Author Archives: Public Culture

About Public Culture

Art Dealer, Gallery Director, Curator of Art, Music and film and Organizer of Cultural Happenings.

Paris Photo Los Angeles

Paris Photo was created in 1996 and is the most prestigious art fair dedicated  to historical and contemporary photography. This fair takes place annually at the Grand Palais in Paris mid-November and at theParamount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles at the … Continue reading

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ANAMNESIA opens April 6th 2013. Strangeloop + Brainfeeder

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Lines – A Group Show (Sat. Feb. 2nd)

‘LINES’a group show.Matt Maust Cody Comrie Harley Cortez 727 Spring St. Downtown LA OPENING RECEPTION 2/2/13 6.30pm-9:30pm MATT MAUST ( http://mistermausters.tumblr.com/ ) Matt Maust has been making mixed media art since around 2000.  he combines illustration, photo and type.  he has been … Continue reading

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Vote for Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

  Hello Fellow Downtowners, I am running for the At-Large Director seat on the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC). Elections are being held on November 15th in DTLA. As a 10 year resident and a business owner in DTLA … Continue reading

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“We Were In Sicily” (Revisited), Photographs by Rachel Roze

“We Were In Sicily” (Revisited) Photographs by Rachel Roze Opening Reception Saturday Oct. 20th (7-10pm) – October 20th – November 11th Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA) 727 S. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 EVFA is pleased to present a … Continue reading

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“GROUP PORTRAIT” 2012 Yale University MFA Photography Thesis Exhibition

Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA) presents “GROUP PORTRAIT” 2012 Yale University MFA Photography Thesis Exhibition Gallery hours are Wed-Sat from Noon-6pm Exhibition runs September 8th to October 14th Peter Baker Richard Choi Felix R. Cid Thomas Gardiner Pao Houa Her … Continue reading

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SWAN LAKE, a contemporary rock rendition by the Silverlake Contemporary Ballet (EVFA)

EVFA is proud to be the Visual Art Presenter for SWAN LAKE Following a sold-out debut season, Silverlake Contemporary Ballet presents Swan Lake, featuring live music by three acclaimed indie rock bands. In our present-day adaptation of the full-length ballet, … Continue reading

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EVFA (The Backstory)

Many moons ago as a teenager I began producing small music events in the city of Los Angeles. These events involved navigating a nightlife scene in Los Angeles that now looking back on was a little dangerous for a 15-year … Continue reading

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EVFA Summer Group Show

Summer Group Show On August 4th we will be hosting a summer group show that will showcase some new work by talented Painters, Illustrators and Photographers. Cocktail reception generously sponsored by PAMA liquor & Friends. All exhibitions are FREE and … Continue reading

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Flashback to Now: Eloy Torres and Juliane Backmann, A New Art Exhibition @ EVFA

Edgar Varela Fine Arts is proud to present : Flashback to Now, A new exhibition featuring the paintings of Eloy Torrez and the photography of Juliane Backmann Exhibition Opens Saturday June 23rd from 7-10pm Exhibition runs June 23rd to July … Continue reading

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Piano Duo in Concert: Natasha Marin + Gerald Robbins @ UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on June 16th

PIANO DUO IN CONCERT Pianists Natasha Marin and Gerald Robbins Announce Classical Music Performances West Coast Premiere on June 16 at UCLA Schoenberg Hall LOS ANGELES – Pianists Natasha Marin and Gerald Robbins announce an exciting collaboration, which launches this … Continue reading

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John Klukas, Solo Exhibition “Phantom Queen” at EVFA 4/28

Edgar Varela Fine Arts is proud to present: A solo exhibition for John Klukas ( http://www.45houses.com/ ) “The Phantom Queen” Opening reception is April 28th from 7-10pm Exhibition runs to May 15th. EVFA 727 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, 90014 … Continue reading

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“Looking Glass” A New Photo Exhibition curated by Shana Nys Dambrot on April 20th at Analog Salon

An official MOPLA event (Month of Photography LA) Image by Suzanne Adelman (Untitled, 2011) EVFA & Digital Fusion Presents Analog Salon “Looking Glass”, A Photography Exhibition curated by Shana Nys Dambrot Opens Friday April 20th 2012, 6pm -9 pm with … Continue reading

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Ansel Adams Los Angeles (Circa1940)

Ansel Adams Los Angeles February 18 -March 17, 2012 Opening Reception Saturday, February 18, 2012 6-10pm 727 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA) in association with drkrm are honored to present Ansel Adams Los Angeles, … Continue reading

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Ansel Adams Los Angeles (Circa 1939) Feb.18 – Mar.17

“Ansel Adams, Looking South on Hill Street, LA c.1939″ Ansel Adams Los Angeles Edgar Varela Fine Arts / DRKRM.gallery @ 727 S. Spring Street, LA 90014 February 18 -March 17, 2012 Opening Reception Saturday, February 18, 2012 7-10pm In 1939, … Continue reading

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Photography exhibition by Stephanie Vovas

“Some Time with You” a photography exhibition by Stephanie Vovas Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA) presents Some Time With You. http://www.stephanievovas.com/ This solo exhibition will run November 5th to December 3rd Special closing event to be announced. Saturday November 5th, … Continue reading

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Mesopotamia Art and Artists in Diaspora

Assyrian Aid Society Presents Mesopotamia Art and Artists in Diaspora Artists reception will be on Oct 22 at 6.00 PM. Exhibition Opens Thursday Oct.13 thru Oct. 31, 2011 Featuring work from Artists: Paul Batou Qais Al Sindy Odette Tomik John … Continue reading

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A Sunday Picnic & Discussion Panel (Sunday Oct.23rd)

A Sunday Picnic @ Analog Salon October 23rd, Noon-2:30pm 3539 Hayden Avenue Culver City, CA 90232 Please Join us this coming Sunday October 23rd from Noon-2:30pm for a Sunday picnic and discussion panel on the lawn of the Stealth building … Continue reading

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Tasya Van Ree photography exhibition at EVFA

Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA) presents New works by artists Tasya Van Ree http://tasyavanree.com/photography This solo exhibition will run September 17th to October 22nd Saturday September 17th, 2011 (7-10pm) EVFA @ 727 S. Spring Street, LA 90014 Special event also … Continue reading

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Analog Salon Opens This Saturday!

Redefining Hollywood: An exhibition of selected works. Thomas Alleman, J. Wesley Brown, Siri Kaur, Gordon Magnin, Gray Malin, Claire Mallett, Brend Reinhardt, April Rocha, Ryan Schude/Lauren Randolph, Emily Shur, Aline Smithson, Lacey Terrell Saturday August 27th from 7pm-10pm Sound provided … Continue reading

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