Space 15 Twenty
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
info@space15twenty.com

NEWS:

Three Quarterlies This Quarter

Without the pressure of a monthly deadline, art & culture quarterlies have freedom to produce something inspired. The best are like art objects disguised as magazines. This quarter I am reading Apartamento, Whitewall and Cabinet.


APARTAMENTO

Apartamento is a challenge to classify: it's the Un-Interior Design, Interior Design journal exploring the way people appropriate spaces. Sterile living rooms and manicured gardens are avoided. Apartamento's spaces are admired for their innovation in "hominess," with interviews and contributions from international creatives. "Gardening" is a casual snapshot of an unusual plant with instructions for care. Photo essays are travel logs of hotel rooms. Poems and short stories are on spaces loved and places missed. All this is with an emphasis on ways inhabitants and design coexist. Somehow the small journal feels intensely personal like we've been invited past the doorstep and straight up to the bedroom.


WHITEWALL

If the white cube is the gallery, Whitewall is the magazine as the gallery. The glossy large format journal is a highly curated selection of reviews, profiles, new artists, artists to watch and an in-depth focus topic. Fashion and design as art are incorporated too. Whitewall is cutting edge (the current issue features an interview with the music and fashion exec Damon Dash on his new Tribeca gallery). Still, it's not afraid to be cutthroat (Jeff Koons' curatorial project "Skin Fruit" is ripped to shreds). This quarter performance art and artists are explored. However, this $20 magazine contains $10 worth of ads. Be suspicious of the "too-cool" glossy format.


CABINET

Cabinet consistently informs and inspires. Like a cabinet of curiosities, each issue explores peculiarities on a chosen topic. This quarter Cabinet takes on the idea of islands like Pulau Pejantan in the Indonesian archipelago. Zhao Renhui's photographs share some of Pulau Pejantan's wonders- a black geyser, white sand dunes, rare species of animals and fauna that aren't seen anywhere else in the world. The perpetual thick fog makes Renhui's photos of the exotic ghost hare, pejantan paradise birds and iromondi cat look dreamlike. Per usual, art, culture, science and history are an integral part of Cabinet's story telling.


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Find current issues of Cabinet and Whitewall at Hennessey + Ingalls. Check into Skylight Books for Apartamento.

Lauren is a photographer and writer. Follow her at The Holiday Buffet.

lauren - 09.03.2010 File under - Art, Hennessey + Ingalls, Magazines

Friday Collage: Nineteen

Banshee - 09.03.2010 File under - Art

Ticket Giveaway: FYF Fest at Los Angeles State Historic Park


The latest Ted Leo video, starring funnyman Paul F. Tompkins and directed by radio host Tom Sharpling.




Ted Leo will be among the many playing the long-awaited FYF Fest, finally happening this Saturday!  The lineup this year includes the Rapture, Panda Bear, the Mountain Goats, Man Man, Ariel Pink, Washed Out, Best Coast, and many many more. 


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We have two additional pairs of tickets for the FYF Fest to give away:  send an email to info@space15twenty.com for your chance to win!  Winners to be notified tomorrow!

Check out the FYF Fest website for everything you need to know about the festival - schedule, map, the pre-parties and the after-parties!
 

doily - 09.02.2010 File under - East Coast Correspondent, Events, Music

Nothing is New

Diving into deep internet lands, Nothing is New surfaces historic images and visual treasures in hope to enliven your creative spark. I spent alot of time virtually digging through this site finding collage goodies one right after another.










Banshee - 09.01.2010 File under - Art

What's Happening: Interpol at Space 15 Twenty

Interpol - They'll be seeing you in the parking lot...



Space 15 Twenty Presents

INTERPOL
OUT-STORE PERFORMANCE

Next Tuesday, September 7 Interpol will be playing an exclusive event in the parking lot of Space 15 Twenty to kick off the release of their new self-titled album which drops that day.
Pre-order now or buy the album on 9/7 at any of the stores listed below* to receive a guaranteed-entry wristband to the event while supplies last.

