunny; "Born Modern: physical vs. digital". The exhibition explored how technology affects our sense of self, through the works of 21 artists. In his words: "My mixed media piece 'Just QRious', is an experiment in graffiti and social media technology that poses the following questions to the viewers: Can you read graffiti? Do you have to understand it in order to appreciate it? Can the common person access art? Who is allowed to engage?"  Los Angeles based 72 and Sunny creates cultural impact on behalf of brands. The company was named “Agency of the Year” for the past two years by Ad Age and Adweek.

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#SneakerCreatures

Recently, Man One was asked by Shelly Osadon, Creative Director for Shiekh Shoes (Hollywood, CA) to give the famous footwear retailer a fresh look by painting a building wide mural paying homage to iconic, oversized, popular kicks being worn by his trademark graffiti spirit characters. ​​Collectors and fans are encouraged to take flicks next to their favorite shoes or characters, hashtag it with the mural's title #SneakerCreatures and share it. Not only is it a great photo opp, you'll also get a shout out from Man One!

In conjunction with BritWeek 2014, Man One is curating 2 different events, featuring legendary street and graffiti artists from the UK and L.A., joining in this year's theme of "Celebrating Creativity and Innovation Between the UK & US." The first exhibition is free and takes place, May 3 & 4 from 11am to 6pm at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA. The artists participating in this live painting exhibition are: Vyal Reyes, Razer (UK), Easi (UK), Man One, Sand One, Inkie (UK), Codak Smith and Robert Vargas.  In addition, the public is invited to celebrate the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare with exciting performances, music and dance, children's workshops and costumes for dress-up, live performances, including Independent Shakespeare Company, and more at the Third Street Promenade this weekend.

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The second event "Music In Our Paint" takes place on Tuesday, May 6th, Farmers & Merchants Bank located at 401 S. Main St. in the Old Bank District, of Downtown Los Angeles, from 7:00-11:00 pm. Music By: DJ PHYZ ED and special set by YOUNG EINSTEIN. Confirmed artists are: Razer (UK), Easi (UK), Man One, Steve Martinez (UGLARWORKS), Inkie (UK), Vyal Reyes, Isaias Crow, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, Sand One, Ritzy P., Codak, Siner, Eriberto Oriol, The Black Light King, Leba, Hex TGO, Chase, Robert Vargas, Huit and Pablo Cristi.

"Music In Our Paint" is a Crewest sponsored urban art exhibition, curated by Man One, featuring large paintings that celebrate the link between music and street art with a focus on LA and UK artists and music.  All artworks will be available to purchase, in addition to a selection of limited edition prints and a small offering of Crewest tees and merch. This lively event requires an rsvp, and is free. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-our-paint-crewest-pop-up-show

Man One and Isabel Rojas-Williams, Executive Director of MCLA

On April 21, the Mural Conservancy Los Angeles (MCLA) commissioned Man One to restore his own mural at Southern California Library located at 6120 S. Vermont Avenue, South Los Angeles. 'They Claim I’m a Criminal', originally painted in 2010 has been heavily tagged and will now be coming back to life thanks to funds raised by this important public art organization dedicated to restoring all murals in Los Angeles. The restoration of Man One’s mural is partially made possible through funding from Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. (District 9)MCLA, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the protection, preservation and documentation of public murals in Los Angeles. http://www.muralconservancy.org For more information, please contact MCLA's Executive Director, Isabel Rojas-Williams, at 213-291-6900.

In March of this year, Man One was invited to Binghamton University (BU) by, reBOLD Binghamton, a movement that formed out of GEN10, the student­ faculty collaboration at the university that seeks to use design thinking to change perspectives, processes, and communities. He spoke to students during two different occasions and shared his story of how he helped lead the way in transforming Downtown Los Angeles into the present day public art destination it has become. He is working with the city, local artists and students in preparation for the upcoming MuralFest 2014 (dates pending), sponsored by funds raised by BU and generous community sponsors. Man One and his crew of world renowned artists from Los Angeles, and Brooklyn, will be teaming up with Binghamton’s best to complete 3-­4 HUGE public murals. Food, music, art workshops, and community discussions will also be part of this 5 day Mural Festival. For more information, or to become a sponsor, please visit: reboldbinghamton.com.

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On May 24th at 5:00pm, Man One will be a featured panelist as invited by 11:11 A CREATIVE COLLECTIVE (11:11) and RESEDA RENAISSANCE. Together they will present an artist panel discussion entitled, “The New Deal: Art in Public” at the 11:11 ACC Traveling Gallery in Tarzana. Moderated by Patrick Polk, Curator of Latin American and Caribbean Popular Arts at UCLA’s Fowler Museum, the panel will discuss how public art is thriving in the new paradigm of the micro art economy, the unique challenges of preservation and how art in public spaces continues to create powerful and controversial statements, making way for new dialogues to be explored. He is also one of the artists featured in the art exhibition of the same title, opening on Friday, May 9th. For more information, please visit: http://www.1111acc.org/

To learn more about Man One please visit: www.manone.com. To schedule an interview, or view his work privately, please contact:  Shawni Groves at: ( 213) 255­-0059, or by email at: PR@manone.com.