LA
Jean Jullien’s new show playfully subverts how we present ourselves to the world
Stop being so neurotic! — French artist Jean Jullien’s first US solo show Poor Traits opens in Los Angeles at HVW8 Gallery.
Written by: Alex King
Is this the trippiest skateboarding music video ever?
Skateboarding meets CGI - and it’s not shit — Joywave’s surreal new music video for ‘Somebody New’ breaks the golden rule that skateboarding and special effects should not mix.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Artist Geoff McFetridge builds a whacky, human-powered surf bike
The Sea Rambler — Thoughts on creativity from LA artist Geoff McFetridge as he builds his own “Human Powered Surf Exploration Vehicle.”
Written by: HUCK HQ
Hollywood classics that get La La Land right
Just so LA — The best films on the City of Angels - featuring Get Shorty, Colors and more.
Written by: Adam Lee-Davies
How was LA serial killer Lonnie Franklin allowed to go on killing for 25 years?
Are all lives equal to the LAPD? — Nick Broomfield on the Tales of the Grim Sleeper: Linking racism to the deaths of over 100 LA women.
Written by: Alex King
Neck Face: The Pin Hoarder
Collector's corner — The most notorious face in street art breaks open his vast pin badge collection.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Bots
Things That Inspire Me — Skateboarding, Star Wars and the City of Angels inspire brother-rockers The Bots.
Written by: Alex King
California Dreaming
Group Show — Paul Loya Gallery presents four artists lost in dreams of the Golden State.
Written by: Alex King
Ashley Macomber
Studio Sounds — Fine artist Ashley Macomber shares the music that reverberates around her LA studio.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Lee Kaplan Playlist
Arcana Books — Lee Kaplan's treasure trove of carefully curated art books is preserving printed matter in strip-mall LA. Before setting up Arcana Books, he worked for Rhino Records and was instrumental in bringing dub and reggae from Jamaica and jazz from Japan to the masses. Here Lee provides an immaculate selection of his favourite music.
Written by: Lee Kaplan