Amoeba Music (Hollywood)
Urban Outfitters (at Space 15 Twenty!)
Origami
Vacation Vinyl
Salzer's Records
Freakbeat Records
Fingerprints Records
Rhino Records
Lou's Records
M-Theory Music

*while supplies last

**If you preorder the album online via the Matador Store, simply put “LA OUTSTORE” in the comments section to receive guaranteed entry while supplies last.

Nightwood - 08.31.2010 File under - Events, Music

Reading is Fun: Please Take Me Off the Guest List by Nick Zinner, Zachary Lipez, and Stacy Wakefield

Documenting the highs and lows of living fast, Please Take Me Off the Guest List is the latest collaboration by NYC-based artists and friends Zachary Lipez, Nick Zinner, and Stacy Wakefield.  Like with the trio's previous releases -- No Seats On The Party Car, Slept in Beds, and I Hope You Are All Happy Now -- Zinner lends his photographic eye, Lipez contributes text, and Wakefield designs the book.  

Shooting on tour with his band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Zinner captures the seemingly endless stream of images during these peripatetic periods, including hedonistic late nights as well as ebullient, sun-dappled landscapes.  The book's clever layout presents these photographs as a continuous narrative, while interspersed throughout are Lipez’s comically self-deprecating essays, chronicling everything from cocaine-induced ramblings to dreary shifts as a bookstore clerk.  





Please Take Me Off the Guest List will be officially released on October 1, but Akashic Books is offering a special limited edition pre-order for a signed copy of the book, a 7" with original songs performed by the authors, and a one-of-a-kind photograph signed and numbered Zinner.  Get it here.


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Advance copies will also be available at the The Music and the Making of I'm Here Pop-Up Shop, opening this Thursday in the Gallery Space.

doily - 08.31.2010 File under - Art, Books, East Coast Correspondent, Photo

Banshee's ECOTE picks





Banshee's picks, in celebration for the ECOTÉ Pop-Up Shop opening this friday, September 3rd!

1. Surplus Anorak
2. Military Surplus Jacket
3. Knit Pencil Skirt
4. Rumbled Pull-On Short

1. Studded Clog Heel Shoe
2. Suede Buckle Boot
3. Engineer Boot
4. Suede Moccasin

1. Faux Fur Hobo Bag
2. Beaded Clutch
3. Cross-Body Bag


Banshee - 08.30.2010 File under - Accessories, Clothes, Pop-Up

Ticket Giveaway: FYF FEST!



The FYF Fest is this Saturday, September 4th, Labor Day weekend, and it seems that all of Los Angeles is going. This year's lineup includes great bands such as Best Coast, Vetiver, The Growlers, Panda Bear, Warpaint and much more...


Best Coast's "When I'm With You."


Don't have your ticket yet? Well, we are giving away a pair of tickets away! Email us at info@space15twenty.com to claim them. We'll let you know of the winner by Thursday.

Banshee - 08.30.2010 File under - Music

What Goes Around Comes Around: Miansai



Currently featured in WGACA is NY jewelry line, Miansai. Created by Michael Andrew Saiger who grew up with an appreciation for WWI relics and paraphernalia, his motto, "the more worn, the better" pretty much describes this eclectic and elegant line of vintage-inspired jewelry.

Nightwood - 08.28.2010 File under - Accessories, What Goes Around Comes Around

What's Happening: I'm Here

I'm Here is a short film by Spike Jonze about two robots living in semi-futuristic Los Angeles where humans and robots coexist. Based on Shel Silverstein's children's book, The Giving Tree, the plot revolves around Sheldon, the protagonist, lending his limbs to Francesca when she starts loosing hers. This is true love as it gets...

Throughout I'm Here you can hear L.A. based art musician ASKA, whose beautiful song, "There Are Many of Us," is featured in the film.  ASKA told us that the inspiration came from the "first song I wrote on a guitar in a bathtub. I felt I needed to tell myself that there are many of us and not just the 'one', to release myself from being tied up to the one."

