ROCKIN' 2011 art show

ROCKIN' 2011



Saturday, August 27th 2011:



Los Angeles – CA, LoveGalo and KGB Gallery is proud to present ROCKIN’ 2011 – 20 years later - An Art Exhibition and Tribute. ROCKIN’ 2011 – 20 years later is a large-scale group exhibition curated by none other than Los Angeles and Mexico’s Pioneering graffiti artist, Galo “Make” Canote, also known as LoveGalo and by associated curator and legendary graffiti artist, Oscar “BeskUno” Rivera.



It features over 30 internationally acclaimed artists: local and underground, legendary graffiti artists and well respected photographers.



The ROCKIN’ 91 piece was a memorable graffiti piece executed by legendary graffiti artists, Besk and Make, at the Historic Belmont Tunnel. The piece paid homage to all the pioneers of the graffiti art movement, honored those that paved the way and mindfully respected those that have also passed away. In 2001, Besk and Make teamed up once again at the Belmont Tunnel to execute their ROCKIN’ 01 piece which possessed the same theme and concept, and celebrated 10 years of continual and significant contribution to the movement.



2011 marks their 20th year anniversary and ROCKIN’ 2011 will be an art exhibit that continues the same tradition as the first piece. It will also have a special emphasis on the vacant location that served as a public street art gallery space where local graffiti artists, from throughout the U.S. and the world would gather and express themselves artistically - The Historic Belmont Tunnel.



ROCKIN’ 2011 will showcase art by legendary, pioneering and well-respected graffiti artists. In addition, photographers who have documented the graffiti art, lifestyle and history of the Belmont Tunnel will share the spotlight. A video and audio ephemera by Mr RTD1, will also be provided for further historical context and information surrounding the Belmont Tunnel and its monumental contribution to the graffiti movement.



There will be an altar installation depicting the graffiti artist’s lifestyle by Ofelia Esparza & ZANlovesEastLA. Ofelia Esparza & ZANlovesEastLA are an esteemed team of artists highly noted for their stunningly beautiful and elaborate Dia de los Muertos and traditional altars.



The artists participating are:



Arco - Anger - Baba - Bash - BenBaller - Ben Esparza - Besk - Cale - Chubbs - David "Some" Arquette - EarnOne - Eriberto Oriol - Fear - OG Graff - Hex - Just195 – Augustine Kofie - Mosh - Mr RTD1 - Ofelia Esparza & ZANlovesEastLA - Pyro - Relic - Risky - Shandu - Size - Skan - Skept - Spurn - Steve Grody - Trina Calderon - Unit - Volt - Vyal - Wisk - YemOne - Zuco - and many more plus special guests....



About the curator:

Galo “Make” Canote, AKA LoveGalo, is a Los Angeles born graffiti artist. He has gained international recognition and recently captivated the attention of famous urban art critics in Japan with his KaranKoron show. He’s been known to successfully curate art shows and exhibitions that are thought provoking, enriching, and controversial: “Too often many of the pioneers who have paved the way are often forgotten, overlooked or neglected. Never getting nor receiving the recognition and credit they deserve. This applies to anything: music, art, literature…but in this case, it’s graffiti art. A lot of these pioneers paved the way for many well-known artists and did it without a blueprint, the internet, documentaries or any other sources easily accessible today. My intention is to highlight and pay tribute to some of these artists”. He says about The ROCKIN' 2011 Art Exhbit.



About the associated curator:

Oscar “BeskUno” Rivera is a well-respected legendary graffiti artist. Known mainly for his unique and intricate letters, Besk has played a significant influence in the graffiti scene. Being amongst the first to be highly regarded as a letter master, he has become one of the few true graffiti artists in the scene that is looked up to and has inspired many.



