Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale BoulevardLos Angeles CA, USA
(323) 660-9393
www.blackmariagallery.com/
About Black Maria Gallery
Dedicated to non-mainstream art, Black Maria focuses on works that reverberate with the shock of the new – not in a gratuitous sense, but in a way that initiates wonderment and self-reflection. The people behind Black Maria Gallery believe that thought-provoking art, whether it’s termed low-brow, avant garde, underground or subversive, has a hugely important place in civic and social discourse, especially in these times.
Upcoming Openings
Past Openings
No Brow
Exhibition Dates: Monday, September 1, 2008 - Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Reception: September 27, 2008, 7-10:30pmIn reaction against the increasing abstraction and intellectual elitism of contemporary art as well as the economic, academic and social institutions that supported it, a small group of like-minded artists and gallerists sought to shed light on works being produced outside the art system....more info
Andy Kehoe, Ben Kehoe, and Hiro Kurata
The Wonder
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - Friday, October 31, 2008
Reception: October 25, 2008, 7-10:30pmmore info...
Black Market at Black Maria: Skip the Mall
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, November 22, 2008 - Saturday, January 3, 2009
Reception: November 22, 2008, 7-10:30pmThe exhibition will carry a bazaar theme, complete with some of the accoutrements of the shopping experience: paintings suspended on clothing hangers, displayed in shoe boxes and on display stands holding a variety of artworks....more info
Juri Ueda
Phantom Aquarium
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, November 22, 2008 - Saturday, January 3, 2009
Reception: November 22, 2008, 7-10:30pmThe inspiration for the exhibition comes from Juri’s relationship nature. Living in Japan, water is large part of her landscape....more info
Renee Lawter
Welcome to the Greenhouse
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, January 10, 2009 - Saturday, January 31, 2009
Reception: January 10, 2009, 7-10:30pmWelcome to the Greenhouse focuses on Reneé’s interest in conservation and preservation. The subject matter lays bare the wastefulness of our consumer culture, yet delivers it’s meaning in small bite size portions...more info
Tin, Kendra Binney and Jeremiah Ketner
Muses
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, February 7, 2009 - Saturday, February 28, 2009
Reception: February 7, 2009, 7-10:30pmThe artists are exploring the notion of the muse in contemporary visual art. Their works are quite distinctive from one another and reference varying art movements. What brings them together is that they all explore the notion of the muse, investigating how and why a muse inspires.
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Ken Garduno
Channels
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, March 14, 2009 - Saturday, April 4, 2009
Reception: March 14, 2009, 7-10:30pmThe exhibition is the manifestation of how the artist sees his surroundings. Influenced by the media and technology, each piece is a visual snapshot of a concept that resonates with the artist. The show is designed to be like a television in that all of the works are quick glimpses of different channels/stories....more info
Juri Ueda, Jamie Fales, Julie Nishioka, Jenna Colby and Tsai-fi.
Spring Bazaar
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Saturday, May 2, 2009
Reception: April 11, 2009, 7-10:30pmThe gallery space will be turned into a festive marketplace, mixing delightful original works with whimsical artist-created merchandise. This casual atmosphere will be one of constant stimulus at every turn. ...more info
Saratoga Sake
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Saturday, May 2, 2009
on the Project Wall....more info
Catia Chien, Dany Paragouteva and CJ Metzger
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, May 9, 2009 - Saturday, June 6, 2009
Reception: May 9, 2009, 7-10:30pmwith Marisa Haedike on the Project Wall....more info
Ken Garduno, Jason Hernandez, Michael C. Hsiung and Sam Saghatelian
Knights and Hunters
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, June 13, 2009 - Saturday, July 11, 2009
Reception: June 13, 2009, 7-10:30pmThe exhibited works share a common theme in that they explore the complex interconnectedness of chivalry and machismo....more info
The Kids are Alright
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, July 18, 2009 - Saturday, August 8, 2009
Reception: July 18, 2009, 7-10:30pm "The Kids are Alright" is a five city showcase tour of 25 young artists that have either recently graduated or are still attending art school. ...more info
Mutation: a vinyl show
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Saturday, September 5, 2009
Reception: August 15, 2009, 7-10:30pmAn exhibition featuring a selection of some of the most sought after artists in the art toy scene today, proving that vinyl is the new canvas. Also, Christopher Uminga on the Project Wall...more info
Brooks Salzwedel & Tracy Barbosa
Phylum Kingdom
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 12, 2009 - Saturday, October 10, 2009
Reception: September 12, 2009, 7pmBlack Maria is pleased to announce the opening of, “Phylum Kingdom” an exhibition of new works by Los Angeles based artist Brooks Salzwedel and New York based artist Tracy Barbosa. ...more info
When Smoking Was Cool
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Saturday, November 14, 2009
Reception: October 17, 2009, 7-10:30pmFeaturing works by a diverse mix of Los Angeles-area artists (artists to be announced), “When Smoking Was Cool” mounts a tongue-in-cheek critique of the American propensity for legislating social behavior. Cristina Natsuko Paulos on the Project Wall...more info
Skip the Mall
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Saturday, November 21, 2009
Reception: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7-10:30pmBlack Maria Gallery is pleased to announce the fifth annual, "Black Market at Black Maria: Skip the Mall" exhibition....more info