Have a listen by downloading the track for free on her website - http://www.askamatsumiya.com/

And catch ASKA perform "There Are Many of Us" live at the pop-up opening party for The Music and the Making of I'm Here, opening next Thursday!



Nightwood - 08.27.2010 File under - Books, Gallery, Music, Parties, Screenings

EVENTS:

9/2010
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Sep 3 2010 07:00PM
Ecote Pop-Up Shop Opening

Ecote Pop-Up Shop Opening

September 3, 2010
7-10pm

Featuring a performance by Zombelle
And a DJ set by Mahssa (B-Music/Finders Keepers)

Space 15 Twenty
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028



Free and open to the public

Sep 4 2010 12:00PM
Saturday DJs in the Courtyard

Saturday DJs in the Courtyard

12-4 pm

Sep 7 2010 07:00PM
INTERPOL OUT-STORE PERFORMANCE

Space 15 Twenty Presents

INTERPOL
OUT-STORE PERFORMANCE

Next Tuesday, September 7 Interpol will be playing an exclusive event in the parking lot of Space 15 Twenty to kick off the release of their new self-titled album which drops that day.
Pre-order now or buy the album on 9/7 at any of the stores listed below* to receive a guaranteed-entry wristband to the event while supplies last.

Amoeba Music (Hollywood)
Urban Outfitters (at Space 15 Twenty!)
Origami
Vacation Vinyl
Salzer's Records
Freakbeat Records
Fingerprints Records
Rhino Records
Lou's Records
M-Theory Music

*while supplies last

**If you preorder the album online via the Matador Store, simply put “LA OUTSTORE” in the comments section to receive guaranteed entry while supplies last.



Sep 9 2010 07:00PM
The Lana Party!

THE LANA PARTY!

The Lana Show new season & new website launch party!

Watch a sneak peek of new episodes! Scoops Vegan Ice Cream in 4 Lana flavors! Puro Instinct! DJs No Age & Sarah Soquel! Gift bags! Trophies!


Thursday Sept. 9th 7pm – 10pm

Space 15 Twenty
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Free and open to the public.

www.thelanashow.com
www.thedirectorsbureau.com


Sep 10 2010 07:00PM
Gallery Space Presents... Chums

Chums
Photographs & objects.
Musings between emotional posters.
Plus plants.

Featuring: Andy Beach, Emmeline de Mooij, Mary Manning, Keegan McHargue, Rhiannon Silver, Carl Williamson

Curated by Unchanging Window

Space 15 Twenty

September 10 - 26, 2010

Opening night party
September 10, 2010

Special guest DJ's &
Super rad surprises.


Sep 10 2010 07:00PM
What Goes Around Comes Around Fashion's Night Out Party

What Goes Around Comes Around celebrates Fashion's Night Out 2010 with husband-and-wife design team Ashley Lowengrub and Dara Gerson of Alkemie Jewelry. The popular eco-friendly line will host a trunk show at WGACA featuring exclusive pieces for the evening. WGACA will partner with neighbor salon Hairroin for free on the spot 'dos by their team of fun professionals. Enjoy the evening, complete with DJ, drinks and dancing, and 20% off everything in the store.

Sep 11 2010 12:00PM
Saturday DJs in the Courtyard

Saturday DJs in the Courtyard

12-4 pm

Sep 14 2010 08:00PM
Umami Dinner and a Movie

Umami Dinner and a Movie

8-10 pm

Sep 18 2010 01:00PM
Super Sexy Saturday Book Signing

Super Sexy Saturday

A Book Release Party for The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex by Kristen Schaal and Rich Blomquist

Come meet the sexiest couple in the universe…
Witness the unveiling of the funniest, sexiest book ever written…
With comedians Kristen Schaal (Flight of the Conchords) and Rich Blomquist (The Daily Show)

Dramatic reading with visuals
Plus a Q&A + book signing

Special guest DJ + cool surprises.


