Month of Photography (MOPLA)
Los Angeles CA, USA(310) 659-0122
www.monthofphotography.com
About Month of Photography (MOPLA)
In April 2009, the inaugural Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA) will showcase the enormous photography community, inclusive of commercial, fine art and photojournalism. As the second largest photography community in the United States, Los Angeles will provide a distinctive backdrop to the celebration of the photographic image.
MOPLA was established and exists to advance the celebration of Photography, through a variety of events and programs designed to inspire and invigorate the photography professional, enthusiast, emerging professional and collector.
MOPLA's two-fold mission is to advance dynamic programming designed to engage and stimulate the photography community, as well as to present a comprehensive resource of exhibitions and events in April 2009.
Upcoming Openings
Past Openings
The Annenberg Space for Photography
L8S ANG3LES
Exhibition Dates: Friday, March 27, 2009 - Saturday, June 20, 2009
The inaugural exhibition of the Annenberg Space for Photography celebrates the breadth of contemporary photography through works by eight internationally renowned photographers, whose images capture the complexity and vitality of the city of Los Angeles....more info
Frank Pictures
MOPLA Official Opening Night Exhibition - Alexandra Hedison
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Saturday, April 4, 2009
Reception: April 4, 2009, 6:30-9:30pmIn Ithaka, her fourth solo exhibition of photographs, Hedison uses the temperate rainforest of the Pacific Northwest as a metaphor for the odyssey of life. `...more info
Frank Pictures Gallery
Pro'jekt LA
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Saturday, April 4, 2009
Reception: April 4, 2009, 7pmPro'jekt LA is a four-part visual fete, where images will be projected on a different building for each event. At 7:00 p.m., on April 4, the work of photographers Amanda Friedman, Felipe DuPouy and Helen K. Garber will combine in an outdoor projection entitled Dark Side: The Anatomy and Topography of Los Angeles at Night. This projection is at Frank Pictures Gallery, Bergamot Station in Santa Monica....more info
Pacific Design Center
B+ - Ghost Notes
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 6-9pmGHOST NOTES, according to photographer B+, “is a “photo-album” that both documents and critiques music in its relation to the world...more info
Pacific Design Center
John Delaney - Golden Eagle Hunters of Mongolia
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 6-9pmDelaney’s ongoing project is documenting remarkable people before their traditions are lost forever. ...more info
Pacific Design Center
Mark Edward Harris - The Axis of Evil (Inside North Korea, Inside Iran)
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 6-9pmMark Edward Harris, whose photo essays, “are driven by a fascination with history and international politics”, create a visual portal into the culture and landscape of specifically, Iran and North Korea....more info
Pacific Design Center
Photo District News - Emerging 30 Show
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 6-9pmThis exhibition will showcase the work of 30 up-and-coming photographers and will help to achieve and progress PDN’s mission in supporting this fresh and exciting talen...more info
Pacific Design Center
Tim Mantoani - Behind the Photographs
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 6-9pmTim Mantoani photographed over 150 individuals and MOPLA will be showcasing a specific sampling of this tremendous project. Our version of the Behind Photographs will feature master shooters such as Julius Shulman, David Hume Kennerly, Douglas Kirkland and many others based in Los Angeles....more info
Pacific Design Center
Month of Photography Los Angeles Official Opening Nite Fundraiser
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 7-10pmThis event will celebrate the inaugural launch of the Month of Photography Los Angeles and will feature LIVE DJ's, cocktails and light hors d'oeuvre, as well as the featured exhibitions of MOPLA at the Pacific Design Center....more info
Pacific Design Center
Looking at the Past to Build a Better Future
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 3-5pmLecture of Lessons Learned from Photographic Trends...more info
Pacific Design Center
Staying Alive (How to Succeed as a Photographer in Good and Bad Times)
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 10am-12pmJoin Debra Weiss, Creative Consultant, Jigisha Bouverat, Direvtor of Art Buying, TBWA/Chiat Day and photographer Glen Wexler for an in depth discussion on what it will take to succeed in this highly competitive and increasingly impersonal business....more info
Pacific Design Center
Jim McHugh -Places + Faces
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Reception: April 7, 2009, 5:30-9pmOn view at the Pacific Design Center, March 25 - May 1, 2009....more info
Pacific Design Center
The Synergy of Music and Pictures
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Reception: April 8, 2009, 10am-12pmA Conversation moderated by Dr. Anthony Bannon of the George Eastman House with photographers B+ and Herman Leonard...more info
Pacific Design Center
Andrew Southam (The Singular Vision)
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Reception: April 8, 2009, 3-5pmIn this two-hour presentation, photographer Andrew Southam will present a selection of images and a discussion of select master photographers with absolutely personal points of view....more info
A&I+Isgo Lepejian
Pro'jekt LA - Pt. 2
Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 10, 2009 - Friday, April 10, 2009
Pro'jekt LA is a four-part visual fete, where images will be projected on a different building for each event. Part 2 of this series, 'Tis of Thee: Visual Language of American Faces and Landscape features the work of Douglas Adesko, Estevan Oriol and Hyers+Mebane and will take place at A&I+Isgo Lepejian in Hollywood on Friday evening, April 10. ...more info
GroupLA 2008
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Sunday, May 17, 2009
Reception: April 11, 2009, 6-9pm"I live in L.A." has a different meaning depending on where in Los Angeles you reside, work or play.
