Our visit to the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the Hirshhorn – Washington D.C.
- westsidemommy
- April 21, 2022
- art
- DC
- museum
This week was my older daughter’s Spring Break from school. We used this opportunity to check out the limited run of One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection. When we lived in Los Angeles, viewed her art and special exhibit at The Broad on several occasions. This would be a first experience for […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Pieces from the LA Art Show 2020
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- February 9, 2020
- art
- dtla
- laartshow
When we attended the LA Art Show in 2018, we saw a lot of art that we loved. This year was just as fun, but even better because my daughter Aria’s greater appreciation for art, now that she is older. Since she was young, probably around 2 or 3, she has shown an interest in […]
Read MoreFantastic Planet Art Installation in DTLA
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- October 29, 2019
- art
Find the glowing figures at FIGat7th! From now until November 10th, four giant, illuminated figures perch, rest, and observe DTLA at FIGat7th. This art installation is the work of Australian artist Amanda Parer, winner and nominee of several notable competitions. This light installation was inspired by the 1973 Czech/French film Fantastic Planet (La Planéte Sauvage). […]
Read MoreThat’s From Disneyland Pop-Up Exhibit and Auction in Sherman Oaks
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- August 13, 2018
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- auction
- disney
- exhibit
- free
- popup
- shermanoaks
Over the weekend, my family and I checked out the That’s From Disneyland Pop-Up Exhibit in Sherman Oaks. It’s free to view until the end of the auction, which takes place August 25th and 26th. Artwork, memorabilia, ride artifacts, and more are arranged by “land” in the former Sports Authority store next to the Westfield […]
Read MoreNoah’s Ark at The Skirball is an Artistic Wonderland
I can’t believe it took so long for me to visit The Skirball Cultural Center in Bel Air. It is fantastic. We visited for the first time recently to see The Jim Henson Exhibit, and also to check out the Noah’s Ark Exhibit. Recycled Materials turn into Artistic Animals All the animals in the exhibit […]
Read MoreL.A. Art Show 2018 recap
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- January 16, 2018
- art
- artists
- ConventionCenter
- Culture
- dtla
- LA ART SHOW
- LAAS2018
Over the weekend, I attended L.A. Art Show for the first time. It’s an annual event, where local and international museum curators and galleries bring modern and contemporary art of all mediums to one space for several days. I attended on Saturday with my husband and 4-year old daughter, and again on Sunday with a […]
Read More“Happy Place” Pop-Up Experience in DTLA Arts District
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- November 16, 2017
- art
- CaptureYourHappy
- Happy Place
- photography
- popup
- WeAreHappyPlace
Today, I attended a special media preview of the “Happy Place” pop-up experience in the Downtown L.A. Arts District. HAPPY PLACE is a collection of themed rooms and installations meant for photographing in the “selfiest” of ways. Take note, if you want your best photos, bring a buddy (preferably someone who takes good pictures), because […]
Read MoreDesignerCon 2017 recap
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- November 12, 2017
- art
- convention
- dcon
- dcon2017
- design
- DesignerCon
- gifts
- Illustration
- pasadena
This past weekend, I attended DesignerCon 2017 in Pasadena. It’s my second year attending, and is now something I look forward to. I find unique gifts to give, perfectly timed for the holidays (although I always seem to present them early because I’m so excited). I had the kid in tow (again), but as a […]
Read MoreUpcoming Event: DesignerCon in Pasadena Nov. 11-12
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- November 2, 2017
- art
- convention
- design
- DesignerCon
- event
- gifts
- pasadena
- shopping
Last year, I attended DesignerCon for the first time and loved it. So I’m returning again this year. If you’re into illustration and design, you should definitely check it out. Here’s a clip from their website about the event: Kid-friendly event It’s a kid-friendly event. With a supervising adult, kids 12 and under are free. […]
Read MoreSilent Disco at Jason Hackenwerth Animal Soul Exhibit at FIGat7th
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- July 17, 2017
- art
- clubbing
- dtla
- event
- FIGat7th
- Jason Hackenwerth
- music
Last Friday, I let my kid stay up past her bedtime so we could attend this event. “Silent clubbing,” or “Silent Disco” was a first for us, so I did not know what to expect. FIGat7th It’s been a long time since I’d been to FIGat7th, and it’s changed so much. Anchored by Target, Gold’s […]
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