NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND
Ah yes, Friday. A time to take stock of all that you’ve accomplished this week and start figuring out how you’re going to spend some well-deserved free time. So what warrants your very precious attention this weekend? How about all this: New Notes from the Underground for: January 29-Feb. 4
-New Book Release: Ed Templeton: Wires Crossed: The Culture of Skateboarding, 1995-2012
In his first solo museum exhibition in the United States, the Long Beach Museum of Art presents Ed Templeton’s 17-year photographic project, Wires Crossed: The Culture of Skateboarding, 1995-2012, which explores youth culture through Templeton’s lens and peers into the lives of amateur and professional skateboarders, whom he traveled the globe with while skateboarding for video productions, competitions, and demonstrations.
The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive hardback publication of memoirs depicting skating as a subculture between 1995 and 2012. The book contains drawings and photos, some of which are painted and have additional texts, which have been grouped intuitively by Ed Templeton. The English-language artist’s book is published by Aperture and is available for purchase in the Long Beach Museum of Art's Museum Gift Shop.
RSVP FOR TICKETS HERE
The incredible Arcana Books in LA is hosting a discussion about the fabulous new Twin Palms book WINOGRAND COLOR with the book's editor Michael Almereyda and Geoff Dyer!
DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING
WITH EDITOR MICHAEL ALMEREYDA AND GEOFF DYER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Arcana Books: 8675 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
The discussion will begin at 4:15pm followed by a book signing with Mr. Almereyda.
If you can't make it, you can order a copy of WINOGRAND COLOR signed by Michael Almereyda here.
From Arcana books: Garry Winogrand is known primarily for his spontaneous and energetic street photography in black-and-white. What is lesser known is that Winogrand also shot more than 45,000 color slides between the early 1950s and late 1960s. These photographs were often taken between assignments, when the photographer, working on his own, developed and refined an approach to his medium that was increasingly open, independent, and radical. He routinely photographed with two cameras strapped around his neck, one loaded with color film, the other with black and white. "Winogrand Color" presents one hundred and fifty photographs selected from the archives at the Center for Creative Photography by the American film director, Michael Almereyda and former Museum of Modern Art curator, Susan Kismaric. It is the first monograph dedicated to the artist's rarely seen color work.
-Sid the Cat Presents: MO TROPER / GRADY STRANGE / SLIPPERS at Permanent Records Roadhouse in LA.
-Moore Aloha opens registration for the Facng Fear Mentorship Program: Carissa is back with another epic opportunity for 24 eligible girls to have the chance to learn and grow alongside the 5x World Surfing Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist. Registration for the Facing Fear Mentorship Program is currently open.
Apply here by February 5th for a chance to participate in “Face Your Fears”
-Black Foot Unlimited Presents: Hotdog Hellscape : Jack is on the come up! His Surfing, shaping, clothing, and more. Come catch the premiere of Hotdog Hellscape and witness the vision Friday February 2nd. Some of his most recent creations will be on display as well, but that’s not all. The festivities will be hosted at Oblivion in Los Angeles and you can also expect the Tolago to be cold, the pizza to be hot, courtesy of Blue Boy Pizza, plus well curated music and good hangs.
OBLIVION LOS ANGELES
6118 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles CA 90042
-The Paranoyds had their show postponed at the Soda Bar in San Diego, but will kick off their tour with The Kills in Santa Ana TONIGHT! We’ll see you there.
-Florida Surf Film Festival - Entering it’s second decade, the Florida Surf Film Festival will take place at Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach this weekend, February 2nd and 3rd. Get your passes here.
-Beach Cleanup in San Diego: The Surfrider Foundation of San Diego County is hosting a beach cleanup at Ocean Beach Pier Saturday February 3rd from 9am-11am. Meet at Ocean Beach Veterans' Plaza, just south of the lifeguard station where Abbot St. meets Newport Ave. Look for the blue Surfrider tent.
Register here
-The Grammy Museum - Free For All: On Friday, February 2, the Grammy Museum will offer free admission all day. The Roland-sponsored event includes a pair of beat-making workshops (11am, 1pm) hosted by lo-fi artist Sarah the Illstrumentalist.
Get tickets here
-Taschen New Year Sale: Books from 25% to 75% off during Taschen’s New Year Sale happening February 1-4. The cultural archaeologists have something for everyone. Photo books from Annie Leibovitz, art books by Julian Schnabel, design by Virgil Obloh and more. Available to shop online or at their locations in Beverly Hills and Original Farmers Market.
-The WSL Pipe Pro: Day 1 got underway and we’re hearing that the event should be off for the next couple of days. Perfect time to get caught up on all the action in case you missed it.
Notable moments from opening day of the Pipe Pro: Kade Matson’s wipeout; Callum Robson with the highest single score of the day after Medina burned him just before; Filipe Toledo’s withdraw from competition in R2 due to a stomach virus; and Hawaii boys Barron Mamiya and Jackson Bunch getting some amazing waves and establishing local boy dominance. Oh, and John John, Jack Robinson and Kelly got a couple too….Here’s a highlight package to watch, but we suggest turning the sound off:
If you’re watching the action live on the beach, make sure you read our Guide to the North Shore before you dare attend.
Kade Matson’s Welcome to the Big Leagues Moment…
