Well done

Congratulations and thank you to Fecal Face for 10 years in contributing to and supporting of the contemporary art scene in the Bay Area and beyond.  Their celebratory exhibition opens tomorrow at The Luggage Store Gallery with a powerhouse line-up of artists that represent the magnitude of Fecal Face’s influence.  It is sure to be a [...]

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Beyond Punk

Nice, I just read on Curated that Gaye Advert created a show for Signal Gallery in London.  Beyond Punk will feature the artwork of punk musicians, artists associated with punk bands and artistic friends of punk. The lineup includes – Adam Ant (Adam & the Ants), Charlie Harper (UK Subs), Chris Brief (The Briefs), Dale [...]

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A Lush Life on the Lower East Side

The literary and visual arts are intersecting in New York’s Lower East Side, thanks to independent curators Omar Lopez-Chahoud and Franklin Evans who have assembled an intricate group show based on the popular LES detective novel “Lush Life” by Richard Price.  The eponymous group show utilizes nine Lower East Side galleries as geographical correspondents to [...]

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Temporal Surfaces: New Work by Kevin Cyr and Jessica Hess

Temporal Surfaces New Works by Kevin Cyr and Jessica Hess Opening: Saturday, March 6th 2010 from 7-11pm Show Runs Through: March 27th 2010 White Walls is pleased to present Temporal Surfaces, an exhibition guest-curated by Lainya Magaña that will feature the work of Kevin Cyr and Jessica Hess. Please join us for the opening reception [...]

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The Women: Lane Arthur, Jennifer Dudley, and Jeffrey Stuker

I’m excited to announce that I have accepted the role of Gallery Director for NOMA Gallery, located in San Francisco’s downtown arts district. Please join me at the gallery this Thursday, January 28th from 6-8pm for the opening of “The Women” featuring a group exhibition of the work of Lane Arthur, Jennifer Dudley, and Jeffrey [...]

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“Plastic Makes Perfect”: Work by Aron Cohen at Space07, Sacramento

I have unearthed myself from my holiday hibernation to bring you a smattering of shots from my latest curatorial endeavor. “Plastic Makes Perfect” features the work of San Francisco-based photographic artist Aron Cohen. The opening of the show was met with rave reviews, due most certainly in part to Cohen’s ability to surprise viewers and [...]

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“Insert Exclamatory!” Installation Photos

I went up to Sacramento earlier this week to work on the install for “Insert Exclamatory!”, my latest show featuring the work of Michelle Constantine. The opening reception is this Saturday, October 10th from 5-10pm at Space07: 1421 R St. Sacramento, CA 95814. Check out the installation photos and I hope to see you at [...]

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Michelle Constantine at Space07 October 10th

I’m excited to present my latest curatorial project in connection with Space07 (1421 R St, Sacramento, CA 95814) entitled, “Insert Exclamatory! A seemingly random collection of work thematically connected”. This show opens in Sacramento on Saturday, October 10th and will feature the work of Los Angeles based artist, Michelle Constantine. “Insert Exclamatory!” will include a [...]

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PULL: Recent Works by Micah Crandall-Bear

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PULL: The recent works of Micah Crandall-Bear August 8, 2009 – October 4, 2009 Space07 1421 R St. / Sacramento, CA / 95814 / 916-44-7474 OPENING RECEPTION:  Saturday, August 8, 2009, 5-10 pm CONTACT: lainya@argotandochre.com July 20, 2009 – Lainya Magaña and Space07 are pleased to present Pull, a collection of new [...]

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