Comments on: Looking for Art at the LA Art Walk

By: nati

nati — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:32:18 +0000

I love artwalk! It’s all what you make it and who you go with. Particularly the little marketplace on Main is really good. I got some AMAZING cream from an African woman there who makes all her own scrubs, creams + the clothes/art on sale are very one of a kind. I’m checking out THIS show tonight (2/11) called LOVE & PASSION. All the info is here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=318174320655&ref=mf

By: Naomi Gonzalez

Naomi Gonzalez — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:56:12 +0000

I think that so far my LA Art Walks have been grrreat! I’ve been living in LA all my life and LA is definitely more alive than ever, our building structures are just glorious, however, you are right in the fact that many people are there to just get drunk and high between the crowd, it’s as if they have nothing better to do every second Thursday of each month (lol). Anyhow back to the arts, growing up in LA graffiti is something that has been considered as vandalism. To me it is just a type of visual art (calligraphy) Crewest is one of my favorite galleries during the the walk and many more……….until next time guys Peace, Love & Art.

P.S.
check out their web page http://www.crewest.com/

Love Naomi

By: Lady Coco

Lady Coco — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:25:59 +0000

You make an interesting point, but I must disagree with you. The LA Art Walk is a great experience for all. I live in LA in Silver Lake and I go at night once a month and put on my designer clothes to express my art for fashion. I go to see and support the artist in the LA area, as they express their art. I don’t see what’s wrong with people dressing up for a social art event. It’s social so, of course drinks well be served and people are going to chit chat; While we enjoin the art that is showcased. I’m waiting for it to become a Red Carpet event. To market the artist.
Why is it a big deal that it’s becoming a social event with fashionable people? We are all artist in some way. I like to paint my self in designer clothes.

By: Marita

Marita — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:45:04 +0000

I have never been to the LA Art Walk. They do have similar events in NYC though. I agree, There are a lot of people who dress up to the nine’s and think they are hot shit. They go to these events for the wrong reasons. They just want to be seen. Also, you bring a good point, I agree that traditional values of the arts need to be brought back and to bring lasting impressions, mutual bonds with the artists and add a contemporary vibe. I am glad you brought this topic up.

By: Platanito

Platanito — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:01:38 +0000

I went once and do not plan to go again. I do not support organizations that exploit artists. There should be a medium to make artist studios accesible to the public, no middle man.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:03:56 +0000

I have never been to the LA ARt WAlk but the same thing happens in NYC. Similar organizations of events have taken place in the LES, Dumbo, Williamsburg, and the Bronx. With the economic downturn more and more events are being organized in empty temporary spaces with FOR RENT signs. The question you pose at the end is an important one that unfortunately still remains unanswered…What about building sustainable relationships with artists and the audience who truly follows their work? Using art as an excuse to hobnob/be seen/ or pose as cultured- could I am sure be tons of fun but what happens to the artist?the art? and its true audience? WE should be thinking about organizing events that go beyond getting trendy attention and really plan for the “what after?”!
Thanks for bringing this to our attention!!