Miripolsky Celebrates "The Season of Spring" at Flower Pepper Gallery

Join Andre at the opening reception for this exciting large group show.

"春" is the symbol of Spring and this March at Flower Pepper Gallery we are welcoming in the season with a group show curated by the world's most adorable art critic - Daniel Rolnik. Fresh flowers and awesome art will blossom into your imagination and fill your hearts with happiness at the not-to-be-missed opening.

"I believe there is a wonderful connection between a work of art and the artist that created it. So, I have travelled the globe to put together this all-star group of artists with positive attitudes, happy hearts, and beautiful images that I can't wait for you to see! YAY!!!" - The World's Most Adorable Art Critic - Daniel Rolnik

RSVP on the Facebook Event Page.

• Flower Pepper Gallery

  121 East Union Street, Pasadena, California 91103
• contact@flower-pepper.com
  626-795-1895

[Yes, Andre will be attending two receptions on March 1st. See other post.]

Miripolsky Has Accepted the Pussy Cat Challenge

“The Pussy Cat Challenge”
Group Art Exhibition

 

 Sept. 13 through Oct. 13, 2013

 

 Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 13, 7-11pm
 Closing reception: Sunday, Oct. 13, 3-7pm

Art Share L.A.
 801 East 4th Place (at Hewitt St.), Los Angeles, CA 90013
 213 867-4278

www.artsharela.org

 

"The PussyCat Challenge" is a satirical group exhibition at Art Share L.A. Curators Ted Meyer and Anna Stump invited more than 50 artists from Southern California to create artworks based on the theme of the pussycat, in a range of media from painting to photography to sculpture.

The exhibition playfully explores the concept of Art Show as Sporting Event. The artists have been divided into two teams, men vs. women. The curators chose the theme of “pussycat” to see how individual artists would respond conceptually, and how teams overall would tend (sexual or animal).

A panel of judges will score each artwork based on their own criteria. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and individual artworks, including “Best in Show,” “Thickest Fur,” and “Fattest Cat.” Judges will include a veterinarian, a cat rescuer, a gynecologist, a sexologist, and various “Artworld Dignitaries.” All judging sheets will be made public. Viewers of the exhibition will also be invited to fill out their own scorecards.

The quality of visual art is generally considered based on personal preference—we “know good art when we see it.” However, successful Art depends on much more than the object. Making it as an artist depends on a complicated and seemingly arbitrary set of rules and hierarchies, including who you are, who you know, your education, your background, your usefulness, etc. Certain opinions in the Artworld matter much more than others. “The PussyCat Challenge” attempts to poke fun at this system by allowing non-Artworld judges to award prizes, making judging transparent, and acknowledging the absurdity of ranking works of art as if pigs at the county fair.

To view artworks, see the Facebook Event for the exhibition.

Please be advised that this exhibition contains sexually explicit artworks and may not be suitable for children. For more information write Ted Meyer: ted@artyourworld.com

"Over a Barrel" Group Show Reception: Saturday, 7/20

Join Andre at the reception for this group show that includes his work. Six Angel City Brewery oak barrel tops have been designed by six local artists. See them, plus more original work, on display through August 4th. The show benefits Free Arts for Abused Children.

Art.Life: A Special Event in L.A.

 

Andre Miripolsky invites you to join him (and his "Sharks in the City") on Saturday, March 30th, in a grand evening of art, music, and great design on the 11th floor of the LA MART, 1933 South Broadway, just south of Downtown LA. This red-carpet event is produced by Amy Demirchian, founder of EWI Collections.

The temporary gallery exhibition space of nearly 30,000 sq. ft. will feature close to 50 of LA’s best and most creative fine artists in all mediums. Included in the diverse and eclectic exhibit will be fine oil paintings in the classical style, edgy acrylic urban art, mixed-media marvels, and sculpture. An additional installation within the exhibit will feature special artwork created by youth who have been mentored through Los Angeles Arts Alliance. LAAA is an organization that raises money to promote art and culture among young people and artists in Los Angeles. A portion of sales proceeds from the event will go to this non-profit organization.

Tickets for the opening night event are $20, payable at the door. Public access is $10 April 1-5, Monday through Friday, from 10-4 pm.

Sneak Peek at "Sharks in the City!"

How perfectly do these sharks represent life in the City of Angels? Perfectly! This piece is already in a private collection. Stop by KGB Gallery to see many more of Andre's "Sharks in the City." Opening reception is this Friday night, March 1st, at 6:00 PM. KGB Gallery is at 1640 North Spring Street in sunny downtown L.A. Check out the Notes section on Andre's Facebook Page for information about how to get a free drink and be entered in a raffle to win Andre swag!

"Sharks in the City" at KGB Gallery March 1 - 21

Mark your calendar for Andre's "Sharks in the City" art show reception: March 1st! Check the Notes section of Andre's Facebook Page to find out how you can enter a raffle to win prizes like a “show edition” original by Andre, get a swag bag filled with Andre swag, and receive a free drink ticket to kick off your night! E-mail events@kgbla.com to be added to the guest list.













 

KGB Gallery is in KGB Studios, an ever-evolving creative space located east of Chinatown in Downtown Los Angeles.



 

 

 



Andre's Work in "Eye Candy" at Couturier Gallery

Andre will have two spiked bowling pins in the show:
one red with black spikes, one black with white spikes.

Andre's work will be in the Holiday Group Show entitled "Eye Candy" at Couturier Gallery. Show dates are December 08, 2012 - January 05, 2013. Please stop by!

Opening Reception:

December 08, 2012

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Couturier Gallery

166 North La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Phone: (323) 933-5557

Website: www.couturiergallery.com

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-5pm.   

Play Me, I'm Yours

 

 

Did you see Andre's piano in the "Play Me, I'm Yours" exhibition last spring? His sparkling piano, one of thirty scattered throughout the Los Angeles area, was hosted by the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The "Play Me, I'm Yours" public art project, created by British artist Luke Jerram, has been touring internationally since 2008. More than 700 pianos have been installed in thirty cities across the globe, from New York to China, bearing the simple instruction "Play Me, I’m Yours." In 2012, pianos were shared with the public in twelve cities from Toronto to China! Click here to see many more pictures and videos of Andre's piano being enjoyed by a delighted public.

"Forces of Nature" Auction/Show at The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 11/30 - 12/2



"Hollywood" - 2012
mixed media 10" x 32"

Andre has donated a new mixed media piece entitled "Hollywood" to this auction/show.

From the Arboretum website:

"More than 75 generous and highly accomplished artists have come together in an exhibition on the anniversary of the catastrophic windstorm that struck San Gabriel Valley a year ago. Proceeds raised by the sale of the artwork will benefit the Arboretum Tree Fund, contributing to the purchase of new trees and restoring the haven the Arboretum has provided and will continue to provide for future generations.

"Curated by Leigh Adams, 'Forces of Nature' is a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy, participate, and contribute to this historic collection of trees, gardens and architectural landmarks. The three-day exhibition runs Friday-Sunday, November 30-December 2, 2012, 9am-4:30pm." 

Sales of the art will commence with a special live, silent auction the evening of Friday, November 30, in Ayres Hall. A reception starts at 6pm; the auction is from 8 to 9pm.  Arboretum members $15; non-members $20.  For reservations, please call 626.821.3237.

More information here and here.