About KGB LA Gallery:

KGB LA Gallery is an ever-evolving creative space. Their location is located in an untouched area of LA, right outside of Downtown and Chinatown. It has existed as a hidden gem and has served as a the ideal location as an art gallery, music venue, photography studio, presentation area, and much more. The gallery is located on: 1640 North Spring Street Los Angeles CA 90012



The opening reception on Saturday – August 27th, 2011 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm will be filled with amazing art and installation by Vyal, Cale, Size and Make



A special musical performance by: Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples) and special guests.



Rockin' the Turntables: DJ Sheak, DJ Dashone-WCA, DJ Ralph M (Funkdoobiest/KDAY), DJ Hapa



There will be A VIP preview for artists, serious buyers and collectors on August 27th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the gallery. Hor d’oeuvres provided by Mas Malo Restaurant - Chef Luna



Some of our proud sponsors are: Asahi Beer, Mas/Mas Malo Restaurant, Art Primo, Jarritos, El Trio, and others.



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No Biters Allowed

Crewest most recent exhibition is composed of some of Los Angeles more influential graffiti artist. While some of the participants glamour in the lime light others still remain in obscurity making this a one of a kind show that sheds some light on some over seen factors in Los Angeles graffiti history.

"HI ART" opening at the Hold Up Gallery in Little Tokyo On May 7, 2011

I was walking in little Tokyo on my way to see game two between the Lakers and Dallas when I ran into some friends of mine painting some walls at the Hold Up Gallery for there new show on street art entitled HI-Graff"

Sponsored by Blue Canvas
May 7th - June 2nd | 7pm-11pm

"Hi-Graff" An installation-based street art exhibition that explores the concept of Graffiti as a contemporary art movement; sponsored by Blue Canvas Magazine and VIVALAART!!

The exhibition, which opens on May 7th 7-11pm, showcases graffiti in its most original form –collaborative murals applied directly to walls. Though LA has seen hundreds of street art exhibitions in the past decade, there has always existed a growing disconn...ect between the artwork shown in the gallery shows and what these street artists produce on the streets. "Forcing a street artist to produce canvas or panel works as the only way of showcasing in a fine art gallery seriously compromises the authenticity of the work, and direction these artists are taking. We wanted to open up our walls to these artists so the final product will closely mimic the actual art production of these artists on the streets, in an in-door environment" (Curator Lee). The exhibition will also allow the audience to truly understand and juxtapose where their talents and aesthetic differences lie. For “Hi-Graff”, Hold Up Art has brought together a collection of street artists to produce 10 separate collaborative murals highlighting unique trends and styles in Graffiti.

Contributing Artists
• Vyal
• Slick
• Defer
• Risk
• Chor Boogie
• Cryptik
• Rick Ordoñez
• Axis
• Codak
• Spurn
• Alec Monopoly
• Augor
• Zes
• RTSYSTM
• James Haunt
• Andy Rios
• Cyrcle
• Teal

• Bonks
• Free Humanity
• NICNAK

The artists that were selected for “Hi-Graff” embody a range of styles and techniques, showcasing the varying stylistic directions taken by contemporary graffiti artists. As with any art movement, Graffiti has evolved much since it had truly taken a hold in Los Angeles back in the 80’s. According to Curator Brian Lee, “We are entering into a high point, the embellishment period, in the artistic movement of Graffiti. Not only are we witnessing the rise of a third generation of graffiti writers, a generation that actively looks forwards as much as it does backwards, but the public perception and reception of graffiti has grown increasingly warmer. With the release and world wide success of the movie “Exit through the Gift Shop,” Museum retrospectives on Street art as a culture like at the MOCA, and the ever present force of street art designers like Shepard Fairey--designing for everyone and everything from album covers to billboards for the Grammys--street art has permeated into every facet of American visual culture” (Curator Lee).

"Hi-Graff" Details
Opening May 7th, 7-11pm
On Display May 7th-June 2nd, 2011

Please join us at Maintain on the 8th of January for the Los Angeles, Character show. There will be live painting by a number of artist as well as space for the public to express them selves.


Location: Maintain 3318 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca. 90026
Phone:(323)906-9257