Phillip Low Poster in Pink and Clear

This poster by Phillip Low caught my eye because it suits the particular aesthetic I am into right now – pared down and geometric.

The Art in the Streets exhibition at MOCA, Juxtapoz Magazine, April 2011

Yes, I miss L.A. immensely and at times wonder why I had to move at such a time when the creative energy is so vibrant and only emerging there, especially in downtown. The much-anticipated Art in the Streets exhibition kicked off at MOCA last weekend, featuring the work of graffiti and street artists around the U.S. Levi’s Film Workshop is also being held at the museum, and Juxatoz Magazine’s current issue is all about said exhibition.

To live and die in L.A. It’s the place to be.

Dita I, Olivia

Since I’m no longer living in L.A., I hope you’ll be a dear and attend the Poster Peepshow: The Art of the Pinup exhibition, opening at Gallery Nucleus this weekend for me. If you’re not in the area either, I guess we can just wait until next week to view all the T&A online.

Highland Ave, Jon Jackson

Adios L.A. I recently made the move from Los Angeles to the state of Washington – pretty big, since it’s my first time living outside of California! I will eventually settle in the city of Seattle once things get sorted out, but for now I am enjoying the trees, the cold, and the coffee in other parts of the Pacific Northwest.

OMG at the paper-cut pieces that Brittney Lee created for Nucleus‘ Peck N’ Paw exhibition. So dainty and pretty, but daring in form and color. Do check her blog for more of her work – it is all kinds of amazing.

Totally a fan of these posters from I Heart Guts – educational, entertaining, and yes, very cute.

Culver City’s Royal-T and Japan LA will be celebrating Hello Kitty’s 35th Birthday starting today, with artwork by Gary Baseman, Buff Monster, and Tara McPherson, whose piece I’ve picked to show here. Hello Kitty and I share the same birthday, so I may have to stop by and party with her.

Deanne Cheuk has a plethora of amazing and intricately detailed illustrations and type work (not surprising that she was already an art director at 19!), but I am drawn to this pattern in particular, which was used in Sue Stemp’s Spring 2007 collection.

House Industries, one of my favorite type foundries, is always producing unique products and typefaces. This time they have released a line in honor Alexander Girard, a textile designer in the 50s and 60s who was known for his folk art collection. The products range from nativity sets, which he collected, to font sets containing both whimsical curlicued letters and strong slab uppercases.

I have been coveting this print by Yunting Ruan since I first saw it at Gallery Nucleus a year ago. It’s so melancholy yet hopeful for something more – so me!! (And yeah, she is totally rocking those knee highs.) It’s currently hanging up in my room and I couldn’t be happier. I still fall in love with it every time I look at it.

Speaking of Nucleus, their next exhibit, A Band of Bugs, opens this Saturday and looks to be tons of fun. I HAAATE bugs, yet I’m so grossly fascinated by them at the same time. Gallery Nucleus is one of my favorite galleries in L.A. They’re always throwing creatively themed group showings, and I always leave with another print or two on my wishlist.

Murakami is coming!! The exhibit opens Monday at the MOCA. For the fashionistas:

A fully operational Louis Vuitton boutique, showcasing the artist’s collaboration with the designer brand, is on the mezzanine level.

I can’t wait! I caught the Supernova exhibit at the SF MOMA a few years back and his work is definitely something else.