Sep 19 2010 11:00AM
Monthly Flea Market

Monthly Flea Market
Sunday, September 19th 11am-4pm

Monthly flea market is every third Sunday of each month. Featuring vintage clothes, accessories, local designers, music, arts and crafts and more.

Free and Open to the public!

Email fleamarket@space15twenty.com for more info.


Sep 21 2010 07:00PM
Maximum Balloon Gallery Event and Album Release Party

What's Your Maximum: Gallery Event and Album Release Party for Maximum Balloon

Featuring the music of Maximum Balloon

Debut Album Out 9/21


Sep 23 2010 07:00PM
Lucie Foundation presents Summer 2010 Pro'jekt Series LA, Vol. 3: Sweet Strange Stories

Sweet Strange Stories featuring live music by LA band Future Dancing set to curated projected photo vignettes.

Sep 25 2010 12:00PM
Saturday DJs in the Courtyard

Saturday DJs in the Courtyard

12-4 pm

Sep 25 2010 07:00PM
Hennessey + Ingalls presents a book signing of Jeff Sheng "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Hennessey + Ingalls presents a book signing of Jeff Sheng's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in conjunction with Kaycee Olsen Gallery

http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/end--10742996

Sep 26 2010 10:00AM
Space 15 Twenty Record Fair

Space 15 Twenty Record Fair
 
Presented by B-Music/Finders Keepers Records
 
Sunday September 26, 2010
10am-2pm
 
 
Featuring:
Aaron Aldorisio
Amoeba Music
B-Music/Finders Keepers Records (LA/UK)
Burger Records (Fullerton CA)
Chris Guttmacher (Rocksteady Lounge)
Danny Holloway (Dublab)
Dave Orlando + Dina J (Dr. Who)
Drag City (Chicago IL)
Howie Pyro
Ian Marshall
Jackie Hoodoo (Blackeyed Soul Club)
Jackpot Records (Portland OR)
Jazzman Records (exclusive 45s! London UK)
Jeremy Rendina + Brooks Rice
Jimi Hey
John Tottenham
Kevin Fitzgerald (400 Blows/Cureation)
Light In the Attic (Seattle WA)
Living Tapes (LA)
Now Again (LA)
Numero Group (Chicago IL)
Mexican Summer (NY)
Oliver Wang (soul-sides.com)
Origami Vinyl
Rotter and Friends (NY)
Tita Ortega
Travis “TK” Disco
Duke from yousetthescene.blogspot.com
Zach Cowie + Scott Craig (Records LA)
Wierd Records (Brooklyn NY) + Killing Spree DJs (LA)
 

DJs:
Adam Bennati (Early Man)
Jesspeleta
Jackie Hoodoo + Jason Pandora (Blackeyed Soul)
Tony Presedo
Turquoise Wisdom
Joel Black (Sweaters LA)
 

Sponsors:
Amoeba Music
Dublab
B-Music
Finders Keepers Records
Wax Poetics






This event is free and open to the public.

Sep 28 2010 08:00PM
Umami Dinner and a Movie

Umami Dinner and a Movie

8-10 pm

Sep 29 2010 07:00PM
Record Makers 10th Anniversary Gallery Show

Record Makers 10th Anniversary Gallery Show

10 Years of Art Featuring Acid Washed, Anthony Burrill, Kavinsky, Manu Cossu, Marke Newton, Mathieu Tonetti, Moriceau & Mrzyk, Sanghon Kim, Sebastien Tellier + Turzi

Since its creation the French label Record Makers has cultivated, with the help of gifted artists, a peculiar visual identity. The exhibition 10 Years of Art is the celebration of the art of Record Makers since 2000, seen in a collection of diverse graphic images and objects driven by the love of music.

Opening party on September 29th from 7-10pm With special guest DJs