30 Los Angeles based artists examine this phenomenon in a multi-media installation....more info
Blum and Poe
Sam Durant
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Saturday, May 16, 2009
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Helms Daylight Studio
Collectors Series Part 1
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, April 16, 2009 - Thursday, April 16, 2009
Reception: April 16, 2009, 7pmPhoto Collecting and Donating to Museums, Participants include Judith Keller (Curator, The Getty Center), David Knaus (Collector), Christine Steiner (Art attorney), and Michael Whalen (Estate Attorney)...more info
Annenberg Community Beach House
Beach Stories
Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 17, 2009 - Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Photographs depicting a sense of space of the Santa Monica beachside....more info
CHINATOWN GALLERY ART HOP
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Saturday, April 18, 2009
2pm- SolwayJones Gallery- talk by photographer Steven Berens about his year-long photo project
3pm- Sam Lee Gallery- presentation and talk by photographer Carrie Yury
4pm- Jancar Gallery- presentation by photographer Ilene Segalove
5pm- The Company Gallery- presentation and talk by photographer Heather Cantrell ...more info
Pacific Design Center
Markus Klinko + Indrani - Icons
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Reception: April 21, 2009, 7-10pmThe world premiere of the Markus Klinko and Indrani ICONS exhibit is the first solo exhibition by the celebrity and The iconic imagery of Markus Klinko and Indrani ranges from the playful to the erotic...more info
Helms Daylight Studio
Collectors Series Part 2
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Reception: April 21, 2009, 7pmPhotography Book Collecting, Participants include Michael Dawson (Gallerist, Book Store Owner and Collector); Jeff Dunas, (Photographer and Collector), and Manfred Heiting (Publisher and Collector)....more info
Kopeikin Gallery
Collectors Series Part 3
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Reception: April 22, 2009, 7pmYoung Collecting Young - A Conversation on Beginning Collecting. Moderator: Shelley DeSoto (gallerist) with panelists Paul Kopeikin (gallerist) and Leslie Rubinoff (gallerist)....more info
Helms Daylight Studio
Collectors Series Part 4
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, April 23, 2009 - Thursday, April 23, 2009
Reception: April 23, 2009, 7pmCataloging and Managing Your Collection. Participants include Mark McKenna of the Herb Ritts Foundation....more info
Pro'jekt LA - Pt. 3
Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 24, 2009 - Friday, April 24, 2009
Pro'jekt LA is a four-part visual fete, where images will be projected on a different building for each event. Part 3, Falling Down Empty: Rock-N-Roll Documentary Photography of life on the stage, on the road and simple life behind the scenes features the work of Autumn Dewilde, Pat Graham and Nick Zinner will be on Friday, April 24.
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Fresh Photography Fair
Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 24, 2009 - Sunday, April 26, 2009
Fresh Fair is a new concept that is designed to provide photographers the opportunity to sell their work directly to collectors and the public. This three-day juried fair offers photographers the ability to feature their work to collectors, fine art gallery owners, photo editors, advertising executives and other top industry professionals....more info
Pier 59 Studios
Art of the Portrait: Celebrities & Icons
Exhibition Dates: Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Sunday, April 26, 2009
Reception: April 26, 2009, 2-4pmLeading figures in photography discuss the changing modalities of depicting the celebrated over the last century by examining the works of Herb Ritts, E.O. Hoppé, and Robert Weingarten....more info
Pro'jekt LA - Pt. 4
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, April 30, 2009 - Thursday, April 30, 2009
Pro'jekt LA is a four-part visual fete, where images will be projected on a different building for each event. The final installment of Pro'jekt LA on Thursday, April 30, is entitled In the Stills of the Night: Portraits of the LA Famous and Infamous featuring Gary Lee Boas, Patrick Hoelck and Mark Hunter aka The Cobrasnake....more info