Greetings & HAPPY NEW YEAR! m modern heats up January with BLONDE BOMBSHELL, an exhibition of original artwork and photography celebrating platinum icons from Mae West, Harlow, and Veronica Lake to Monroe, Mansfield and Bardot.
Hosted by legendary 50's sex-kitten Mamie Van Doren and David Lachapelle muse Amanda Lepore, the opening reception on Saturday, January 14 is from 7-10 pm.
Artist SHAG (aka Josh Agle) will be signing copies of his new book, Shag: The Art of Josh Agle from 4 to 6pm. This is the most comprehensive book of SHAG's original works yet.
Featured artists and photographers include SHAG, David Lachapelle, Shepard Fairey, Chris Reccardi, Glenn Barr, Ron English, Dave Burke, George Hurrell and Bernard of Hollywood among others.
Go-go dancers in custom Trina Turk costumes will shimmy & shake to the sounds of Super DJ Victor Rodriguez. Many of the artists and surprise legendary
“Blonde Bombshell” guests will also be in attendance. A special THANK YOU to Trina for the amazing designs.
Complete List of Contributing Artists and Photographers:
Alan Mercer * Alex Meyer * Alexander Youssoupoff * Amanda Erlinger * Amy Crehore * Bernard of Hollywood * Bob Dob * Brad Burkhart * Cherry Capri * Chris Reccardi * Dale Sizer * Dave Burke * David Lachapelle * David VonDerLinn * DENNIS LARKINS * DON KRACKE * Donella Vitale * Eric Carpenter * Eugene Robert Richee * Ewik (Eric Rider) * FOURTEEN 14 * Francesco LaCastro * Frank Powolny * Gemma Jones * Glenn Barr * George Hurrell * Jaclyn Presant * James Naccarato * Jasmine Worth * Jeff Stevens * Jennifer Janesko * Jessi Lawson * Joe Chiodo * Joe Vitale * Joey Remmers * JOHN MONN * Jonathan Skow * John Bell * JOPHEN STEIN * Josh (SHAG) Agle * Joshua Petker * Julia Marchand * Jurgen Jacobsen * Kimberly Nichols * Kipling West * KORIN FAUGHT* Lisa Pettruci * Liz Renay * Loomis Dean * Lynne Naylor * Mitch O’ Connell * Naoto Hattori * Natalia Fabia * Nathan Spoor * Niagara * Otto Dyar * Paul Hesse * PlasticGod * Poptarts * Ray Jones * Robert Pokorny * Ron English * RON JOY * Ryan Heshka * SAKE * Sam Gambino * Savanna Snow * Scott Radke * Scott Scheidly * SexyInkGirls * Shaunna Peterson * Shepard Fairey * STONE * The Pizz * Thomas Hahn * Tim McCormick * TOM KELLY
NOTE: Artist names that were missed in previous emails and other gallery literature appear in UPPERCASE. We apologize to these talented artists for not including their names the first time. Show runs through Sunday, February 5th, 2006. m modern is located at 448 N. Palm Canyon. 760.416.3611
There is no charge for admission and the reception is open to the public.
Future shows at M Modern for 2006 include:
NOTE: Artist JAMES NACCARATO and his solo show entitled "WHY WALK WHEN YOU CAN FLY?" has been moved back to Saturday, March 18th, 2006. This will be an amazing exhibition by this extremely talented artist.
1. Karim Rashid: Prototypes & Megan Lang: Artworks – Hosted by Karim Rashid and Megan Lang
2. James Bond
3. "Women With Issues": Photographs from VALLEY OF THE DOLLS
4. The Art of Syd Mead (BLADERUNNER, TRON & ALIENS to mention a few)
5. Warhol’s Factory - Hosted by Paul Morrissey
SHAG will be Signing his book! SHAG will be signing his book SHAG: The art of Josh Agle from 4-6 pm on Saturday, January 14th as well as other SHAG items purchased from the gallery. NOTE: Items purchased from m modern are the only items to be signed that day due to time constraints (we appreciate your understanding). * Lastly, a Special THANK YOU to JAMIE KABLER, SUNHEALTH & THE 24 HOUR HOLLYWOOD DIET, TRINA TURK, VICTOR RODRIGUEZ and PALM SPRINGS VIP for their sponsorship and especially friendship in helping put this exhibition together! | |
We look forward to seeing you at this & other future m modern shows!
Sincerely,
Jay, MiShell, David & Matthew M Modern